Evening Star Newspaper, March 21, 1896, Page 7

Woodward «. Lothrop, Easter Cards, Booklets and Novelties—first floor. Concerning Wearing Apparel ’ And Gift Things : For Easter. This store has caught the inspiration of the near-by holiday time and reflects its cheer and brightness on every hand. In every depart- ment, in every séction and on every counter can be seen the leading spe- cialties we've prepared for this occasion. The ready-to-wear things just opened show wonder touches of style and novel prettiness, and from the lowest grade to the highest exclusive novelty they are marked at very moderate prices. Thus it is with the entire stock. Gathered carefully and deliberately by those who know what to take and what to discard, it’s the equal of any in America for completeness, diversity of assort- ment and real worth. Dress Stuffs for Easter. Absolute completeness is our idcal in Dress Goods this season. Some of the richest and choicest of anybody’s importing are features of this season’s display. Exquisite stuffs in styles that have no duplicates. Richest of the rich—gay, sombre, medium — something for any taste. The stuffs are fine, but not expensive. Among the Latest Importations Are Some Single Dress Lengths, Which are marvels of beauty; the weaves and combination of colorings show the very latest achievements of the -weaver’s art. We are also showing a rare assortment of the following new and stylish fabrics: Mohair Florentines, Canvas Cloths, Brilliantines, Glaces, Dresden Effects, Sicilians, Grenadines, Foulards, Langliers, Cactus, Matelasses, Mozambiques. All-wool Novelties, etc. Together with these we are showing a large assortment of New Fabrics, in suitable colorings, designed especially for wheel wear. Plain or Solid Color Fabrics in Diagonals, Serges, Cheviots and Henricttas. In Washable Dress Stuffs We are showing a very large, varied and carefully selected stock of the most desirable and fashionable sorts, imported and domestic, and not for many seasons have there been so much novelty and beauty in them. Special Attention is Called to Our Vast Assortment of Grass Linens, The most fashionable of all Wash Dress Fabrics for this season. They include, besides the plain flax or natural color, a great variety of colors in figures, spots, stripes and plaids, both in all-linen, cotton and linen and silk and linen. c Prices Range From 2oc. to $4.00 the Yard. Something entirely new in this line isa combination of worsted, grass iinen and silk. Worsted and linen, plaided and striped with silk in light blue, pink, ecru, white and green. 36 Inches Wide, soc. the Yard. Black Dress Stuffs Are here with all the richness and elegance of any of the latest colored stuffs reproduced in them. New weaves, foreign novelties that were made to our order, by the yard, and in single dress lengths, including Armures, Granites, Cheviots, Mozambiques, Soliels, Bengalines, Crepons, Grena- dines, Matelasses, Mohairs, Serges, etc. Special attention is called to the following splendid assortment in me dium-priced goods: Figured Cheviots. Figured Armures. 40-INOH, PER YARD....... eeeeceeee Te. 5O-INCH, PER Figured Granites. Figured Matelasse. SOINCH, FER YARD..........0.....75e. 42INCH, PER Yann Figured Cheviots. F igured Armures. 50-INGH, PER Figured Soliels. ARD.. 40-INCH, PER YARD....... seeereeee Te. ARD.......002-4---$1.25 Striped Soliels. Figured Soliels. PCCeINGH, PER YARD S42 INCH, PER YARD.......0.0..... $1.25 of iels. cf Figured Bengalines. Figured Soltels YARD..... Pee $1.00 42-INCH, PER YARD...... eaeewe gel $1.25 Silk and Wool Figures, Mohair Matelasses, Soliels, Figures, Fancy Cheviots, Armures, etc., $1.50 to $3.00 per yard. Figured Armures. 42INCH, PER YARD.. Fancy Cheviots. 50-INCH, PER YARD. @ist floor... +-10th st. bufiding.) Monday, Our Regular Weekly Sale of Housekeepers’ Supplies-- Table and Toilet Linens, Bedwear, &c. Many money-saving opportunities are offered at these sales to the prudent and economical housewife. Some exceptionally attractive of- ferings this week—sturdy, honest qualities, every one of them. Half-Bleached All-Linen. Table Damask, With Napkins to match. We have just received a direct importation of these very desirable goods, possessing the wearing qualities of the un- bleached, yet having the advantage of bleaching in two or three washings. TIN. CREAM DAMASK, fine quality, new de-| 72-IN. CREAM DOUBLE DAM. signs. Per yard... 1.00 5-8 Napkins to match. Towels. 