Evening Star Newspaper, December 26, 1896, Page 7

21-Inch Satin Liberty. A very beautiful and popular silk fabric at present for bodices, dress- es, tea gowns, neck scarfs and general evenin; 21 Inches Wide, 85c. the Yard: THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, is0¢—24 PAGES. Woodward *, Lothrop, 1oth, 11th and F Sts. N. W. Cards Engraved for New Year’s. That no delay may be occasioned in their delivery we urge all hav- ing such work in contemplation to attend to it at once. Name on Copper Plate and 50 Cards, 86c. We invite inspection of the latest effests in Gauzes, Nets, Laces, etc., for Evening Wear, Including Embroidered Mousseline de Soie—Chiffon in delicate tints— Silk Nets, black and white, in the new Laces—Duchesse Point Lace, ete. We also invite attention to a most excellent value in All-Wool Silk-Finished Henrietta In the Following Exquisite Art Tints, For reception, theater and general evening wear: Pink, light blue, tur- quoise, nile, old rose, pearl, mode, cardinal and cream. 45 Inches Wide, 50c. the Yard. special value in wear. Table Napery for New Year’s. While we keep a very extensive variety of the substantial, every- = sorts of household linens, the Linen Department is especially equip- ed in all its branches to meet the demand for the finest grades of goods. square mesh—Point Applique CLOSED (©7300 1-10. lotves to the barrel. A Great Success. Wook. i. ie) fo! g le, ° *| were very proud of them, weren't you? | How aren’t you glad jyou ream, "Blend Flour jet + In order that our employes aBy enjoy a much needed ” OPER i * am not the Cakes, le} * Pies and for Xmas : TODAY ~ Fics and real for Xmas (\| ONDER THE MISTLETOE AND HOLLY * * * Betsy Patterson's Great Grand- daughter a Danish Countess. AD BRILLIANT EVENT = (XXRKMR AAA KERAEAE ARERR ERE penton Heciess * * —for all your Xmas bak- Bae = ay aa: * * > Y >] he holiday season has a lively ou! ‘ pe Ss ee att seen what ()| sor those whe have hed invitations for thie | perfect results it gives. | dancing events, which are particularly * fa) * * Why not have “Xmas” numerous and especially attractive this * * Bread, Rolls, Cakes, etc., See Ea for ae nights ae == | ** ? make quite a ra! ing pace for ashing- I <% ey Pees seitteea pp tom, and the more so since they are all fot We are profoundly grati- ply among the same set. The dancing feminine | Bi * * you with “Cream Blend.” Y| contingent needs a varied wardrobe to at- xk tend these festive affairs, with a liberal view also to later needs in the way of be- coming and bewildering finery. The deb- utantes are in the happiest of moods over the attractions arranged for them, and are expecting no end of a good time. Between the dances there are dinner and luncheon events galore and an international wed- ding to gossip about, when another Ameri- can girl will become a countess with cere- mony and pomp accompanied by so many brilliant details. Among the events of the coming week We only wholesale it. B..B. Earnshaw & Bro., pie Se ao St. ‘Wholesalers i¢¢0— toot ts pores See Famous ‘Footwear. which has exceeded that of | any previous year. It is ex- *| tremely gratifying to us to | know that our "business | methods have met with your *| approval. Your credit is al- S| ways GOOD. x = E fied for a season of business the groom's family the marriage was ttrict- ly private. _ The Stiort Story Club celebrated its tenth birthday Wednesday evening, and its par- lors in the Lenman building were filled to overflowing by its guests and members. Owing to the festive occasion, the usual story. carefully written and read by one member, was omitted, and a “Mosaic Story of the 20th Century” was told by the club members, twenty-three members telling the story. It occasioned much merriment. Ex¢ellent music was rendered during the evening by Mrs. Watson Smith, Miss Stella Fisher, Mr. Lewis and Miss Blanche Reuckert. Original _peems were read by Miss Margaret Huddleson and Mrs. M. L. Willis, the latter being a review of the club's life of ten years. Recitations