Evening Star Newspaper, December 17, 1897, Page 7

Pca anh a ss oN SS De RO ew a a EROS Oe I ROR I I SC Oe OY AD te A de ik ad Be hth eth Ye th os he a th.th th ook RRR RARER ERR AR RR RRRAAR KER RRR K ERE . THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1897-19, PAGES. J ———— —= = A OAMGACA CREA CROACROAEA CROREA i 429! DEGeEQOCEEEEEQ@@000 |THE WORLD OF SOCIETY "TWENTY YEARS Open Evenings Yntil Christmas. 9) $18 AIRIK_ HE LEADER}! Holiday Values in Men’s M9 §| 9 Sir Thi BG. 3 Banka BENSON’S partment. by. mas demand. Holiday Neckwear. We have something like 500 dozen new and choice effects in Neckwear, that are not marked all they are worth— but as LITTLE as we could mark them. We selected the patterns with a great deal of taste. We sounded the quali- ties with a great deal of care. What we bought for bargains are bargains. No masquerad- ing about it—they are extra values—hetter silks than is usual in the grades we have put these. Choice of Four-in-Hands, Tecks. _Im- perials, Ascots and Puffs, in tempting colors ‘and unique and exclusive EO} patterns, for. Much the same designs, in about the same grades of materials. in Bows and Clubs, right shapes and widths, 39 large assortment to choose from.. DIC. Choice of a big lot of Tecks, Puffs and Four-in-Hands. in Black Satin ‘and White Silk Puffs, ‘at the unheard-of-be- Dag for price of. A lot of Black and White Ascots, about the grades that sell usually for 5 ()¢ $1; correct in cut A big line of Light and Dark Sik Tecks, Puffs and Four-in-Hands, in ex- clusive patterns; you can select them with perfect freedom they are all right Cholce of a select assortment of fine Silke, made up in all the latest shapes, of tied and ties to tie—effects you will not xee anywhere else: and we think it is some of the best Neckwear § ]] we Rave ever seen........-..- . But the best of all is this lot of extra heavy Silks and Satins, in both Light and Dark colorings, special designs, made up in all the latest shapes of Tecks, Feur- in-Hands. Imperials and Puffs— und the choice of these choicest Each Searf, Se. or over, Is put in a neat box free. Holiday Hosiery. A box of Hosiery makes a most sensible present—and when you can give such values as these it is worth while. In fact, we have two Christmas specials to offer— Four pairs of the regular 35e. grade of Black Hermsdorf Dyed Half Hose, with high spliced heels aud double soles and tors sizes 9% to | 11%—and neatly put up in a box, ready for giving. cesses $1.00 Regrlir Se. grade of Black Lisle Thread Half Hose, with fancy silk soles, heels — a 22 to 11— must be a bargain when we can offer it to you at 39. Another of the sensibles— because they are of some serv- ice to a man—and you will perhaps buy something a little more elaborate than he would buy for himself. The oppor- tunity to do so is presented in these five lots— Solid Color Satine Night Shirts, with handsome silk embroidery in three colors— White, Pink and Blue. | Each one ts neatly boxed—and each cne 1s worth $2. Our price... "$1.50 Plain White and Fancy Trimmed Night Shirts, made fall and roomy-they are Perfect Night Shirts; neatly trimmed at all. : 50c. Gt of Plain White and ‘Trimmed Night Shirts, made 52 1 long and comfortably wide: perfect in Ot and fin- ish. The trimmed ones are designed in excellent good taste. All sizes, 75 and your cholee for......-...-.