Evening Star Newspaper, March 7, 1896, Page 7

“Keep Lent” —at the same time. You must} be pretty tired of the usual Len-/ ten diet. We have hundreds of delicacies—imported especially! for the Lenten season—some of which are certain to appeal to’ your appetite. “Here are a few suggestions: ANCHOVY PASTE, | SOUSED MACKEREL, In oval tins. LAKE SALMON. Bolled — in tomate sane OLIVE Oliv In plain and fancy ARCIE. stuffed with MACKERED, tomato Bollea — in sauce. SALMON STEAKS, | | In flat tins. | ( ( oH SARDINES, : oaeawarat the best at the lowest price. = Eatin nd ( “ane In tomate sauce, et es with mushrooms. ANS Dt Lm FRENCH RDINES CODFISH, ape Satd shred- | Boneless, In olive oil. DEVILED CRABS. } R ERRING Pottes Pot aml Scute E> Mail and telephone orders carefully tilled. S- Cornwell 1412-1 G OHOWE & Son, fe = a Dm ‘Reefers. $2.00 Res fers. rn Mrs. I. V. Slater, 981 F ST. N.W., Will be ready to show her FIRSE IMPORTATIONS OF SPRING MILLINERY From the LEADING PARIS AND LONDON HOUSES. mh7-2t Your credit is xood== You know where, don’t you? When you've got Housefurnish- ing to do don’t for- get that you can buy all you want here —and arrange the payments to suit yourself — be- cause Si kh ak kta tt tat ah AS your credit is good at POPE POEL IE GRD D Tabules. y-six years old end well known at Pryor Creek and at Fagoner, her former home. Her Mr. El. Langston, fs and has for some years a resident of the Under date of July in an Interview with Mr. ms of the Pryor Creek Constitution, Mrs. Lan; om sald: “For some years I have suffered from Ayspepsia end sto and fl the doctor's potions, ndded to starvation dieting, Thad forded me no relict. pont given up in despair, when d by an advertisement ive Ripans ‘fabules a trial. 1 am free to admit Thad no faith in them, e one week T could t [bad disearded months This encouraged me to continue am happy to spepsia has disappeared, and Dam no longer troubled. 1 ow pans Tabules, and advise my friends to try them. isned) “Mrs. M. Gives Relief. aul LANGSTON.” les are seld by druggists, or by rail $f the price 0 conte 2 boa) is sent to ‘The Ripans eal Company, No. ruce st., Ni Sample vial, 10 cents. —— Se WE CLAIM NOTHING Which we can’t substantiate for CUORANOLA—“the Greatest Se. Cignr on carth.” It has been the Stendard for yeats—and ts better than ever now. Bold everywhere. RICHARD & CO., _fel-1m 628 Pa. ave. n.w., Distributors 66 A Speaking Likeness” <is what's desired in_Photography. You'll get it here. We're pleasing more people every day with our exquisite phctos. it graceful pesing bas much to do with th: ha results we obtain, EF"MEZZO TINTS*— alwost Hike steel en- gravings—only $¢ @ dorri. W. H. Stalee, i107 F St. Successor to M. B. BRADY. mh6-16d - Special Sale of New Goods Johnson Luttrell’s, 713 Market Space. That we have plenty of good values in new goods these offerings iilustrate: These Prices for New Dress Goods May seem almost beyond the bounds of possibility, yet the goods them- selves far excel descriptions! . At 30c. _ 3Sirch, Silk and Weol. and All-wool Noveft; Scotch Cheviots, In new mixtures, checks, Se. At soc. j0-inch Imported Spring Novelties, in Silk and tnd Mobslr and Jacquard ‘Two-toned comprising all the mewest styles and hivnable colors. Sicilians, AG-inch ALL-WOOL CANISH SU!TINGS. This © of the most desirable fabrics brought out Season end canret be had elsewhere for less Tiese come in six different color com- At 75c. 42-fueh Silk and Wool Plaids and Novelty Suit- ings, in an aluwost enlless varicty. cle Suitings, Imported UCH AS SCOTCIT WOOL | CHAMELEONS, EFF! F 1 TO $1.50 THE New Black Goods. TH Ost COMPL SP DRESS Got ER SHOWS —E EAVES —AND AT REASON- ABL PRI . At 25¢. e a -werth 39e. Suresh — Se —Worth 50c., and 38-inch mt Plain Mobairs. At soc. weed and Plain y Dingonals, All-wool J 6gc. ‘igi LOWE T DEAL IN THE CPEAP, foods —never did am! never ELTY ‘THAT IS YET IN “YING VARIET EL OK MARVELS IS VW PRICES. At 29¢. 