Evening Star Newspaper, February 20, 1892, Page 6

Ma MISS VIRGINIA BALL HELM. THEWORLDOF SOCIETY An Unusually Gay Season Drawing to a Close, HANDSOME ENTERTAINMENTS 4 Brilliant Wedding This Morning—Secretary Elkins’ Dinuer to the President and Mrs. Harrison—The Program of Social Events for the Last Few Days Before Lent. ‘There was entertainment enough this week to give all a chance to enjoy themseives. The first half was the busier, but last night provided a program both interesting and varied. Mr. and Mrs, John McLean's recep- tion for at least three hundred of their friends was s brilliant affair. The house was gay with spring flowers and the ball room after the | al dancing set had commenced their peregrina- tions was something well worth admiration. All the world of fashion was present. Mr. and Mrs. ‘Thomas Wilson gave another of the pleasant evenings of which they give a series during each winter. Mr. and Mra. 8. H. Kauffmann gave s very pleasant dancing party of about a hundred for their daughter and their guest, ‘Miss Yardley of East Orange, N.J. ‘The teas of the afternoon and early evening were equally pl@sing- Miss Wanamaker entertained about seventy-five of her more intimate acquaintances st tea to mect her guest, Miss Carpenter. Mrs. Hampden Zane’s tea in honor of ‘her sister, Mrs. ex-Governor Blackburn, kept their ments at the Portland filled with their friends till To'clock. Today busy as any day of the week. Mra. Outhwaite will give a luncheon. The wedding of Miss Horsey and Mr. Mont- gomery at St. Matth as largely attended by their friends This afternoon Mrs. Harri- son will receive from 3to 5. Gen. and Mrs. Williams will give a tea,4to7. Mra Senator Sherman will give the first of two Saturday teas, 4 to 7, and tonight Senator and Mra. McPherson and Mr. and Mrs. Myron M. Parker will be amorg the dinner givers. The leading events of the coming week are embraced in the follow- ing list: MONDAY. ‘Mrs. Hillyer will give a luncheon. Mrs. Frank Gordon will give a tea, 4 to 7, at the Portland in honor of Mrs. Burton Smith, daughter of Senator and Mrs. Gordon. ‘Miss Wanamaker will give a dance for her guest, Miss Carpenter of Philadelphia. ‘TUESDAY. Miss Walthall will give a tea at 5 o'clock to ‘meet the Misses Nugent. Senator and Mrs. Gorman will give » recep- tion at 9:30 in the evening. The President and Mrs. Harrison will hold a public reception from 9 to 11. WEDNESDAY. ‘The ladies of the cabinet will generally re- ceive. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Dulin will give a tea, 5 to 8, to meet Miss Riddell Mrs. Lous Mackall and the Misses Mackall will give a5 o'clock tea. THURSDAY. Secretary and Mrs. Elkins will give a dinner. FRIDAY. ‘Mrs. Gallaudet will give a luncheon in honor of Mrs. Hemphill. ‘Senator and Mra Sanders will give a tea, 4 to 7, at their residence, 815 Vermont avenue. Mrs. U. Mayo will gi tea, 4 to 7. ‘Miss Marie L. Wadsworth will give a tea at 5 clock to meet Mr. Lyle and Mr. Stump. Senator and Mrs. McMillan will give a din- ner. ‘Mrs. T. B. M. Mason will give a reception. Mz. and Mrs. John McLean will gi sa1URpar. Mrs. George B. Willinms will give a luncheon in honor of Mra. McKee. Mrs. Carlisle will give a dinner. Mrs. Seckendorff will give a tea. Mrs. Sherman will give a tea, 4 to 7. The Chilean minister and Madame Montt will give a dinner. Senator and Mrs. McPherson will give a din- ner. Seeretary and Mrs. Elkins gave » dinner last night in honor of the President and Mra. Har- rison. The other guests were the Vice Presi- dent, Secretary Blaine, Secretary and Mra. Fos- ter, Secretary Tracy, Mrs. Wilmerding, Attor- ney General and Mrz. Miller, Secretary Noble, Mrs. Wanamaker, Secretary und Mrs. Rusk, Mrs. Phil Sheridan, Mr. D. O. Milisand Mr. Henry G. Davis and Mrs. Davis, who are visit- ing their daughter. A center piece of maiden- hair fern was studded over with mauve or- ebids. In fragile Vienna glass vases there were other fine specimens of the same flower. ‘The service of glass on the table was the most besutifal adornment possible. Mrs. Morton, Mrs. Noble and Mrs. Blaine were each obliged to send regrets ou account of illness. Mise Katherine Riggs accompanied » party @f friends to Princeton so as to attend the Princeton promenade last night. ‘Mrs. Greer gave alunchoon on Thursday at which all the decorations of the table were ink. Someof a were Mrs. Romero, ire Pierce Crosby, Mrs. Ffoulke, Mrs Leiber, Mrs. T. B. M. Mason, Mrs. Menocal ‘Mr. Patenotre, the French minister, will go south to attend the Mardi Gras, ‘The marriage of Miss Mary Ella Horsey and Mr. Warwick Emilie Montgomery took place this morning at St. Matthew's Church in the Presence of alarge and distinguished gathering Of friends. ‘The sanctuary was decked with and the bigh altar had bunches of St. joseph lilies amid the lighted tapers. The ‘ushers were kept busr seating the guests until the arrival of the bride. Thesegentlemen were Mr. Robert 8. Chilton, Mr. 5. B ish, Mr. ‘Thomas 8. Lee, Mr. John Ru! Abney of New York, Mr. Chas. Howard of Baltimore and Mr. Arthur Keith. The bride came in church swith ber father. Mr. Outerbridge Horsey, and at the altar railing was met by the groom’ and his man, Mr. Edward Camp of New York. Bev. Father Lee, pastor of St. w'a, per- formed the marriage ceremony. At its con. clusion Rev. Thos. J. Kervick celebrated nuptial mass. The bride wore anelegant gown of ivory white satin trimmed with old family Jace and’ garlands of orange blossoms. Her tulle veil was held to ber hair under « chaplet of orange biossoms She carried a larga bouquet of lilies of the valley. The bride's mother, Mrs. Outerbridge Horsey, ‘and the Misses Horsey, the Messrs. Horsoy, ber brothers; Hon. J. Lee Miss Carroll, Master a Acosta, Miss Acosta, Mr. aud jonnell were Mz. Carroll nell > Ge beans — On the other = Mrs. ont a's mother; Mr. and Bre Linden Kent Ir. Mrs. and the Misses di Zoregs, Me. Dr. th and the Messrs. Gibson were Mra. Lee, Miss Lee, the Misses Letterman, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. O'Donnell Lee, Mr.end Mrs. Columbus O'Donnell Lee, the » Dr. and Mra. Wm. Lee, Mr. and ch * te tertained at a wedding breakfast at the Horsey residence, 1313 New Ham avenue. Later in the afternoon Mr. and Mra, Montgomery started on their vies bride wearing a traveling dress of jue cloth. They are to reside in New York. A leap year cotillion was given at the resi- dence of Mrs. Dugan, 85 K street, on Monday evening for her daughter. Miss Emily . The young hostess, attired in pale yellow silk and black lace, did the honors of the evening most gracefully. The cotillion was led by Mr. Gorsuch of Baltimore and Miss Gittings. Supper was served at midnight, after which dancing was resumed. Among those mt were Miss Gittings, Miss Barr, Miss Smith, Mass Regan, Miss Norman, Miss Trundle, the Misses Simpson, Harper and Miss’ De- neane and Mess Gorsuch, J. Sowers, J. Healy, M. Holloran, G. Dorsey. P. Carr, F. Rich- ardson, D. Gittings, B. Smoot, F. Dugan, A. Trundle and Sacks. ‘Miss Mary Irwin, the poet and writer, is with her sister, Mrs, Mattingly, at 1455 Massachu- setts avenue. Mrs. Frank W. Palmer has issued invitations for a tea on Tuesday next from 4 to 7 o'clock. Dr. J. M. Toner will give a luncheon to gen- tlemen at his residence on February 