- iC. Plain White Night Shirts, made of New York Mills Musiin, with flat felled seams and substantially made. You can hardly expect to find anything better at any 14 to 19 for the best serviceal ght $1 .00 Night Shirts, in they are made cut long and wide and made just as well as ix possible to make them. ‘In reality these are $1.50 Night Shirts. but we shall offer them to Jou al. .eseneeeeees $1.25 where there is any” trimmi 19-fneh All sizes up to ‘A leader at. necl Fancy inl price. Sizes in sensible, Established 1810. ‘Telephone SoD OSHS EEE RTT HES > Holiday Night Shirts. Furnishings at Special Prices-- _ PERRY’S. What to give the Men folks is pertinently and appropri- ately answered in a hundred specials from our Furnishing De- Quality is a known quantity here. Fashion is in control of the novelties. And our low priees add an attractive- ness to the holiday offerings that you mustn’t miss benefiting Ladies will find us ali attention in our efforts to help them in the selection of suitable gifts from this immense variety of wearables that have been gatitered purposely ==AT== for the Christ- Holiday Pajamas. They are going to do gift duty quite extensively this Christmas—we have sold a great many suits—and you will recall their choice as a happy thought. We have several leaders to put before you for your selec- tion, and one specially attrac- tive because we have the price down very low. Made of non-shrinkable French Flannel. in stripes, checks and plaids, that are new in design; the making is neatly done iooutton gy. DAD rts ns at $2 and $2.50, And ongee mas. that sell at $1 all around.gu this week at DO «OO Holiday Shirts. You will make no mistake if you replenish the individual stock of Shirts—that is, com- bining necessity and luxury— for it is a luxury to give such fine fitting and fine value Shirts as we have ready for the gift buyer. Dress Shirts and Fancy Shirts. Three special in- ducements of quality and price— Fell Dress Shirts, in excellent grade of muslin and fine linen bosoms and bands, ee and stayed and reinforced all over. n gharantee will give the jon in wear and fit. Sizes rer oftered at... Dl OO Another lot of White Shirts, that are also special value, are made of New York Mills, with 1900 iixen bosoms; reinforced back ‘and ff nt, patent gussets and stays; patent anti-chafing open back and front The Fancy Shirts are very choice pat- terns, made to open front and back, the colors are fast; with each Shirt is a) pair of link cuffs to match the bosom, Sizes run from 14% to 16, and we give you the choive of the lot fore, IDC. Some of our sundries— 1800 Linen, 4-ply Collars—10ce. Plain Link and Tab Cnffs—15e. White Lawn Kows—12: Feney Silk Garters— Smoking Jackets and Bath Robes. Every man wants both— Jacket and Robe—but lots of men will never enjoy the com- fort of these lounging gar- ments unless they are remem- bered with them at Christmas time. You cannot think of- anything that will make a bet- ter gift. If you contemplate buying either we would like to have you see those we have. They are handsome and select ef- fects, and the prices are such trifling matters that we feel quite sure you will buy “on sight.” DDD ecrstertrcretecrrtetrstertratecraterrstoroatosteto stereo cro trarsared Soadrdoa rat crat sr edeatr ao etate hoteetenoatortatesteatontetosectratestatoreatorestorestoetosrirntenioneeveteatetoadrsrasvgraceainsiagesoeeatetratetnatetoagetengeteaatoegeatratesraesbateoasrensenatyisetiearsiateiateaiasesetoatedadesiseaieateadei dtahs Fancy Terry Bath Robes, several differ- ent styles to pick from—$2.50 to $7. Bath and Slumber Blanket Robes, in ‘Tan and Blue, Tan and Brown ‘and and Red—$5 to $10.50. By Smoking Jackets, in Brown and Red, Brown and Yellow, Black and Blue und Black and White Matelasse Brown and Blue Tricot Jack- éts, quilted satin facin, silk fro "$6.50 Brown Tricot Jackets, lined and faced with wilted sat silk rogs .. $9.00 Boys’ Terry Bath Robes—$2. = PERRY’S, INTH AND THE AVENUE.” n eek + Silver-[ounte x Pitchers, a) as We have just received the last % lot we shall be able to secure this season of those elegant ¥ Panch, Lemonade and Claret # Silver-mounted Pitchers, in * t:o sizes, priced as follows: ¥ $1.75 Pitchers, $1.39. % $2.25 Pitchers, $1.59. ‘These will make elegant gifts for the matron! Remember, no more 3 after this lot is sold—so burry! : OGRAIT’S, i8" Ne. Nie ee Nee Ne ee Ny Mee ‘eet ‘ke Nei Nace Ne 3m. 40 € | ROARACAA, PARABARAAAAALACATA ABAD, A. VELVET STEAMED EXPERT DYEING rub off nor wash rEAWING FIMEST DRY CLEAIING ” the LYONS process. Ey” 1068 JEFFERSON AVE. v's mods-lyr,16 Wagon calls. UCTION ot oy] ree Jewelry, Etc. RRR AAA MAAR Y | 2, JAY NNN NNN ENE te € F. Warren Johnson, Auctioneer. de16-28d Prices Talk. Ne fae. $1.37 ‘e Oli. Kolb Pharmacy, Bot ime5 ~ 48 TTH 8T., COR. BX.W. Candies, Nuts, 8 Ibs. for. Large Cream Nuts, 1 bargains as given above. Sugar for. . 4 ; 5 Sugar fOK2 2556585. and Plates. a The Greatest, Christmas: Store for Good Things. Raisins, Oranges, Winesap Christmas Tree Apples, Handsome Christmas Cocoanut Cakes, Lemon Cakes, Jelly Roll Cakes, [lonster Clusters of Table Raisins, New Citron, Lemon Peel, Orange Peel, and thousands of other good things. French Mixture, containing fine Creams Chocolates, Cream Bon Bons, etc., 8c. Ib., 13 Ibs for............-.02- 00 Fine Chocolate Creams, 15c. lb., 8 Ibs. for .. Delicious Cream Bon Bons, 15¢. lb., 8 Ibs for........ Large Clusters Table Raisins, 15c. Ib., 8 Ibs. for...... Sultana Seedless Raisins, 15c. Ib., 8 Ibs. for. Large Valencia Raisins, toc. lb., 11 Ibs. for. Large Layer Table Figs, 12c. lb., 9 Ibs. for Sugared Figs, well preserved, 5c. Ib., 20 Ibs. for... Cooking Figs, medium size, 5c. lb., 20 Ibs. for....... Stick Candy, assorted flavors, 8c. Ib., 13 Ibs for........ Broken Stick Candy, assorted flavors, 8c. Ib., 13 Ibs. for Gum Drop Candy, assorted, 6c. Ib., 17 Ibs. for... Soft Shell Almonds, 15c. Ib., 7 Ibs. for........ Polished Pecan Nuts, toc. Ib., 11 Ibs, for. Paper Shell Almonds, 2oc. Ib., 6 Ibs. for. Large New English or French Walnuts, very 3c. Ib., 8 Ibs. for. Sicily Filberts, selected stock, 13c. Ib., 8 Ibs. for. Best Mixed Nuts, 5 kinds, 13c. Ib., 8 Ibs. for... . A Handsome Doll With Each Dollar’s Worth of Mixed Nuts. Fresh Beef, G Ib. Fresh Pork, 6c Ib. fo} ° 1 Sugar Cured Shoulders, 6 Ib. 2G. Tomorrow in the building 731 7th st., containing Fresh and Salt Meats, Smoked Meats, Butter, Eggs, etc., the great special Large Seeded Raisins, packed in cartons, 12c. Ib., 9 Ibs. for. .$1.00 Cleaned Currants, in cartons, 12c. Ib., 9 Ibs. for ............$1.00 1 Ib. Jelly Roll Cakes, toc. lb., 11 Ibs. for... . 1 Ib. Jelly Layer Cakes, 10c., 11 Cakes for .. Fruit Cake, per Ib., 15c., 7 Ibs. for, . Pound Cake, per Ib., 1oc., 11 Ibs for........ Peanuts, usual sc. package, 3c., 35 pkgs. for. Bricks’ Mince Meat, 8c. Ib., 13 Ibs. for.....4.. Clark’s Preserves, assorted, 15c. Pail, 7 3est Elgin Butter, 25c. Ib., 44 Ibs. for Eggs, per dozen, 17}c., 6 doz. for, Pure Leaf Lard, 6}c. Ib., 17 Ibs. for Best Family Flour, 35c. sack., per barrel... Dry Lima Beans, 5c. Ib., 6 Ibs. for, . Granulated Yellow Meal, 2$c. Ib., 11 Ibs. for Large Grain Rice, 5$c. Ib., 19 Ibs. for. Arbuckle’s Coffee, 1o}c. Ib., 10 Ibs, for Levering’s Coffee, 1o}c. Ib., 10 lbs, for. Best Maricaibo Coffee, 25c. lb., 4k Ibs. Golden Rio Coffee, 18c. Ib., 6 Ibs.for .. Good Rio Coffee, 12c. Ib., 9 Ibs. for... ... i ¢ Jes Good Mixed Tea, 50c. Ib., 2 Ibs. tea and 7 Ibs. Grantilated Sugar (Ol? SGacosodsccacsocougcdecocus Our premium cards are being redeemed for Handsome Easy Chairs, Fancy Tables, Parlor Stands, Watches, Mantel Clocks, Banquet Lamps, Large Albums, Dinner Sets of Decorated China: ware, containing 100 pieces; Tea Sets of Decor- ated Chinaware, containing 56 pieces; Decorated Toilet Sets, Gold Band Cups, JOHNSTON'S, 729 and 731 7th St. Iced Cakes, Chocolate . $1.00 ++ -$1.00 ++ «$1.00 +. -$1.00 .. -$1.00 «+» $1.00 «.