Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-24
SOCIAL MATTERS.
what Weu-known Society People are
Doing-Personal Mention.

baby girl which csme snndav MGR, M"
Cleveland weighed her with her own hands
ano found she weighed eight pounds 1t ID
T ncYa. se'',sa mat she viii be named Francis
foisom- MIS- Cleveland was present at the per-
iormsnces OF the French comedians two even.
ngs, being an occupant Of Mrs whituey's box.
Both evenings she dined with the President,
ana only Ieit nim alone because he desired to
afternoon Mrs. Cleveland called mon Mt and
mrs. chamberlain, who were at home to q few
Ilends az Secretary Ednicott's, after
O'CLOCK A number OF Mrs. Chamberlain
Hisnas called on Thursday and drank a fare
wen cup OF tea with her and wished her a safe
voyage. 1t il remarked bv those who are
most Intimately associated with the President
and ms wife, that after the first unpleasant
sensations attending upon defeat had worn
Say since the election, they are in the mos,
nsPpy frame OF mind and are looking forward
10 their retirement into private life with
Piessant anticipations. Mrs Lamont who has
been very III, Is now improving and the little
daughter Is q hne, pretty baby.
Capt and Mrs. VIM. A. Thompson. who are
the guests Of the lady's mother, Mrs. John F.
Moore, on n street, had a girl baby born to
tnem TINS week. Capt. Thompson whose post
Is IN Arizona, has been upon the frontier dur
ing tne past twenty-four years. and has been
IN many Of the Indian fights and skirmishes
Nnicn nave occurred in that time. He is now
enjoying well-earned leave of absence.
Mrs. Bugher entertained Mrs. Audenried,
MIS- John =. Rodgers, Mrs. Alex. F. Magruder,
Mn- theodore King, Mrs. Charles Fremont,
mrs Hazen, Miss Mary Gwynn, Miss Schenek.
and Miss Phenix at luncheon to-day in her
beautiful new house.
Mrs. Stanton gave a delightful after4-o'clock
tea yesterday afternoon. at which many society
people assembled and entertained each other.
Social events of this character before the
opening OF the season are most welcome and
pleasant, a. they bring together people who
nave been separated for many months, with all
the experiences and adventures of their sum-
mer outing to narrate to each other and COM
,nent upon.
Mrs. Theodore King has taken the house No.
17l6 II street and is located in it.
Lord Sackville and his two daughters sailed
to-day from New York by French steamer for
Paris. They left many friends in this city. as
the young ladies were popular among the ladies
OF the diplomatic corps and their set. After
the issue Of the Presidents ultimatum, which
settled their diplomatic fate with this govern
ment, gifts and costly presents began to arrive
every day for the Misses Sackville-west. from
friends in this city and New York. Miss Sack
ville-West had in her private sitting room in
the legation, q large round table covered with
gold pieces, flegree-covered bottles, solid
vlnaigrettes, paper cutters, ink stands. mirror
and picture frames, curious bits of jewelry and
miniature weapons. 1t is almost an assured
TACT that Lord Sackville will be made minister
In charge at Paris during the two years leave of
the present incumbent But for the present
the address of the Misses Sackville-W will be
to the care Of the Countess Derby, Derby House,
st. James square, London, S. W.
Mrs. Halford, wife of the private secretary
elect to the President-elect is an invalid who
suffers from asthma. Mrs. jeremiah Wilson
met her in Florida, where they were both
spending last winter. and became well ac-
quainted with her. Mrs Halford bought a
building lot at Orlando but was prevented
from putting house upon it last year by the
yellow fever scare. Mrs. Halford is described
as brilliant woman intellectually. and her So
ciety Is much sought in Indianapolis. When
she Is able to be present at luncheon or dinner
she is accustomed to keep her end of the table
in continued laughter with her witty sallies
and clever sayings. She spends much of her
time In her own room, and it is hoped the
climate OF Washington may prove beneficial to
her health.
Miss Annie Wilson and Miss virgie Niles,
who are in Columbus, Ohio, expect to leave for
home next week. They are receiving many
social attentions in Columbus. Mrs. JOS
Cultivate gave q large and very elegant
luncheon party in their honor this week.
Judge Jno. Davis expects to go to Europe
soon to bring home his wife. Mrs. Davis is
pleasantly located in Paris for the winter and
Miss Lucy Frelinghuysen expected to Join her
this autumn. But the continued failure of
Mrs. Frelinghuysen's health has made that ar
ransement inadvisable. Miss Lucy Freling-
huysen will not leave home, and il is deemed
better that Mrs. Davis return to her home.
Mr.. Michael Herbert and Miss Belle Wilson
viii be married in New York city on Tuesday
evening. The wedding will be on a scale of
sumptuousness seldom affected nowadays for
marriage occasions. 1t will be a full dress
night affair, with the service in the church, and
large reception at the brides residence. The
pair will come on here immediately, as Mr..
ha oh 11Dl0r 10
post for any length of time under the present
circumstances. They will go into their own
home on Connecticut avenue. the one adjoin-
ing Justice Matthews. 1t is likely that a num-
Der Of Washingtonians will go over to New
York for the wedding. Secretary and Mrs.
Whitney will be among the guests if Mr. Whit
neys duties here permit him to be absent.
The arrival OF the young couple here will be
the signal for series of gay dinner parties
and receptions, which will be given by New
Workers in the city in their honor.
Mrs. and Miss Sheriff. have returned from
New York city, and are in their beautiful new
house on Massachusetts, avenue. which they
have Just completed. Mrs. Sheriff. is now fit
ting il up, and will soon be able TO see her
friends there, quietly, as the family is still in
mourning.
DR.. Burnett has purchased the house adjoin-
ing Mrs. sherrilrs. and proposes to make it his
home. II was built by Mr.. John Sherman for
mis- own occupancy. Mrs. Frances Hodgson
Burnett Is at present in New York city, where
she 10 attending the rehearsals of the drama
tized version of Little Lord Fontleroy. On her
return the family will occupy the new house
1t is No. ITO Massachusetts, avenue
Ex-Representative and Mrs. E. Jno. Ellis
have returned to their home, No. 1912 P street.
from visit to relatives in Louisiana. They
have as their guest Miss Daisy Hodgson, of
New Orleans.
The members OF the cabinet are all engaged
upon their annual reports but expect to have
them finished by next Thursday. so as to enjoy
the Thanksgiving day. Secretary Whitney is
preparing FOR his usual gift Of turkeys to the
attaches OF the Navy department
DIR. May and his bride have returned to the
city and are in their own coy home.
The La Tosca stick and the lady have ap-
peared upon the streets It (the stick reaches
well up TO the shoulder Of the blooming belle
who carries it, is shod with silver. has a black
polish and round, fat knob upon the top.
Many ladies' have begun their Christmas
shopping, utilizing these bright mornings to
drive 10 the shops Thus they avoid by antici-
patton the great crovding Of counters that
win ensue after a short time
Mrs. g. q. Symes will be at home to callers
on Tuesdays next month in her Dupont circle
house.
Nr. and Mrs. G. De Witt have sent out their
p. p. c. cards. They will leave Wizards hotel.
which has been their home since their mar
rage, TO go 10 Rochester, n. Y, where Mr.. De
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