were given by Miss Moran, Mr. Haywood and Miss Hertford, and refreshments were served. Miss Helen Talty of Grant place is in Philadelphia spending her Christmas holi- days. Mrs. Samuel Polkinhorn and Miss Polk- inhorn will give a reception Monday even- ing from 6 to 9. Miss Allen of Philadel- phia will be thelr guest for several weeks. Mr. Matthew R. Jirdinston, who took up bis residence. in Brooklyn a few years ago, and recently married Miss Maude Johnson, has brought his bride on for a visit to his parents, 1413 Corcoran street. The young couple will be at home to their friends this afternoon. Mr. Jirdinston wili return to Brooklyn tomorrow night, but his wife will remain Lere for a couple of weeks Miss Ida Myers of Baltimore is the guest of Miss Annie Sondheimer, 612 G street, where she will be pleased to 'see her friends. Mrs. Curriden (Annie Louise Powell), who has been abroad the past two years, re- turned to Washington this morning. Her many friends will be glad to learn that she returns greatly improved im health by her stay at Wiesbaden, Germany. Miss Cecile Phelps of Capitol Hill 1s spending the holidays with the family of Col. W. H. Phelps, St. Louis. Misses Bessie and Jennie Young left this A WELL-KNOWN wn waiver GONE. Mrs, Amma Manson Dorsey Away on Christmas Day. Mrs. Anna Hanson Dorscy died at her residence, 2119 California avenue, yester- day. She had reached the age of eighty- three, and was. well known all over the country as a pioneer of Catholic literature. Her father was the Rev. William McKen- ney, a chaplain in the United States army. She was born in Georgetown. She sa convert to Catholic faith in her youth Her books number about thirty, and her Dusy pen never faltered until a few weeks ago, when her illness became serious. Mrs Dorsey was honored by personal letters from Plus- IX, and also from his holiness Pope Leo. A few years ago Cardinal Gib- bons paid public tribute to her work and its influence in a testimonial sent her in Passes behalf of himself and the hierarchy of America The University of Notre Dame, In bestowed upon her the “Latare a few years ago. funeral will take place Monday morn- ing at 10 o'clock at St. Paul's Roman Cath- ole Church, when solemn requiem mass will be celebrated, at which the card:nal and representatives of all the churches w be present. The pallbearers will be tor Roach, District Commissioner Trues: General Flagler. Col. Jno. M. Wilso: eral ——, Colonel Reave, Mauric ard C. W. Handy. The Sweet “The Sweet Christmas Story,” as told in poetry, art and song, will be given by Rev. A. G. Rogers, D.D., at Trinity Parish Hail, 3d and Indiana avenue northwest, next Mondey evening at 8 o'clock. Stereopticon views of the famous paintings of the old masters relating to “the holy nativity” will Nustrate art, and music from the sa- cred classics will illustrate song. Poetical selections from Shakespeare, Tennyson an-l Phillips Brooks will be given, and an a tractive musical program has been ar- rangea. The music will be under the direc- Marriage Licenses, Marriage licenses have been issued to the following: White—Henry L. Ballentine and Anna Ce B. Oakes; Andrew J. Green and Irene L. von Coller; John E. Skellinger of morning to visit thelr friend, Miss Gasktil aiid among these are some very beautiful designs in extra size cloths : will be : of Philadelphia. son! o0 Dr: 08 F- Frost, (round, square and oblong) for No better known Shoes or Monday— ; Mrs. O. H. P, Williams and daughter of ——— more favorably knoivn Shoes on the market for MEN than Stacey, Adams & Co.’s Shoes. $4, $5 and $6 their prices, and Pittsburg are spending the winter in Wash- ington with Major Grandin’s family, 16th street. Mrs. J. Ramsay Nevitt will be at home Mondays in January. Mrs. Samuel Cross, Miss Burbridge. Mrs. Samuel Polkinhorn, a reception, 6 to 9. Col. and Mrs. John Hay, a dance at Rauscher’s, Connecticut avenue. a tea to introduce (Receptions, Banquets, Dinner Parties, etc. These are exclusive, being our own direct importation, and are un- | |? ie ipatitd RUA ae ee obtainable elsewhere. We name in part: : aoe Double Satin Damask Pattern Cloths, x2 (XKKRRERKAERERREEKS Px yards, per set. yards, per set 2x2 yards, each.. $4.00] { 2x2 yards, each... $5.00 2x3 yards, each... $6.00 2x31 yards, each... $7.00 2xt yards, each. $8.00 2hx2% yards, each. $6.50 2tx3 yards, each $7.50 $8.50 Hemstitched | Double 5 naa Dauner Sets (Extra Size Cloth and Napkins to match). 