- $1.00 «+ -$1.00 « «$1.00 +. $1.00 .--$1.00 «$1.00 . - $1.00 «+ $1.00 . $1.00 13¢. Ib., 3 -$1.00 . -$1.00 . $1.00 - -$1.00 pails for... . Java and Mocha Coffee, 30c. Ib., 34 Ibs. and 5 Ibs. Granulated and 5 Ibs. Granulated .. $1.00 10-piece Saucers $ 5 $ $ i 3 3 ‘ 3 ee oe a) Infinite & Instant Relief from the throbbing aches of ailing feet is assared only by our painless and harmless treatment. * , 25e.- Chronic Corns and Bantons have bees cured by wear- — _ ing our tent pads. ant a2 om b & BONE, 1115 PA. AvE., ropodists. Hours, 8 to Sundays, aeibei0d Christmas Gifts at Burt’s. Shoes of exact fash- ion, distinctive appear- ance, certain comfort and unequaled wear. For Ladies and Men. 3.50, 4.00, 5.00, 6.00. Beautiful Slippers for Dress or House Burt’s, 1411 F St. ee Arthur Burt, EB. C. Burt & Co,, New Yorks HURRY! ‘The $3 Terry Bath Robes for . ‘Men at $2 are nearly gone. ‘The 3.50 Smoking Jacke ose foe jmoking Jackets are The patterns of the Neckwear are going! Few} ather Full Dress aruwae Plenty of the 50c. Fancy Plaid and Striped’ Half Hose at 25c. 50¢- , Teel’s. Fair),stock. yet of one-clasp: Driting and Bleyeld ela Gloves at It 1theomes from "Teel’s it is the best! _ T 9-, On the Avenue, eel 8, oP over the door f fant e17-408 TOMATOFS—Five CUCUM- “cultivated MUSHROOMS. Ali All_received | for sénsible givers. Silk Petticoats. it Silk Petticoats. in ehange- al and an-striped efects—first qual- ities—at $5 to $10. . Bateen Petticoats, with umbrella ruffles —warm flannel lining—roffie lined with cap- vas—at $1, $1.25, $1.50 to $3. an Crocheted Short Skirts—95c. to Dainty _Eiderdown Dressing Sacques—all colors—all sizes—75c. to $1.50. Elegant Seal Ph Capes—27 inches lon; —lined throeghedk edioieed with braid ‘apd Selth thtbet fur—reat Sales witht reat vate, His? spec eet =m $10.50 Bedding ‘‘Gifts.”’ Give one of our Beautiful Double-bed Size Sateen Down Comforts—guaranteed not to shed—only $4.75, $4.95 and $5.50. Give a Nice Pair of 11-4 All-wool Blankete—an exceptional value at...... Give an Elegant 11-4 Crocheted Bed Spread—real valve, $1. Special 89c. Give Fancy Table Covers—chenille, tap- est he and Teversibles—all sizes—S0c. to $4.50. Men’s Night Shirts. Splendid useful gifte—Men'’s Heavy Mus- Mn Night Shirts—fall pattern— front sleeves and pockets fancy embroidered--39c., and 75c. ” +f “Gift”? Hosiery. Ladies’ Handsome Plaid and Striped Hose —put up in neat boxes—25e. and Se. Ladies’ Fast Black Hose, double heels, soles and toes—18c. pair; 3 pair for 50c. Gift Umbrellas for Ladies and Gentlemen. A large assortment of Ladies’ Holiday Umbrellas—close rolling—in gloria, anton taffeta and fine twilled silks—natural wood —Dresden—and ivory handles—at $1 to $5. Men's Gift Urubrellas—close rollers—in gloria, union taffe! nd all silk—pls and silver-mounted natural wood handles—at $1 to $7.50. Gift Dress Stuffs. 6% saris ae wes) ae? Reg- Se ee ee Se Vk) € JER of Peale etd Suiting. Reg- : = In fancy Wor for.rsss--cseees » $2.65 Dainty Gift Aprons. The prettiest Aprons at 2ec., The. to 81. Extra large sized Nurses’ Aprons—38 In. deep — 58 in. wide —8 in, hems — 2-yard strings—30c., 40e. and 50c. Thousands of Hdkfs. Handkerchiefs—the most useful and ac- ceptable of all gifts. Give good ones—give all-IInen ones—we sell no other kind here. and daintiest of Fancy Gift Ladies’ Extra Quality Hem- stitched Hi ure linen 12'4c. Ladies’ Pu broidered Handker- chiefs, 1214) 50e., : 3 Be. and $1 red Pure Linen Initial Hand- 12%. ather Boas—full and 1% yards long—$5, $7.50, $20, kerchiefs Genuine fluffy. 1. 