300 dozen Huck, Damask and Momie Linen Tow- els, fringed or hemmed. Value. up to Iie. each. Cholce 3 Per doz. 182.00 Selvyt. ‘The new polishing cloth. Superior to chamols. As good as new when washed. Euch 77 Unbleached Muslin Sheets, At a Saving of 15 Per Cent on Regular Prices. 163, 145x214 yards. -35e. each » 24, 2443254 vards. mo, ena Panis Siige. cach | 120, Be2% yants 2 ¥ Sards She. each | 36, Zax2y yards 12, 13{x2% yards. s45c: each | GS, 213523) Yards 36, 2x25 Sards 4c. each | 00; 2x25 Sarde 12, 232% yards. ‘oe. each | 24, 216x234 Sarde | White Goods. ‘Swiss Lawn, sheer and fine, Inunders and weazs Well. 48 inches wide. Per yard. India Linon, extra fine, sheer Bed Spreads. 11-4 “Monarch” Crocheted Spreails, full st sellles pattern, hemmed read: Ex ally good value at. wide. Per sard.. pee Summer Bed Puffs. 4 French Organdic, 68 inches ‘wide. BN = to 50e. quality siikoline and filed Sith the pon Gf white | _ Imported India Tinom, Inunders well and will not cotton batting. 5 pt or tum yellow: | Ber yard. --15 ta 45e. Boe spote, ‘32 Inches i a big Crewdson’s Real India Cloth” for” women's and children's underwear. Pee 12 yard piece. = = = $2.50, $3. Per yard..... Health Food Exhibit Oe. 10e. In Housefurnishing Goods Department for the demonstration of the fa- 4 mous health foods—Granose, Granola and Caramel Cereal Coffee—manu- factured by the Battle Creek Sanitarium Food Co. of Battle Creek, Mich. These foods are composed of the most nutritious and easily digest- ed grains, from which all foreign and indigestible substances have been removed. They are palatable, delicious and are relished and retained by the weakest stomach when all other foods are rejected. Free Sampies Served Daily. @lousefurnishing Goods Department...........5th M00... .....ecesceccccosereseeeeTIth st. buflding.) Wocedward & Lothrop. -- Armures, Granites, Jacquards, | : Whose ee eee ny Carriages Of us between Now and Closing time Next Saturday Night, March 28th, Will receive a i Handsome Carriage robe Freel ». We also make A special offer This week only Of a fine $15 :Heywood Carriage— Newest spring Style—for $10— Robe included— Cash or Credit. No notes—no Interest. Carpets made And laid free— No charge for Waste in Matching figures, Grogan’s MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, 819-821-828 Seventh street n.w., mb21-84d Between H and I sts. [XX RKE REX EERE ENS RR XEMKEKS RE ERR UN MUAKMN NLWRA NE KER KM III Tee soe AKER EEREEE EE EREER ERE EREKS GSS SS 2 ©SSO8 GOS ® 2) Pe All the prize winners In the recent Breadmaking contest at Convention Hall Used “Ceres” Flour, ePurity is the Prime Virtue of@ Ceres Flour.® Nothing has been left undone which could pos- sibly add one iota to the purity—the goodness—the health-giving qualities of “Ceres” Flour. “Ceres’’ {3 the product of . 1 Hurd Dakota aud Min- resota Wheat. It 1s ground end. packed by expert millers in the most modern mills in the country. For making light, white, nutritious bread “Ceres” Flour gives greater satis- faction than any other = brand in use today. Ask Your Grocer > | For “Ceres” and: @ OS a iS & @ ®Wm. M. Galt & Co. Wholesalers, Ist and Ind. ave. it @® © @8 S695 598 PERPOIGES ERE GEE Tab SH EHaHe 2 Pure Groceries only > —at Pyles’. — © single kind of tea ; has both a delicious 3 flavor and strength. One or the other is $ always lacking. ‘\ | “PERFECTION TEA” contains sev- eral choice varicties—that’s why it has BOTH flavor and strength. That’s only one reason why teas at $1 a pound ; are no better. “Perfection” costs but soc. Ib. J. T. D. Pyles, FIVE 18 7th st. me. 1904 7th st. nw. ac. ‘Md. ave. ne. $ STORES. | Wranmngtos and’ Monroe ata., = nacostia. mh21-s,tusth-10 HPEOFSPOIEDES POPC COS EASTER —cards and novelties: galore! Easter book lets, from the lttle inexpensive ones at 3c. up to the finest at $1. All the best pub- lishera are represented. C. C. Pursell, 418 oth St. mh21-16d new desi, The rapidity with which You have been coming here for “needables” has had no visible ef- fecton our stock, as we are con- stantly receiving new goods, and will continue to show the most complete assortment of Artists’, Architects’, Draughtsmen’s and Painters’ supplies in the city. Our prices will suit you. . Geo. F. Muth & Co., nor 2enecesers to Geo. Ryneal, J mh2t- a 418 7th st. nw. OO ~ Prompt” Deliveries Everywhere. 