2¥4x3%4 yards, per set 24x65 yards, per set. A Special Value in Luncheon Sets Consists of Fringed White Double Damask Cloth, dozen Doylies to match at $5.50 the Set. _Regular ar Price, $7.75. Damask Doyiies, for finger bowl, | plate, tr: tray, Hemstitched Damask Doylies, iarge. Damask Trav and Carving Clott Per doz.. Each........25¢, Woodward & Lothrop. secooeen PESEPOPOS SOOO OSET EDL DELANY Ladies’ Tailor and Dressmaker, 1719 De Sales St. N. W. SPECIAL. I have four Imported Dresses which I will 1 Doncet ——- D plush coat and trimmed crimine. BPPASPIAAPAS ey Sreseseseeeeesseeces A Beautiful and Useful New Year’s Present We have just received Zisllan and French Tortoise ‘sucli Combe, and Pins, Jatest designs, finest stock ever displayed it ‘also malting silete lot of All Long Human Hair Bwitches —— ‘Switches, a to $1. a 00 Switches reduced to 00 Switebes reduced to Gray and White Halr reduced in same gee next to Palais al Private rooms for hairdressing, sham,coing and Card Cases For Gifts. SUPPRISINGLY of Fine Card Cases, Teavellog Dass, on reputation to be one of the finest “OUT OF THE ever shown, in Washing ae leathers used tralia LUIZ & & CO. 497 PA-AVE, oy TANTALIZING ‘To sit at the table with @ hearty appe- to refrain from dining as ‘count of bad teeth! And thea think of what a little trouble it would be to let us put them in order. Extracting (painless). . Artifictal Teeth (best set). Evans’ Dental Pariors, " © WIL PRESENT Purchaser ° Muth | = charge, one gallon of SECURITY OIL. This offer good until Great Reduction In Hair. 1,000 Seriecoes, $3.50, formerly $7.00. », formerly $00, formerly ‘Sa formerly 6: in. Halrdreasing. Sh ‘Shan.poo- ‘Try our “Curlette’ for retaining carl S. HELLER’S, 720 7th Street N. Ww. Gray Switches, Gray Switches, First-class attendant: P TO M. “KETS KEMETHY. Fermanent—Reliable. Homeopathic Remedies. 50c. per bottle. Compound Organ & t Tissue Tablets. No.1. Mucous Membrane?) 38 "Fite, Blood and 7. Nerve Exhaustion. 00. Constitutional. = leeding. 18, ‘Table ets for Colds. Bitions sod Liver. nee ik Headecke | bh Tablets, is Kidney Ailments. ‘Tablets, 08. Heart ‘Toute. 0c28-2m,14 imported this season from Is} Ireland, Scotland and Belgium. Extra fine quality and exquisite de- signs, including Ivy and Oak, Fleur de Lis, Tiger Lily, Poppy, Scroll, s Maiden Hair Fern, CEP Satin Stripes, etc.: bets . $16.50 3 yards long and 1 ay, table, etc. Per doz.$t.00 up . -$2.50 and $3.00 “soc., 75¢. and up i Laxative ‘and Liver. mar 88. L. Homeopathic Pharmacy, : I 331 St hit ye you received ‘MON EY —as an Xmas of invest it tha self a Fur ‘ie Neck = pe ties Collarette, M. te. style and kind” of tur oss aes here. ““Heautiful Elects Seal Collarettes, very or for as low as.. ee gift there Is mo bette $20 1, Stinemetz <,, Furriers and Hatters, 1237 Pa. ave. det-3m,20 WE HAVE THE CONFIDENCE Seiice WE” Figuchsae "Caan ee nd. prescriptions of They are written We We employ no ‘Only ‘well- ll kaw rata = — brcacriptions here. Artin gton ‘Drug Store, Ave. & H St. ater. 8. Daggett. Cor. Vt. de25-20d E. Physicians ‘know we. com: purest drugs, just as don't use substitutes puerina And they LAS PON PAA OAT9O094000004 008 Why Buy The Stock el eplt —that’s fou Our a eral i pletely disguise the taste of the ofl and render it pala- C7 We sel = thee at Teen pany Muantity—to bot W- Thompson, 793 S. PHARMACIST, 15th. We [lade Dozens and Dozens of Dozens . . . . WwW. Successor to M. B. BRADY. Be “'H. Staiee, 1107 F st. de25-16d the Shoes are well worth it. —Cholce of Box Calf, Russia Calf, Vici Kid and Enamel, with and without In- a