14. $13.50 to $15. Clark & Co., 811 Pa. Ave. Becker’s, 1328 F St. Here’s a Little List —that will assist you in select- ing beautiful and useful gifts— things out of the ordinary. Note the low prices: Gifts for Ladies. POCKET BOOKS. CARD CASES | | : : SILK HAT CASES. SOLE LEATHER c AR an LEATHER-COVERED FLASKS. DRINKING CUPS. AS, SIL! UMBEEI CUTLER? ROP STICKS. UGGY WHIPS. CARRIAGE ROBES. SPURS, PER PalR. DRIVING GLOVES. BECKER’S, Valises and Leather Novelties, NEAR “EBBITT." "Phone 1636. Trunks, 1328 F St. it Christmas Gifts. irs. M. J. Hunt, 1309 F ST. N.W., Has in stock a choice assortment of PARIS and IONDON BONNETS and HATS, which wouid make desirable CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. . Also a SELECT STOCK of CIIRISTMAS GOODS in BRIC-A-BRAC — BASKETS -- DOLLS — FANS —COLLARETTES and FEATHER BOAS. it OO Typewriter? | What son, danghter or faith- ful clerk would not a] ate d® Hammond Typewriter’ It bas ‘Work slwaye to sight always in s Lovely cunes this year of “98. Some inlaid beauties for $20 extra. Walnut Cabinet Desk, Book Case, ete., at $50. John C. Parker, aS for D. C. and Md., 617-619 7th st. GREAT GIFT! Leading! onan Make it business to Cost (ss 4 White, | ona retatives in tne country enjoy a “merry, merry” 4 Red, 4 Sweet ° Wines for for $4 per case. Order be- 4 the railroads become it Heaps of Flowers and Smiling Wetends—fttrs. FreaSees Heecp- tien — Pevecuals. Another change was made yesterday af- ternoon in the program of White House re- ceptions this winter, which was announced early in the day. As stated in The Star, there will be no public receptions or for- mal social functions at the White House for thirty days, as that time will be ob- served as a pertod of mourning because of the death of the President's mother. The usual New Year reception to the public will be abolished. The following is the new program of re- ceptions: January 19 (Wednesday)—Diplomatic, ju- dtcial and congressional reception, 9 to 11 Pm. January 26 (Wednesday)—Diplomatic din- ner, & p.m. February 2 (Wednesday)—Judicial and congressional reception, 9 to 11 p.m. + February 8 (Tuesday)—Supreme Court ainner, 8 p.m. ‘ebruary 11 (Friday)—Arm: S reception, 9 to 11 p.m. Agana February 16 (Wednesday)—Congressional, diplomatic and judicial recepticn, 9 to 11 February 22 (Tuesday)—Re: publi. 9 to 11 ore 'y)- ception to the The debutante teas yesterday afternoon monopolized social attention and gave a de- lightful couple of hours to the fortunate ones bidden to these hospitalities. One of the largest was that given by Mrs. E. Southard Parker in honor of her daughter, Miss Lucy Parker. Their pretty home on 19h street was in fete attire for the event. Palms and roses were profusely used and in the dining room, where pink prevailed, the centerpiece on the refreshment table was of pink roses, and the candles burned under pink shades. The hostess received in a becoming toitet of lavender and white silk, trimmed with Honiton lace. The debutante, who is a most attractive young lady, was dressed in striped white mousse- line de soie made over white satin, Her bouquet was of roses, and a wealth of frag- rant blossoms sent her were arranged around the rooms. Mrs. Ezra D. Parker, Miss Mary Boas of Harrisburg, Pa., and Miss Edna Scofield of Cleveland, who are now visiting Mrs. Parker: the Misses Parker, Miss Day, sister of Judge Day: Miss Nellie Woodward, the Misses Sey- mour, Miss Edson, Miss Boyle and Miss Warner formed the corps of pleasant as- sistants. Mrs. John B. Larner and Miss Werner did the honors of the tea table. ‘The house was thronged by the families of the prominent residents, as well as many other friends in diplomatic and official circles. Mrs. Ralph Walsh, wife of Dr. Walsh, was the hostess of a similar event, when which ts ihe only POROUS PLASTER that cor- and curative modern ineredtents, CTELY SAFE and POSITIVE in ite PLASTERS PREVENT PNEUMONIA, ‘They