Evening Star Newspaper, January 3, 1898, Page 5

26, 928 7th, se through 2 y) Soldembenge CEE “THE DEPENDABLE STORE.” “THE DEPENDABLE STORE.” 924. 926, 928 7th, running through to 704-706 K st. Winter needables at special prices. We shall give housewives an opportunity to replenish their supply of bedwear tomorrow at agenerous saving from regular prices. Profits will take a sudden drop—and even though there may not be a need just now, it will surely be profitable to buy and lav them aside. Judge by these offerings whether we have suc- ceeded i in our efforts to bring to the patrons of “The Dependable Store” fore. better qualities for smaller prices than at any time hereto- arm comforts, covered ie Valan 0G Sie warms, Comet te Covered mornii rs of white and gray kets. and offer you the nthe sort Sy 32 them for for. $1.35 10 pairs of ne Lot of 18 warm comforts, filled with weight. with with silk-hound edges really geod values at . BO 14 covered with French which are fine, soft down, and cove for... = ; pairs of L-quarter California wool fs of very heavy quality. with silk- ‘Tomorrow we place on sale 200 more of those regular 75e. spreads, 59¢. and offer you the choice of them for Special values in flannels. You've very little to pay for flannels tomorrow—just about half usual prices for like qualities. The economically inclined will find a host of saving opportunities. NEA EEE VEEN EEE ENE VRENNE SNEED VRE VRE VRED EVE RENE ENE DNS RENEE NIE ES INE OEE IE EYE NE Me ow we pls r 10 pieces of © all-wool_ medi red twill rhea. Shaker (inn 7Ac ae ‘ he which 726: omered to 296, wool twill skirting fla always been ¢ Everything is everything at Change Your G TE rocer! We have heard people say, “Oh, yes, I would Bueho deal with G. G. Cornwell & Son, as everything i is so nice there, and they are so accommodating, but their prices seem high.” We @lead guilty to the first count and “not guilty” to the second. Our prices are lowest. Never do we ask more. qiS It is a costly mistake to economize on the Dinner Table at the expense of the Stomach. Treat your stomach rightly and it will repay you a hunéredfold in good health and spirits. This doesn’t necessitate busing the most expensive goods, or luxuries. It means buying good, pure food—and thnt is the only kind we sell. Yet we carry all the Iuxuries, too, for those who wish them, “We never will sacrifice our reputation for the sake of quoting low prices— by giving you truck unworthy the name of groceries! Let us be your grocer!- You'll pay no more—possibly less— and you'll be sure of first qualities at all times. = G. G. CORNWELL & SONS 1412, 1414, 1416 & 1418 Pa. Ave. SO ARARRARRT RAAT yanl—will go tiie. J-wide all-woot plsin eiderdown, in which we have been selling for time—will 39¢, to th which you wilt — : 3 | Ht i il 2 Sl a | More wrap reductions. of ladies’ coats, You ean buy \eo of the stock have begun the work of clearing out the balance of t < capes and furs cand prices are but a_sembla kee of th lr former #elves. Ks a wrap of the best sort for less than others ask for the poor ones. $57 to $9 Jackets, $3.50. $15 Capes, $7.98. ‘The regular $15 gennine Russian wool your choice of this lot of wraps, seal fur capes, 1s Seth ‘as any nx cf half-lned Persian lamb garment sold—very _styl!'sh—w! 5 d wll satin lined kersey and all be offered tomorrow for $7.98 mb jackets, stylish gar- of them—whteh Q | $3.50 $20 Capes, $12.50. Ladies’ stylish Alaska electric seal fur capes. “with collar of ‘real marten fur— the handsomest garments to found—which sold for $20—for $12.50 $18 Coats, $9.50. Stylish man-tailored broadcloth kersey top ‘coats, in tan and black—with kersey strap setmes—and lined. with, handsome taffeta silk—which sold for tor... $9.50 $8 and $9—for ..... $7 Canine $3.98. Fine silk seal embroidered plush capes, th net a perny less -- $3.98 Clearing out