XX KK RKKER EEE CXERREK! Seseee een csaacadeeanaasaaaa iAt Pursell’ s-= a eae and Bridge Cork Soles; Calf- DIARIES, CP eeeape Edmonston, ALMANACS.” {| 1334 F St. — fer cents "or Por ‘as many "dollars Shoes Shined Free. == feed Jee Larry $ —— Tihave them in every ‘of finen ——~ { jad m every style they are made ry revs Ee dS StPPOe SOOO OSOCESESOD>O>OOS Let M TOMORROW, LADIES’ JACKETS ie [RROHEON, | DINNER Party or IN.” will range and facnist th ine catareiamen Send snowy linen, china, silver, and my own Walters, if you wish. I give my personal’ attention to every entertainment+no matter bow sim- C7 Estimates of the cost nD z witout exten chaage Liber s es Ghaige At a Greatly Reduced Price. 426 oth St. All $10.00 Jackets, $5.50. I) All $12.50 Jackets .$7.50, rvis, ‘hone 1000: INFECTIONER ‘FERER. $2 de26-8, th,23 sida ORS: All $15.00 Jackets $9.50. All $20.00 Jackets $12.50. All Furs at reduced prices. Furs altered at a moderate price. MARTIN WOLF, 525 11th nw, PESOS HOCOESESOOS Cornwell sells the best at the lowest Price. Wax Candles & Candle Shades. Our stock of Wax Candles and Candle Shades—for the draw- ing room and the table —is now ready for the inspection of our pat- rons. All styles—all colors —all prices. “Magnificent Coffee | FOR West End folks. i The richest coffee that ever molstened the E palate of a coffee drinker—I sell for 88. True = Arabian Mocha aud private plantation Jay ground for bollinig—or pulverized for ‘drip. 2 N. H. DUVALL, 1923 Pa, ave.? § de26-s,tu&th-20 SUCH NER Na HOEKE'S IS “QUALITY CORNER.” :Won’t yous), iwant i to throw down a new Rug— ¢ hang up a new bit of Drap- ¢ ery—set in a fancy piece of > ~©6Furniture—or do something $ to dress up the house for the 2 New Year's reception? We're famous, you know, for the » fine thing in “houseries.” 3 No extras in the prices— ; right down to worth basis. ee HOEKE, DODD Reception Ro Rolls For New Year’s. ‘The Sainte Jowll find to verve with salads Tight and delictous a nucely rem. send them SANE kinds. of Cakes and every day. Mince Pies, 10, 20 and ae aoe Krafft’s Bakery, 2% 27 5". ” de26-a th, 20 AND PA. AVE. FURNITURE, CARPETS, DRAPERIES, PA, AVE. AND 8TH ST. it N= will win the hea-ty liking Of a person quicker than one of to ‘Our ‘Dress ‘sults ‘sve those fine Opera Glasses I am ask- Poe synonym for al ite per- ing only $3.50 for, Ps Ps ‘Washington “ciety wen. re is to equal them in grace- ful style and dressy effect. Aaa yoar F measure if you desire tobe propeny Owen, Tailor, 423 11th St. e26-8m HOLIDAY DAINTIES. Rarest Imported BONBONS ead CHOCOLATES, im beautiful boxes, rib- boned aud decorated. Fresh MIXED NUTS—the finest that come, better nor priced so low. Raising, Figs, Grapes, Fruits, Candies, 7 Genuine Tortoise Shell Lorgnettes, $5.50. Celluloid oneg for as low as §1. H. H. BROWN oot=. 1010 F St. N. W. © 2026-5, tu,th,3m-28 POPOOS Keep your House warm ete., ete. aes Na™ BURCHELL; 1325 F STREET. —throughout the cog. widiher at at little oat more ‘heat hts taliquicely et = -25 Optical Specialists. Haves no i clinkers to to clega up. "Give altke we ad- s terme aaa: Werke | 40=bu. vera Coke $2.90 coetme Bomalings 41.25. Se eats nw. =-bu. Crus agers. poorsna noig sheng my, PRI Be) Pleasant reminder of the season. THERE IS NO PRETTIER CUSTOM SENDING A DAINTY XMAS GARD. wire rok a BEST GIFTS. THEY EXPRESS ¥. IS THE Most Ce War. We have a splendid assortment. John C. Parker, it ade2tteg —OPPOMlte: Patent Holiday Goodies! Holmes’ Home-made Cakes dnd Pies are as delicious and as wholesome, as ’tis possible to bake. "Phone 1564 or drop postal for a Holmes Home-made Fruit Cake, 25c. L. Home-made Mince Pies, Home-made Mince Meat, each. Ths. Be. Holmes’ Landover Mkt., 1st & ESts no8-3m,16 eins “ith st. a. we ena Sa ipsa i DIsGNB | sae H st. Nw. ele MARLSOROUG! -ARLORS. ito G 8ST. N.W. PUN bagget UR BUNION SHIELDS remove upright. CE ie ag, fait un ly and painful Danlons without ; To-Kalon Homing Foe have them on. iastand rer Seda Baer, let. 1. Wt deliver any Sip senored 3 ek ‘& SON, ga