5-lb Box Best Elgin Creamery Butter, $1.40. Have you joined the throng of knowing butter buyers- yet? Ou~ Elgin Creamery has made many steadfast friends in Send us your order in the most enlent way. You're assured quick And we'll serve you mptly day with the Freshest, Eanes and Purest ik and Selected Eggs Fresh Daily. clecte: Ses tesh Daily. Not the tcet_risk when buy + here. We're too watel ta selecting: them. Geo. [1. Oyster, Jr., ‘Hdars. 1148 Conn. Ave. . "Phone 1420. : . 175 Center Market. Branches: 26 Riggs Market. mb21-40d_ Special prices on Advertising Frames and Contract Work. Artistic Picture Framing. | 4 ae S. J. Venable, 304 Mass. Ave, N. E. segs ’ . Finnam aoe Haddiez = 15¢. Ib. "s The last lot of the Tose who Norway Bl 'S, 30c. doz. Bt —are also very 2telicioos. ‘Those who observe it will find in them a welcome change, ‘Orders by mail and telephone delivered’ pror:ptly. a: Cornwell 224 1412=1414 -Penn. Avenue. CBOWs GROCERIES, WINES. & CIGARS, > POC DAOEDERD HOSEA ORGRHARAD EE, SPRING OPENING. Miss Pratt AND Miss R. [icAllister Wyatt. Newly Imported Capes, Walsts, Hate and Novelties cf every description, for ladics and children, on exhibition WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, March 25, 26, 27, 28, at mb21-4t 1517 H ST., UPSTAIRS. Sooo ‘Romauncoke Meal, 30¢. peck. It's prepare] from Va, White Corn. { been working over 100 years. ‘The grain is not over-heated in griading, thus the meal retains the real fla- vor of the corn—and is always fresh — and _sweet. makes the sweetest, most delicicus corn cukes and corn’ bread. But 50c. peck. 1413 9 N.Y.Ave. Ground at an old water. niill that’s ‘Bryan’s It's seliom we praise any of our creams, we Icave that to our patrons, Dur we must say that, cur STRAW- RERRY CREAM ‘ibiénjlerb. We use only fresh, ripe Lerriesand pure, rich ‘That's why {tis co rick and = delicious in- flavor.” Ty We deliver ovilerd every day in 1 Ice Cream, thy Fine Pastry they ever ate. Besidas—belng good to eat, it helps to a’ in caring the disease. as only pure gluten—without starch or sugar. 5c. E | Ear Sentry, timer hh i one fk z zi . AVE. ; ratit’s Bak nys ‘AND ISTH ST. Bread, Cake, Kolls, Pastry, ete. 20 Koughen and chap the skin unless a rellable emoilient is used. “PRAGRAN’ AM be imagited. Neither sticky nor greasy delightfully perfumed. . W. Jennings, Situs. 1142 Conn. Ave. ’Phone 1623. magma cs ma sees S a mstowrant where uncscorted ladies can go with perfect pro- sLadies’ Cafe antly broken by rest ard luncheon here. The Lenten specialties are Shad and Oysters. T. JARVIS, Caterer and Crrfectioner, 426 Ninth Street. Calf’s Foot Jelly—pure—fresh every day. mh21-s,t,th,28 PIEPEECEHAL ODE DIOLS POSES H OCS rs. K. A. Donovan, 904 F St. N. W., Respectfully Announces Her Easter Display Of Imported Parisian Mil- linery, Wednesday, 25th, and Thursday, 26th Mar¢h. mh21-4t 3 i 3 Gife Und Economical. > For washing and scrubbing you want soap that does its duty well. It must remove the dirt quickly Fralthorough. ly with a miningym, of effort. Every requirement Of the most exacting housewife, is mét by rf Weaver,Kengla& Co.'s & Borex SOAPS ‘They're the purest.y: the, safest, the stitute, Plant 8244 K x ne, mht 32d Rom urafast nc nenauau MARTIN. WOLF, 5ar uth St. N.'W. iamizuza 6 oo ieee si erage —your Haster from the iargeat and bon on city! You ought to know “epee are the’ most Most lasting! Our prices Bro:, 1224 P St. sure to please - THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, i‘MAROW 91, -189¢-TWENTY-FOUR PAGES: . TUNEFUL CHOIRS Preparations for the Easter Festi- val in the Churches, CAREFUL WORK OF TRAINED MUSICIANS Instrumental and Vocal Music as an Adjunct to Worship. VOICE AND INSTRUMENT SS Washington is exceedingly fortunate in the number and quality of its church choirs. During recent years the choirs of the dif- ferent churches have been strengthened both as to soloists and choruses, so that from the condition some years ago of a few Scattering churches with choirs, there is now probably an aggregation of singers, some more notable, of course, than others, equal to any city of its size in the country. This season of the year is an extremely busy one for both singers and leaders of choirs. Easter music is probably the most elaborate of any during the year, not even excepting Christmas, and it has been the general plan to start in many weeks ahead