boys’ clothing. Mothers will have to w ig time to have such a splendi january clearance has started—and to reduce stock Iv. Mention ts only made of the reefers t need just now. chance for saving eeLondorcondootentoetontontoozendectonteetorteestorabetodlp se aLeegeete . e - ent inte pro ¥ because they are what $ $2.00 Refers, | $4.98 Reefers, | $6.48 Reefers, z $1.29. $2.49. $4.29. $ Boys’ fine blue ecbinchilla Bess’ large soft-knot wool Boys’ finest quality as- rs of fast ¢ indi chinchilla reefers, neatly trachan reefers—sizes 3 to + nd fine, soft quality lined with cassimere — the pe a ie with deep collar and small sizes have large finest. all-wool Ital cloth $ immed with braid — sizes i bral ed collars ; and, the and some 3 to S$ yenrs—which large sizes velvet collars wpecs “aa | all izes from 4 to 15 years fectly made and tinlshed— see ~ —whie! sole for whtel for $6.45 3 w-enss- BU-2Q | galgs“reauced ton, $2-49 | "Nauced wens $4.29 The sale of domestics continues —will be continued all the rest of the week—so those who couldn't get here today may come tomorrow. Read every item—and then ask vourself if you have ever known values to be so Bee pieces of dark for 10¢ es faney wrapper flannelettes, ard—will be offered for in a variety of ¥ 1.700 yards of light colored out ting flannel, whi will be ‘offered fo Temorrow we place je a lot of striped g which Is easily worth yard—for. Double-width fa regularly will go Seetedette aesgeege SEETAOCGEGUEALASGNAUAASEIOUTSAAETOUGUTOTEREOT Ed ECR EER proof tieking—which we sell at 1 Sa a a a % Two great sales. The January sale of ladies’ muslin underwear—and the sale of a makers’ sample line of high “grade shoes—should receive the undivided attention of every woman in Washington. Never in all = our history have we known such stupendous values to be offered. = If you haven't already been here to investigate do so tomorrow by $ all means. z z. Seteteteetet aah Seeded HOODOO DoD EOo ood Ke ee acts y = ©380963008089950896 688698008 3 sory Great Sacrifice Of Fine Furniture! ; & The rush of holiday buying has left our floors littered 3 with odd pieces of Fine Furniture. Every dollar's worth + oi these odd lots must be cleared away before closing time 3 Saturday night—regardless of price or worth! This is the one great sacrifice week of the whole year— AND ON CREDIT! We promise you that every payment shall be arranged to your own satisiaction—without notes and without inter- est. What you can spare weekly or monthly will be a great plenty for us. Si As usual, we make, lay and line all Carpet free of extra cost—no charge for the two or’ three yards that are wasted in matching figures. é grtvessesssseseesses Pevereererrerees Soeondontonseeseeseegontont + Regular Semi-Annual Sale of Men’s and Boys’ Day and Night Shirts-- PERRY’S. lone of the looked-for things in January is the semi-an- nual special sale of Men’s and Boys’ Day and Night Shirts. We are as prompt as the calendar. The Shirts are in the house —and the sale begins today. The values we are able to offer at these times are the re- sult of taking advantage of every condition—low prices for the materials—idle hands in the factories—and our own willing- ness to contribute to the opportunity the usual profit. It isa combination that wins for you most extraordinary privileges. You cannot judge what we offer you this‘ season by anything we have offered before. We promise to eclipse the past record—bright as that is. We have made sénté*improve- ments—made some savings—and altogether the: best sale we have ever held is this one. We contract for a given quantity—when that i is Sold—that is the end—until August ist. See to it that you get a six months’ supply now. The Leader is the 39c. Shirt. The same patterns are used as our higher priced Shirts are cut by—made by the same maker. There? is«. nothing skimpy about them—they