sigauggtty desired and 8 a.m, fo 6 p.m, Sunday, 9 to 1, Holidays Will Be Ga: TO-KALON W# — —— this yeer. sateen ts Goxpe nod ANTON FISCHER, 906 ce 614 14th St. *Phone pee Dyeing and ‘Phone “1442, de23-84 CRUMP’S See = FRUIT AND SPICES CURES Discord. _ : From the Indianapolis Jourral TE: 2 ‘deasore | “What makes them always throw their hands forward with the palms upward formed person in attendance at “Tl ‘Trova- <ornat comes,” sald the the confirmed W: neriate, “from singing second story = dows for pennies.” * ig ve ‘CAR- Of Beet, | When they finish e-solo?” asked the unin Tuesday— The marriage of Miss Bonaparte and Count de Moltke-Huitfeldt at St. Paul's Church. Mrs. Draper, a luncheon. Mrs. John 8. Ward, a dance. Wednesday— Mrs. E. Kurtz Johnson, a tea to present Miss Johnson. The Austrian minister and Mrs. Henzelmuller, a dinner. The ‘annual ball of Hunt. The Ladies’ German Club, a dance at Linthicum Hall, Georgetown. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Wilkinson, a reception at 9 o'clock to introduce Miss Wilkinson. Thursday— Mr. and Mrs. Leiter, a ball. Friday, January 1— President and Mrs. Cleveland will receive the cabinet and diplomatic corps at 11 o'clock, followed by other dignitaries of official life up to 1 o'clock, when the pub- lic will be received until 2 p.m. Senator and Mrs. Brice, a dinner and dance. The marriage of Miss Louise Bonaparte to Count Adam de Moltke-Huitfeldt will be the last international marriage of the year, and in many ways one of the most interesting the capital has yet witnessed. ‘The ceremony will take place next Tues- day at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, corner of 15th and V streets, and Cardinal Gib- bons will officiate. A nuptial mass wi follow the ceremony, and Rev. Father Foley, pastor in charge, will be the cele- brant. As is the custom upon such ocza- stons, the bride and groom will have seats and priedieux within the sanctuary dur- ing the ceremony and mass, which will occupy about an hour. The church will be very handsom>ly decorated with the flowers best suited to a Christmas wedding, and as in the cese of all international al- lances, the colors of Denmark and th United States will be blended. The ushers who will seat the invited guests will be von the Chevy Chase Mr. Walter Van Renssalear Berry, Mr. Frank Andrews, Mr. Charles McCawley and Mr, Rebert Wallach. After the en- trance of the bridal party the church doors wilf be opened to the public. The bride’s toilette will be a French creation of white satin trimmed with exquisite family lace, and the bride, who is tall and an excee ingly graceful girl, will look very hand- some in it’ Mr. Charles Bonaparte of Bal- timore, the bride's uncle, will escort her to the altar, and Count Leon de Moltke- Huitfeldt will be best man for his brother. Following the ceremory a wedding break- fast will be served at the resideace of Mrs. Bonaparte on K street, when only a couple of girl friends of the bride will be present, in addition to the oridal party and relatives. The arrangements which were originally planned for the wedding festivities were shorn of many elaborate features, after the death of the father of the groom, who was ambassador from Den- mark to tke French capital and the dean of the diplomatic corps. Count Adam de Moltke-Huitfeldt is attached to the em- bassy of Denmark at St. Petersburg. Christmas greetings were exchanged very delightfully yesterday afternoon at Miss Edes’ home, when hundreds of her friends dropped tn after 5 o'clock in response to her cordial invitation. The drawing rooms and dining room were decked with holly and red roses, and ribbons gave brilliant color to the tea table. Miss Edes had a up of assistants, including Mrs. Lay, Miss Miles, Mrs. Legare, the Misses Condit Smith, Miss Gana, Miss Ashton, Miss Bes- sie Fox and Miss Patten. Among the guests were the Mexican minister and Mrs. Romero, Mrs. John W. Foster, the Guate- malan minister and Mrs. Lazo Arriaga, Senator and Mrs. Stewart, Dr. and