do wot care chromic ailments in a mtsute, ‘Ror do they create an electric battery or current i ‘the system, mor will they care by merely Tra@ing Spa HUMBCUS. Preece suas by QUACK a NS are used and indorsed Mlized “werld. Their trae medical sbill. Insist action. is founded upon Refare substitutes ci, ust’ an goed an, or better ble. Price, 25 cents, : = Mrs. Scully and Mrs. Leiber were among those who received the guests. The event brought together a most le com- pany. The gentlemen forming the foor committee were Col. R. G. Rutherford, U8.A., chairman; Col. H.C. Corbin, U.S.A. Major J. G. Turnbull, U8.A.; Capt. M. R. Brewer, U.S.A.; Major A. C. Hiestand, U.8.A., and Robert G. Rutherford, jr. Among the early arrivals were the Chinese minister and Mrs. Wu, Major and Mra. Heistand, Dr. and Mrs. Wheeler, Dr. and Mrs. Lieber, and Mr. and Miss Lieber, Miss Beall and Mr. Beall, Miss Mazie Brown and Mr. Aspinwall. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Port- ner and Miss Portner, Dr. and Mrs. James Dudiey Morgan. Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Ar- nold, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Wolf, and Major Gen. Stahl, and Condit-Smith, Dr. and Mrs. P. M. Rixey, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Moses, Miss Hurford, Mrs. Powell, Miss Powell and Mr. Prentiss, Mrs, A. J. Bent- ley, Mrs. B. Hermann, Mr. Alex Bentley, Miss Hermann, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Simms. A progressive euchre party was given to the ladies of the Lincoln Hotel Wednesday evening by a number of gentlemen. Miss McGuire and Mr. Parker won the first prizes and Mr. Silverman the booby prize. The guests were Dr. and Mrs. A. HK. Hyatt and Miss Pooie, Mr. and Mrs. Hend, Mrs. Carroll, Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. and Miss San- ders, Mrs. and Miss Willey, M urner, Mr. and Mrs. Stlverrian, Misse: ge, Bell, Haskell, Burch, Miller, Lane,W c Terry, idwin, McGuire, Mrs. Bradley and Mr: ge lemen were Messrs. A o Bond, Turner, Caldwell, Hobbs, Johnson, Beachler, Martin, Mann, McDaniel Mitch- Parker, > ideman, Landers, Ca- Jores, Wm. Smith, Mooney, Lunt, Edwards, Kemp, Hopkins, Tucker, Brown- ing, Fowler, Shaw, Fox, Helphenstein, Davis and Crowe. Refreshments were verved. Mrs. George H. Howard entertained a luncheon yesterday in honor of Miss Mabel Howard. The other guests were Miss Pellew, Miss Kathleen Beale Owen, Miss Craig, Miss Henrietta Sands, Miss Emtly Pase Kemp, Miss Sarah Walker, Miss Charlotte Wise Hopkins, Mirs Palmer, Miss Grace Edes, Miss Elsie Cassels and Misses Clare and Roberta Howard. ioe Damages Awarded. A jury in Circuit Court No. at 1 has re- turned a verdict awarding damages in the her pretty young daughter, Walsh niet hone paenenter: iiss Jean! sum of $250 to John A. Turley against the friends under most delightful auspices.| Washington and Georgetown Railroad The debutante wore an exceedingly hand-| Company. Turley claimed that he sus- some dress of white embroidered mousse-| tained injuries April 23, 1898, by being line de soie and carried pink roses. Mrs. Goldsborough and Mrs. F. B. Loring assist- ed in the honors of the dining room and were always pleasantly surrounded by friends. The reception was very largely and brilliantly attended. Miss Harriet Elizabeth Ma...ews was presented at a tea given by her aunt, Mrs. Custer. The debutante was in white organ- die. Miss Crook, the Misses Matthews, Miss Hellen, Miss Merrick and Mrs. Eliot assisted in the reception and the drawing rooms and dining room were decked with roses and palms. Over in Georgetown, Mrs. Philip A. Dar- neille introduced her daughter, Miss Har- riet Elise Darneille, to a very large gather ing of their friends. The fine old home, with its