of Esstertide to prepare for the proper rendition of the music that accompanies the joyous festival. Of course, the finest music will be heard in the Catholic and Episcopal churches, but custom has chang- ed so during recent years that even those churches that are the most rigid in their fcrms of worship have some special music prepared for Easter, some innovation in horor of the season. Most all of the Epis- copal churches in this city possess vested choirs, some composed of boys and men and others with a mixed quartet, and still others with a mixed chorus. The Catholic choirs are all composed of mixed voices. Among the Episcopal churches that have efficient and well-trained choruses may be mentioned St. John’s, with its surpliced choir composed of men and boys, St. Paul's on 23d street, and the new churches of St Thomas, St. Andrew's and St. Margaret. St. Juhn’s has probably the best-known vested choir in town, as well as an estab- lished reputation for the music which is rerdered on all occasions. The choir is un- der the direction of Mr. W. H. Daniel. St. Paul's choir ts under the leadership of Mr. D. B. McLeod, St. Thomas’ under the direc- uon of Dr. H. C. Sherman, St. Andrew’s is directed by Mr. Herndon Morsell, and St. Margaret's is led by Mr. John Porter Law- rence. Some of the most noted of the Catholic Church choirs of the city are those of St. Matthew's, St. Patrick's, St. Aloysius’ and the Immaculate Conception. The first 1s under the direction of L. E. Gannon, and is probably one of the best known here. Pro- fessor Maina has charge of the choir at St. Patrick's, and the music which has been heard there during recent months testities to his capabilities as a conductor. 8. J. Kubel is in charge of the St. Aloysius’ choir, and Mrs. Clara Baker Smith leads the choir of the Immaciilate Conception. All these churches are just at present up to their ears in work incident upon the Easter music, and the strains which will be heard this year from the choirs named and from others will show the result of the hard work and pat'ent training. The different leaders of the chdirs in the churches of Washington are as a genera! rule capable musicians, who are known on the concert stage as well as in the choir loft, while the solo singers and members of quartets are among the finest singers in the city. As a general rule the music at Easter, Christmas and other festivals of the church are well kept in mind by the people of the city, and there are but few vacant seats at these times in all of the larger edifices. The First Congregational Church choir, inder. the leadership of Dr. Bischoff, en- joyd:a deserved reputation. The works which are rendered by this choir are of the Righest order, and this year the Easter music will be the most elaborate the choir has ever undertaken. Dr, Bischoff’s abil- ities as a conductor and an organist are well known to every Washingtonian, and the work of his singers testifies to his knowledge of the musician’s art. The next thing to a good leader is a cap- able organist, and here again Washington is favored most highly in its quota of mu- siclans who handie this instrument. A number of the leaders of choirs are organ- ists themselves, and among these may be mentioned John Porter Lawrence of St. Margaret's, Dr. Bischoff of the First Con- gregational, Dr. Sherman of St. Thomas’, Mr. McLeod of St. Paul's, Mr. Kubel of St. Al Mr. William Waldecker of St. Mary's, and a number of others. Among the organists who not only know how to edify thelr audiences and congregations by voluntaries, but who know how to accom- pany a solo voice or an immense chorus with equal skill, may be mentioned Frank Gebest of Calvary Baptist Church, Mr. H. Clough Leiter of the Church of the Epiph- any, Dr. Caulfield of the New York Avenue Presbyterian, Mr. C. J. Toof of the Church of the Covenant and Mr. G. W. Walter of All Souls. Work of the Choir. The Lutheran churches probably pay more attention to the celebration of Easter than any other Protestant denomination, unless it be the Episcopal, and while their choirs are not so elaborate or high-priced as those of some other denominations, good music is rendered. Of the churches of this denomination the Church of the Reformation, on Capitol Hill, probably has the best music. One thing should be remembered, partic- ularly in regard to the Catholic churches, and chat fs, during