Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-19
SOCIAL MATTERS



field Bazar-Personal Notes.
Mrs.. Starring's artistic house on Highland
place was brilliantly lighted last evening for a
reception that, in its selection Of hours, was a
unique puzzle TO Washingtonians The cards said
from TO 9, and the general question went
around, what shall we wear?" and another,
when shall we go?' The hours were chosen
to accommpdate a large party OF Baltimore
given, 50 that they might see the capital peo-
pie and reach home at q seasouable hour; be-
sides many Of the younger persons had ger
man on their cards for the late hours in Balti-
more. The gentlemen from the neighboring
city we're in evening dress, while many from
the city were in Prince Albert cutaway
coats. The ladies' toilets varied all the way
from grand ball costume to severe morning
street dress, and varied the pretty picture made
with the gay silken hangings OF the rooms and
with which the house IL enriched. Many of
the guests called before the dinner hour, and
those met the Baltimoreans who came over on
an early train and returned ON the one that
leaves here at 945. Those who waited until
after dinner had longer to stay. and probably
solved most satisfactorily the problem Of the
unusual hours from &c to g." Mrs. Starring re-
ceived her guests in q becoming toilet of black,
with Q sleeveless, low bodice Of velvet and O
Iace-draped skirt. She wore large pearls in
about her throat, and long black gloves.
She was assisted by her mother. Mrs. Conine,
who wore demi-trained tress Of gray brocade,
with cap and jabot of point lace. and her
net and lace jetted. Both ladies are from
Baltimore. Mrs. Washburne in black lace and
Miss Washburne in q dress of pale blue silk,
draped with silvered gauze, also assisted in
Introducing the guests Of two cities to each
other. In the art gallery quartette Of must
clans were placed, who filed the rooms with we'll
chosen selections, and during the latter part Of
the evening Mr.. Herndon Morsell delighted
the company by singing a number Of sweet
songs, the music being of his own compost
ton. During the early evening large screen
crossed the second room, leaving little more
space than o passage-way between the first
drawing-room and the large art gallery. At
haf-past seven the screen was removed and
known to the supper caterers art. So that
those who trusted to Mrs. Starrings hospitality
did not 20 dinnerless. Terrapin and cham
payne, salads, fish, oysters, raw and picked:
cold tongue and ham, ices, cake, punch, coffee
and confectionery were among the viands
the rooms were still thronged. Among the
guests were Mrs. Justice Field, Mrs. Thos.
Riggs, Commodore Sicard, Judge and Mrs.
J. B. Edmonds, Gen. and Mrs. ]. C. Black,
Gen. and Mrs. Belknap, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Conger. the latter having arrived from Europe
q fortnight ago, Miss Dorsey, MISS Eastman.
Mr. James Morrill,, Mrs. Macarthur, Miss
Dorothy Phillips, the Misses Gay, Judge and
Mrs. Kelly, Mrs: Zane, Miss Zane, Miss Col
burn and Miss Edes. Among those present
from Baltimore were Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Will
hams, Mr.. and Mrs. w. s. Wilkinson, Miss
Olive Wilkinson, Miss Emmiline Price, DR..
Sheriff. and his mother, Mrs. Sheriff.. Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Brown, Mr.. George Cole, Mr.. Geo.
Marris, Mrs. Stricken jenkins, Mr.. Hugh
Jenkins, Miss Bertha Jenkins, DR.. and Mrs.
Reuling and Mrs. Willie Reed
Lieut.. s. C. Mills and his wife. who was Miss
Marie Wilcox, daughter of Gen. Orlando B.
Wilcox, viii leave here tomorrow for New
York city. from where they will sail for Ber-
muda. They will spend the winter on that
island, hoping the climate will benefit the
ieutenants health.
Mr.. 8. 8. Rowland, q wealthy New Yorker Of
Mt. Morris. has taken DIR. Writings house, on
the triangle formed by the meeting Of 10th
street and New Hampshire avenue. Mr.. How
land u the uncle Of Mrs. James r. Solely.
The new Belgian minister, who has been ap-
pointed to succeed Mr. de Bounder. will not
come here until late in the spring, probably, in
brilliant young diplomat, and they are likely
to take q house and keep establishment.
In the meantime Count d'Arschot is charge d af-
faires Of the legation. The Countess d Arschot,
who is in New York city, will join her husband
here early in January, and will most charm
ingly assist in doing the honors of the lega-
ton. Mr.. de Bounder, who has been reported
- having sailed for Europe, was making calls
on 4 street yesterday, and will not leave this
country until the middle of next month. and
perhaps later. Mr.. de Bounder regrets much
leaving this post and his many friends in this
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. d. Cabell gave a charming
entertainment last evening to Chief Justice and
Mrs. Bingham. Among the guests invited to
meet them were Senator and Mrs. Daniels, Col.
T.~1- r..
colt, Judge and Mrs. Macarthur. Judge and Mrs.
John Blair Hoge, Gen and Mrs. Payne, Gen.
and Mrs. Goode, Com. and Mrs. Macdonald,
Mr.. and Mrs. John d. Langhorne, Judge and
Mrs. Weldon, Major and Mrs. Bolton, Judge and
Mrs. Baber. Mr.. and Mrs. Brsreton. Miss SeawelI,
Mrs. Hoffman. Miss Caperton, DR.. John H.
Elliott. Senator Faulkner. Mr.. L. Q. Washing
ton, Gen. Hunton and Major Stanton.
Mrs. Edward McCauley gave the second of
her Tuesday afternoon teas yesterday. She was
assisted in her hospitable duties by Mrs. Addi-
son, Mrs. Appleby, Mrs. Capt. Wheeler, Mrs.
and Miss Mamma Brooke.
Miss Margaret Edes was pleasantly at home
70 her many friends yesterday.
Mrs. and Miss Sitgreaves are back from their
European trip.
Mrs. Susie L. Baker and George Cuttings, of
Eklo, Nd, are visiting Mrs. c. H. White, of
Takoma.
Capt. o. L. Helm, first cavalry, and Mrs.
Helm. and Lieut.. James Franklin, q. s. navy,
and Mrs. Franklin have taken the house 1908
Sunderland place for the winter.
Miss Pauline Weston will spend the winter
In Chicago with her aunt, Mrs. N. L. Weston.
Mrs. Robinson, of ll36 18th street, gave
pleasant progressive eucher party last evening
in honor Of Miss Dixie Cornell, Of Iowa, who
will spend the holidays in the city.
The Mother Goose pantomime, which is to
be given next week for the benefit of the
Homeopathic hospital, it 10 thought will be
hitting successor to the kirmes and Shakspearean
pantomime. The entertainment will consist of
scenes from favorite fairy tales and several of
the familiar stories from Mother Goose. In
the court scene of Prince Charming or the
Sleeping Beauty, besides the minuet several
fancy dances will be given. There will also be
very pretty quadrille danced by the flowers
belonging to Mistress Mary's garden. Little
Jack Horner and Bobbie Shaftoe will also
dance: Miss Bertha Lincoln will sing the part
Of Mother Goose.
Willard hall was effectively draped in gay
colored tapestries last evening and presented
rainbow effect. The occasion was the OPEN
ing Of the Christmas bazaar by the ladies of the
Garfield Hospital Aid society. Here are col
lected into one room large number of pretty
hano-made fancy articles, girl and bow dolls
dressed IN every possible sort of costume, can
dies, flowers, fruit and fine array of articles
necessary for baby layette Mrs Justice Har
Ian gives her superyisino care Tn the gana.a,