22 Dr. Toner bas for a uumber of years celebrated Washington's birthday in this pleasant manner. The friends of Miss Anita Hendric will be glad to hear that she is again able to be out. Mrs. Wm. M. Springer, 43 B street southeast, will be at home on Monday next, the 22d. Some of the young ladies receiving with, her will bbe in old continental costumes in honor of the Fe Cards have been issued for an informal recep- tion in honor of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Fowler Monday, February 22, from 8 to 11 ‘m., at the residence of Mrs. Fowler's parents, No. 2017 reet. Miss Marie N. Jones of Glen Ridge, N. J., is visiting Mrs. A. G. Newton, 1923 K street. Miss Gwendolen Overton's birthday luncheon party on Friday was a very pretty affair. Covers were laid for ten and the bevy of pretty Washington girls that gathered about the table A pretty su; ‘was served at 9:30 o' atler a few games were engaged ia dispersed. zo A pleasant surprise Thursday evening at Means near ‘Srockland The birthday of her daughter, Miss Lizzie Means. ‘The party consisted of about mong the guest presen Amon; Virginia, Miss Coomes of Gaithersburg, Miss Hemp of Frederick county, Md., Mrs. of Boston, Miss Janney of Georgetown, Mrs. A. Duncan, Mrs. Gallagher. Mrs. Branson, M} Farquhar. the Misses Van Deventer, Miss Worthington, Miss Patton, Miss Woods of Wash- ington, Dr. Dresbach and Mr. Oliver of South Dakota, Mr. Haekett of Baltimore, Mr. Brown of Loudoun county, Va., Mr. Coffin of East- ort, Me., Dr. E. A. Duncan, Messrs. Webster, ‘alton, Hough, Jonnson, Van Deventer, Belt and Hill of Washington. Refreshments were served from tables decorated with fruits and flowers. The evening was passed pleasantly with music, dancing, recitations and cards. ‘An elegant reception was held at Mra. Senator Davis’ on Thursday last. ‘The hostess was as- sisted by Mrs. Doanes of Ohio, Mrs. L. E. Col- ston, Miss Moore, who sang and played charm- ingly; Mrs. Egner, Miss ‘Wicuin, Mizecs Vento and a bevy of other ladies. ‘Miss Adelaide Johnson will sail for Italy Sat- urday, the 27th, toexecute in marble her com- for the hall of eminent women at the in exposition, to whigh has been added the portrait bust of Lucretia Mott. Miss Johu- son will be the guest of Rachel Foster Avery in Philadelphia next week and of Elizabeth Cady ‘Stanton in New York before leaving. Mre. Ellery Coffin will receive with Mrs. H. M. Pierce and Miss Pierce at 228 East Capitol street Monday afternoon. A pleasant surprise party was given to Miss re re won by Miss Nelle ft New York and Mr. J. M. Gantley. The booby prizes were captured by Miss Mar Corrigan and Mr. W. W. Paylor. After award- ing the prizes the players were invited into the blended charmingly with the mass of hyacinths and La Frauce roses with which it was loaded. The menu was elaborate and it contained some unorthodox variations from the usual routine that gave it the charm and novelty of origin- ity. Miss Overton was the recipient of a number of appropriate birthday souvenirs, among which were some beautifully emblaz~ oned mementoes of the occasion done by Mrs. Herbert Ritchie Hess. Miss Rosie Colinsky, after an absence of six months, has returned to the city and will be plensed’ to see her friends at 425 7th street southwest. Miss Mabel and Mary Thompson, accom- panied by Miss Emma Schubert, have left the city fora three weeks’ sojourn through the jouth, During their trip they will visit At- lanta, Ga., and be the guests of Mr. Frederick Thompson of that city. Mrs. Benjamin F. Leighton of 708 Massachu- setts avenue, Capitol Hill, will receive Monday from 3 to6.' She will also receive the follow- ing Monday, but will not receive during Lent nor again this season. Mr. W. P. Van Wickle, who has been ill for t four weeks, is out again and leaves to- anied by Mrs. Van Wickle, for a ten days’ stay at the “Hygeia,” Old Point Comfort. A very enjoyable leap year party was given at the Buckingham on Thursday evening. The two large drawing rooms were handsomely deco- rated with growing palms. The receiving party stood in the first drawing room. About midnight a delightful repast was served. Among those present were Mra. Jones, Mrs, Van Haake, Mrs. Eugene Wardwell, Mrs. Crist, Mrs. McMurray, Mrs. Barber, the Misses Payne, Marble, Jones, ‘Lake, Tomlinson, Byrnes, Tub~ man, Holmes, Johnson, White, Young, Dick- son, Wood, Messrs. Van Haake, ‘Eugene Ward- well, Crist, Barber, Gessford, Dr. Davis, Horah, Choate, Domer, Webb, Quinn, McMurray, Car- ter, Rice, Cameron, Marshall’ and McQuiggan. A nutaber of the friends of Mr. and Mrs. R. Pollard of 521 8th street northeast assembled at their residence on Tuesday evening to cele- brate their birthday. ‘The evening was passed very pleasantly in playing games and with music and singing. A handsome repast was served during the evening. Among those Present were Mrs. Kate Lybrand, Mr. und Mrs. vork, Mr. and Mrs Boge, Mr. ind Mrs. BL; Osborne, Mr. and Mrs. It’ Corson, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Bergling, Mr. and Mra. F. J. Au- gusterfer, Mr. and Mrs, E, Anderson, ir. and irs. J. H. A. Fowler. Mr. R. Roys and Messrs. ‘Thomas Dickerson, F. Soules, F. Hornig, Ed Augusterfer, Casper Herbert, Wm. Bergling, Jos. Hile, C. Kiluy, John King, G. Harrison and Wilson, Misses Ada and Frances Auguster- fer, Maggie and Carrie Kiluy, Sarah and Susie McKeever, Eva Mitchell, Katie Decker, R. West and Minnie Brower. Mrs, Herman F. Oberteuffer of Philadelphia fs visiting her father, Mr. James E. Fiteb, 1747 Rhode Island avenue. Mr. and Mrs. A. Van Reuth will not celebrate their silver wedding on the 2ist instant on ac- count of sickness in the family. A reception will be given at Miss Rakeman’s residence next Monday evening from 7:30 to 10 o'clock by the normal class of 91." The young ladies of the class who will assist Mixe Rakeman in receiving ure Misses Bailey, Banks, Breed, Bremmer: Brewer, Carrothers, Durham, Gardner, Garner, Harper, Hedrick, Heinrich, Kubnel, Jack, Lutz, McElfresh, Mueden, Paliazi, Schutt, Sherman, Shipman, Snyder, Stockbridge, Town, Ulke, Watson and’ Wil- liame. Mrs. A. C. Moore and Miss Daisy Moore will be at home next Friday, assisted by Mrs. Cox, the Misses Dorsey, Miss Cornell and Miss Es- telle Manning. Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Bond have just re- turned to Washington from a most delightful visit to Asheville, N. C. Mrs, Bond will re- main a few weeks in the city before going to her aome in Boston. Mrs. Geo. A. Bacon and her daughter, Mrs. Charles H. Bond, will be at home next Thars- day from 4to 6 at their new home, 1708 19th street. Mrs. Otis Johnson has removed from 1716 N street to the Cambridge, 1309 17th. Mrs. Anna Brown of Wisconsin is visiting her sister, Mrs. H. A. Loess, T street. Mr. John Barnes of Weston, West Va, is visiting friends at 509 T street northwest. Mrs. William H. Holmes of 1444 Stoughton street will not be at home on Monday, Féb- ruary 22, but will be at home on Mondays throughout the remainder of the winter. Miss Grace D. Parker of Park street, Mount Pleasant, is the guest of the Misses Ray of Forest Glen, Md. Ex-Congressman and Mrs. William H. Sowden, ae = the —- beeaaged —_ ugh for the past several weeks, returned to their home in'Penneylvania on ‘Tuesday: Mr. Sowden, who <= ill while here, has almost entirely recovere The L Dancing Club of Washington and Georgetown was entertained last night at the residence of Mr. F. A. Lutz, 339 C street. Among those present were Misses Lutz, Waters, ‘Tucker, Howard, Flynn Coleman and Stake and Messra.’ Tucker, Geo. Waters, Chas. Waters, Lewis, R. Leetch and Mra. J. Lutz and Mr. F. A. Lutz. Dancing was kept up until a late hour and the meeting was declared tobe a bril- liant success, ‘Ihe next meeting will be at the residence of Flynn on Pennsylvania avenn ir. and Mrs. Longshaw of Bstreet gave a reception on Wednesday in honor of their niece, Miss Chalmers Foster of Alabama. The hostess was assisted by Miss Foster, Miss Tassin, Mra. Wasserbach, Mra. Hood of Annapolis and Mrs. Williams of Allentown, Pa. In the dining room a collation was served and the many at- tractive asnistants added greatly to the eujoy- ment of the occasion. Dancing was indulged in by the young people. "Miss Foster, leaves for her home in the south early in March. Mr. and Mra. Geo. H. Johnston of Bridge- Fort, Conn, amd Mise Emilie Bounell of outgstown, Ohio, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. 8. Presbrey of Washington Heights. One of the notably pleasant receptions held ‘Thursday was the last formal one of Mrs. Sen- ator Pugh and Mrs. James L. Pugh, jr., their parlors being the center of much of” the social ife of the afternoon. Mre. received in a handsome robe of black velvet, with duchess lace and diamonds. Mrs. John M. Carson and Miss Carson left for West Point yesterday, where they will remain for several days as the guests of Tidut. Carson, who is on duty at the Military Academy. Miss Alice Pilling bas been obliged to cancel all her engagements, owing to sickness. A surprise masquerade party was given last Bertie Martin, daughter of Mrs. 2414 K street. Among those Misses Nellie M: Steet | Nae aca ena dining room, where supper was served. Among those present were Mr. aud Mrs. J. M. Gantley, Mr. and Mrs. T.A. Rover, Miss Neliie Morgan of New York, Misses Mamie M , Mary Corri- an, Mary A. Rover, Messrs. J. F. Fitzpatrick, WW. Tavior, Joseph “Giaste, ‘Mz. Hull and Mr. Dowell. : An enjoyable german was given Instjevening in honor of Mr. Thornton W. Conn of Balti- more, Md., at the rosidence of Mrs. Clarendon Walters, 438 I street. The house was artisti- cally decorated with tropical plants inter- spersed with clusters of snow-white flowers. Among those present were: Miss Maggie Allen, Miss Julia Bradenguyer, Miss Nettic Fansler, Miss Bettie Bradenguyer, Miss Maud Walters, the Misses Mabel J. Cotter, Cora Crawford, Mina Browning, Carrie Patten, Ann Rachel Gray, Bertie Somers, and Messrs. Boyd, J. McGraw, J. Bradenguyer, Thornton W. Conn, J. Herbert Walters, Archie Chamber- . Maurice Powers, John Meanon and Herbert Sykes. Mr. Conn will be the guest of Mrs. alters for this week. An enjoyable party was given Thursday evening at the residence of Dr. Mason, 801 L street, in honor of the Misses Cora Mason and Nellie Harvell. Among those present were the Misses Mamie Harvell, Blanche Wallace, Bessie Latham, Mamie Baldwin, Amie Altemus, Maud Jobnson, Nellie ‘Tulty,? Nellie Donohue, Ollie Crook, Grace Nichols, Jennie Perry, Messrs. E. Copenbaver, B. Payn, E. Nichols, Young, A. Bayne, B. Moore, B. Gibson, H. Wilson, W. Mason, Butler, M. Caraunna, Mrs. John Thornton Wood, 318 East Capitol street, will receive on Monday from 8 to 6. jus Church on Wednesday afternoon was the scene of the wedding of Mr. William F. O'Donnell and Miss Mary C. Murphy. The organ pealing forth the strains of the wedding march announced the bridal party, headed. b; the ushers, Messrs. A. Dillon, B. O'Donnell, J. Belt and J. O'Donnell, followed by the brides- maids, the Misses B. Madigan, Ella Gleeson, Cecilia McLaughlin of Hagerstown, Md., and Catherine Murphy, accompanied by the grooms- men, Messrs. D. O'Donnell, R. V. Leahy, E. P. Schwartz and J. O'Neill. Foliowing them came the bride leaning on the arm of the groom. Rev. Father Dillon of Albany, N.Y., a cousin of the bride, officiated, a by the Reva. Fathers Gillespie, Dolan and Mandalari of St. 8 and Ryan and Fleteher of the Immacu- late Conception. ‘The bridesmaids were attired respectively in becoming gowns of white, blue, lavender and pink silks. ‘The bride's dress was of faille silk, with feather trimming and crystal Passementerie. A reception followed. at their Tuture home given to the family and intimate friends. A large number of handsome presents were received. The masquerade ball given by Mrs. J. T. Dyer, 1517 B street, last eveni ful affair, the costumes Among. the many Weaver, Shepherdess; Agnes Jordan, Spanish G Flower Girl; ‘Miss Rachel Hoge, Gypsy; M Daisy Dyer, Peasant; Miss Alice Weaver, Daugh- ter of the Regiment; Miss May Joyce, Dolly Varden; Miss May Nevill, Night; Miss ‘Mamie Harvey, Night; Miss Katic Harvey. Tam- bourine Girl; Miss Maggie Fletcher, Russian Girl; Miss Julia Calvert, Roman Peasant; Miss Dolly Young, Winter: Potter, Red’ Bird; Miss Culver, Oriole; Miss Dorsey, Flower Girl: Misy Glasscott, Indian Princess; Miss Mamie Gillem, Black Domino; Miss Cluss, Lalla Rookh: Miss Nannie Dorsey,’ Pink Domino; Mise Harmon, Martha Washington; Miss KoseDorsey, blue domino;Miss Kichardson, yellow domino; Miss Josie Glasscot Folly’ Miss Lockhard, pink domino; Mr. Dabney Har- rison, black domino; Mr. Mariette, red domino, Mr. H. Mibbs, black domino; Mr. ‘Joe Thom son, Faust; Mr. Alfred Towisend, Hamlet, Mr. Armes, Monk; Dr. Kelly, black domino; Mr. Fred Hopkins, black domino, Mr. Spencer, Clown; Dr. Clarence Weaver, Knight of the Towels; Mr. Baum, black domino; Sir. Harry Smith, Oriental Prince; Mr. Will ‘Cruzan, Fra Diavolo; Dr. Chess, Russian Prince; Mr. Fred McReynolds, black domino; Mr. Davis, black domino; Mr. Logan, Jack of Hearts; Mr. Geo. Van Wyck, ‘Topsy; Mr. Herbert Garnett, Maggie Murphy; Mr. Harry Baden, Indian; Mr. Clenan Johnson, black domino; Mr. Aleck Bentley, black domino; Dr. and Mrs. Jordan, Mrs. Joyce, Miss Murphy, Miss Nevill. Mrs, Calvert, Miss Dorsey, Mr. and Mrs. John J. Cook, Mr. and Mrs, Blaisdell, Mrs. Weaver, Miss Stidham, Mr. and Mre. Wm. J. Fletche Miss O'Neill, Mr. Johansen. Mrs. J. N. Patterson and Miss Patterson, 822 Connecticut svenue, have issued cards for Thursday next from 4 to 6 to meet Gov. and Mrs. Tuttle of New Hampshire. Mr. and Mrs Linson de Forrest Jennings will give a reception to the Daughters of the Revo- Jution on. , February 22, from 3 to 6 o'clock, at their residence, 613 14th street. Mrs. Jennings will have receiving with her Miss Clara Barton, Mrs. Cilley, Miss Jane Meade Welsh of New York, Mrs. George Alfred Townsend, Mra. Senator Casey, Mrs. Senator Dolph, Mrs. Stone, Mrs. Muj. Powell, Mrs. Judge Bentley and Mrs. Salazar of New Moxico. One of the most enjoysle receptions of last ‘Thursday was that of Mrs. H. P. Lacey at her home on Clifton street, Columbia Heights, So many and so congenial were the guests that it seemed almost a repetition of preceding Thursday. The rooms looked un- usually pretty in the soft light of .pink-shaded lamps, and in the were long-stemimed lilies ‘in Chinese vases. and thé purlors were sweet with the fragrance of choice flowers. Mrs. Lacey was assisted by the Misses Towles, Miss Meredith, Miss, Rector