the whole of Lent the chcirs have been required to do more than ordinary work, besides practicing for the elaborate programs that have to be ren- dered at Easter. Nearly every Sunday there has been some selection from Ros- sini’s “Stabat Mater,” one of the most beautiful compositions of sacred music, and filled with melod‘ous numbers. The duet “Gues Est Homo,” the tenor solo “Cujas Animam,” the bass solo ‘Pro Peccatis” and the “Inflammatus,’ with its splendid so- prano solo and grand chorus, are all well Known, and each has been given at some time by one or more of the choirs. During Holy Week there will be an additional tax upon the choirs in the chanting of the ten- ebr.e and the special services that are held on Good Friday. Last year the most elaborate music was at St. Matthew's, when the “Seven Last Words" were given by the best soloists in the city, a large chorus and an organ and orchestral accompaniment. It is expected that a similar service will be rendered at one or more of the Catholc churches the coming Good Friday. The life of a choir singer is not an easy one under any circumstances, for attend- ance at two services Is expected regularly every Sunday. no matter what the weather may be, and if absence is necessary a sub- stitute must be provided. One rehearsal a week at least is required, and when prepa- ration for special occasion is being made the number is increased. Then there are many calls for service at church entertain- ments, &c., and, take it all in all, it may be concluded that a choir singer, man or woman, fully earns the salary, no matter how big it may be, and in this city no mu- nificent salaries are paid. - ao ‘The New York Racing Law in the Dis- trict. To the Editor of The Evening Star: Permit me to inform the people of Wash- ington that a bill has already been ap- proved by the District Commissioners and both committees of Congress on the Dis- trict, which is in effect the New York rac- ing law, of which The Star said about two weeks ago, after a full description of the trick: “All sporting men know that the system in New York is as much gambling as the open booking of bets * * * and it shows in the eyes of the law guardians what a differeace there is in bookmaking between tweedledum and_ tweedledee.” Anthony Comstock and the New York anti- gambling amendment committee have writ- ten the reform bureau urging that this oill should be killed. As Monday is District day in the House, and this bill is ready for final vote, opponents of gambling will need to protest swiftly and strongly. In place of this bill the new Gillett bill, introduced yes- terday, to prohibit interstate gambling by telegraph, should be asked for to se the nullification of Virginia's new » to ‘Washington's Seemed ross the river, WILBUR F. CRAFTS, eed a! Nattcnal Bureau of Re- forms, ysius’, “WORLD OF SOCIETY The Coming Wedding of Miss Steele and Mr. Gwynne. After Lent ‘Wedding Bells Will Ring im Earnest—Secretary Lamont Entertains—Personal Notes, The last two weeks of Lent, on which we are entering, are rot likely to be extraordi- narily gay for society. Even the dinner list is rather a small one compared with the wonderful activity which has dominated in this respect for the last four months. A wedding, that of Miss Helen Steete and Mr. Edward Erskine Gwynne of New York, will break what might otherwise be considered the monotcny of the coming week, and will be a beautiful event, although the fact that this season was chosen for the nuptials makes it a little quieter than it would have been at any other period of the year. The couple will sail a few days after the cere- mony for Europe, and expect to spend the next year in travel. The bride-elect is one of the very pretty bunch of girls who came out last year. She was introduced at a large ball, which was one of the leading events of the early season, and her, mar- riage is one of several romances which seem to date from that night. She is the daughter of Mr. Franklin Steele, and a great-great-grendfather was Judge Chase, one of the signers of the Declaration of In- dependenc>. Mr. Gwynne comes of an ex- cellent New York family, ard the young couple will start in life with the affection- ate interest of a most influential family cir- cle on both sides. Miss Steele will make a beautiful bride in her gown of white satin, which will be trimmed with her grand- mother’s lace, worn