Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-24
SOCIAL MATTERS.
What Well Known Society People are
Dotng-Personal Mention.


What Well known Society People ar,
D0tng-Psrsonal Mention.
The past week h-s been pleasantly diversife,
for Mrs. Cleveland On Monday she Gale,
upon Mrs.. Lamont to pay her respect. 10 ID
Ssoy sri when came Sunday night. Mr.
and found she weighed eight bounds. n /
about settled that she win Be named Franci
Folsom. Mrs. Cleveland was present At the ner
formancss OF the French Comedians two eyen
ings being an occupant Of Mrs. whitney's boz
and only left him alone because be desired Il
work upon his message Then on Thursda,
afternoon Mrs: Cleveland called upon Mr.. an,
Mrs. Chamberlain, Who were a. home 20 Few
os asnds n Ssslsss.ry E s after
friends called on Thursday and drank a fare
ven cup OF ses with her and wished her SAT,
voyage. IL 10 remarked by those who ar,
most intimately associated with the Presiden
ana ms VIE, that after the first unpleasant
sensations attending upon defeat had worr
away aimee the election, they are in the mos
happy frame OF mind and are looking forvart
70 their retirement into private life with
pleasant anticipations. Mrs. Lamont, who Ia,
been very III, is now improving. and the uttl.
daughter is . nne, pretty baby.
Capt and Mrs. VIM A. Thomson. who ar,
the guests Of the lady's mother, Mrs. John p
moore; On street, had a girl baby born Il
tnen TINS week. Capt Thompson, whose pos
- IN Arizona, has been upon the frontier dun.
ing .ne psst twenty-four years, and has beer
IN many OF the Indian fights and skirmishes
which have occurred in that time. He is nov
enjoying wel-earned leave Of absence.
Mra Bugher entertained Mrs. Audenried
MA John !. Rodgers, Mrs. Alex. r. Magruder
Nh. Theodore King, Mrs. Charles Fremont
Mrs. nazen, Miss Mary Gwynn, Miss Scher ok,
ana Miss Phsnix at luncheon to-day in her
beautiful new house.
Ara stanton gave q delightful after-4-o'clock
Yea yesterday afternoon, at which many society
people assembled and entertained each other.
soc,aA events Of this character before the
opening OF the season are most welcome and
pleasant, - they bring together people who
nave peen separated for many months, with all
mer outing 70 narrats to each other and COM
msnt upon.
MA Theodore King has taken the house No.
AIS II street and IL located in It,
Lord Sackvlle and his two daughters sailed
to-day from New York by French steamer for
Paris. They left many friends in this city az
the young ladies were popular among the ladies
OF the diplomatic corps and their set. After
the issue Of the Presidents ultimatun which
ssstled their diplomatic fate with this govern
menf, gifts and costly presents began to arrive
every day for the Misses SackvIle-West from
friends in this city and New YORK. Miss Seek
viile-West had in her private sitting room in
the legation, q large round table covered with
gold pieces, hlegree-covered bottles, solid
vinaigrettes, paper cutters, ink stands mirror
and picture frames, curious bits Of jewelry and
miniature Weapons II is almost An assured
fact that Lord Sackville will be made minister
IN charge ct Paris during the two years leave of
the present incumbent. But for the present
the address Of the Misses Sackville-wes est will be
70 the care Of the Countess Derby. Derby House,
81. James square, London, s. W.
Mrs. Halford wife Of the private secretary
elect to the Presiden.-elect, is an invalid who
suffers from asthma. Mrs. Jeremiah Wilson
met her in Florida. where they were both
spending last winter, and became we'll ao-
quninted with her. Mrs Halford bought
building lot at Orlando. but was prevented
rom putting house upon it last year BY the
yellow fever scare. Mrs Halford Is described
as a brilliant woman Intellectually. and her So
eiety 10 much sought in Indianapolis. When
she IL 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 IL 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
OuthwA gave 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
tais autumn. But tho continued failure OF
Mrs. Frelinghuysen's health has made that ar
rangement inadvis.ble. Mics Lucy FrelinR-
nuysen viii not leave home, and it is deemed
better that Mrs. Davis return 70 her home.
NJ
win be married in New York city on Tuesday
evening. The wedding will be on scale Of
sumptuousness seldom affected nowadays for
marriage occasions. II will be a full dress
night AFFAIR, with the service in the church. and
large reception at the brides residence The
pair viii come on here Immediately az Mr.
Herbert cannot be absent from his diplomatic
post for any length Of time under the present
circumstances. They will go into their own
homo on Connections 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 viii be among the guests IL Mr. Whit
neys duties here permit him to be ebsent
The arrival Of the young. couple here will be
and receptions, which viii be given BY New
Iorksrs 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. Il now TT
ting Il up, and viii soon be able TO see her
friends there, quietly, as the family il still in
mourning.
Or. Burnett has purchased the house adjoin-
ing Mrs. Sherrill's, and proposes TO make il his
home. Il was built by Mr.. John Sherman for
his own occupancy. Mrs. Frances Hodosou
Burnett is at present in New York CITY, where
abe Il attending the rehearsals of the drama
tixed version Of Little Lord Fontleroy. On her
return the family viii occupy the new house.
Il u No. ITO Massachusetts, avenue
Ex-Representative and Mrs Z. Jno. Ellis
have returned to their home, No. l742 P street,
from . visit TO relatives in Louisiana. They
have a. their guest Miss Daisy Hodgson Of
New Orleana
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 &
preparing for his usual gift Of turkeys TO the
attaches OF the Navy department.
Dr.. May and his bride have returned 10 the
city and are In their own cory home.
The La Toscs stick and the lady have an.
psarsd upon the streets. II (ths stick reaches
vel mp TO the shoulder Of the blooming belle
Who carries IL, IL shod with silver, has q black
polish md round, fat knob upon the top.
Many ladies have begun their Christmas
shopping, utilizing these bright mornings TO