Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-30
SOCIETY NOTES.
The British Minister'S Daughters-Gos-
sip About Well-known People.

sip About Well-known People.
In the event Of Lord ssekyille-west's recall
or resignation. the Misses sackville-west will
be greatly missed by their large circle Of
Washington friends. Miss Sackville-west, who
has so gracefully dispensed the Inequalities Of
her fathers house since he has been her mar
esty's minister in Washington has won the
admiration Of all who have met her in this and
other cities. Her sweet face, cordial and dig
niied manner, and total forgetfulness Of self
have made her extremely popular. On the
part Of the young ladies, they will leave this
their home and all the pleasant associations Of
their Young womanhood are on this side Of the
Atlantic. The Misses Sackville-West have been
visiting friends very quietly since they left
Beverly-by-the-sea, on their route home to this
city. They spent few days with Mrs. John v.
L. Pruyn In Albany, a short time with Mrs.
John B. Trevor, at her superb country place,
Glenview on the Hudson, and q part of q
week with Mrs. Whitney, in New York city.
Lord Sackville had intended taking his annual
leave early in the year and taxing bis daughters
with him 70 England, in order to attend TO
private matters pertaining to the transfer Of
Knole and the estates in Kent.
Miss Mutsu, the daughter Of the Japanese
minister, is suffering from q severe cold.
Mrs Senator Vance il back in the city from
North Carolina since last Friday, and has with
her Mr.. Harry Morton, her son by q former
marriage, who was reported dead last summer
but who Ia in his usual robust health.
Mrs. VIM. Rockhill, whose husband has re-
turned to China, is with her mother Mrs Gen.
Tyson, at No. 1911 18th street. Mrs. Rockhilrs
rooms are uniquely draped with exquisite
oriental embroideries, which she brought from
Corea, where Mr.. Rockhill was stationed for
some years.
Mrs. Chas Carroll, who was Miss White, Of
Baltimore, and who has many friends here, il
at Welcker's for few days.
A number Of ladies were making calls, leav-
ing cards and enjoying the delightful change
In the weather yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Justice Harlan presided, for the first
time, at a meeting Of the sewing circle Of the
Ladies Garfield Hospital, and, on Friday, at
Wizards, where Mrs. Staples entertained the
society. Mrs. Harlan is a most graceful and
efficient chairman. The next meeting will be
held at the residence Of Mrs. Judge Bentley,
l116 9Th street, on Friday at II o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Dewitt are changing their
home from Wizards, in this city, to Canastota,
N. Y. Mr.. Dewitt has left for his new scene Of
activity, and Mrs. Dewitt and little Harold will
join him in another week. Colonel and Mrs.
Staples will accompany their daughter to Cam
sstota and will visit on the Same trip their old
home at Watertown.
Miss Mamie Shreve, daughter of w. o. Shreve,
Of 9th street northwest, has gone to Philadel-
phia to visit her aunt, Mrs. VIM. Mann.
Mrs. John Farley who has returned from q
visit to her son, Major Farley. at Governors
Island, has removed from 1877 Il street to 1404
H street.
Gen. and Mrs Van yliet arrived in the city
yesterday from Shrewsbury, N J.
The Misses Pratt have returned from New
York. where they have been spending the
month of October.
The Cotillon Club, whose assemblies formed
SO enjoyable part of last seasons festivities,
viii this season be divided into two separate
associations, one of which will be organized
under the title of the West-end German, Of
which Miss Baker will be elected president,
and the other has been organized, retaining
the original name, and Miss Williamson chosen
as its president
Rev. A. T. Steele, rector Of St. Marks church,
was surprised by members Of his congregation
last night who assembled at the rectory and cele-
brated the silver wedding anniversary of the
rector and his wife. Rev. Mr.. Williams, on
couple with q wicker basket filed with silver
coin
There will be a german at the Clarendon the
latter part of the week. to which a great
many invitations will be issued committee
OF Messrs. Knot, Rust, Kennedy, Ward and White
have the matter in charge.
Mrs. George and Mrs. Lyons, Of 2113 street,
have returned to the city after an absence Of
over four months spent in Massachusetts, and
New Hampshire.
Mr.. Frank r. Gillis, Of Philadelphia, and for
merly Of this city, was married yesterday at
St, Peters (Catholic) church to Miss yina R.
Decker, daughter of Mr.. s. III. Decker of Cap
itol Hill Rev. Father Sullivan assisted by Rev
Father McGurk, oficiated- After collation.,
served TO a few immediate friends, at the resi-
dence Of the brides parents, the newly-mar-
ried couple left on the 4 p. m. train for the
North.