Mrs. Lincoln, Mrs. Field, Mrs. Condit Smith, Mrs. Goldsborough, the Misses Mullen, General and Mrs. Miles, Miss Bonaparte, Miss Belknap, Miss Wilcox, Mrs. d_ the Misses Boardman, the Misses Clagett, Mrs. Gordon McKay, General and Mrs. Stern- berg, Lieutenant and Mrs. Macartney, Rev. Dr. and Mrs. McKim, Commodore and Mrs. Emory, Miss Emory, Commodore and Mrs. Clover, Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. and the Misses Wallach, Mrs. and the Misses Sheridan, Mr. and Mrs. Henry May, Mrs. and Miss Blackburn, and a number of others equally Prominent in the social world. Mr. and Mrs. Boardman welcomed a very large company last night to their home. when Christmas cheer was abundantly provided. Later‘in the evening dancing was enjoyed in the large living room of their fine residence. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Halstead are spend- ing the Christmas holidays at their home at Springfield, Mass., where they went upon their return from their bridal trip and at once began housekeeping. Lady Pauncefote's reception yesterday, the last of her Fridays at home, was very largely attended. The Misses Pauncefoie jisted, and the British ambassador was also present. Mr. and Mrs. Maury, who keep up a hos- pitable custom of asking their gentlemen friends for Christmas day, had a large gathering at their home yesterday. The Japanese minister and Mrs. Hoshi will give a dinner tonight in honor of the ratificetion of the new Bye aid between Japan and Peru, neral Berg- mann, ed plenipotentiary, for Peru, will be present. The marriage of Miss Anna de Beelen Oakes and Mr. Henry Laird Ballentine was solemnized this mcrning in the parlor of the bride's parents, General and Mrs. Oakes, at the Portland. Rev. Dr. Elliott of Church officiated. Only rela- tives of the couple were present. diately after the marriage Ballentine left for the north. ‘Upon their return they will reside at the Portland. At tne residence of Col. W. H. Walcott, 1017 14th street, Miss Walcott will give a series of parties January 7, 2i ‘and February 4. Mrs. Walcott and Miss Wal- cott will give a musicale in January. Miss Katherin Lyon of Maryland is the guest of Miss Melton of :Q street. Ex-Deputy and Mrs. H. H. Smith will spend the winter with their son-in-law, Mr. George Dean, and Mrs. Dean, who have recently moved into their new home, 1711 Tith street. ‘Miss Helen Prehn is spending the hol- days with Miss Bohway, at 406 M street. era be at home Wednesday, Decem- The murriage of Mias Alice C. Sherer to a Henry P. Balster took place bday 08 pant mange te last at Trinity parsonage. The ceremony was formed by the Rev. Dr. Rich. Owirg to @ recent berea Miss Grace Dause of 35th street is in New York, visiting her sister, Mrs. A. Leon Grajella. Mrs. Swope and the Misses Swope will be at home to their friends Tuesdays in January. Mr. Eugene F. Stephens of Philadelphia is at the residence of his mother, Mrs. lary L. Stephens, of 709 12th street, on a brief holiday visit to the family. Mrs. Reinhold of Philadelphia is visiting her aunt, Mrs. F, N. Gregory, of 1326 1 Street. Dr. M. D. Peck and family are spending the holidays with relatives in Cortland, N.Y, Miss Ada McPherson of Berkeley, Va, who has been visiting Miss Sweet for the past week, will be the guest of Miss Flora Miller of No. 2254 12th street northwest after Monday. Mrs. A. W. Avery of Atlanta, Ga., former- ly Miss Hattie Avery of this city, is at the Bancroft cn a visit to her parents. Mrs. Avery expects to spend about a month in Washington. Miss Rosa Poesche has come from New York to spend the holidays with her pa- rents at 1339 Corcoran street. On account of the recent death of her brother, Mrs. Findlay Harris will not ob- serve a day at home nor make calls in per- son during the season. The marriage of Miss Violet F. Grey and Ar. George W. Strong will take place Tues- day, December 29, at 10 o'clock, in Si. James’ Church. ——— WHITE HOUSE RECEPTIONS. ngements for the New Year Func- jon and Those That Will Follow. The President and Mrs. Cleveland have approved the arrangements made for the usual general reception at the Executive Mansion New Year day, and Col. Wilson, commissioner of public buildings and grout.ds, who has personal supervision of the affair, will be a very busy man from now until the reception is over Friday af- ternoon, The official program is as follows: At 11 a.m.