and Mrs. K. Le Barre Goodwin: Miss Bessie Towles and Miss Mattie Gray rendered beautiful vocal and instrumental music. Some of the friends of Mr. and Mrs. Charis Edmonston gave them a little surprise Wednes- Gay evening when they made their appearance in a body at the Edmonston residence, 927 H street. ‘The fact that Mr. Edmonston had just attained his seventy-sixth year was the motive of the gathering. | He is still a young man and in the enjoyment of good health, and this fact was commented upon as the host of the even- ing received the many hearty congratulations of bis friends. A pleasant evening was spent in this hospitable home. Among those present were Mr.ana Mra. Jno, Cammack, Mrs. Catherine Weaver, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. S. Stephenson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Pearson, Mr. and Mra, ‘Thomas Francis, Thomas Francis, sr., A. W. Francis, Mr. and Mrs Heary E. Weaver, Mra. Gilbert’ B. “Towles, Miss Alice Towles, Miss Bessie Towles, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Peat- son, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Kennedy, Mra. Tucker of Elkton, Md.; Dr. and Mrs. Dujaney, Mr. C. C. Bryan, Mr. and Mrs. Willidm monston, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Edmonton, Miss Donn, Miss Bryan, Mrs. Mary E. Williams, Mrs. D. E. Burton, Mr. and Mrs. All 4 , Mrs. William L. Lyn of Baltimore, Miss Sendorf, Miss Edmonston, C. BR. ¥. & Edmonston and Miss Drennen of Elston, la. Mrs. Sommerfield and daugliter of Aurora, Ind., the guests of the Mises Gradwi 1101 6th street. bee Mr. James H. Horne of Pittsburg has been — Mrs. Hoover, 1387 Vermont avenue. for te days, after a visit of two weeks in Phil- adelphia “with his sister, Miss Columbie A. lorne. ‘Miss Alice Judson of Capitol Hill gave a = 3 onston, Se ees tine: Hi Grant, Am Albert, Hutton, ‘Skinner, Ranke, Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Bartlett will not be at home on Monday, February 22, but on Mon- A delightful dance was given at the home of the Misses Eichhora, corner 3d and F streets, last Tuesday evening. The parlors were. taste- fully decorated with palms and cut flowers. Among th present were Miss + horn, Mise Kinney, Miss Julia Singleton, Miss Nannie Eichhorn,’ Miss Gillis, Miss Jeannie Glennan, Miss Bertie Gillis, Mr. Merriam, Mr. Aleck Merchant, Mr. Roots, Prof. Meyer, Mr. Rosell, Mr. Blois,Mr. De Lacy, Mr. Reitz of timore, Mr. Herman Rakeman, Dr. Carman, Mr. Louis White, Mr. Jacobson, Mr. Haslan, Mr. Stranahan, Dr. Roush. Mrs. R. V. Belt and Mrs. 8. C. Smoot gave an “at home” on Friday from 5 to ops. They = a ited by ‘tise Wilson of Havre de race, .j Mrs. Godfrey and Mrs, Crampton and Misses Bartle, Crampton. Bolway, Kirk, wood, Smith, Godfrey, Miss Eisa Belt and Miss Nellie Bartle. Among those present were the Secretary of the Interior and Mrs. Noble, the Misses Halstead, Miss Foster, Miss Hawkins, Miss Virginia Johnyon, Dr. and Mrs. Wi man, Mrs. Ten Brook, Mrs. and Miss English of Alexandria, Mrs. Rowland, Mr. and Mrs. Mich- enor, Mrs. H. M. Teller, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Wilson and Miss Wilson, Miss Bolden of Balti- more, Miss Tyssowski, Dr. and Mrs. G. 1. Spencer, Mrs. W. 8. Dodge, Mis, Emily Thorn- ton Charles, Mrs. A. B. Browne, Dr. and Mrs. Widerman, Dr. C. H. Latimer, Dr. H. W. Wiley, Mr. and Mrs. J. @. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. John Joy Edson, Mrs. W. F. Holtzman, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Marsh, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Woolard, Mise Carter, Miss Schmidt, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Townsend, Mrs. M. J. Kirkwood, Mr. and Mrs. L P. Berthrong, Mr. and Mrs.’C. A. Maxwell, the Misses Dobbins, Mr. Exnicious, Mrs. J. E. Clark, Prof. Eliott Kramer, Mr. Duane E. Fox, Mrs. ‘Jamés of Kane, Pa, and Mrs. Scott of Meriden, Miss. Mrs. Representative Harmer and Mrs. Harmer Reeside will not receive on Monday next, but will hold their last reception on Mon- day, February 29. Mrs. Charles Heywood will hold her last formal reception Monday, February 22, after 3 o'clocl Anenjoyable euchre party was given on vursday evoning- by Miss Lucy Gowans, laughter of Mrs. M. “A. Gowans. prizes were won ‘by Miss Dougherty and Mr. laddex, the booby prizes by Mrs. Stohlman and Mr. Campbell. After the game refresh- monte were served in the dining room. Those resent were the Misses Greene, Doyle, Wheat- y, Dougherty, Craig, Walker A. Gowans and Mrs. Stohlman ‘and Messrs. Donnelly, Keegan, Jasper, Maddox, Stelle, Camp! Behrens, Stohlman and Duvall. Last night Dr. and Mrs. B. M. Bealé, 1627 14th street, gave an enjoyable and novel entertain ment toa few invited friends. Instead of the usual playing cards they subsiituted the ballot aga medium for amusement, aud the result was the election of candidates for President and Vice President of the United States. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Slater, Mr. and Mrs. Weyman, Mr. and Mrs. Clark, Mra. Foote, Misses Rice, Nina Beall, Mamie Byrne, Mollie, Sadie and Kittio Greer, Messrs. Beck, Waters, Calhoun, Dr. J. M. Carroll, Messrs, Heath, Maurice Foot and Horace Beall. Miss Carrie Xander will receive Monday from 3 to 5,439 K street, assisted by Miss Estelle Kuebling. : Mrs. John W. McCartney will not be at home this afternoon. The Jolly Five Club gave ther second party of the season at the residence of Mrs. Fowler, 2208 F street, last night. Among those present wero Mrs. Fowler, Misses May Scrivener, Anna Scott, Annie Ritner, Anna Loeffler, Veema Walker, Mollie Roberts, Lula Hunt, May Frank, Emma 'Burtin and Messrs, Ralph Harding, Frank Loeffler, Walter Scott, August Lysight, Frank Van Horn, Bert Saxton, Frank Brander- burg, Will Parker and Chas. Long. Games were played until about 10:30 o'clock and after- ward dancing was enjoyed until an early hour this morning. Wednesday evening Mrs. George C. Noble was given a very pleasant surprise und birth- day purty by Mr. and Mrs. John J. McGuigan at their residence, 1113 South Carolina avenue. About forty of their friends were present, in- eluding quite a number of Rathbone Temple, No. 1, Pythian Sisters, of which Mrs. Noble is a member. During the evening the party list- ened to some yery fine music on the violin by Miss Paulin Eisman: also songs by. Mrs. Noble aud Mr. Strait. Refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Parker gave dinner party last evening to the following guests: Mr. and Mra. Jules Guthridge, Mr. and Mrs. Wells, Mrs. Gov. Craswell, Miss Goldie, Mr. D. W. Stevens, Miss Edith’ Lacey, Mr. H. K. Willard, Mr. Ross Thompson. Miss Nannie L, Brent will not receive on Thursday next. Mrs. John B. Allen, 10 B street northeast, will not receive on Monday. An enjoyable progressive euchre party was given lass evening by Mr. and Mrs, RW. meh at their charming home on South Pitt street, Alexandria, Va. At 8:30 their spacious parlors were filled with their frien present proved themselves adept players, con- sequently the prizes were vigorously conteated for. Mra. Dr. Jones won the first ladies’ rize, Mrs. L. E. Uhler, intermediate, and Mrs. Wheat, the “booby.” Mr. Anthony Ari- strong won the first gentleman's prize; Mr. H. Vatties, intermediate, and Mr. L. D. Scott, the booby.” Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Ubler, Mr. and Mrs. B. Wheat, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Eldridge, Mr. and Mrs. A. Armstrong, Miss Florence Smoot, Miss Lulu Hes- ter, Miss’ May Hester, Miss Maud Wheat, Mre. Gatewood, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Scott, Mrs, Dr. Jones, Miss Constance Bush, Miss Lyons, Miss Fannie Dixon and Miss Lou Armstrong, Mr. K. W. Wheat, Mr. H. Wattles, Mr. A. 5” Dixon, Mr. PH.’ Smythe, Mr. H. F. Wheat, Mr. W. E. Fendali, Mr. AE. Slaymaker, Mr. C. F. Wood, Mr. H. RB. Elliott and Mr. Eugene Taylor. A delightful leap year party was given last night at the residence of Mr. and Mra, James H. Kell. Dancing was enjoyed until a late hour, when refreshments were served. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. James Me- Kenna, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley, Mr. and Mrs. Kaowles, Mrs. Coffee, Mra. Magill, Mrs. Skin- ner, Mr.'and Mrs. William hell, Mrs, Sam- mons, Mr. Clay Morun, Mr. Bunker, Mr. and Mrs. William Frey, Mr. Walter Coggswell, Dr. Johnson, Mr. Prigg, Mrs. Kelly, Miss Lillie Magill, Miss Gertie Magill, Mr. Dean, Mr. Heinbaugh. ‘Thefmarriage of Miss Bessie Evans, daughter of Mrs. Reese Evans, to Mr. Evan E. Evans, both of this city, was solemnized Wedne: night last at their faturo home, 131634 4th street northwest, by Rev. Dr. Scott Hershey. A large number of friends witnessed the ceremony, among whom were Mrs. Sarah I. Evans, the mother of the groom; Mrs. E. Evai the Mother of the bride; Mr. John’ J. Evens of Chie Churles A. Evans, Mrs. McGinness, Mrs. John Wasson and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Bat Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins, Mr. and‘ Mrs. Lowe, Mrs. Blacklock, Mr. and Mrs. Owens, Mr. and Mrs. George L. Benner, Mrs. Robert Yeatman, Mrs. J. M. Rowx, Misses Alice, Clem- entina and Loretto McGinness, Misses Molly and Ada McDevitt, Miss Carrie B. Smith, Misses Molly and Nellie O'Burne, Misses Katie and Alice O’Dyer, Miss Frankie Knibb, Misses and May Reed, Miss Ella Walker, Messrs. C. Young, Fred Simth, J. W. Biakelock, Wesley Souder, Miner Webb. A pleasant surprise party was given lest evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Langley, 758 6th street southeast, in honor of their daughter Ethel. Games were enjoyed until a late hour, when a delightfal supper was werved. The Short Story Club met at rd Morrell’s National Academy of Fine Arts, E street, last Wednesday evening. J. H. Whitaker, eaq., read his story, “A Herald Personal;” Prof. a4 iL uderson lectured on the Shr of the Yellowstone Park; Miss Gertrude Vithington read a poetic essay and music was furnished by Mrs. Wood i, Miss Clara.A. Erck, Miss Carter, Miss J. L. Rockwell and the ot Banjo Club to about 150 delighted listeners. A Bicycle Thief Arrested, Detective Carter last evening recovered a bicyclé and arrested the alleged thief before Ed-| the owner of the bicycle had discovered his loss, The bicycle was taken from in front of The first; DISTRICT FINANCES. An Interesting Debate on the Subject in the Senate Yesterday. TT AROSE ON-TRE PROPOSITION TO I8SUE BONDS TO PAY FOR THE EXTENSION OF STREETS AND AVENUES—GEVERAL SENATORS EXPRESS THEIR VIEWS WITH CONSIDERABLE FREEDOM. District finances received more than a little consideration in the Senate yesterday after- neon. The measure under consideration was the bill to extend the streets and avenues. Senator Harris, who is in charge of this i Bal- | portant legislative project, called it up and briefly argued the necessity for its immediate consideration and . Every year of postponement would. he said, increase the cost of extension from 38 to 50 per cent. The debate was almost entirely on the propo- sition to defray the expenses by issuing $4,000,000 in bonds at 3 per cent. As stated in yesterday's Stax, Senator Cockrell at once sug- gested that 8 per cent interest was more than United States ought to pay on any of ite obligations. The present Secretary of the ‘Treasury had no trouble in extending 41¢ per cent bonds at 2per cent. “The bonis skonid also be redeemable after thirty years and pay- sble at Afty years. Senator Sherman thought twenty would be better than thirty and Senator Fell thought 80, too. Senators Stewart and Harris dissented, but would compromise on thirty years; that would be satisfactory to the business men of the Dis- trict and the District Commissioners. VALUE OF U. 8. BONDS. “This,” said Senator Cockrell, “is a United States bond. It is not worth while to talk about its being a District bond; it is a bond of the United States, and today bonds of the United States drawing 2 per cent interest and running twenty years would bring a big pre- minum. Now, what is the use of talking about this question of interest? A United States bond bearing any rate of interest is money for all practical purposes in the Uni id the interest ate Toit, uekcran ears ‘ock- THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D. C., PRERAG Gh. 74 20, 1892-SIXTEEN PAGES. make improvements upon suburban prop- erty now owned persons who havo bought it up ‘the ot ing. it out into. town lol and ing it at enormous advances in price, whereby, if they can get the Congress of the Uni States to put it hand into the pockets of the taxpayers of the countey and pay for these im- ovements, these gentiomen who have been #0 fortunate or #o far-sighted, whatever you may be pleased to call it, as to have made invert ments in this suburban property, will become very rich indeed, ta; ME, President, T do not belive that i far upon the proporty holders and the laborers of this country. I'believe that those. gentle- men who have bought. this propert? in. the suburbs of this eity and who desire to make s speculation by laying it off into town lots and seliing it in town lots ought to pay themselves the expenses necessary to bring their property into market. lean see no justice either in taxing the people of the District out- side, or rather inside of these suburban prop- Senator from Missouri is adgpted oF not, Ixball feel bound by a solemn sense of duty to the laboring and unspeculative por- tion of the people of the United Slates to vote against this bill in its entirety." © * © SENATOR KYLE SEES A SCHEME. Senator Kyle, during the discussion, said: “Now, in the District of Columbia I believe the scheme is this: Real estate speculators have in- terests lying outside the city of Washington. Here are corporations who own large tracts of land jast adjoining the city. These tracts would be materially advanced in value by the construction of highways as proposed in the bill now before us. “Mr. Presien, the plan is that the United States shall aid in con- structing these highways by issuing bonds and throwing them upon the market. I object to this because I. believe it is bad financial. pol- icy. Out in the west we are told that our farmers bave adopted a bad financial policy. fal of ae cae want right; the | Fuylng more nds than they” resi ‘mcd fo ni ol |, the g0es upon tho market with all the dignity and | © le were told only a few days ago by the assurance of payment that the United States can give; but one-half of the accruing interest, one-half of the sinking fund that must ex- tinguish these bonds at