are /full-dength and_fulk width, and |, the sizes are absolutely true. Get one. to examipe, aad check ” off these features— : The bosoms are 3-ply linen. The neck bands are made after a new patented {dea that protects the neck from the lar button. The bodies are made of strong, service- able ‘musi are Hvery seam and every stay, back and front, iv reinforced. pay butcher's backing to the bos- nal eyelets and buttonboles are securely and neatly worked. ut full in length and width. Nothing skimped in size of bosoms. Every size is a trie one—a perfect fit Bosoms are cut first and inserted after- guaranteed. ward. Aud last and most interesting of all ts Facings and gussets are all of the con- that such a Shirt is only— tinuous type. Cents. All sizes, 14 to 18-inch. 200 dozen on hand now. The Five Other Special Lots. 50 dozen Unlaundered Dress Shirts, with 1800 linen bosoms and best New York Mills muslin bodies. Hand- work buttonholes—patent neck hands— patent gussets und facings—reinforced back and front. All sizes, 14 to 18— and a big value for neck bands and hand-worked buttonholes. All sizes tioned— of and every size full propor- 79¢., Pique Bosom laundered—open fitting—any Shirts—plain or faney— back end front—perfect size. Special value priee— 79¢. ‘The West Laundered $1 Shirt that can be made—that is sold by anybody. Fine qual- ity frem bosom to body—well made in generous proportions. Open back and front—a guarantee with every one—that 50c. Ancther grade of Dress Shirt—quite as good as the usual $1 washed and froned sbirt—open back aud front—perfect fitting—properly made of proper materials —all sizes, 14 to 1644-inch, 50c. A big lot of Unlaundered Dress Shirts, you can't buy better for the same price specially made to our order—with 2100 linen bosoms, backed with butcher's linen; New York Mills muslin bodies; patent $ 1 O00. The Special Night Shirts. There are three grades of these Night Shirts — plain White and fancily trimmed, with pearl buttons and carefully worked buttonholes; the collars are made on perfect fitting neckbands. Each grade has had all the quality put into it pos- sible—and rely upon our judgment that they are better than have ever been offered at the same prices before. Like the “day shirts,” they are generously cut. All sizes, he to 18— 50c.==75¢.==$ 1; We shall have on sale with the others 10° tae fine French Flannel Night Shirts, in new effects, perfect fitting— all sizes, 14 to 18—the kind that usually sell at $2—for $1.25. PERRY’S, “NINTH AND THE AVENUE?” © z f Established 1840. Telephone 995. EROC ANPS MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, c 817:819-821-823 Seventh St.N. W. Between H and I sts. enesseseoceases OSOOHOOGOSOOOTO< Atter welve permanently cured Your corns or you'll Wonder how you ever endured ¢ : : HUMORS OF ALL KINDS parang; Cuticura Soap cd waiter ag, en thetr torturing pain, even for am “Sah 5-m, wie,1y hour. oved painlessly, ae eee “MARLBOROUGH PARLORS,” ilo G_St-NOW. J. J. GEORGES & SON, Chiropodists, me Bone 1 aad SLES ve. Hours, Sto 6 Sundays, 9 to 1.1 Piuchess Imus ne neits; wire soup: cabars, cafe, domestic Suit, watee Blank Books, Ledgers ~~ 6| * Pursell’s. PURSELL’S, “418” Ninth St. THE NEW DISOOVERY HYOMET Catarth, Bronchitis and ‘Asthma. All druggists. MISS [LAWRENCE OF 19 EAST 318T ST., NEW YORK, WILL HAVE A SALB AT “THE ARLINGTON,” TUESDAY and deca ea JANUARY 4 and 5, Hats, Bonnets me Headdresses. Angt! ‘business office needs—by com. ing yana can be certain of getting just what may be wanted and at a id Pt feel satisfied with. I make a of equipping business offices ent will ito submit an estimate ary time. — ¥ guarantee lowest prices. |. Elliott Physically Disqualified. comics C. P, Biliott, 4th Cavalry, sta- tioned at San hhas been reported phystcdlly di led are ar Sate nee ‘OM Tatlenal cure tor to be the oniy Ja3-m,w, fly