Evening star., 1909-02-10

30 and to Q pm. Mrs r. D. Hopkins.
Mrs. c. f. Doyle. Mrs. l.. W. Estes and
Mrs. Arthur Dowell form the committee
in charge.
Mrs. Depew will be at home tomorrow
for the last time this season.
Mrs. Charles o. Woodbury., G23 4th
street northwest. was hostess last Tues
day evening when she entertained in
honor of Columbia Chapter. D. A. r. A
number of flags draped In the handsome
parlor gave a brilliant touch Of color and
warmth to the scene. The regent, Mrs.
S. J. S. Croissant. presided. After several
ter the important part of the
business session was the election
of delegates to the coming con-
gress, with the following results: Al
ternates to the regent. Mrs. F. B. Brock:
delegate. Mrs. V. Y. Brown: alternates to
Abbie Foster. The historical paper of the
evening was given by Mrs. E. H. Thomas.
who took for her subject Some Incidents
of the Revolution" citing numerous oc-
casions in which the District claims in
terest Mrs. Charles Hyer followed with
piano solo, ''Charming Serenata,' by
Moszkowski. and for an encore THE
Brook" After singing number of pa
trotic songs. the meeting adjourned and
dainty refreshments were served. Mrs.
in the hospitalities of the home.
Passed Assistant Paymaster Barber and
Mrs. Barber entertained at dinner last
evening at the Highlands in honor of
their house guests, Mrs. HOadey and
Mrs. Reynolds of New York. Others
present were Capt. and Mrs. Walter Nc
Lean. Mrs. Frederick Wesson, DR.. Ham,
mond. U.S.N.: Lieut.. Cooke U.S.A.. and
Mr.. Ackland
Mrs. Sherman. wife of the Vice Presi-
dent-elect. was at home to a large num-
Der of visitors yesterday afternoon at the
New Willard. Mrs. George w. Fairchild.
wife of Representative FairchiId of
OneOnta, n. Y. also received.
Archdeacon and Mrs Eliot Thomson of
Shanghai, China. departed Monday en-
route tc San Francisco. whence they will
sail for their oriental home. They were
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John E.
Lathrop of Mckinley street. Chevy Chase
last week and with them attended the
reception at the White House. Their in
terest was heightened by the fact that
the last preceding White House reception
they had attended was during the admin
much as that administration began with
the death Of President Zachary Taylcr.
July Q. 1850. and ended March T. 1858.
more than half a century had elapsed
since Archdeacon and Mrs. Thomson had
enjoyed White House hospitality until
they presented their cards of invitation
last Thursday evening. They have been
engaged in missionary work for their
communion. the Protestant Episcopal
Church in China. and spent several weeks
in Washington as guests of their children.
MIR. and Mrs. Eliot II. Thomson, at
1857 Oak street northwest.
Princess Kalanianaole's reception yes
terday afternoon in honor of the ex-
Queen Liliuokalani Of Hawaii brought
which both official and resident society
figured. The home of. Prince Kalanian-
aole, the delegate from Hawaii. which is
the comfortable and spacious residence at
l4lo MASSACHUSETTS, avenue. was profuse-
ly decorated with blooming white lilac
and azalea bushes. palms. vines. etc
Each room had additional touches Of this
elaborate description and in the dining
room an abundantly spread table had a
centerpiece of orchids and maidenhair
ferns. The hostess stood in the front
drawing room to receive, her husband
near her part of the time. and wore a
white lace dress over pale pink silk. The
former queen. who was seated near her,
wore d rich dress of light mauve brocade.
Mrs. William A. Rodenberg, Mrs. Jo-
seph Y. Graft. Mrs. P. P Campbell, Mrs.
W. r. MacLennan. Mrs. Orange Ferriss
and Mrs. George 3. Mcclellan assisted in
the drawing room and Mrs. Dalzell and
Mrs. F. NJ. Hatch presided at the tea
table.
Monday evening, at the home of Mr..
and Mrs W. II. Weigle. in Gertrude
street. Pittsburg. Miss Jennie T. Jimer-
of Washington. were quietly married by
the Rev. Limbaugh of the johnson Ave
nue. Baptist Church Mr.. A. c. Emerson.
brother OF the bride, was best man and
Miss Anna Holding bridesmaid. The
guests included Mr.. and Mrs J. Dages,
Mrs. j. H. Buehl. Mrs Thomas Null
downey, Misses Anna G. Glasman, Minnie
Glasman. Catherine Muldowney. Genevra
Muldowney. Mr.. J. R. Robbins, Mr.. j.
II. Leatherman. Mr.. James ]. Fleming
both of Braddock. Pa, and Master Ted
Weige
Mrs. Smallwood and the ladies of
Washington Seminary will be at home in
formally Friday, February Il.
Mrs George w Trowbridge, 1921 H
street. is Obliged to recall her invitations
for tomorrow afternoon on account of
severe illness. The reception was to have
been given for the president and members
of the Society of the Daughters of 1872.
Miss Martha Jones of Kansas City Mo-
is the guest of her aunt Mrs Nixon, at
the Olympia.
Mrs. George H. Plant and Miss KIoman
will be at home informally tomorrow aft
ernoon.
Mrs F. J. Burkett. wife of Senator
Burkett. will be at home tomorrow after
noon, from :; to D. at 1916 18th street
Mrs. William H. Connolly will receive
at Florence Court tomorrow from + to 6.
Mrs John c. Scofield. Mrs. r. s. Clark
and Miss Schofield of 1914 p street north
west will be at home informally Thurs
days. February IL and Is.
Mrs. ]. Eakin Gadsby will be at home
tomorrow and will be assisted by Miss
Temple of Knoxville. Tenn: Mrs. Lewis
Marshall. Miss Keim and Miss Stier Mrs
Gadsby will entertain the receiving party
at dinner and bridge afterward.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. T. Pines. 1905 7th
street northwest, will be at home to their
friends Sunday. February IA. to 10 D. m.
the occasion being the fifteenth anni-
versary of their marriage.