maturity, comes out of the taxpayers of the District of Columbia. They lave that these be made fifty-year bonds. In view of the fact that they have to respond both to the principal and interest at maturity by taxation, continuous taxation during the period that the bonds have to run, I beg that the Senator will take that into consideration. THIXKS TWO PER CENT TOO LOW. Mr. Sherman said: “I do not want to partici- pate in any proposed legislation that will pre- vent the carrying of this meusure into execu- tion. I do not think there is anything in the condition of the money market which justifies any one in saying that an ordinary 2 p@r cent bond issued by the District of Columbia or by the United States will sell at par. There are soveral reasons why the recent bonds were taken and continued at2 por cent. First, be- cause all of those bonds that were continued at 2 per cent were held by national banks—I think none of them wore held by private individuals —and the banks, rather than purchase other bonds and go into the market to buy them at the market price, preferred to continue them along at the pleasure of the Secretary of the ‘Treasury at 2 per cent. It cannot be said,there- fore, that 2 per cent is the rate of interest at which we can negotiate bonds.” ‘MR. M'PHERSON'S ARGUMENT. ‘Mr. McPherson suggested that no 2 per cent bond could find much favor among the people of this or any other country unless it carried with it some special privilege. No government in the world except the United States could without special privileges float its debt at less than 3 per cent. “So I say,” continued the Senator, “if you wish to provent these im- provements from being made, if the improve- ts themselves are dependent upon the is- sue of these bonds, and I take it they are, the result will be that'no improvements will be made. The government issues the bond and the government is responsible for its payment, but the government of the United States is as well the government of the city of Washington, It pledges itself to pay oneghalf of the interest. It pledges itself further torequire the payment of the other half of the interest by the people of the District or the parties benefited by the improvements.” Senator Berry wanted to know why the United States had to issue bonds to raise money. What had become of the treasury? Senator Harris said the ireasury was not ina condition just now to lend money for the bene+ fit of the people of the District of Columbia. Senator Berry then put himself on record as op to the borrowing of money at this time. Ho favored paying the cost with legal- tender notes. Senator George also favored legal tender notes, TAXATION OF THE BONDS. Senator Chilton said the bonds should not be exempt from taxation. Then he went on: “Here it is proposed to issue a large amount of bonds and give those bonds a life of fifty or twenty years, and if we go further and recog- nize the present basis of division, and pledge the government faith accordingly, it may not remain in the power of Congress hereafter to rearrange and redistribute the expenses of the District eo as to affect the liability of the general government in respect to the $4,000,000 of expense about to be incurred. I think, therefore, in any point of view the bill ‘as now constructed is objectionable, but beyond all this, for one, I have never believed that there was any afitice in imposing upon the whole people of this country 50 per cent or any other considerable part of the expenses of this city. On the contrary, I have long been con- vinced that such a division was fundamentally wrong and unfair to the people of tue United States who live outside of the District of Co- lumbia.” Mr. Harris said: “In answer to the s1 ion of the Senator from Texas I will state that the proportion of 50 per cent of the current ex- Penses of the administration of the government of the District of Columbia was fixed in the orgunic law, based upon the fact that the gov- ernment of the United States owned quite half or mora than half of the property in the Dis- trict of Columbia. «I wish to correct a statement that I made my- eelf a tew moments since in respect to the pro- portion of the expenses of carrying out this plan. I have stated once or twice, I believe, that the expenses would be paid one-half by the government and the other half by the tax- payers of the District. Under the special pro- visions of this bill one-third of the expense is levied upon the adjaceut property to thes im- provements.”, SENATOR COCKRELL'S VIEWS. After brief discussion onthe 3.65 District bonds and their history Senator Cockrell at- tacked Senator McPherson's conclusions. He said: “The Senator from New Jersey speaks about nobody taking © 2 per cent bond unleus it is authorized to be used for national bank pur- ‘This is moro nd. Even to prevail would be more than simply interest-bearing bonds. Why? Because tie principal is exempted from taxation by the federal government, by the state governments and by every municipal authority in the United States. ‘They ure therefore absolutely free trom any-tind of taxation, and that is equivalent to from 1 to real i ing. ‘They are the only class of bonds in the United States that every man, wo- man and child feels and kuows wiil have the interest paid on the exact date when it is due, and there isno danger of the debtor dying. They donot have tobe proved upin any probateeourt, There is no necessity for the f of any mortgage or the employment of any at- ‘Therefore they are far superior to every other class of bonds floating in the United States All the United States are i ition. It is these qual- ities, value over and above all other it my these nN ‘Mr. President, which give them their lent, gi distinguished Senator from Vermont (Mr. Mor- rill) that the cause of our farm mortgages in the west is that we have been borrowing money upon our farms for purpose of adding other quarter sections, and that machinery fas being bought oan Sees we were able to pay for it. Such a was thought un- Now, I beliovelwhat economy for the farmer, what is economy for the municipality, is economy for the goverument. 1 believe that it is bad financial policy for us to issne bonds for the purpose of extending or improving the streets in the District of Columbia. Ne have staring us in the face at the present time an empty treasury. If we have not the money in the treasury of the United States to improve these streets, and if they need to be improved, then by all means let us wait until the money ison band and we can pay for it like men and not saddle bonds upon us and upon our children.” SENATOR FAULKNER A LITTLE WARM. Senator Faulkner was just a little warm when Senator Kyle got through. He said: “I do not feel that I should detain the Senate at this late hour by any remarks, but I desire to answer some “allusions made by the Senator from Mississippi (Mr. George) and the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Kyle), who has just taken his seat, in reference to the character of this bill. It bas been entirely misunderstood, as I conceive, and I do not like the use of the term ‘scheme’ and terms of that sort when applied to a bill that has my name attached to it, especially as Ido not own a dollar's worth of property in this