Number ‘of Notable New Year En- tertainments. THE LAY-¥ON GOGTZEN MARRIAGE A Double cae Will Take Place Tomorrow. PERSONAL NOTES OFINTEREST At the marriage of Mrs. May Stanley Lay and Count Von Goetzen, tomorrow, the religious ceremony, at which Rev. Dr. Menzel of the German Lutheran Church will officiate, will be preceded by a civil marriage, at which a justice of the peace will perform. As previously intimated, only a family party and the members of the German embassy will be present at these ceremonies, and a company of inti- mate friends will come in later to the breakfast. The bride has chosen violet as the color for her wedding gown. Mrs, Stan- ton, who has been visiting Mrs. Lay for a few wéeks, has taken her house for the six weeks the count and his bride will be in California on the'r wedding trip. The pres- ents received by the bride are superb, and have come not only from friends in this city; but largely from the groom’s rela- tives in Berlin. Mrs. Leiter and her daughters have gone to New York to spend the week, where the Misses Leiter will attend several balls and dances. Mrs. Almeric Hugh Paget will en- tertain Miss Daisy Leiter at a dinner Wed- nesday night. Mrs. Lodge will receive the guests to- morrow at the bachelors’ cotillion, the first of the series this winter, at the National Rifles’ Armory. The debutantes will be present in full force. Miss Bates, daughter of Major and Mrs. Bates, will make her debut at a reception to be given this evening. Judge and Mrs. Knapp gave a dinner Sat- urday evening in their apartments at the Portland, in honor of the .retiring presi- dent of the interstate commerce commis- sion and Mrs. Morrison. THe table decora- tions were in pink. La France roses form- ed the centerpiece and the tapers burned under pink shades. To meet Judge and Mrs. Morrison there were present Mr. and Mrs. Clements, Mr. and Mrs. Yeoman, Mr. and Mrs. Prouty and Mr. Edward Mosely. Mrs. Stanley Matthews will entertain at dinner Friday night of this week. in honor of the Vice President and Mrs. Hobart. Mrs. Somers and Mrs. Eddy gave a large and brilliantly attended tea Saturday last in honor of Mrs. Charles Nordhoff, who leaves today for New York, en route to her home in California. The two hostesses were assisted among others by Mrs. Hurst, Mrs. Wallace Radcliffe, Mrs. John W. Fos- ter, Mrs. Sowers, Mrs. Dalzell, Miss Hurst, Miss Ffoulke and Miss Sowers. The house was handsomely decorated with flowers, and a coilation was served from a flower- decked table. Both official, diplomatic and resident circles were represented in the throng of callers who participated in this parting courtesy to Mrs. Nordhoff, and in a@ most attractive home. Among the rotable entertainments of Saturday w a tea given by Miss Kauff- mann, Tae Massachusetts avenue, to which young people were invited to meet her cousins, the Misses Emma and Mirian Kauffmann, of Lima, South America, who are spending the winter with their Wash- ington relatives. The attendance inciuded a wide circle of young friends, and later in the evening those present enjoyed an in- formal Cance. One of the chief events of interest sched- uled for this week is the wedding of Miss Alice Hume, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hume, to Rev. Thomas Worthing- ton Cooke, which will take place at the Church of the Ascension Wednesday even- ing. Rey. Dr. Elliott, rector of the church, of which Rev. Mr. Cooke is the assistant pastor, and Bishop Satterlee will officiate. ‘The full choir will assist in the service. One of the largest and most interesting of the New Year receptions was that held by Mrs. Electa E. Smith, at her pleasant home, 911 M street. It is Mrs. Smith's an- nual custom to make her New Year recep- tion a reunion of her friends in the Grand Army of the Republic, and special prepara- ttons were made that her "98 reception should outdo all her previous efforts. Both parlo.s and the dining room were elabo- rately adorned with bunting, portraits, - linois and natior.al mottoes, as well as a profusion of green vines and flowers. Por- traits of the President and Vice President, the honor roll of Ilinois, its statesmen and soldiers, past and gone, as well as pictures of its distinguished men of today, looked down from the walls, draped with flags and streamers of bunting. The reception began early in the afternoon and continued until 11 o'clock, 300 guests paying their respects to the hospitable mistress of the home dur- ig that time. Arrong the callers were the department commander, the commanders of all the different posts in the city, the Sons of Veterans, the Henderson Drum Corps and the ladies of the Loyal Legion, the latter organizations coming in a body. Mrs. Smith had also the pleasure of wel- coming the entire congressional delegation from her state and many other Illinois friends, either resident here or visiting. In the dining room seasonable refreshments were served. The hostess wore black satin and lace and had assisting ber in welcom- ing and entertaining her. callers, Mrs. Caro- line Nye, Mrs. Mary Jenkins, Mrs. Harriet L. Scribner, Mrs. J. E. Wilson, and Mrs. L. V. McCullough. An interesting souvenir of the reception is the roster of the guests. which will add a great many pages to the book which Mrs. Smith has been forming of the names of notable visitors to her home for yesrs past. Col. and Mrs. John P. Clum entertained a party of friends Friday evening to meet Mr. 8. G. Hilborn of California. Judge Hii- born is on the committee of naval affairs in the House, and gave the party present a very comprehensive idea of our navy in a thirty-minute address, aided by pictures thrown upon a screen. After his address Col. H. D. Norton read “Uncle Pete.” Dr. W. A. Croftut recited “On the Beach,” Mrs. Rapley recited “Seeing Things at Night,” Col Clum recited “Duncan’s Blood,” Miss Clum “The Cullud Baby,” and Miss Hil- born sang several Hawaiian songs, accom- panied by the “‘lilliwalkalonion,” an instru- ment much in use on those islands. The interesting eyening was closed by Col. Clum in showing some hundred fine views of American scenery, after which’ refresh- ments were served. Among those present were Representative and Mrs. 8 G. Hil- born of California, Miss Hilborn, Represen- tative and Mrs. J. H. Southard of Ohio, Senator Kyle of South Dakota; Representa- tive and Mrs. W. D. Vandiver of Missouri, Lieut. W. V. Edmonson Jacobs, United States revenue cutter service; Mr. Chas. Howard, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Croissant, Mrs. M.E. 8. 8. Davis, Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Cruffutt, Dr. and Mrs. McKnew, Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Brock, Mr. and Mrs. F. Dieudonne, Prof. Carpenter, Miss Ada Rector, Mr. Crumble, Mrs. A. H. Briggs, Col. H. D. Norton, Mrs. N. Rapley, Mr. C. H. Squire. At the marriage of Prof. Alexander Mel- ville Bell, the scientist, and father of Gra- tam Bell, to Mrs. Harriet G. Shibley of Harrowsmith, Ontario, at the Park Avenue Hotel, New York, at 10:30 o'clock Saturday Miss E. M. Bell, daughter of Graham Bell @ brother of Prof. Bell; Col. John Hitz, Graham Bell, Prof. Bell's only child, and Miss E. M. Bell, daughter of Graham Bell, of this city; Miss Hattie Mace of Tam- worth, Ont., and Harry W. Guess of Har- rowsmith, Ont., niece and nephew of the bride, and C. C. Shayne of New York. Rev. Dr. Patterson of Binghamton, who per- formed the ceremony, was a pupil of Prof. Bell at the Edinburgh University forty- five years ago. Both bride and bridegroom have gray hair, Mrs. Bell being twenty-five years her husband’s junior. The marriage of Miss Biizabeth Dunn Sprague, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thom- as Sprague of this city, to Dr. Hobart Linn King of Baltimore is announced as-_having taken place December 8 in Baltimore. Dr. and Mrs. King-ere residing with the bride's parents at 322 Spruce street. Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Rothrock are at the Woodmont for the winter and will be at home to their friends Wednesdays. Lient. Commander and Mrs. Richardson Clover have dinner invitations out for January 10. Miss May Elionor Sheridan of W street fave a pleasant euchre party Ieat week. ‘ The parior_was artistically decorated with mistletoe and t holly, while the supper room was festooned with Christmas greens and abundance of crimson carnations. Those preseut were Edith Grimes, Mamie Harvey, Clarissa Edmonson, Roslie Camlier, Mattie Gaglier, Minnie Mahr, Mina Mahr, May Sheridan, Harvey Dyer, John Sheridan, Tarbel Dyer, M. Camlier, M. Archibald, Teller Archibald, Joseph Murphy and John Murphy. The officers of Mary Washington Chap- ter, D. A. R., have been invited to meet with Columbia Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution at the Ebbitt House at 8 o'clock this evening. A New Year watch party was given by Mr. and Mrs. E. Wilson at their home, 1928 9th street northwest. Music, singing, dancing and games were indulged in until a late hour, when a bountiful repast was serv- ed. Among those present were Mrs. King, Mr. and Mrs. E. Wilson, Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Newman, Mr. and Mrs. Clark, Messrs. Joe Clark, W. Mell, N. Mell, F. Bushby, W. Pool, J. Rosser, J. Bowers, M. Lusby, A. Horstcamp, M. Smith, Misses Emma King, Lena Hartman, Nellie King, Edith Conrad, Nettie King, Amy Hartung, Lillie King, Maggie Jackson and Ida Weber. Mr. Henry F. Garrett, son of the late Major Wm. Garrett, and Miss Addie Spar- rough were quietly married Tuesday even- ing by Rev. E. O. Eldridge. Mrs. Aukam and Miss Aukam will not be at home Tuesdays until February. Miss Eula M. Shreve of Monocacy, Md., is visiting Mrs. Grafton Shreve at 600 B street northeast. The Chrysanthemum Club met at the home of Miss Alice Boswell, 148 E_sireet northeast, Friday night to watch the old year out. Piano selections were given b Miss Susie Bontz and Mr. Charles Water: and at a lhete hour a repast was served. The tables were prettily decorated with Christmas greens and bright flowers. In a game that followed Miss Lizzie Ott won| the first prize and Miss Lillie Riley the booby prize. Among those present were Misses Alice Boswell, Gertie Boswell, Fan- nie Barbarin, Rebecca Barbarin, Sus’ Bontz, Fannie Hinmarsh, Maggie Harri: Ella Miller, Lizzie Ott, Georgia Ott, Dais: Riley, Lillie Riley and Jessie Whitne: Messrs. Hyde, Barbarin, Frank Boswell, Arthur Boswell, Eddie Ford, Sam Ford, Howard Fiske, Stanley Gamble, Arthur Jordan, Willie Kern, Charlie Peckham, Robert Proudtield, Charles Waters and Will Waters. Mrs. M. M. Parker will be at home Tues- days in January, at 1v20 Vermont avenue. Gen. Wm. C. Wallace, ex-representative from Brooklyn, N. Y., with Mrs. Wallace and Miss Helen Wallace, is at the Shore- hem for a few days. Mrs. John Lynch, Miss Lynch and Miss Spring wiil be at kome Tuesdays in Jan- Wary, at 2028 Hillyer place. The wives of the senators and representa- tlves at the Hamilton will be at _home Wednesday, January 5 and 1%, and Febru- ary 2 and 16. Mrs. Northway, Mrs. Sayers, Mrs. Bart- lett, Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Swanson will be at home at the Riggs House the first and third Tuesdays in Jan- uary and February Announcement is made of the marriage, December 29, at Old Christ Church, Phila- delphia, of Dr. Murray Gait Motter and Miss Ellen Sitgreaves, daughter of the late Rt Rev. Thomas H. Vail of the ciocese of Ka sas, and granddauchter of the late Rt. Rev. Samuel Bowman of the diccese of Penn- sylvania. Dr. and Mrs. Motter are