—The President will receive the Vice President, the members of the cabinet and the diplomratic corps. At 11:15 a.m.—The chief justice, the ass ciate justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, the judges of the United States Court of Claims, the judges of the Court cf Appeals and the judges of the S preme Court of the District of Columbia. At 11:25 a.m.—Senators, representatives and delegates in Congress, the Commis- sicners of the District of Columbia and the judicial officers of the District, ex-members of the cabinct and ex-ministers of the United States. At 11:40 a.m.—The officers of the army and navy and the marine corps, the gen- eral and general staff of the militia of the District of Columbia. At 12 m.—The regents and the secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, the civil service ccmmission, the interstate com- merce ccrmission, the assistant secreta- ries of the departments, the assistant post- master general, the solicitor general, the assistant attorneys general, the commis- sioner of fisheries, the commissioner of la- bor, thé heads of the bureaus of the sev- eral departments and the president of the Columban Institute for the Deaf and Dumb. At 12:15 p.m.—The Associated Veterans of the War of 1836, the Grand Army of the Republic, the Loyal Legion, the Union Vet- eran Legion, and thc members of the Old- est Inhabitants’ Association of the District of Columbia. At 12:35 p.m.—Reception of citizens,which wil! terminate at 2 p.m. Carriages will approach the Executive Mansion by the eastern gate, and leave by the western. Pedestrians will appproach the mansion by the western gate and leave by the eastern. The President will be assisted by Mrs. Cleveland, ars. Stevenson and the ladies of the cal In ee with custom, the south grounds and the south balcony entrance to the Executive Mansion will be closed on New Year day. The following is a list of dates of other receptions, etc., at the Executive Mansion during the season of 11 Thursday, January 7—Cabinet dinner. Thursday, ee egiesemecens recep- tion; 9 p.m. to 11 p. Thursday, January * 21—Dipiomatie din- ner. Thursday, January 28—Congressional and judicial reception; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Boke tee 0 February 4—Supreme Court inter. Saturday, February 6—Mrs. Cleveland’s reception; 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thureday, February 11—Army, navy and marine corps reception; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday, February 18—Public reception; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Army Officers and Uniforms. In pursvance of instructions from the Secretary of War, officers of the army in this city and at Fort Myer will assemble in full uniform at the office of the com- manding general on. Friday, January 1, 1897, not later than 11:25 o'clock a.m., and proceed thence to the Executive Mansion to pay their respects to the President of the United States. The formation will be made, under direc- tion of the adjutant general, in the follow- Regis! retired list in the order of corps and regi- ments to which they formerly belonged. es Death of Mrs. Wm. Bradley. The friends of William Bradley, the re- tired stone contractor, will be pained to hear of the death of his wife, Mary Ann Bradley, which occurred this morning at an early ‘hour, after an illness of about two months. She had been a resident of Wash- the it forty-four She was beloved by all her friends, having live a long, useful and upright Mfe. The hus- band, three sons a@ number of near children have the sympathy of their many acquain' ; —__.