50 pisces of Plain and Corded in new designs aml (ulor—va At 37%. atk? Wush Silks, ES, ke. ° Separate Skirts. Ladies’ Separate Skirts, made of all the popular stuffs-and in the latest styles. This being a new depart- ment with us, we've marked them at attractive prices in order to intro- duce them the more quickly. $1.98 : FOR LADIES’ FIGURED BRILLIANTINE SKIRTS. $2.89 FIGURED MOMAIR SKIRTS. FULL WIDTIL AND LINED WITH RUSTLE PERCALLNE. $3.50 ae ALL-WO00 NAVY. $4.98 2K BLACK SICILIAN 1. FRENCH SER! SKIRTS, EX- ) KUSTLE LININ BLACK’ AND SKIRTS. BLACK ALL-WOOL, CRE- JACQUARD For Black Figured Silk For Bi irts. -k Silk and Wool Crepon Skirts. THE MATERIAL AND LINE . SKIRTS IS W THEM, TO SAY 3 Johnson & Luttrell 713 Market Space. SUPPOSE FIND THESE, PRICE WE ASK FOR OF THE MARKING. it ¥ Yourself suffering with—GRIPPE, or yur wife with a bad—COLD, or your child —THINNESS, or your friend with CON- SUMPTION—what is your next duty? Tell them of Trinolea EMULS Which cures by nouris and strensth- ening beds, nerve and the entire system, nd surprises even pbyalelans by its sure Srising quickness a ction. fe22-1m for amateur actors. No other house in town bas as cood fa- — cilities—as we—for supplying 3 for Amateur Theatricals. A full line of the —— plays issued by Penn Publishing Any —— play desired procured at short notice. Ballantyne’s,+ 7th St. Baltimore, Ma. “*Tip-top”’ Fountain Pen,$1.25 —and it Is a splendid one, too, mos for the 7. ,.Wirt's probably $s the best at $2 . Either will give you perfect satés- faction. C. C. Pursell, 418 oth St. nh6-16d Cycling is a “fad.” : Society bas taken it up. We are turning © out some very pretty costumes to wear when riding. Excellent line of fabriques, and the finest talent possible to get to make them up. Owen Owen, 423 11th St. Ladies’ Department. fe2s. I sell remarkably fine 38c. Coffee —A Blend of Old Government Pedang Java and Genuine Arabian Mocha—grown on private planta- tions. We furnish ft efther ground or pulverized. Sent anywhere on receipt of request. "Phone 19S¢. N.H.Duvall, 2%, mbh5-th,3,t,20 Our gold crowning is a most sat- isfactory operation in every way. It makes unsightly decayed teeth whole and beautiful. It aids mastication. It pre- vents toothache. By ar- resting decay, it purifies the mouth and sweetens the breath. Our new system makes this work very durable and the cost very moderate. Solid gold crowns and bridge teeth, $5. , extract! 5 lating Artificta U. S. Defital Association, - Cor. 7th & D Sts. want to be the Jeweier who comes into your mind Should Your Watch “Balk,” Become restive, or unmanage- able, take it to some cheap watch repairer, and if he spoils it bring it to me, and I'll put it into good working order. This may cost you a little more money—but then the ex- perience you get is well worth the outlay. ORAL: Come to an expert in watch repairing FIRST. I have opened an extensive workshop for repairing all kinds of jewelry. Full value allowed for old gold. Bring in your ring and have it brightened up FREE of charge. , 05 F St.. RAFF'S ENTERPRISE, 1239-1241 11th St. S.E. The Three Elements, Fire, Smoke and Water, When mixed, dou’t generally tend toward . When a ruined. In reality the only damaged be on top—t ¢ FeKt untouched. offering this week come such a conflagration. ‘Ti thing the matter with them, ex- Silks. ire Price, 25c. ‘oth, for shirts - dresses. Fire Price, 6%c. 0c. All-weol Spring Dress Goods. Fire Price, 25¢. ‘Te. Black and Figured Mohair. Fire Price, 37$c. Se. Outing Flannels. . =, Fire Price, 3ic. ' Se. Navy Blue Pript. a Fire Price, 3§c. 25e. Figured Satine Drapery. Fire Price, 73c. 2c. ul ed Sheeting. ire Price, 1 Be. Fire Price, 15¢. est Bleached Cotton. re Price, 7c: ~ Crepe Cloth, new spring patterns, Fire Price, 7ic. 25e. Silk-striped Outing. Fire Price, 124 @e. Chenille nd Cover, re Price, 39c. Te. White Spreads. Fire Price, 49c. . Lace Curteins. Fire Price, age. 8e. Apron Gingham, very best. Fire Price, 4$c. Special. $10.00 All=wool Men’s Suits Fire Price, $3.98. Shoes From the sale of Wilmerding, Morris & Mitchell, New York. 2.00 Hand-sewed Shoes for Ladies. “$1.48, $1.17 STiKe. Shoes, congress and E oe weeec ee $1.98 2.00 Sewed Men's Shoes, congress and bils.