Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-31

Durand gave a talk on her recent trip
to Crete.
Mr. E. S. Fowler, who has been visit
Ing his sisters. the Misses Fowler, the
past three months, left for his home in
Miss c. Virginia Myers, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. o. J. Myers, of the Winona
apartment. celebrated her sixth birthday
last Wednesday evening from to y
o'clock. A donkey party was enjoyed
during the evening, for which prizes were
given, after which the guests adjourned
to the dining rooms, where light refresh
table. having for centerpiece large
birthday cake with six lighted candles.
and at each guests place an Easter
novelty. The hostess was the recipient
Of many beautiful presents. MisS G. Garth
and Mr.. Q. J. Myers gave vocal and in
strumental selections. Among those pres
ent were little Doris E. Reichenbach.
Mary Rozzelle, Olivia Atherton. James
Atherton, Alice Meakin, Mae Siken, Dor
othy Wache. Helen Keck. Dorothy Keck'
Alma Stultz. Altha Stultz. Louise Allen.
Virginia Allen. Helen Prosperica, Paula
Prosperica. Margaret Miller. Dorothy
Yount. Dorothy Allen, Elizabeth Springer
and Virginia Myers. Miss Elizabeth
Ernest Kessler, Harry Rozzelle, Laton
Wache, George Bealle, Lawrence Bealle,
Carroll Allen. Alvin Allen, Bernard Gar
rison, Erles Garrison. Carter Ayers. Les
ter Ayers and Marvin Myers.
Those who helped to entertain the little
ones were Mr.. and Mrs. G. s. Reichen-
bach, Mr.. and Mrs. Meakin, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ayers. Mrs. Marie Kessler, Miss G. Garth.
Mr.. w. Wallace, Mr.. Lewis and Mr.. and
Mrs. o. J. Myers.
Mrs. w. L. Cullen of Colonial Beach,
Va, who has been the guest Of her son
nd 6otrO hfnr lou nd hT,.c
Suter Re1chenbach, has returned home.
Miss Elizabeth Stearns was hostess to
the Sans Souci Card Club Thursday even
northeast. After an interesting session
| at five hundred Miss Steadman and Mr..
Terry were returned the victors for the
evening, and very acceptable prizes were
awarded them. Following this refresh
ments were served.
Mrs. Henry Taft, sister-in-law Of the
President, has arrived at Algiers. after a
prolonged tour.
Mrs. Taft will leave for Paris early in
| April. and shortly afterward returns to
/ New York.
| Mr.. de Ia Barra, former President of
Mexico, and ambassador from Mexico to
| this country, and his family left Paris
| last week for Mexico.
special envoy to the King Of Italy, and
since the close of his mission has been
| making prolonged sojourn in Paris with
his family.
Mrs. E. F. Droop and Miss Droop Of
this city are now in Paris, after a visit
In Cologne, Germany, with Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Leverkus. The latter was formerly
Miss Droop.
1t was noticeable at the three courts
so far held in London this season that
satin is the material most generally
worn. although the brocades which were
SO fashionable last year are still In evil
dence, The colors have all been Of soft
shades. which is partly due to the king
and queen being still in mourning. The
court has generally worn either black or
mauve, and the very brilliant hues which
gave beauty to the courts last year have
so far been little adopted. There has
been wonderful show of tiaras, and the
jewels have been magnificent. The GUS
tom Of carrying bouquets has been moro
in vogue than ever, orchids. lilies OF the
valley and carnations being the flowers
most generally borne.
Mrs. Whitelaw Reid. fully recovered
from her slight indisposition. presented