Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-17

Gently from a trip around the world She
spent last winter in the Philippines with
Gen. J. Franklin Bell, former chief of
staff, and Mrs. Bell, the latter her aunt.
Miss Gamble of Philadelphia is on a
fortnights visit to her aunt, Mrs. Slim
son, wife of the Secretary of War.
Mrs. Page Watson of New York and
Saranac is the house guest Of Mrs.
Shafer of 10Th street.
Mrs. William Bartlett Hoover and Miss
Hoover of 5000 p street will be at home
informally Tuesday, February 20.
Mrs. o. NJ Barber will not be at home
Monday, the 10Th.
Mr.. and Mrs. William f. knight of
c. K. Bergman. Mr.. knight is here to
attend the Gridiron Club dinner.
Mrs. VIM. J. Bronson of Richmond, for
many years living here. is on a visit to
her parents, Mr.; and Mrs. w. Z, Butcher,
2907 18th street northwest
Mr. and Mrs F. Mora Dawson of New
York are spending a few days at the
Hotel Richmond, where they will be glad
to see their friends.
Gov. John A. Mead of Vermont is the
house guest of Mr.. and Mrs. P. V. De
Graw.
Mrs. B. G. Smith Of Clarendon, Va, en-
tertained Mrs. Alexander Robinson OF
Utica, n. Y, and Mr.. and Mrs. William
F. RestoIff last evening at their resi-
dence.
Miss Winifred Hillen Redway enter
tanned at luncheon today at her home on
Phelps place.
Mrs. Charles A. Maxwell, on 21st street
northwest. has been called suddenly to
New York on account of the illness OF
her daughter-in-law.
Mrs. P. V. De Graw, who was recently
called to Philadelphia through the very
serious illness of her sister, now conva.
lescent, has returned to her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy H. Killian of the
Lambert have as house guests Mr.. and
Mrs. Felix V. Goldsborough of Maryland
Mrs. Charles l.. f. Gaugue formerly
Miss Louise Burns) of New York city is
the guest Of her mother, Mrs. Hugh w
Burns, at 125 r street northeast.
Mrs. L. S. Fristoe will not be at home
Monday next. but will be at home the
following Monday, February 20.
house guest for several weeks Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard P. McGrann Of Lancaster
Pa, will leave there today for Philadel-
phia to attend the last assembly ball.
which takes place tonight in the foyer
of the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel.
Miss Nellie McChesney was the hostess
at g. pretty valentine party at her home
500 F street northeast. Fourteen of her
little friends enjoyed games and dancing
the dining room, which was beautifully
decorated with cupids, hearts and pussy
willows.
A party was given this afternoon by
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Franklin Concklin
Of this city to their infant daughter,
Anna NARROW. in celebration of the first
anniversary of her birth.
Two one-act plays. written and acted
several of the society leaders Of the cap
ital, were given hearty reception by
the parents and friends of the young
sters, who crowded the Playhouse last
night 1.-The Case of Roderick How
old son Of Mr.. and Mrs Charles J. Bell.
tragedy, not only had considerable
literary merit, but also was admirably
acted by young Mr.. Bell. Miss Caroline
Ogden-Jones. Alfred Harding, Miss Lucy
charlotte =. Morland. dealt With the
trials and tribulations Of q matrimonial
bureau. Richard Chew, Miss Frances
Moore, Miss Juliette Crosby, James Her.
ron. Llewellyn Griffith. Henry Dickson.
Miss Harriet Mckee, Miss Catherine Har-
low and Miss Georgia Schofeld all had
part in the comedy, which proved very
amusing and was well acted. The plays
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ton Gibson.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles ]. Bell occupied
box, as did Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Chew.
Others in the audience were Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Moore, Mrs. s. F. Emmons,
Prof. and Mrs. Alexander Graham Bell.
DR.. and Mrs. Fairchild. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gilbert Grosvenor. Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Harlow, Miss Alma Ruggles. Mrs. Pres
ton Gibson, the Misses Feroline and Ruth
Perkins. Mrs. Traves: Miss Frances
Mrs. Oscar T. Crosby.
Mrs. Jack Beall entertained at luncheon
yesterday in compliment to Miss Helen
Mrs. Hardy Of Texas. The additional
guests were Mrs. Ansberry. Miss Kath-
ryn Overman. Miss Ruth Hitchcock, Miss
Sally Williams, Miss Katherine Morgan,
Miss Nancy Johnson and Miss Leila May
Henry.
Mrs. Barden. wife of Maj. Barden.
commandment Of the barracks. and Mrs.
Leonard Wood, wife Of Gen. Wood, chief
OF stan, received the guests last night at
the regular biweekly hop of the officers
and their wives at the Washington bar
racks. Lieut.. Sultan of the hop commit
tee made the presentations. The Engi-
neers' Band played, and several hundred
guests were in attendance.
Mai. and Mrs. Barden were hosts at
a small dinner before the hop.
Miss Marie Stewart Bowen. owing to
illness, will not be able to receive or pay
any calls this winter.
Mrs. James Lansburgh will be at home
Monday, from 3 to g, for the last time
this season.
Ms Shan., "ife % Lieut.. Col. Skunk.