-$1.35 1.50 Sewed Men's Shoes 0 Boys’ and Youths’ Shoes. > Hors’ and Youths’ Shoes 08 Misses’ Hand-sewed Lace Shoes ildren's Spring hoes. 9 to ii. Children’s Spri 1 Shoes, button lace, 5 to 8, + tered A Special. ‘There are one hundred patrs of shoes here—mai facturers’ Such makes as “P. Cox,” rlisle, ‘They are in both com: and opera toe. Every one can't get a chance at jei—only those with fect small enough for sizes 244, 3 and 31% shoes. They are hand-sewed goods, ard worth $3.00 per pair. ee RAFF'S ENTERPRISE, 123931241 11th St. S.E. It TAKE CABLE CAR. SPIRAEA-- *%* ~The very finest blooming specimens in the : city. Make beautiful plants for the house, To close out what we have left will sell them for 50c. ond $1 in handsome pans. Come in and sce them! A. Gude & Bro., 1224 F St. mh7-12a LARGE KNUCKLES ae ippear as! ‘usi ALMOND HAND BrownSogusrd Hand Bleach thea skin Beane Se. NAPLES TOILET €O,, 1321 G St. mbi-84 umples. and Llyn, and will spe |THE SOCIAL WORLD Wd | Lent Slipping “by in a Pleasant Way. |HINTS OF COMING SPRING Weddings to frre Place in the Near Future. 1-2 > ‘ PERSONAL NOTES OF INTEREST If the past week is a fair sample of Lent, now that that time-honored season is sup- posed to be in regular working order, a long Mfe of it could not be considered dull. It has been enlivened by the opera, musicales and a dance slipped in most adroitly—to say 1othing of dinners, luncheons and other ex- pected and unexpected feasts. Surely those who could not be satisfied. with this program of events to add to the ordinary routine of their every-day life must be very hard in- deed to please, and certainly are not any of those who are rehearsing to take part in one cr other of the two meets—one in “‘Life’’ pic- tures and the other for sweet charity's sake, via the wheel, down at the old Van Nes& mansion. Those who saw the pictures from “Life” last winter know the artistic treat which is in store for them next Thursday evening at Rauscher’s Hall. The proceeds are for the benefit of the Art Students’ League. The bicycle drill rehearsals quite an event. Yesterday the w. all that cculd be desired, and the partici- pants and the lookers-on were on hand in numbers. The patronesses of the show are Mrs. Olney, Mrs. Carlisle. . Lamont, Miss Herbert, Mrs. Harmon, Lady Pau: cefote, Mrs. Patenotre, Baroness Thielmann, Mrs. Mil Mrs. Sheridan, Mrs Endicott, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Hit, Mr: Brice, Mrs. Hea! Mrs. Rig: Mr: MI Rodgers, , Misses Patten, Mrs Mrs. Bugher, Mrs. Hay, Mr: 's. Wallach. Mrs. McLean, Mr: send, Mrs. Wadsworth, Mrs. Hazen, Mrs. Myer, Mrs. Mason and Mrs. Wolcott. Already there are more signs of spring than the measles, which has really had the temerity to intrude scciety circles and tem- porarily .pset quite a number of little plans. The yellow blooming shrubs in the parks began to show their colors over three weeks ago, only to be disecuraged by the winds and cold a week later, but are now making a brave showing, and a most wel- come one. The florist shop window e full of tulips, jonquils and hyacinths, while here and there in the gardens the crocuses are peeping up and will soon present a bit of bright color to go with the green shoots. Millinery openings and other indications of the taking up of new life burdens are also plentiful, so while it is wintry March by the calendar, it is gentle, balmy spring in the ways of the fashtonatle world. The last three wecks of April will are made Lodge, Barney, of interesting nuptial events, If the di of May weddings is as strong as last year. The marriage of Miss Julia Edie and Mr. John O'Donneil will take place within t period, alinough the date is not as yet announced. A wedding of the diplomatic corps will be that of Miss Therese Andrade and Mr. Schlottmann, the date of which will be determined upan the arrival of the latter from Vencguelt, The bride is the younger daughter of the Venezuelan min- ister, and a charming girl. Her flance is a young German, largely engaged in the flee trade in Venezuela. After the mar- ge, which will ba marked by great eclat, the young couple wilf-sail for Germany for the bride to met her new relatio: After the honeymoon the couple will return to Venezuela to live. The Chinese minister and Mrs. Yang en- tertained at a farhily dinner last night in honor of the Chilean minister, 2 Miss Gana and Mr. Alfredo ths decked the table and the rooms. Olney entertained a half dozen is yesterday at luncheon to mect her sister, Miss Thomas Boston, who has been making her a- visit. 