artistic and old-fashioned furnish- ings, never showed to better advantage. The ‘debutante was dressed in white liberty silk, and the bouquet she chose from the many sent her was of red roses. Mrs. John Stoddard presided at the tea table, and as- sisting in the hospitalities were Miss Bouic of Maryland, Mrs. Tillman of Annapolis, Miss Berry of New York, Miss Gordon, Miss Hyde, Miss Craig, Miss Beale, Miss Bartlett, Miss Sample and the Misses Dar- neille. Miss Mary Augusta Ogden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Gouverneur Ogden, thrown from a cable car of the company on Pennsylvania avenue. On Thursday, December 16, 1897, 1238 4th street N, the be- aged thirty years. Though her loved fo In the cold and silent grave, Her pure, uuspotted soul bas fled Buck 10 the God who gave BY HE HUSKAD THER AND SISTERS. Funeral from People's Congregational Church on Sunday, December 10, at 2 o'clock. ° BAKER. On the morning of December 17. 1897, at 9:20 o'cloc asleep, JOHN H. BAKER, beloved buxband of Mary F. Baker. Gone, but not forgotten, place from his lute residence, smthwest, Monday, December k. Friends and relatives are 5 = lies resting now ‘AN. On December 16, at 12:45 p.m., at her residence, 182 L street, NANNIB, beloved wife cf Charles T. Buchanan, in the thirty-fifth year ot ber age. Dearest mother, thou hast left us, but we wll 1897, eee er oc or aie oa mt | meet thee In the ‘better and brighter world above, s 5 EDDIE AND MAUD. inent and older families of the District. In | punoral Sunday. December 19, at 2 o'clock p.m, the receiving party were Mrs. Tittman, from Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, * Mrs. Willard Warner, Mrs. Floyd Sicard, Mrs. Everett Hayden, Misses Dennis and | GORDON. Of paralysis, at Beloit, Wis.. on De- McChesney. Mr. John Green of New York, cember 17, 18% JOHN RDON, brother of Mrs. Ogden, was present. The | (y, ES ee debutante is a great great granddaughter | (No!thern Papers p wy) of Samuel Lewis Ogden, a signer of whe | MILLER. On Tharsday, T ber 16, 1897, et Declaration of Independence. 5 pm. after a Painful illness, INE F. M . beloved wife of First Assistant Pcstmaster General and Mrs. Perry Heath left this afternoon for Indiana and Kentucky. They will spend Christmas with relatives in Louisville and will return here a few days before New Year. Mrs. Mary 2. Cromwell has gone to Fior- ida to spend the winter. Mrs. Katharine B. Carrington of New York is stopping at the Richmond Hotel. Representative and Mrs, Heatwole of Minnesota have taken apartments at 1435 K street. The cabinet ladies at a meeting held yes- rday dec‘ded to take no part in social bftairs while the White House is closed to cificial gayettes. Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Ffoulke gave a large reception last night in honor of the executive board of the George Washington memorial committee. Mrs. Ellen R. Rich- ardson of Boston, Mrs. Calvin Brice, Mrs. William A. Roebling of New Jersey, Mrs. Hope S. Chamberlain of North Carolina, Miss Castleman of Kentucky, Mrs. Gage of New York, Mrs. Clara P. Biglow of Bos- ton, Mrs. Wililam T. Carter of Philadelphia, Mrs. L. D. M. Sweat of Maine, Mrs. H. H. Adams of Conmecticut and Mrs. William Reed of Maryland, were the special guests, and a brilliant company was present to meet them. The Gunton Temple Memorial Church was the scene of a pretty and impressive wedding Wednesday afternoon. Rev. George B. Patch, former pastor of the church, performed the ceremony, which was witnessed by the families and many friends of the contracting parties. The happy occasion was the marriage of Mies Alice B. Poole, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Poole, and Mr. William B. Prigg of this city. Miss Poole wore a