January 8, 1905
From the Washington Post/ Star under "Social and Personal-- Gay Season Open Until After Inauguration" pg E8[grumble] I bet their streets weren't blocked[/grumble]Mr. And Mrs. Thomas D. Schnopp entertained a number of friends at their residence, 318 Florida avenue northwest, last Monday evening, the occassion being a New Year's party. During the evening a pleasing programme, consisting of vocal and instrumental solos, were rendered by well known talent. At 10:30 the assembled company repaired to the dining room, where a generous repast was served. The decorations consisted of palms, ferns, and cut flowers, the whole making a pretty effect. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ruppert, Miss Florina Ruppert, Mr. John T. Schnopp, Mrs. Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. George Glorius, the Misses Glorius, ...
Longtime readers may realize that the Glorius' didn't have far to walk. Barely 1 block. Also I wonder what kind of one hick town DC was if your little dinner party is getting reported. Today such a gathering would barely be noted as a noise complaint.
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Speaking of history there is a newish blog/website about the criminal and quirky DC of the past.
Labels: neighborhood history
posted by Mari @ 8.1.09
1 Comments:
Good thing our contemporary stabs at entertaining don't get written about in excruciating detail.
All the same, good for them for having put together a good party! I'd like to read about the libations that were served.
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