4 Some of the social events of the near future be dinners by «Mr. and Mr: Whit Professor a Gallaudet, Mr. and Mrs. Pollok, the Chinese minister and Mrs. Yang, Mr. and . Cropper, Senator and Mr: Mr. and Mrs. Andrews, Senator and Mrs Elkins, the British ambassador and Lads Pauncefote, the Harwool alumni smoker at Rauscher’s, and the Geographical Sociciy reception at tne Arlington. Senator and Mrs. Brice will give a din- ner tonight. ‘The engagement of Mr. Norman Galt and ddith Bolling, daughter of Judge W. . Bolling of Wytheville, Va., has been an- nounced. Mr, Galt has been receiving con- gratulations for several days past. A reception will be given to the congrega- tion of the Church of the Covenant by the Men's Soclety of the church next Wednes- day evening, in the chapel of the church. This annual event is looked forward to as one of the most attractive in the social life of the chureb. Mrs. I. V. Slater has returned from New York. Mrs. Hicks will be at home informally Monday, from 3 to 6, at her residence, Capitol Hill, 1001 Massachusetts avenue northeast. Mrs. George B. de Graff and Miss Susie Hufftner, who have been visiting their friend, Mrs, David Parker of Capitol Hill, have returned to their home in Buffalo. The engagement of Miss M. E. Harring- ton to Dr. Sutliff has been announced, the wedding to take place shortly after Lent. Mrs. John H. Haswell, who has been visiting Philadelphia for some time, has re- turned to her home at the Normandie. Her sister, Miss Katherine Gready, is now mak- ing her a return visit. Miss Gready only a few months ago returned from Europe, where she and her sister had made quite an extensive trip, Miss Mattie Bremerman of Philadelphia is spending a few days with her aunt, Mrs. P. H. Christman, 1337 Corcoran street. Mrs. L. P. Miller of Chicago, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. J. H. Tibbitts of Capitol Hill, sails from New York thi: morning for Europe via the Mediterranean sea. She will be accompanied by Mrs. Herman J. Hall, president of the Chicago Woman's Club. They will be gone about six months, extending their trip into Egypt. Mrs. C. Stiebel of 1113 G street has re- turned from a visit to New York. Miss Sullivan of 20th street has cetuencd from an extended trip thrcugh West Vir- ginia, east Tennesseee and Georgia. Miss Nellie: Sherwood entertained a few friends at her residence, 624 F street north- east. Those present were Misses Nellie Sherwood, Nellie 2Waffen, Reba Fisher, Grace McElfresh, Gfive Green, Ida Mcion- ald, Eleanor Watson and@ Kathleen Boone, Messrs. Ralph Sherwood, Winfield Gray, Frank Warren, Willi Baumback — and John Rice. Games wefe enjoyed until a late hour, after which refreshments were served. Mrs. George C. Afortdf, 1322 L street, i visiting friends at her former home, Brook- some weeks in New ‘a, contemplated trip York city prior t abroad. ee Miss Edith N. Kixby of the Woodmont is slowly convalescing! from her recent severe illness. = atts Mrs. J. W. Abel and son Milton have re- turned home, after a short visit in Phila- delphia. Aa Mrs. William Windosh is spending the winter in the city, having taken the house No. 1779 Massachusetts avenue. With her are her daughter, Miss Windom, and her sister, Miss Hatch, A birthday surprise party was given to Mr. J. N. Hoover, Thursday evening, at his residence, 439 O street, by his wife and children. The parlors were filled with a merry company, and the entertainment comprised music, games, dancing, recita- tions and a bountiful collation. A number of handsome presents were received by Mr. Hoover, and among them a reading chair from his wife. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kimball, Mr. C. Kimball, 3r., Mr. and Mrs. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. A, H. Hoover, Miss Blanche Landon, Capt. Hoge, Miss Estelle Campbell, Miss Nojan, Capt. J. N. Hoover, Lieut. Kommel, Miss Beulah Patterson, Misa Hattie Hoover, Mr. Willis Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. C. EK. Hoover, Mr. Wl Wild, Miss Birdie Hoover and Masters Grover Hoover, Sargent Hoover and Edward Kimball. . There was a pleasant surprise party last night given by the ladies of St. Mark's Lutheran Church to their pastor, Rev. W. H. Gotwald and wife, who have just re- turned from a trip through Pennsylvania. Music, singing and recitations were ren- dered by several guests. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Hern- deen, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Dodson, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Fish, Mes- dames Sake, Witter, Sweeney, Emmert, Akerman, Griffith, _ Fellinger, Kaylo, Schroeder, Walter Sparrow, Misses Bell and Grace Witter, Ella and Anna Aker- man, Blanche and Mazie Bergman, Nellie Sange, Rueckert, Irene Pistoria, Mamie Stinzing, Minnie Fish, Emma Bell, Mary Phillips, Edna Gotwald, Lena Lohr, Emma Strobel, Messrs. J. Lewis Johnson, George Stinzing, Geary B. Eppley, Robert Strobel, Warren Gotwald, Maury Gotwald, Wilson M. Eppley, Fletcher, Schroeder and Got- wald. ‘The next meeting of the Mississippi Asso- ciation will be held at the residence of Mrs. %. W. Pearam, 1115 Rhode Island avenue, Wednesday, March 11, at § p.m. .A special program has been arranged, con- sisting of vocal and instrumental music, readings, recitations, etc. These mectings, which ocgur monthly, are of a strictly so- clal nature, and are open to all Mississip- plans, Mrs. Johnson and Miss Johnson, 1724 Q street, entertained a large party of friends last evening most delightfully. Progres- sive hearts was the feature of the evening, and the prizes were particularly handsome. Later an elegant supper was served at a half dozen little tables. ‘The K. P. C. held their first annual re- ception last evening at No. 1026 21d street northwest. Refreshments were served and a general good time was enjoyed. Among the guests were Mrs, Nelson, Mrs. Gillams, Mrs. Lomax, Mrs. Smallwood, Mrs. Mid- dileton, Mrs. Tibbs, Mrs. Cornell, Mr. Ce- person, Mr. Burgess, Mr. Wright, Mr. Lewis and Mr. Jefferson. A very pleasant and enjoyable gathering of friends and relatives of Mrs. E. Gorbu assembled at the residence of her daugl Mrs. Jos. A. Behn, No. 215 D street northw last evening, to celebrate hi ixtieth birthday. Those — pre Mesdames_ E. Gorbutt, M. Ripley Johason, M. Guyol, R. Sehorn, G. A. S. Si , &. Craemer and H, butt and Misses Richards, Iola Wilkerson, Masme Schmitt and Eva Mohn and Messrs 8... Webb, Jos T. Steele, E. B. Brown, Fred. s. Bohn, ir. Miss Fitch of New York, formerly of this city, is the guest of Mrs, Arthur Copeland. They will be at home (informally) Mondays, March 9 and 16. = was tendered to Mi of York, Pa., at the residence of her cousin, Mrs. 4 No. 76 I street Music, rec: ed. Among those present were Misses Lil- lian Ross, Blanche O'Connell, Dana and Katie Heron, Bessie Sullivan, Tessie Jennie Foley, fan Korff, Blan vey and Katie O'Connor, Mess’ Daniel O'Connell, Robert Milan, Alex. on, John D. Murray and Louis A. Boulay. Mr. E. A. Young of St. Paul has been called to Washington, owing to the severe illness of his wife. The marriage of Miss Little, a daughter of Lieut.W. United is to} tal. in or French capi- Lieut. Little recently sailed for France jer to be present at the wedding. A pot pourrl party was given by Miss Augusta Kettler last evening. The follo’ ing were present: M ausen, Just, Vogt, Gra ‘oung people until a late hour, when refreshments were served. Mrs. Alfred L. B. di Zerega of 2114 0 street has her sister-in-law, Mrs. John A. di Zerexa of paying her a visit for a few days. The Guatamalan minister and M Arriag enjoyed by the Lazo are going to New York tomorrow for a and will not, therefore, be bie to ve their frien as th custom, Sunday evening. ary of the birth of Mrs. Wm. ‘celebrated at her residence, No. hire ave Will '. Bradley, r R. Bradley, Bradley and There lley Mr. and offtren, M e and ¢ tren, children and Mrs shter, the latter boi After some ital music by the nesters, a bountiful collation was serv- d. All hoped to meet her on her next birthday, which, by the way, will not occur for eight years. Mrs. George F. Hoar, the wife of Senator Hoar, is now at her home in Worcester, Mass. Owing to the recent death of her brother-in-law, Mr. W. W. tice, Mrs. Hoar will not return to Washington this winter. FOND OF FORGERY. Byron B. Norvell Arrested on Serious Charges. Byron B. Norvell, a delinquent parole Erisoner from the Elmira, New York, re- formatory, was