Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-29
Society Notes.

Mrs. Kauffmann's Saturday afternoon tea was
largely attended in spite Of the rain, and was a
charming entertainment in every way. The
rooms thrown open to the company were
sweetly fragrant with the perfume Of rich
roses tastefully arranged in vases upon mantels
and tables. In the dining-room the guests
were served with ices, cake, coffee, and jellies,
and in the library there was q bowl Of cafe
frappe, with attendant bon-bons. As the early
darkness of dull October day set in by O'Clock,
the hours were from 8 to 8, the earlier arrivals
found the rooms pleasantly lighted with tapers
in a handsome toilet Of Bordeaux silk, paneled
with pink satin; Miss Louise Kaufman wore
a girlish demi-toilet of shell pink crepe, the
body edged with sprays of lilac, and she held
bouquet Of roses; and Mrs. Rudolph Kauff-
mann appeared in blue black velvet, faced with
blue silk and combined with lowered brocade
on black ground, and she wore a silver neck
lace of antique network. The guest of honor,
for whom the tea was given, was Mrs. Robt D..
Benson, niece of the hostess and well known
here as Miss Harriet Granger, when she spent
last winter with her aunt. She was recently
married, and her home is now in Passaic, N j.
Mrs. Benson wore superb dress Of cream white
faille, the bodice pointed and edged with lace,
and full train. Miss Benson, of Titusville, in
white silk; Miss Kent, of Chicago, in a simple
toilet of white nuns yelling, body and sleeves
shocked; Miss Maud Noyes, pink MORE; Miss
Mira Noyes, white lace and pearls; Miss Gait,
rose heliotrope silk null; Miss Riley, pink China
silk; Miss May Chambers, white lace and broad
sash OF heliotrope MORE, and Miss Hough
dressed in black Brussels net and lace assisted
the hostess in entertaining the large company
present Shortly before o'clock the piano was
opened by musician, who rendered dance
music that was soon accompanied by the merry
movements of many dancers.
Miss Mary Mcknight, daughter Of the Rev.
DR.. Mcknight, Of the Presbyterian Church, Of
New Brunswick, N. j., is in the city, the guest
of Judge Shellabarger and family.
Miss Kent, of Chicago, is visiting her aunt,
Mrs. James Lincoln, of Connecticut avenue.
Mr.. Outerbridge Horsey has hired the house
of Mr.. j. Addison Porter, 1911 21st street, and
will occupy it with his family on December l..
The Misses Horsey will be heartily welcomed
friends.
Senator Beck is at his country place with
Major and Mrs. Goodloe, and is convalescing
from his recent illness.
Senator and Mrs. 8. NJ. Cullom have sent out
cards of invitation for the marriage of their
daughter, Miss Catherine Cullom, and Mr. Robt
Gordon Hardie, November IA, in Springfield,
Ill. A reception at the home of Senator Gull
lom will follow the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hardie will reside in New York city, and dur
ing the congressional season they will spend
some weeks here with Senator Cullom. Mr.
Hardie is an artist Of some prominence and
made the acquaintance Of many residents of
this city last year when he was visiting here.
Miss Dorothy Phillips is in the city the guest
Of Judge and Mrs. Arthur Macarthur.
The engagement is announced of Miss Emily
Viele, daughter Of Gen. Egbert viele, ex-
Representative from New York city, and sister
of Mr.. Hermann K. Viele, of this city, to Mr.. ].
Strother, of Baltimore.
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delphia.
Miss Susie Hile, Of Chamois, NO., is visiting
Mrs. 6. NJ. Howard, at No. 1909 Marion street.
Miss Horsey, of Maryland and Mr.. and Mrs.
Rudd, Of Kentucky, have been the guests of
Mrs. Mullan the past week.
Miss Mullan and Miss Dalghren are now visit
ing the Misses Drexel in their luxurious home
near Torresdale.
Mrs. Richard B. Wilson, f., of Trumpington,
Kent County, Md, is visiting Mrs. Washington
A. Young, at No. 102 G street southeast.
Mrs. Mary E. Nealy, who has been i'll for sew
eral weeks, is convalescing, but 80 slowly as to
cause her friends considerable anxiety.
Mrs. Stephen Vail is making short visit with
her parents, Admiral and Mrs. Thomas N. Ste-
vens.
Mrs. W. 8. Hancock has returned to Washing
ton, accompanied by her cousins, Mrs. and Miss
Bowler, Of New York. ~ '' ''''-'
Miss Ida W. Gregg, who will be remembered
as one Of Mrs. Cleveland's schoolgirl friends,
was married last week to Mr.. E. d. Whitney, in
Buffalo. Mrs. Cleveland was expected at the
wedding, but could not arrange to TO- She
sent as wedding-present silver olive dish.
Capt ]. W. Duncan, Of the 21st Infantry, ar
rived last evening, and is visiting his mother,
Mrs. Thomas Duncan, No. 1916 14th street north
west
Mrs. Mary Bangs has returned from trip to
Denver and Kansas City, where she was visit.
ing her daughters.
Miss Agnes Eichorn, Of No. 6O2 Sd street
northwest, returned home last week after q
pleasant visit to friends in Hagerstown.