becoming tailor-made traveling suit of ox-blood cheviot, with hat and gloves to match. The couple left at 5 p.m. for a short eastern tour. On the‘r return they will go to their home, No. 1538 Columbia street, where they will welcome their friends. Mrs. John R. McLean entertained a num- ber of ladies at luncheon today to meet Mrs. Charles Nordhoff. The Chinese minister and Mrs. Wu will give a dinner tonight. The Washington Wellesley Association held its annual meeting at the home of the 1454 Staughton pbell jancy J. McKnight, '87; a= ‘Committee, Miss Delia Sheldon Jack- son, ’84-’85. Arrangements were made for the annual reunion, to be held at Miss ‘Teller’s. A large and enthusiastic meeting of those interested in the “College Beauti- ful” is expected. Miss Fannie M. Conner and Mr. Richard E. Dinsmore, both of Washington, were married on the evening of the 15th instant in Baltimore, at the residence of the bride's ‘W. Conner. The cere- mony was performed by Rev. J. T. Ensor of 5 e wedding was a quiet one, only a few intimate friends and relatives being William Miller and beloved daughter of the late Chollate Emrich, aged forty-four years, one month and sixteen days. Our mamma is sleeping, So free from all pain, rake not her sweet spirit suffer again. slum bers so soundly, © let her sleep on; Her sickness is ended And troubles all gone. © think bow sbe suffered And moaned with the paim In_ the long night hours; We soothed her tn vain. ‘Ml God .n His mercy Sent down from above An angel to whisper ‘A message of love. May she rest In peace. Gone, but not forgotten. Funeral from her late residence, Sargent road, Sun- day, December 19, at 1:30 p.m.; thence to Rock Creek Church. Services at’ 2:30 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invit to attend. MOFFITT. On Thursday, December 16, 1897, at 4: . MARGARET, the beloved wife of the late Stephen Moffitt, "in the fifty-eighth year of her Funeral will take place from ber late residence, 2000 One-Half street southwest, Saturday, De- cemlkr 18, at 8:30 a.m., thence to St. Peter's Chureh, where requiem mass will be said for the repose of her soul. Friends and relatives respectfully invited to attend. bd RUFFIN. Departed this life Wednesday, Decem- ber 15, 1887, at 8:15 p.m., MILLIE, the be- loved mother of L. T. Ruffin, Henry Rafin, Cornelius Ruffin and Mary Ann’ Pollard. in her «ne bundred and firet year, nt the residence of her daughter, Mary Ann Pollard, 623 L street northwest. Funeral will take place from Mt, Carmel Baptist Chureb, corner 4th and I. streets northwest, Saturday, December 18, at 1 p.m. UIT. JULIANNA GORDON SUIT, relict of the aes John Smith Suit of Bladensbore, Ma., d eighty-four years, six months. Foneral Saterday, December 18, 1897. at 2 o'clock p.m., from her late residence, No, 1125 4th street northwest. ° TIDBALL. On Wednesday. at 5:15 p.m., WILLIA thirty-three ‘services She December 15, 1897, aged G. TIDBALL, Oakdale, Ta. Thursday, p-m. Interment Friday, am. In Memoriam. In loving remembrance of BENJA- STEWART, my dear husband, who . December 17, 1890, ait) WIFE, JUNO, Carter’s Little Liver Pills. SICK HEADACHE present. ‘ POSITIVELY CURED BY THESE LITTLE PILia, Mra. E. Carter Russell will not apesia| sekigaais’anl'Tue terry Rating A pat this season here with her relatives on 8 Sect somoty tor Dimsianes, Benne, Drews. i street, on account of the continued itiness Bews, < se to ‘Coated of her Httle daughter. a gate the Pe vee. ‘The board of lady managers of the Ger- , field Hospital gave a charity ball last it at Rauscher’, which was a great success | SMM Pills, Smatl Dose, Mrs. ws, by be Mre. “George” 8. Williams, Mra. Fost Small Price. i ae r ars oe " & Weiy SSe0428e. 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