arresied here last evening by Detectives Horne and Weedon and lock- ed up on charges of passing forged checks. Norvell is a handsome young man, and formerly lived in this city. His mother, who is employed in one of the departments, had some trouble because of the alleged dishonest action of another son about two years ago. Byron is a handsome young man, and was in the nira reformatory y in the second de- ulent operations hs. His checks were $or small amounts, most of them $15. Three checks alleged to have heen passed by him are in the hands of the police, one of them having been passed at Jenninz’s drug store, on Conne avenue. The prisoner has also oper: qin Baltimore, so the police claim, and he an- swers the description of the man who pass- ed a number of bogus checks by rushing into stores bareheaded and getting checks cash- ed by pretending he was a clerk in a neighboring store, but none of these vic- tims have yet seen him. Today he was measured and photograph- ed for the gallery and was then returned to a police station to be held pending further investigation, This afternoon a telegram was rece!ved at headquarters from Superintendent Brockway of the Elmira prison offering a reward of $ for Norvell’s arrest. — MILLIKEN CASE. {t Will Come Up in Court Next Mon- day. A casc of unusual interest will be called before Judge Cole, in Criminal Court No. 1, Monday morning next, that of the United States against Benjamin H. Milliken, charged with breaking into the residence of Judge Samuel F. Phillips on the night of the 4th of last July, with intent to com- mit an assault upon one of the daughters ef Judge Phillips. She government expects to show that Milliken, a native of Tennessee, and a young man quite widely known in this city, was found in a room eccup‘ed by Miss Phillips about midnight, the household being aroused by the young woman's screams; that the young man escaped by climbing out a back window, but that he was shortly afterward arrested and lodged } in a polic2 station, from which he was re- leased later in the night. It is claimed that he left the city the next day, and upon his indictment gave bail before the United States authorities In Tennessee to answer the charge here. . It is understood that Milliken will stoutly deny that he entered the house for any improper or unlawful purpose, and that he eniered, if at all, in a condition into which he had unfortunately fallen. It is said that a strong effort has been made by Mi liken’s friends to induce District Attorney Birney to drop the case, but it is under- stood that Judge Phillips has always deter- minedly opposed such a disposition of it, and has insisted that the charge be vig- orously prosecuted. —__.___ A reorganization committee in New York, representing all interests in the Oregon Short Line property, has prepared a pian which will be submitted to the security holders on March §. THEI EVENING: 8TAR, SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1896-—-TWENTY-FOUR! PAGES. : LENTEN DIVERSIONS When the So-Called Gay Season Comes to an End, BY NO MEANS SACKCLOTH AND ASHES Lectures and Clubsand Cards, Din- ners and Teas. : SOME SOCIAL FEATURES See SS The seasons crowd so quickly together nowadays that Lenten diversions are no longer necessary. Lent is no longer a period which means the entire cessation of the enjoyments that made the winter si son bright and gay, but comes rather as a welcome rest from much of it. Indeed, if Lent is ever expunged from the church cal- endar society would feel called upon to in- vent something to replace it. Years ago the “seasoi here used to include all the formal gaiety of the year, but it has now burst the bonds that held it within a cer- tain humber of weeks; and now extends from the time people get back to town in the autumn until they desert it in the spring, either for a presentation at the Eondon drawing rooms or to open up the family villa at Bar Harbor or Newport. Church going and works of mercy are as popular as ever as a means of spending Lent whether in greater or less degree, it nto ali the calculations of the church for whom the penitential seasun has Jn the amusements, Ub there is none of the old-time effort ma bexin with a litile sewing, much