located at 2114 Connecticut avenue, where they will be at home to their friends Thursdays in February. Representative Vespasian Warner and Miss Minnie Bishop were quietly married at 10:30 o'clock at the residence of ex- Mayor Bishop, at Clinton, Il., yesterday morning. Col. and Mrs. Warner left at once after the ceremony for Chicago and are expected to arrive here in a few Jay: The marriage of Miss Emily Stuart Ste- vens, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar A. Stevens of this city, to Mr. Van- noy H. Manning of the United States geo- logical survey, is announced to take place at Denison, Texas, the 5th instant. Mr. Manning is the eldest son of the late Van . Manning. member of the Forty-fifth Congress from sfississippi. Mr. and Mrs. Manning will be in Washington about Jan- uary 15. They will spend a few days with the parents of the bride at No. 2 T street northwest prior to their return to Denison. A party of young people enjoyed a straw ride to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Darnell in Hyattsville Friday night. Music and dancing were enjoyed until the new year was ushered in. Among those who took the ride were Mr. and Mrs. King, Mr. and Mrs. Frazier, Mrs. Darnell, sr.. Mrs. Johnson and the Misses N. Gazhan, B. Ke ligan, R. Johnson, E. Thomas, M. Worley and Messrs. F. Darnell, A. Cross, E. D. Draper, O. Clark and W. Johnson. A pleasant company of young folks gath- ered at the honfe of Miss Maggie Burke, 508 13th street southeast, Friday night. Games and music were enjoyed and re- freshments were served. Those present were Misses L. Donnelly, A. Hughes, R. Ball, P. Ermold, L. Ball, E. Pruitt, R. Hutchinson, M. Burke, E. Rhodes, and Messrs. J. Hughes, Rothwell, A. Elgin, J. Harty, M. Shelton and Mr. and Mrs. E. T. McCormick. A surprise party was tendered Miss Mag- gie Columbus at her residence, 1120 North Capitol street New Year eve. Instrumental and vocal music by Misses Maggie Coium- bus and Agnes Turner, and recitations by Mr. F. Columbus were enjoyed, and at a late hour refreshments were served. Those present were Misses K. Lauxman, A. Tur- ner, M. Columbus, E. Cole, O. Columbus, Messrs. B. McDonald, J. Sheehy, R. Deu- terman, A. Krebs, H. Noordzy and H. Co- Jumbus. The Misses Eugenie, Gussie and Florance Girouard, daughters of Mr. A. Girouard, entertained a number of friends at their home, 115 10th street northeast, Saturday night. During the evening Miss Eugenie Girouard, Miss Ethel Chaney and Miss Florence Girouard contributed yoca! selec- tions. The guests were Miss Sallie Haas, Miss Bessie Lewis, Miss Jessie King, Miss Ada Gunion, Miss Ada Roe, Miss Marion Miller, Miss Fanny Brotherton, Miss Flor- ence Hulse, Miss Ethel Chaney, Mr. Geo. Duval, Mr. A. B. Simons, jr., Mr. H. Marschchaulk, Mr. Fred Grogan, Mr. Cy- rus Bright, Mr. Paul Carr, Mr. Harley Gro- gan, Mr. H. Deland, Mr. Harry Collins, Mr. Walter Collins, Mr. Frank King, Mr. George Mueller, Mr. rge Weaver, Mr. Hood Yeager of Old Point, Va., Mr. Burt Thor- nette, Mr. Percy Keating of New York and Mr. Paul Gunion. Mrs. M. S. Gist and her daughters, Mrs. S. B. Craig and Mrs. E. B. White, will be at home Tuesdays, at 1506 P street. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh R. Jusley entertained a number of friends at a penny party at 515 L street northwest New Year eve. The first prizes were won by Mr. Earnest Guard and Miss Anna Kluge. Refreshments were served. Among those present were Mrs. Bail, Miss Stella Bowland, Miss Mattie Bul- lard, Miss Madge Guard, Miss Anna Kluge, Miss Mabel Thomas, Miss Rynex, Miss Lot- tie Thomas, Messrs. Davis, Gordon,Graham, Guard, Hamilton, Reed,’ Jusiey, Morris, Richards, Schneider and Spelman. The first of the popular hops at the Hamilton was given New Year night. About sixty couples assembled in the drawing rooms, and, after an hour of sociability, the