District. However, I will now give way to a motion to adjourn and make my remarks when the bill again comes up.” —_-o-—____ THE ROCK CREEK PARK. Probable Action of the House Committee on Appropriations. It is probable that the House committee on appropriations will either report adversely on the resolution to investigate the Kock Creek Park or will recommend that the subject be re- ferred to the committee on judiciary. The lat- ter course is probably the one which will be taken. The hearing yesterday developed the fact that the commission does not ask for a de- ficiency appropriation or any appropriation at all, and therefore the question does not come within the jurisdiction of the appropriations committee. If there is any question at issue it isono of law solely, and that, of course, can only be consi ered, ‘by the ‘judiciary’ committee. The hearing, however, made it appear doubt- ful whether even a question of law is involved, as Mr.Perry, in his statement,showed there is no am fe on the part of the com- mission to hold any different view from that which is made plain in the act. see THE POLICY CASES. Hurley Found Guilty, but # Disagreemeht as to Cross. Yesterday afternoon in the Police Court in the case of Ebenezer P. Crossand John Hurley, charged with violating the policy law, as pub- lished in yesterday's Stan, the government closed its case about 3 o'clock and Mr. Car- tington, for the defendants, asked for a con- tinuance until next week. Judge Miller said he wanted to finish the case as soon as possible and told counsel if he had any witnesses he could call them.” After lengthy argument on the motion for continuance the court overruled the motion and the case was then argued to the jury. Judge Miller charged the jury as to the law and the evidence, and held that the acts of persons in Virginia affecting the business in this city came within the law relating to this jurisdiction, and counsel noted an exception to the ruling. The case was concluded and about 8 o'clock the jury returned a verdict of guilty es to Hur- iw Peo were unable to agree as to Cross. to e case of the man convicted will be taken the General Term on a writ of error. ‘Cross, as heretofore published, was alleged to bethe backer of the “old firm,” on the.Vir- ginia side of the Free bridge,and Hurley it was claimed was a clerk in his employ. There is s similar charge pending against Mr. J. P. Horbach, alleging that he is con- nected with the “‘new firm,” but that case has not yet been set for trial. fooled Jurors for the March Term, The following jurors have been drawn to serve for the ‘March term, commencing Tues- day, the Ist day of March: Circuit Court—Eugene R. Russell, 1807 8th street northwest; Robt. W. Dunn, 503 G street southeast; James Grimes, Anacostia; Allen An- derson, ‘Anacostia; C. L. Alexander, 421 4th eet southeast; Henry Jorg, fr., 1906 Penn- sylvania avenue northwest; Morris Murphy. 115 I street northwest; J. Fritch, 328 , Jr, 1702 L Isth street 1835 T street W. Ballenger, 1024 Sist street northwest; D. F. Lee, Anacostia; 1521 1ith street northwest; L. Burke, street southwest; Chas. B. White, Daniels road; Nathaniel Brewer, 652 Pennsylvania avenue sdutheast; G. J. Fritch, 1424 10th street north- west; Albert F. Hendershott, street northwest. Criminal Court—A. C. Juhnson, 2316 L street northwest, 1612 14th street northwest; James W. » 310 3d street southwest; John T. Pyles, th street south- exst; U. M. Shreve, Street northwest; Herman Kablet, 411 lith street southeast, W. E, Turtun, 1216 12th street northwest: John M- Paret, 1295 street northwest; C- I Monroe, WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY. No General Celebration, Yet It Will Be Ap- Propriately VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS THAT WILL HOLD MEET- INGS OR WILL PARADE—THE OLDEST INHAD- ITANTS, SONS AND DAVONTERS OF THE REVO- LUTION, VETERAN FIREMEN AND MASONS—MILI~ TARY ORGANIZATIONS THAT WILL TURN OUT. Monday is the anniversary of the birth of Gen. Washington, and as will be duly ob- served in this city. It is a legal holiday and therefore all banks and the government d partments will be closed and there will bes general holiday. There is no formal program for the observance of the day. The Oldest Inhabitants. The Oldest Inhabitants’ Society will have a routine business meeting at their rooms in the Corcoran building at 10:30 am., and the public exercises for the celebration of the birthday of Washington commence at 12 noon at the same Place. Washington's farewell address will be read by James 8. Topham and Mr. Allison Nailor isto continue his interesting observations on his recent trip to Europe. The Washington Monument Society will bold ‘& meeting at the residence of Dr. J. M. Toner, after which « reception will be given by Dr. ‘oner. THE PARADES. The Light Infantry will give a parade. The full strength of the command will turn out. They will leave the armory at 3 p.m. and march down Pennsylvania avenue to $d street, then countermarch to 15th, to K, to 19th, to Penn- sylvania avenue, to 15th and the armory. The National Rifles and the Old Guard will parade at 2 o'clock. ‘The Veteran Firemen. That there will be the finest possible display made by the Veteran Volunteer Firemen’s As- sociation of this city with their guests, the Veteran Association of Baltimore, there can be nodoubt, unless the weather should prevent. The Baltimoreans expect to arrive at the B. and 0. depot at about o'clock and will be received by the officers of the Wash- ington association. They will be escorted to Malnor’s Concordia Cafe, 8th and E streets, for lunch and from thence tothe home of’ the Washington vets..19th and H streets. The line will be formed at 2 o'clock, Mr. John W. Thompson, marshal, and the Washington association (headed by Kit Carson Drum Corps of fourteen pieces, including four cornets,) will have over fifty uniformed members in line, drawing their hose carriage and suction (the historical piece of the Columbia company used inthe fifties). The Baltimoreans are uni- formed similar to the Washington association, with the exception that they wear drab panta- loons in place of black. They will have about 100 in line in uniform and a hose carriage and suction, drawn by hand, and the old Deptford gallery engine, drawn by horses, and a band of twenty picces,’ There will be in line a number of old and infirm firemen in carriages and also a number of now uniformed members. Each will wear as a souvenir of the occasion a hand- some crimson silk badge with head of Wash- ington upon it, THE LINE OF MARCH. The line of march will be down the avenue, passing in review at the Executive Mansion about 2:15 o'clock President Harrison and the District Commissioners. Thence they go down the avenue to the Peace monument, counter- marching to 2d, to Indiana avenue, to 3d, to Massachusetts avenue, to Mt. Vernon Square, round north side to 9th and K streets, to Wash- ington Circle, to Pennsylvania avenue and back to the engine house. About 5 o'clock the vis- itors will be banqueted by the Washingtonians at Milnor's. ‘The High School Battalion Parade. One of the most attractive features of Wash- ington’s birthday as celebrated in this city will be the parade of the High School battalion. Up to the Christmas holidays the boys drilled