goss) a dance to finish it all off. Those who give dances keep right on, and those who go keep right on going, and there is no putting on a sainted livery to serve a gentleman in who is not mentioned ordinariJy i ion. That suits people who like times all the year round, but especial who believe in calling things by ther ri pames. The Art of Sewing. Sewing circles flourish in spite of the fac that the great art of needlework as express- ed by plain sewing seems likely te die out with this generation. Very sensible people sneer at other very sensible people when they boast of the amount of sewing U: have accomplished whether for themselves or for charity. They do not fear to call it an absolute ste of time, when plain clothes and y ones can be bought for a song. Of the sewing circles, which exist in spite of these latter-day objections, the Canton nel Society, of which army ladies are supporters, the Children’s Hospital So- which is composed of young ladies who make baby clothes for the tiny suffer- ers there, and the Christ Child Society, of which M Mary Merrick is the head, and vhic provided hundreds and hundreds the poorest babies, the clothes in which months, at least, of their lives y per Of purely Lenten diversions, however, there are plenty time-killers besides sewing. Literature and the arts provide not only employm but enjoyment, and that of the best ¢ clubs are ph tiful and importa y cannot fail to be in a communi where taste and talent of t e every en- couragement and development. The Friday Morning Musie Club is among the leading organizations of this character, A Tuesday Club is a more rec tion, and so far a great suc and essays on art and kindre frequent expressions of the same refined la: A Monday Morning Club meets at Mrs Wolcoit’s home, and is addres members in turn, Papers on art are read, and sometimes discussions follow. ‘To Improve the Mind. In historical clubs and current events clubs the intere: wide awake the whole year aroynd here. To listen to discussions of deep and erudite subjects there is al- ways to be found an audience of enthu- siastic listeners; of set lectures and read- high lights there hav: ” sual this Lent. Hard times an cpera season are some good rea: hich may be assigned. Lectures or read- ings in private houses are always a costly form of amusement. and the does not always thrive here is ful, when it Is remembered the remar fine lectures which are given wi nder the best anspic Whist clubs and card clubs in gen so numerous that to mention one would he to ignore the dozen others of the sam= ne'gn- horhood. Whist playing was always a ence, but it has only been lately that many people awoke to the fact that their educa. tion was deplorably incomplete in this par ticular. A new means of livelihood was evoived in the training of this branch of all- around society usefulness, There are several ladies who teach whist, an] who have pretty much all they can do to Keep up with their engagements. Some of the pupils know just a little, and think know a good deal, and the fun of each ing to those who are entirely open to n is to note the vigorous means. to uproot all these feeble gleams of the art and to substitute the knowledge of modern principles of the game. Out-Door Amusements, in the local firmament fewer than In the line of out-door exercise, muscular development and all that style of thing, there are the wheel clubs. where there used to be walking clubs or horseback par- ties. Then there is the skating fad, a fencing ciub, and our old friend, the tea fight. . The wheel embsdies the popular idea of the latest way to get there. No doubt about that. Makes no difference where you are going. Wheel it! A new school opens at a new point. Immediate man, woman and c in the overcome by the idea that they must le: They do learn. Not by other's mistakes, either. Have to make all your own blun- ders and learn by them. All society rides. Therefore all society has less time than ever on its hands to waste in idleness. Five o'clock tea tables are the thing just at present. Not nec ry to have any- thing much on them but the steaming ket- te and a very becoming lamp light. The Jatest fancy is, however, not to take the tea at heme, but in some fashionable