march was formed to the dining room, where dancing was enjoyed until midnight. Refreshmenis were served during the even- ing. Among those present were Senator and Mrs. Frye, Mr. and Mrs. Pulsifer, Miss Pulsifer, Representative and Mrs. N. Ding- ley, Miss Dingley, Major and Mrs. V. Mv- Nally, Mrs. A. V. S. Cochrane, Mrs. Geo. W. Weymouth, Mrs. A. Lybrand, Mrs. M. A. Rigby, Senator and Mrs. R. B. Hawley, Miss Hawley, Miss J. T. Ripley, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. O'Connell, Miss O'Connell, Miss Huffman, Senor Santibouez, Representative and Mrs. S. G. Hilborn, Miss Hilborn, Mrs. Wm. Wall, Geo. H. Taylor, jr., O. L. N. Foster, Miss N. Hepderson, Mrs. J. H. Southard, Mrs. J. H. Gower, Miss Gower, Mr. Gower, Miss Crum, Mr. Crum, Miss Lambert, Mr. Clark, Misses Kirby, Mr. Schaeffer, Miss Cooper, Mr. Diamond, Miss Larcombe, Mr. Kirby, Misses Young, Mr. Young, Mr. C. H. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Weed, Miss McNaughton, Mr. Chapman, Mr. A. ee Mr. J. P. Tomas, jr., Miss c. M. ———- ‘Transfer of Indian Pupils. Commissioner Jones of the Indian bureau has written Chairman Sherman of the House committee on Indian affairs, urging the insertion of a clause in the pending ap- AMAA AML a Ul ¥ $ IN RHEUMATISM Gee Sogt Limos ike a buman barometer and 60 ten- and sensitive that you can foretell every storm in the weather by the excratiatiag prine and aches in your muscles and joints? Ach- day and preventing rest and slecp at night? JRE PROMPT RELIEF BY APPLYING A nson’s Porous Plaster to the ach Incomparably THE BEST = ‘most cffective external remedy ever cou: MRENSCN'S, te fhe caly bighiy medicated plaster and CURES WHERE OTHERS FAIL. to even re: Neve, But «tly the genuine effective. insist upon a LENSUN. Price, 25 cents. Retuse <a MEDICAL SOCIETY ELECTION. Movement for Choice of a New Set of Officers. At the reguler annual meeting of the Medical Society of the District of Colum- bia tonight the officers for the ensuing year will be named. Heretofore, while there has been considerable opposition to the selection of rtain officers, the pro- testers never orgcnized, and the election usually went by default. This year, how- ever, there is a strong organization of t element, and if it develops a candid who will consent to make the run for the wffice of president, there seems little of success. While this project has b: foot some days, it is said, a suitable c di has not appeared One of the most prominent practitic in the city is undersiood to have beer proached when the movement had inite shape, and invited to make race for the presidency. This was coupled with the assurance that he could win, but the doctor, out of regard for professional courtesy, declined to run against his old friend, Dr. 8, C. Buscy. There Is satl to be no antagonism to Dr. Busey porsor in this fight. 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Faneral will take place from his late residence, 23 4th street northwest, on Monday at 1 o'clock, Funeral private January 2, 1803, us one from us has we loved is stil is vacant in our home ome, A plac Phich never can be filled. wisdom, bas recalled His love had given; ch the body slumbers here, seul ix safe in heaven. hew, James ington streets hwest, Relatives and ftieuds respectful attend. FLETCHER.’ On Sunday, January 2, 1898, at the residence of ber daughte Mrs. Mary ;- Reese, 402 N treet ETCHER, beloved Frneral from St. Angestine’s Church Jamary 5, at loam. Relatives and f are respectfully invited. GEBNER. In New York city, on Friday. Decem- ber 31. 1807, after a lingering illness, I! DOLPH A. GEBNER, aged twenty-four JANNEY. On Jaruary 3, 1898, at No. 12 lowa cirele, Dr. EDGAR JANNEY, aged forty-t years, Notice of funeral bereafter. 2 LAVENDER. | On Sunday morning, January 2, 1su, Dr. JOHN A. 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