by the latter, with the sam lace veil, on her wedding day. Mr. Carroli Brown of Baltimore will be best man. Rev. Dr. Mackay-Smith will officiate, and only intimate friends are asked to the breakfast which will follow the ceremony. The bride has received numerous and ele- gant gifts. The first of the Easter weddings is likely to be that of Miss Julia Edie and Mr. John O'Donnell, which, as it has already been an- nounced in these columns, will take place Wednesday, April 8, at the family residence on 15th street. It is entirely safe to say that there is no young lady more popular than Miss Edie, of whom every one finds something pleasant to say. An English friend of the groom will stand up with him and Miss McMillan will be the maid of honor. The ceremony will be witnessed by relatives, «nd later in the day the couple will leave town. Their honeymoen trip wiil be abroad, where they will spend the sum- mer. It is the first trip to Eurcpe for the fair bride, and will be the twenty-sixth crossing of the big pond for the groom, who has lived in England and on the continent most of his fe. The O’Donnells are con- nected with the Carrolls and other prom!- nent Maryland families. Miss O'Donnell, the groom’s sister, who has been here late- ly, and another sister, who married a titled Frenchmen, are the immediate relatives of Mr. O'Donnell. His father was Oliver O'Donnell of Baltimore, and his mother was Miss Carroll, sister of ex-Governor Car- roll. They left a large fortune to their three children. Justice and Mrs. Brown entertained at dinner last night Miss Fuller, Miss Aline Wilcox, Miss Nott, Miss Keats Rodgers, Miss Morgan, Miss Pitts, the Earl of West- meath, Dr. Wagner, Mr. Alfred Gana,Lieut. Gilmore, Lieut. Niblack and Mr. Andrews, The Secretary of War gave a dinner last night in honor of Sir Stafford Northcote, P. The other guests were the Vice President, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Attorney General, the Postmaster Gen- eral, the Secretary of the Interior, Mr. Jus- tice Peckham, Senator Gray, Senator Vilas, Mr. Andrew PD. White, Mr. Frederic R. Ccudert of New York, Mr. Gardiner G. Hvbbard and Gen. Greely. Mrs. Lazo Arriaga, wife of the Guate- malian minister, will be at home to her friends tomorrow evening and Sunday, March 2), for the last time this season. The Guatemalan minister will leave early next month for his own country, but Mrs. Lazo Arriaga and their children will re- main here during his absence. Mrs. Blanchard, wife of Senator Blanch- ard, has returned from New York, where she went to meet Miss Ethel Blanchard upon her return from the Bermudas, where she accompanied a party of friends on a pleasure trip. A pleasant ttle celebration, and in a thoroughly novel way, was given the birth- day of a charming young matron the other Gay by, it is needless to say, her devoted and thoughtful spouse. He planned a sur- prise party for her, and for days ahead talked up the merits of several bargain Tushes in down-town shops. She did not get home till dinner time and found the parlor full of friends and neighbors to offer their congratulations. This pleasant fea- ture over, the host invited all to the dining room, where a well-supplied table was ready for the merry onslaught. But the central decoration of the spread caught the eye of the wife. It was a bicycle, on which was neatly piled a complete costume, the whole set off with flowers and ribbons. The lady had been taking lessons on the wheel and was, and certainly is now, an cnthusiast for the sport. Miss Nora Michener, 1624 19th street, has returred from a visit to Indianapolis. Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Arnold will take pos- session of their new home, 1448 Huntington place, the Ist of April. The Russian minister, Mr. and Mrs. Pol- lok, Mr. and Mrs. Garner and Mr. and Mrs, Alex. Legare will give dinners toright. Miss Wolcott of New York and Miss Emery of Cambridge, Mass., are visiting Mrs. Allan McLane. The residence of Mr. B. C. Coon of Ta- koma Perk was the scene of a quiet but pretty home wedding Thursday evening, the contracting parties being Miss Indiana Estelle McPherson of Takoma Park and Mr. Edward Alden Gay of Vineland, N. J. The bride was tastefully attired in a dark traveling suit. Mr. Maurice C. Gay of Phil- adelphia, brother ef the groom, was best man. The Rev. Mr. Van Ness performed the ceremony, which