in accordance with Upton’s tactics, but at the time mentioned Capt. Burton R. Koss, their instructor, commenced to impart information as to the’ new drill regulations. The parade will be an exemplification of the modern idea. Six companies of twenty-four files, double rank, will be in line, commanded by Maj. F. Hi. Reichelderter. The National Guard Dram Corps, of twenty pieces will head the column. As-_ sembly will take place at the Franklin build ing, 13thand K streets, At 2:30 the vatta will start over the following route: Down i | street to Massachusetts avenue, to 3d street, to | Pennsylvania avenue. to 22d street, to K streg, to the Arlington Hotel, in front of which, com- mencing at 4:30, will be a dress parade. Among those who will be present to witness the cere- mony will be the Disirict Commissioners and a number of army officers who desire to see how the new regulations work in actual practice. Loya) Legion Banquet. The District of Columbia Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion will give its tenth annual banquet at the Arlington in the evening. Among those who have accepted in- vitations for the occasion are Senators Carey, Casey, Cullom, Hiscock, Mitchell and Warre: sentatives Chipman of Michigan, Mitchell of Wisconsin and Outhwaite of Oho, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Crounse, Sixth Audi- tor Coulter, F. W. Paimer, public printer; W. G. Veazey of the interstate’ commerce cominis- sion and G. L. Wellington, United States sub- treasurer at Baltimore, Md. ‘The Sons of the Kevolution. ‘The annual meeting of the Sons of tlle Revo- Jution will also be held on that day, and the society has determined to celebrate by an after- noon observance at St. Jobn’s Church here. There will be excellent music, and an address will be made by the rector, Rev. Dr. Douglass. Invitations have been issued to the President, cabinet and Congress. ‘coumnittee in hes consists of John Lee Carroll, Rev. Dr. Dougiass, Lieut, RG. Davenport, Montgomery Blair, Rev. Dr. McKim, A. B. Legare and lard Hunt. ‘The musical part of the service will be ren- dered Ly the regular choir of St. John's, aug~ mented to fifty voices, under the direction of Wm. H. Daniel, mtor, with a full orchestra from the United States Marine Band, in uni- form, under the leadership of Prof. J. P. Sousa. ‘The choral cathedral service will be THE DAUGHTERS’ CONGRESS. ‘The first continental congress of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revo- Tution will convene on Washington's birthday in the church, 13th and L streets, at 10.3) a.m. ay Pa Report on the “Valentine Ball” to the Man= agers of the Ladies’ Ald to the Garfield Hospital. A meeting of the board of managers of the Ladies’ Aid to the Garfield Hospital was held | this morning at the residence of the president, | Mrs. Logan, to report upon the valentine ball | given at Willard’s on last Monday evening. On | this occasion Col. and Mra, Staples tendered | the hospitality of their hotel, and through the kindness of Mr. H. A. Willard the use of Wil- | lard Hall was given in connection for the danc- | the ball with flags, which they did in a most | attractive and artistic manner. Mr. Smoill | loaned a number of palms and tropical plants to add to the decorations. > Col. Staples provided a superb supper. The tables were furnished with choice towers, the wervice was of the best and the menu was clab- | orate. Delightful music was furnished by the | band of the marine barracks, through the kind- ness of Col. Livingstone. Both official and ree ident society were represented and dancing was enjoyed until a late hour. | The ball was a success financially, enabling | the society to cancel all obligations on the Ladies’ Aid building. |The board desires to ex- tend thanks to all cdntributors and patrons wo aided on glus occasion. ‘The followiiig are the membersof the Ladies’ Aid Association President, Mra. John A. Logan, Place: first vice president, Mrs. Jolin M. Har- | lan, University Park; second vice president, | Mrs. Julius C. Burrows, the Elsmere; third vice president, Mrs. Henry A. Wiliard, 1333 K street northwest; fourth vice president, Mra. | D. J. Brewer, 1404 Massachusetts avenue, fifth | vice president, Mrs Earl English, 909 16th street: corresponding secretary, Mrs. Robert Shellabarger, 812 17th street; recording secre- ta Mrs. Charles M. Clarke, 1806 Connecticut treasurer, Mrs. Thomas 1. Tulloch, 121 B street southeast; Mesdames J. li. Alien, J. T. Arms, J... Audenreid, A. J. Bently, W.'W. Burdette, N. W. B Brown, H.W, M. Cockrell, Waa, Cogswell, A. L. Dawes, Mes.oues J.” Dixon, 8." B. | C. M. Prouike, F. P. ot Mullett, J. Pomerey | Ruthertc H. Sherr J. ts, GE. fae EC. Smith, ‘Mend jor, E. Thornton, J. F. Thornton, | hompson, W. F. Tucker, Thos. Wilson, Jobn Wanamaker and B. H. Warner. pecans —endiin ALEXANDRIA, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION. Although no general celebration of the birth- day of Washington hae been arranged for. the day will not pass without observance, although one of somewhat impromtu character. mulitary organizations, the Ade: Infantry and the cadets of St. Jol * Academy, with the drum corp of the third Virginia regi- ment, will parade the streets in the old-fash- toned style and with martial masic and military exercise will enliven the city. The schools, banks, exchange and public offices will be closed and there will be « suspension of bu: ness dura & portion of the day. ‘The Junior Rechabites of thy city will also make a display on the occasion, and it is prow able the Hydraulian, Columbis and Kehef fire ‘men will take part in the cel there will be some dis; birth night bail by Mount Vernon Court of the A. O. Foresters of America at American Hall, ‘These will se the . THE SIEGE OF MONTE CARLO. Several resideuts of this section, both city and county being represented, are now in Rich- mond for conferences on matters connected with the bill of Senator Mushbach for the sup- pression of gaming in Virgisia, especially in Alexandria county. importance of giving Alexandria county money enough to enforce the laws seems to be still overlooked. NOTES, George F. Hayden of this city has bgen | appointed one of the guards of the state poni- | teutiary in Richmond. A district eolored convention has beeu called by M. L. Kobinson and W. A. Carter, com- nlittee, to meet here on the 22d of March next. crwth ines It is estimated that the maple si will take $1,500,000. ae eae ey William Armhold, wanted on a of forgery in Pittsburg, was arrested at balti- more. HE Isvisuste Axuxux (Of microbes (micro-organisius mugbty best, which indecd no maucan number. Invisibie to the naked | eve, te poisonous part of this army te the cause of | tour-nfthe of all the diseases of the husan family — they deetroy more lives than war, fampe, fire, mar der and shipwreck combined. The way to Relieve the Lumen Lody of these microbes ie to take Switt's Spe- cific. When this medicine gets weil into the system the poisonous germ must leave—be cannot exist there, hence he seck# an exit throueh the pores of the ain After he depart# «continued use of the Specific will force out the poison, and the patient is well. ‘Treatise on Liood and Skin Diseases mailed free. 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