Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-18

say they hope for a favorable change IN the
course OF the next "a hours.
SAYINGS AND DOINGS IN SOCIETY.
Cabinet day brought out its usual throng OF
callers yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Carlisle, at
the Riggs, was surrounded by Ms. James K.
Campbell, Miss Page, the Misses Burbank, Miss
Bullock, Miss Dulaney, Miss Addie Beach. Miss
Howell and Miss Perkins. table with most
tempting dainties was set I'm the second parlor,
where Mrs. Willis poured tea and Miss Brecken-
ridge poured coffee.
Mrs. Manning had with her Mrs John Man.
ming and Miss Manning, who arrived from
Buffalo Tuesday evening and are making their
first visit TO the capital. Others assisting were
Mrs. Benton McMillin, Miss Van Buren,. Miss
Eustis, daughter of senator Eustis, Miss Blount,
Miss Johnston, and Mrs. Davis OF Albany
Mrs. Whitney had her usual large corps OF
assistants, among whom were Mrs. James
New York, Mrs. McCalla, Miss Ricketts,, Miss
scranton. Miss Cullom, Miss Viola Myer, Miss
Croker, Miss Heath and Miss Biddie' Lieut.
Heap making the presentations. Mrs. Whitney
wore a lovely dress of lilac MORE and white
silk, deliberately trimmed with crystal passe-
menteries. Mrs. Potter wore aesthetic robe
OF bronze Chinese silk and Maltese lace
Mrs. Endicott was assisted by Miss Endicott,
Mrs. Mason, and Miss Mason, Miss worden
and Miss Stoughton.
1t was Wisconsin day al Mrs Villas. The
ladies assisting were Mrs. Arthur Macarthur
who lived formerly at Madison, WIS., Mrs SEN
ator Spooner, Mrs. knight, OF Madison, and Mrs
l.. q 4. Lamar, Jr.
Mrs. Hubbard was not receiving, ana was
making the calls with Mrs. Garland, Jr.
Commodore and Mrs. Queen gave yesterday
afternoon a most elegant AT Home at the
navy yard. Mrs. Queen received her guests in
black velvet trimmed with choice lace. Mrs.
Admiral Crosby, who stood at her left was at
tired i'm white ottoman trimmed with seed
pearls. Others assisting were Mrs. Wallace, Mrs.
bouniiiui!y provided with solids, ices. fruit aud
conseryes, while the liquids extended from
champagne punch TO the choicest Madeira. The
rooms were niied with many prominent In
society, among whom were Chief Juscice Drake
General and Mrs. Wright, Commodore and Miss
Sicard, Coionel and Mrs. Thomas of H. and
every naval officer stationed In Washington.
Senator aud Mrs. Palmer gave q dinner In
their palatial new residence, on Mcpherson
Square, last evening. The table had for its GEN.
ter decoration an oval mound OF jaua uemenot
American beauties. and Marshal Neil roses,
fringed with lilies OF the valley. There was at
each plate boutonniere OF rose buds, lilies OF
the valley aud violets for the gentlemen, and
rose bouquets for the ladies.
Mr.. William I. Hibbs and Miss Mollle Smith.
daughter OF Mr. Walter II. Smith, were married
last evening at the residence OF the brides par
ents, 627 l. street northwestern. Mr.. Power.
OF the Christian Church, officiating. The couple
lett the city after the ceremony Tor a northern
tour. Upon their return they viii make their
home on East Capitol street.
Mrs. Cheatham was assisted yesterday during
a large and most enjoyable afternoon by her
daughter, Miss Acklen, Mrs. Pinson and Mrs.
Cooper, wife of Hon. Edward Cooper of Tennes-
see, Miss Voorhees,, Miss Baientine, Miss Ryan
and Miss Muldrow.
The Wednesday Evening Club danced ger.
man at Masonic Hall last night
At an entertainment, given by the Young
Mems Christian Association last evening" the
following young ladies took part I: Miss Cora
Boyd, vocal selections; Misses Matte Bartlett
and Nellie Began, instrumental pieces Miss
recitation, and Miss Bray, reading. The whole
performance elected hearty applause and the
program was a decided success.
Secretary and Mrs. Whitney hold the second
OF their card receptions tonight
Senator and Mrs. Cockrell give q tea next
Tuesday in honor of Mrs. Thurman, OF Ohio.
The presentation of "The Russian Honey
moon" a delightful comedy. by Mrs. Burton N
Harrison, OF New York, which il To be given at
the National theater on Tuesday afternoon
next, will be quite a notable social event, the
cast embraces well-known society ladies and
gentlemen of New York and Newport, incud-
ner Teal, Miss Laurence and Others. The pro-
ceeds will be given TO the Mount Vernon fund.
Mrs. Joseph s. Miller, 1902 Rhode Island ave-
nue., will not receive tomorrow.
Mrs. Col Lamont will not receive tomorrow.
Mrs. Col. Lieber will hold her last reception
Saturday, the Doth inst.
Mrs. Campbell, OF MidGletown, Ohio, the
mother of the Hon James 4. Campbell, is visit
ing her SON and daughter on Connecticut ave-
nue..
Mrs. c. c. Clay, OF Alabama. who is spending
a few weeks at the Arlington, was among the
callers yesterday.
Miss CANINE ]. Helphenstine, Of Waynesburg,
Pa, and Mrs. w. c. Baldwin, of Washington.
Pa, sister and niece OF r. h. Helphenstine are
visiting at the residence OF that gentleman, SO7
18th street northwest.
MIR. and Mrs. l. NJ. Bracket, OF Indiana, are
in the city, staying with DR.. j. Z. Bracket, 2l9
A street southeast.
Miss Louise Buschman, of Baltimore, well
known both at her home and I'm this city as y
fine vocalist, Is the guest OF Mrs. Henry +.
Bauer.
Representative Barbour and his sister-In-law
Miss Daingerfeld, and Miss Hodges have gone
TO Fortress Monroe.
Mrs. George A. Coolidge, Of Hil;yer place, will
this week omit her usual FRIDAY rece ption and
receive on Monday, February %, inst lad.
Hon. John w. Foster Gate minister 10 SPAIN
and daughter. John w. Thompson president Of
the National Metropolitan bank }, his d. tighter,
Miss Ida, and Miss Wilson, daughter of Hon. j.
M. Wilson, aud four or i've Others, const tuted =
pleasant party, who leave by the Sheni .ndoah
route for visit TO the city OF Mexico this after.
noon at $50. Mr.. Foster goes on business and
pleasure, and the Others 10 see the country.