was attended oniy by immediate relatives. After the cere- mony Mr. and Mrs. Gay left for an extend- ed northern tour, and upon their return will make their future home at Takoma Park. Mrs. Elizabeth R. Keim Kutz, wife of Lieut. Charles William Kutz, U. 8. en- gineer corps, now stationed at Wilictts Point, Long Island, is the guest of her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. de B. Randolph Keim, at the Elsmere for ten days. Mrs. Keim, with her daughters, Mrs. Kutz and Miss Harriet, will be at home to her friends Monday, March 23, at the Elsmere. Miss Harriet Neale gave a card party last night at her residence, Connecticut avenue. Prizes were awarded the winners and sup- per was served. The guests were Repre- sentative and Mrs. Swanson, Mr. and Mrs. Barrett. Miss Lyons, Miss Lillian Smith, Miss Cobb, Miss McGoodwin, Miss Mills, Mes Jones, Miss Bidleman, Mr. Crisp, Mr. Carlisle, Mr. Studds, Mr. Sprigg, Mr. Brant- Jey, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Totten, Mr. Raymond, Mr. Miller and Mr. Owens. Mr. and Mrs. Merwin Maynard of Cotineil Bluffs, Iowa, are visiting relatives at 142) end 1435 Corcoran street, and will spend @ week taking in the beauties of the city. Mrs. H. V. Wurdemann of Milwaukee stayed here last night on her way to ios- ton, but will be back in ten days and spend @ month with her mother-in-law at 1341 Wallach place. 3 A social gathering was held at Miss Julia Boldware's residence last evening, the purpose of which was to organize a Pleasure club. Gymes, stories and dancing were indulged in to a late hour, after which refreshments were served, the table being elaborately decorated. During the evening Mr. D. H. Ready sang a solo, with piano accompaniment by Mass Nellie Ozie, and Messrs. M. Ready and W. Blundon gave a mandolin and guitar duet. Among those present were the Misses Nellie Ozi=, Julia Boldware, Annie Gleason, Katie Gleason, Mae Biclaski, Rosie Bilelaski, Messrs. Le Roy Kessler, George BE. Ruhl, D. H. Ready, M. 8. Ready, W. Blundon and Mr. W. Tennyson. Der Deutsch-Amerikanische Club met Tuesday last at the Auburn. After short readings from Lessing by all the members the following program v-as rendered: Fiano solo, “Polonaise Militaire,” Miss Bertha Bauxman; song, “Der Himmel hat eine Thrane Geweint,” Miss Xarifa Hancock, with violin obligato by Mr. E. A. Lovy: banjo solo, Miss Isabelle Geddes; “Po- mance,” for violin, Beethoven, Mr. E. A. Lovy. The entertainment concluded with @ bright little play, entitled, “Wo ist Mein Miss Gilson, daughter of Gen. Gilson, U. 8. A., gave, Tuesday evening, a lotto party . rad = her guest, — Charlotte Gilson, of York, Pa. Among t present were Mr. and Mrs. Hollis White, Mr. and Miss Lieber, Lieut. Whitney, U. 8. A.; Lieut. Norton, U, 8. N.; Mrs. Baxter, Mrs. Butterfield, Mr. Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. Durant, Miss Cush- ing, Mr. and Mrs. Chew,Mr. and Mrs. Morse, Mr. Longstreet and Mr. Hedderburn. Gen. and Mrs. H. G. Gilson have announced the engagement of their daughter, Gilson, to Mr. Geo. Weed Wallace, of the late Col. G. W. Wallace, U. 8. A. A large party of friends gathered at the residence of Mr. N. Keyser at Benning, . C., Tuesday eve, the 17th instant, to cele- brate his fifty-second birthday anniversary. Music and games were indulged in by all, after which a bountiful repast was served in the dining room. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. N. Keyser, Mr. and Mrs. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Cook, the Misses Laura Russell, Lula Shaw, Gertie Clark, Bertie Fawnce, Gertie Cisson and Messrs. France, George Clark, Bernard Cllnedinst, Dr. L. D_ Savage, P. F. Meaney, Milstead, Edw. Keyser, Charles Keyser and Wm. Keyser. Among the social events of the week was @ reception given in honor of Mr. and Mrs Skank of the Highlands, N. J., by Mr. and Mrs. J. 8. Feister, G35 M street. Music and recitations went far toward filling the even- ing with enjoyment. Those present were Miss Louise Hopwood, Dr. and Mrs. Frost, Mr. Heininger, Mr. and Mrs. J. 8. Feister, Mrs. Collier, Mr. C. F. Burt, Mr. Frank Pierce and Mrs. Allen. Mrs. Charles R. McKenney of 128 A street northeast will not be at home to callers next wee ery = rye formally, Monday, ‘arch 3), in honor of her guest, Miss Ca: of St. Paul, Minn. —e = Mrs. Dieudonne will not be at home Mon- day, the 234. —= — DIED, BAKER. On