>—__ The will of the laté Edward Johnson, dated 13, 1896, and file? today, February eer eee = eh = era tose, are made executors of the estate. Newark, N. Jo and Martha Williams of Warrensville, J.; James A. Oldfield of and Eliza Topha: is city; Josiah L. Kendrick and Gusto tleovers Elfred J. Booker and Catharine E. Mitchell Colored—John Mercer and Nerhy White- ning; John L. Lee and Kanandres Wright, There are lots of people who would rather have a visit from the Saturday Star fifty- two times in the year than any other holli- day remembrance you could think of. It can be sent to any out-of-town address in the United States for the whole year "97 for one dollar. it Cough wears anybody's strengt’s A sure romene is found in Dr. D. Jayne's Expectorant, If bilious, tal A Consta: away. Jayne Painless Sanative Pills, MARRIED. CLDPIELD—TOPTL Rey. Dr. David W esq., of Hinton, W. daughter of Jaimes S. ton, D.C. ident ene 200- = DIED. ANDERSON. On Friday, December 25, 15 10:45 a, REDERICK J. ANDEItS 10S Mwtreet southeast, on Sunday afternoon, December 27. Relatives and friends invited. BRADLEY. At 4 Saturday, December 26, 1s, MARY ANN HMADLEN, beloved mite ot William Bradley, in her seventy-seventh year. Funeral at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 28, from her late residence, avenue vorthwest.| Re: . Mted. (Philadelphia, Papers please copy.) COLLINS, ePyharted this Iife on December 1G, 0 p.m, w York city, ADD A. COLLINS (hee bos beloved wife of J. E. Collins, after a brief illcess of poeumonia, * New Hampshire “latives and friends in Y., and Omaha, Ne DEVLIN. At 4:30 a.m., Saturday, December 26, FLORENCE, aged ot ears and ni pana Hg ly daughter of rard ad Devlin, jr., 208% E street rortheast. Funeral private. (Milwaukee papers piesse copy,)* DORSEY. On Friday, December 25, 19 residence, 2119 Californin ayen Heights, Mra, ANNA HANSUS DORSEY, eighty-second year. Her friends are respectfully invited to attend ¢ requiem muss on Monday, December o'clock a.m., at St, Paul's Catholic ( FAULKNER. Suddenly, on Fesay, BP 1896, at 2 CHESTER RK. p.m. sharp & ut Halton, Ind. GILBERT. Departed this life, on December 24, 1896, at 10 p.m., at 785 Sth street southenst CHARLES E.,” youngest son of Julia and Witt Gilbert, ‘in the twenty-fourth year of lis A precious one from us is gone Brroice we loved te tilled: A place ts vacant in our home Vhich never can be filled. 1 from Independent Methodist Church, reet southeast, ou Monday, December 28, at pm. Relatives and friends are respect fully juvited to attend. 11th p Funerdi fiom St G a Stonday morning. December 28, at 9 o'clock. Y. On Friday, December 25, a.m, FELIX MAY, beloved husband of M y of H. V. Lee, at bis residence, 44 3d street southwe A precious one from 0s has gone, ‘A voice we loved is stilled, A place Is Vacant in our home it never can be filled. BY HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN. Fancral services at Israel C. M. E. Church, corner ‘of let and B streets sovihwest, at 2 p.m. Sau day. Relatives and friends ‘are respectfully invited to attend. McCOURT. On Saturday, December JOSEPH VINCENT, son’ of the late ourt, aged mineteen months, Foneral private. TRATER. On Friday afternoon, December 25, 186, Mrs. ELIZABETH PRATER, at 1412 Pierce place northwest, aged seventy-seven years, Funeral Sunday, 2 p.m., from Nineteenth Street Baptist Church. SIMMS. At the residence of her sister ler, Mount Pleasant, D. C.. 26, 1896, P.C. Me Bu Funeral frm St. Paul's Charch Mond 28, at 9:30 a.m. Interment private. TATCHER. On December 25, 1896, at 2 o'clock eT, At Pontlae, Mich, ERASTUS THATCHER for many years ‘a resident of Washington, D. 2 VERNEUI.. December 25, 1896, ANN NERNBON. wife of the late Francis Verneuil a residence of J Hughes, 2500 24, 1006, at 11:20 “Cooper Talley, W. ¢ ey, on Sunday, at 2 p.m. (Media aud Chester, Pu. paper" please copy )2° in Memortam. ORNETTE. Sacred to the m my beloved PO and our brothers, WILLIAM C. BURNETT Sho departed this life oor year ago toiay, De cember 26. 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