ren- dezvous. The tea is good, and so are the ets that are served with it, but all these yrould not count for much were it not for the interesting company in which you find yourself. Opposite is one of the Lest-look- ing and richest girls in society. M Al- ways Ready is doing the chaperon part, and Count Wantsherbadly is at the other side of the dainty table. A delicate odor of fresh violets hangs about their hea At the next table sits the very poorest girl in all society, who gets more flowers than a half dozen other girls,’ and no one can tell why. At this minute there are five hundred violets in that corsage bouquet she has on, and ten to one, tonight she wili be wearing a fresh bunch. “It's fate,” says the homely girl in the corner, who has her father near her, when they find they have both been thinking about the very same thing. The lorgnette girl and her friend of whom it has Been said, “she has never come in since she ‘came’ out,” approach with a silken swish about their skirts, with a smile anda bow. The cynic, we all know him, drops in a chair near them. He tells them they are lovelier than ever, Dinner Giving. Dinne-s and luncheons run along undis- turbed in Lent. The regular season was not half long enough for frequent enter- tainers to reciprocate all the courtesies shown thé, or for attention to those to whom they wish to do honor. As a dinner- giving center the capital has made tremen- dous strides the past five years. The era of the big night reception has gone by. Frequent dinners have entirely taken its place. The mcst conscientious observers of Lent are those whose names are most frequently read in dinner lists. It requires considerable strength of purpose and an appetite entirely under control to pass by all the meat courses if one has partaken of flesh once before that day, or te omit the fish, for the two, according to the rules observed by some, may not be partaken of at- the same meal during Lent, even on Sunday. At 6ne of the largest dinners of last week five Catholics, three ladies and two men, happened to be seated near each other. Both of the men turned their glasses down, and all made their dinner on the oysters, the fish andthe vegetables. Bo Lenten regulations are not a dead let- by any means. Breakfasts and luncheons are almost a8 numerous now as during the season. There is no difference between them,. only when men are aske( the affair is called a break- fast, and small tables are set, and the com- pany is*as large as the rooms will accom- modzte. Luncheon companies are of din- =. and the ladies have it all to them» es. pe A Modest Request. An elderly man called on Clerk Barnacio, in the office of the superintendent of chart. ties, yesterday, and made the modest re- quest for $150. He wanted the money from the Loor fund, and said he needed it, as he wanted to buy some clothing. The already well-dressed man said he was an ex-office holder, and when told that the fund was exhausted he wanted to know w' e other collection is to be made. saga —_—__—_ Admitted to Probate.” Judge Hagner today directed that the Will of the late Samuel Fowler be admitted to probate, and that letters testamentary be issued to Jane S. ind Ch; ». vler, fixing thelr bond at $15,000) POWleh BREWER. Saturday, March 7, odo m., SARAH AL BREWER, SO 8 12 oelo a 1 from her late residence, 1139 9th stroct borthwest morning, the 10th inst. at 11 0% Kelative iis res age latives and friends resp BROWN. LAV Ww TA VIRGINIA BROWN @ Anesday, daughter of dington, int Requiem mass at 1th, at 9:30 Please omit fow- March 6, 1896, at 1 o'clock beloved the C on, i ful Hines, at 2, 186, at E, beloved di sen, at her resid el kindly gave; is turned tow Funeral will take place Sunday, March 8, frv Metro@litan Wesley Church, “Dp Detween 2d and 3d streets seu Liwest, o'clock Friends and relatives are jo atee HARRISON, i m March 6, 1806, at 7 o'deck am, ed hushand of Mary 1 ves ere invited “EL. The remains of JOHN TR. HESSPT. will be taker fran the vault at 7 ery and tne Funeral sorvices at he orthiwwest, om Friends invited. Monday Moreh 6,180 VST “MILLS _ sixty sncond Services at lis at mr at his age nee, TOT street ne Mare 7, JAMES C. 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