Thursday, March 19, 1896, at 3:30 pm., SIDNEY 8. BAKEK, seventy-seven years. Funeral from his late residence, 920 B street south- + wert, Sunday, Ma: 30 p.m tre invited to attend.” odin Friday evening, March 20, 1896, ANDREW, Jr., son of Au- te Susanna Barbour, in EVANS. Departed this Mfe, on Thursday, March 19, 1 between 9 and 9:30 o'clock a.m, ALEXANDER TRAVIS EVANS, youngest son of Eis iate Fravis and M. Evans and beloved bus- et jary 1 aged forty-tive years, six mouths nnd elgit days. Funeral will take place on Sunday, at 3 o'clock p.m, from his late residence, 522 11th street southeast. Friends and invited to attend, HIGGINS. On Friday, 1996, clock of Mamie Higgins (nee Telatives respectfully = ate beloved: husband ‘Usborn) ninth year of his age. In the twenty- Funeral will take place cn Monday, 22d instant, at 8:30; thence to St. Dominic's Church, where high mass will be raid for the repose of his soul, (Baltimore and Pittsburg papers please ‘Ki On Friday, March 20, 1896, at 7 a.m., J. %. JENKINS, beloved bustund ‘of Mary D. Jenkins, in the seventy-fifti year of lis age. Funeral take place ou Monday, March 23, at 10 o'clock, from bis late ence to St. John’s Church, Surratisville, Prince George's county, Md. Interment at Mt. Olivet, ; JOHNSON, Departed this life, on Saturday, March 21, , MAKY, beloved wife of Thomas C, Johnson and daughter of Ellen W. Hodges, twenty-four years, five months and seven di Another one from us has gor A voice we loved Is stlile Faneral from Burrvitle Church on Monday, Marea it 8 o'clock pam. LAMB. On Thureday, March 19, 1806, at 10:15 P FRANCIS A. LAMB, ‘in his seveniy- enth year, Funeral from the residence, 1322 1 street est, Monday, Marea 23, at 10:30 a.m. flowers. LEE. On ray, pone 20, IO, at 2 econ am., i BE, aged minety-cight yea mother of Ellen Miller, te as Funeral will take place on Sunday, March 22, at 2 ‘o'clock p.m., from er Church, corner 4th and D streets southeast, * McDEVITT, At the residence of her husband, 632 strect norihes Ps arch 20. 1506, tT a : north- - Ne t Monday Priv: MICKLE. Suddenty on Friday, March 20, 1896, at 6 am., ADDIE'H. MICKLE, beloved wife of J. Kiffard Mickle, in the thirty-ninth year of her age, Funeral from her late residence, 1414 6th street northwest, on Munday, March 23, at 10:30 a.m.* MILLER. On March 20, 18M, JOSEPH VALUN- TINB MILLE, son of John W Miller, aged Funeral on Sunda; from parents’ southeast, PARKER. Departed this life at bis residence, 123 Franklin street northwest, on March 20, 1896, A at 5:30 p.m., JEREINKAL PARKER, the be ~ loved husband of Mary Parker and father of Rose Parker. Funeral will take place on Monday. from the Metropolitan Baptist « between, end 13th stivets, at vk, pia. Frieuds of the family respectfully in vited to atiend. * PATTEN, Departed tiie Ute Wednesday, 18, 1896, at 2 a. . beloved of Elizabeth Pati hi after a lohg and painful iline Funeral from Galbraith A.M. E. Church Sunday, h 22, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and relatives ar respectfully invited to attend. = REID. On Tuureday, March 19, 1896, at 7 p.m., Mrs. MARY ALLEN REID, wie of Samuel E. Reid of Virginia City, » and sister of Mrs, place from the vesidence of Mes. h street northwest, on Monday, California’ and Nevada Duftield, 2616 16¢ March 23, at 11 a.m. papers please copy.) STEINRERGER. On Iriday, March 20, 1896, at 9:30 a.m., Mrs. TINA STEINDERGER, widow of the late Joseph Steinberger, aged forty-eight years. THOMAS. On March 20, 1896, LATICIA THOMAS, widow of the late Rev. James Thomas, aged seventy-two years, Funerat. from 2:30 p.m. thy ly invited to attend. Interm cemetery. THOMSON. Departed 1s life, on Frida; 20, 180 Da THOMPSON, tee oe ter of Mrs. Lucy Thompson of Nelson county, Va., and geonddaughter of Mrs, Lavenia Powell, Notice of funeril hereafter. : Passed away March 21," it his residence, 2017 1 CHARLES W. TIMMOY nine years and seven days. ‘A precious one from us has A voice we loved is stil Funeral Monday, March 23, at Bealeton, Fauyuier county, Va.’ ‘Train leaves 8 a. Balthwore and Potomac station, . in Memoriam. LOUDEN. In ving remembrance of my dear mother, MARY A. LOUDEN, who died one year ago today—Maren 21, 1895 . BY HER DAUGHTER, MRS. MILFORD, REED. In memory of our dear mother, CHAR- LOTTE REED, who died two years ago today— March 21, 1894. 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