Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-13
SOCIAL MATTERS.
The Cabinet Receptions-Teas and
Luncheons-Pers0nnl

In0 C8DInet 0eCepIlOnS-Ie0S ana
Luncheons-Personsl
Ths cabinet ladies who we're ct home, in
formally, yesterday afternoon received many
callers, the frst Of the advancing tide Of visit
ors which will surge through the streets ct its
greatest height in another fortnight. Mrs. En-
aieott received her guests most graciously in a
dress OF black brocads. and introduced each
caller TO her niece, Mise Payson, who sat be-
hind q massive tea service in one corner Of the
second drawing room. The Secretary of War
sat upon the central divan in the room, and
ehattsd with his friends who came in. Mrs.
Endicott was several times complimented on
the happy incident which gave her so charm
ing . young lady a. Miss Payson to fill the
vacancy made in her drawing room by the de-
paxture Of Mrs. Chamberlain
Nrs. Whitney, In dress Of pink satin, yelled
In white Dresden lace, saw many callers Miss
Mary Gvynn, Of Baltimore, Mrs. Carrie Nav
Wright and Madame Petestad, staid with her
daring the Late afternoon, and, after the calling
hours we're over. remained to dinner with the
Secretary and Mrs. whitney.
Mrs. Fsirchid gave hearty welcome TO her
friends In her hospitable home She was be-
coningly alfred in white silk, yelled in black
lace. Miss Litchfeld, who has spent much
time recently in Europe; Miss Hunt and Miss
the callers, and Mrs. Lincklaen. who arrived
from Cazenovia last week, greeted her many
friends with marked cordiality.
Mrs. Dickinson had busy drawing-room as
early a. 8 o'clock in the afternoon. She wore
black lace, made over black silk and her guest
Mrs. Elliott T. Slocum, of Detroit, wore q
handsome gown of silk in London smoke
color. Mrs. Tittman wore lowered brocade,
and Miss Florence Waller, who presided over
the teapot, wore an artistic toilet Of crimson
WOOL
There was great crush at Mrs. Brooke's tea
yesterday afternoon, which was given to intro
duce her daughter. Mrs. Brooke wore q rich
gown Of black velvet and Miss Brooke was at
tired in q simple toilet Of white silk null and
held several large bouquets Mrs. John F.
Rodgers, Mrs. B. n. Warder Miss Nellie Biddle,
Miss Baer, Of Pennsylvania, Miss Long, and
Miss Edis assisted the hostess in her arduous
duties Of receiving. Mrs. Brooke had her
went in by one door and, IL they traversed the
length of the suite, had to return to make exit
by the entrance door. There was large at
tendance Of the prominent people Of Washing
ton, among whom were Gen. and Mrs. Van
Nliet, Mrs. Mclean, Capt. and Mrs. Bugher
Mrs. Hazen. Mrs. Drum, Mrs. Hornsby, Mrs.
CoHey, Mrs. CockreI, Mr.. and Mrs. Pollok, the
Misses Wilkes, Mrs. Janin, Gen. Card, Miss
Edith Card. the Misses schenck, Miss Edes,
Mrs George Wheeler, Mr.. and Mrs. Kear-
ney Warren, Miss Gouverneur, Mrs. John
Moore, Miss Villas, the Misses Bayard,
Commodore and Mrs. Harmony, Mrs. ]. D.
1anghorne, Admiral and Mrs. Queen, Mrs.
Franklin, Justice Field, Mrs. Field Mrs Condit
Mrs. ". a. p. Lee, Mrs. Hagner, Miss Thorn,
Ms. DR.. Loring, Mrs. Audenreid. Col. and Mrs.
John NJ. Wilson. Mrs. A., A. Wilson. Mr. aud
Mrs. Msrkoe. Col. and Mrs. Biddle, Capt. John
T. Rodgers, and Mrs. B. H. Wardsr.
Mrs. G. D. Drake has sent out cards for tea
on Wednesday. December 10, from 4 to 7, to
INTRODUCES her granddaughter, Miss Carol Dare
Westcott.
Mrs. Herman Knickerbocker veile has is
sued cards for an evening reception on Thurs
day. December 20, at 9 o'clock.
Mr.. Michael Herbert, the charge d'affaires
Of the British legation, has returned to the
city with his bride. but they have not yet
emerged frOm their honeymoon retirement,
and are living quietly In their own house. They
viii signify their return to worldly matters by
making their official visits. Until they make
dinners or other entertainments upon them.
Miss Rosecrans, daughter Of Gen. Rosecrans,
made the cabinet calls in strikingly hand
some jacket of gray cloth trimmed with bands
and collar of leopard fur. She carried Q mud
Of the same beautifully spotted fur.
Mr.. VIM W. Phelps, Of New Jersey. has taken
apartments for the season at La Normandie
Miss Fannie Bethune, Of Wsrrenton. Va, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Robinson, No. 2S25
fennsylNanla avenue
The Misses Patten will not rent their house,
and do not intend going to Europe.
Miss Greene, of Boston, is visiting the family
Of her uncle, Mr.. Galen E. Greene, 1927 n
street She will remain for the gay season
DR.. Robert Harvey, q brigade surgeon in the
British Nmy and Mrs. Harvey who are on q
short visit to Washington, viii leave tomorrow
for Charleston, &. O.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus W. Field are in the city
as the guests of Commodore and Mrs Harmony
ON Massachusetts, avenue
Xra Senator Paddock and Miss Paddock, az
ter weeks visit to New York, on the way
from their western home, have joined the Sem
ator ct the Portland for the winter. Mrs Pad
dock viii have a. her guest during the session
Miss Claire Rustin, Of Omaha. who will be
an acquisition to the literary and musical cir
cies Of Warrington. Mrs. Paddock also ex-
poets . short visit from her recently married
daughter during the session.
A pleasant progressive euchre party was
given BY Mr.. J. Russell, at his residence, 1885
New York avenue, last evening. The prizes
we're awarded to Mrs. d. E. Knapp. Miss Eva
Woodward, Mr.. Ed. Ide, and DR.. II. E. Bates.
Afterward an elegant supper was served, and
dancing was then INDUCED in.
Mrs.. DR.. Kindlebsrger Is at home on Fridays
dnring the season.