Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-10
Society Notes.

Miss Mary Wilson's reception yesterday after
noon, after o'clock was unique and enjoyable.
Not man was invited. II is seldom girls have an
opportunity to visit with each other during the
season. The scheme was a success; the girls had
a good time. MIS-. Wilson received the guests In
the front drawing room, and introduced them
to Mrs Holyday and Miss Porter OF Harrisburg
Mrs. Wilson wore white silk yelled In black thread
lace In q striped pattern. Mrs. Hollyday wore
dead black silk and black enameled jewels. Miss
Porter black net with pointed body. Miss Wilson,
in white china crepe, escorted each arrival to the
tea room, where Miss Villas, In a dress OF brown
faille the panels OF yellow striped silk Miss Belle
Green, In brown silk and basque OF golden brown
velvet, and Miss susie Brown, In black net TRIM
q central mound OF red tulips and light refresh
ments were served. Among the guests were Miss
Florence Bayard: Miss Louise Bayard, Miss In
Miss Forbes, the Misses Patten, Miss Rosecrans
Miss Beckham, the Misses Hunt, Mrs Nixon, es-
field. Miss Nickerson Miss Adds, Miss French,
Miss Lynch, Miss owens, the Misses Shellabarger
Miss Mullan, Miss Courtwright Miss Mamie Chand-
ler Miss Jones, Miss Brent Miss Riddle Miss jack
son, Miss Wood, and Miss Marie Wilson.
The Bachelor Club entertained large party last
night at its first german, at the National Rifles
Armory. The hall was profusey decorated with
satin and white lace, holding boquet OF roses.
welcomed the company. The supper was served at
gan at 80. The favOrs OF flowers We're exceed
ingly pretty. Among those present were Mrs.
Whitney, dressed In plum tulle and pannels OF
fox-glOves; Miss Flora West, mauve tulle Miss
Amalle West, yellow tulle; Miss Wallach pale bule
tulle; Miss Winsl9w; & white & tui.e skirts , trimmed
pink tulle; Mrs. Mcpherson, black tulIe and
satin body; Miss Endicott, pale green tulle;
and green veivet: Mrs. Nelson Brown, yellow tulle;
Miss Rosalie Brown, blue tulle; Miss Menzies OF
London, black tulle and pale green scarf and trim
%iasS Miss podgs, @ white sulis; Miss FSeneS. e q
Sn pompsdour train; Miss Letter, white tulie and and
satin body. Other guests were Mr. Joseph Cham
berlain, Mr. Bergne, Mr.. Maycock, Mr.: Arthur
Baron Won Zedtwitz, Mr.. s. Butter, Or. Ruth, Mr..
du Bose, Mr.. A. Greger, M. de Suruve, Count Sala,
Mr. nss Sas A MIS- %sd Nj Mary %sSn
Miss Porter: Of Harrisburg; senator Hale, Repre-;
sentative Hopkins, Mrs. Pendleton, Gov. Carroll
MI. Burnett, Mr. and Mrs. Sloane, OF New York,
and MI Henry Edwardes.
Mrs. Acosta gave dinner last night to intro
duce the vicomte de la Bassetiere to the family OF
Lee Carroll, Mrs. and Miss Carroll, Col Berret, Mr.
and Mrs. Hinckley, Miss Howard and the Comte de
Chambrun. Miss O'Donnen wore an exquisite
Partisan costume OF mauve, trimmed with crushed
violets Mrs Carroll was attired In black velvet
and diamonds, Miss Carroll In pink crepe and Mrs.
Hinckley wore corn-colored silk embroidered In
pearls.
Mrs. John w. Foster was assisted by her guest,
Mrs. George viele, and Miss Foster, In receiving
their friends yesterday. Mrs. viele sang during the
afternoon: She has q naturally nne voice that
Miss Belle Green Will conclude her visit with
Mrs Swami this week, and will be with Mrs. A. A.
Wilson on Friday.
Mrs. Nelson Brown has issued cards for an even
ing party on the 18th.
The young friends Of the resident families at
the Marine Barracks enjoyed dance there yester-
day afternoon
Mrs Fields Mrs Bradley, Mrs Miller, Miss Gray.
Mrs. BlatchfOrd and Mrs Matthews, held q pleas
ant receptions yesterday afternoon.
The house OF the Chief Justice will not be open for
entertainments this winter. Miss Waite has been
seriously Ill with pneumonia and has not yet re-
covered.
Justice and Mrs Matthew'S entertained q party
Of young people at dinner la ,t evening.
Mis-. Grace Storrs Of Scranton, who was school
mate OF Mrs Clevelands. is the guest Of the White
House. Miss Nelson has gene to New York.
Senator and Mra Palmer, Mrs. senator Hearst
Mrs. and the Misses Chandler, and Judge and Mira
Bancroft Davis were among those making visits
yesterday.
Mrs A. E stevenson ami Mrs. Admiral Febiger
held pleasant receptions yesterday.
The Misses McCord gave pleasant party ct
their home, on n street. 80 turday evening.
Mra and Miss Cahil vii. not receive tomorrow.
Secretary and Mra Whitney win entertain Q
small party this evening with dance.
Maj. and MrA Powell have sent out Invitations
for q reception on Thursday evening. 70 meet
President Gilman, Of Johns Hopkins University.
Mr.. and MrA Letter have out cards 1orN dance
tomorrow night
MIS- Senator Daniel VIII receive at her residence.
100 18th street northwest, On Thursday from %
0Fafral Ma = b xorseil. and the Misses Cabell
Ma Jno q. Moore, Of New York. WIN receive
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