Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-02

IN THE SOCIAL WORLD.
Arranging for the Season at the White
House-Mr. Bayard's Wedding.
Mrs. Harrison has spent the past week in do.
nestle quiet, being pleasantly employed in
contriving and overseeing the winter prepare.
tons at the White House. The red parlos
carpet that is soon to be replaced by a new one
will be sent to be secured and cleaned and will
then be laid in the chamber upstairs that ID
called the blue bed room. There it will take
the place of the striped carpet that was pre-
sented to Gen. Grant in his first term
by the Turkish government and was laid upon
the hoor Of the east room. From there it had
TO be taken up because the Eigzag stripping OF
it affected the head Of Secretary Of the Navy
Geo. N. Robson and made him sea sick. Some
OF this wonderful tapestry was made into chair
coverings in Gen Arthur's time, and the rem
nants Of 1t have been worn out in rugs and other
door coverings. The new steward OF the White
House having been indicted into Office Mrs.
Harrison feels that she can next week make the
projected visit to Philadelphia and she will be
the guest OF Mrs. Wanamaker at Jenkinstown.
Owing to this decision Mrs. Harrison received
a few callers yesterday afternoon among whom
were Mrs. Blatchford, Mrs. Rusk, Miss Rusk,
Mrs. Sidney Everett, Mrs. Holson, Mrs. Berdan,
Mrs. Webb and the assistant attorney general
and Mrs. George II. Shields. Miss Rusk, who
will be one of the bellies of the administration
family, is q slender, graceful young lady with a
cordial, kindly frankness of manner that is
very engaging She wore yesterday at the
White House a directoire gown of blue cloth,
faced with maroon velvet, and having a high
collar of velvet and toque composed of the
two cOlors that were commingled in the COS
tune.
At $50 yesterday afternoon Mr.. Rou-
stan, the French minister, accompanied by
Secretary Blaine, escorted Admiral Brown de
Coulson. commander-in-ehief OF the French
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GERS into the blue pariOr, where they were re-
ceived by President Harrison. The navy Off
GERS were sttired IN the full dress uniform Of
their rank, and presented a most brilliant spec
tacle. The President and Mrs. Harrison drove
out together at o'clock.
Lady Pauncefote, wife Of the British minis
ter, has been quite indisposed during the week
with q severe cold, but was yesterday able to
drive out with the young ladies, her daughters,
in the afternoon.
Mr.. Arthur Herbert, second secretary of the
British legation, having returned from Europe,
MIR. George Ii. Barclay, attache, has sailed for
Paris and will be absent on his leave for six
months.
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Herbert are in New
York city, but are expected to return here for
the winter next week.
Mr.. Mumm Won Schwarzenstein, charge
daffaires Of the German legation gave a dinner
of twelve courses OIL Thursday night at the
Metropolitan club in honor of the German del
egates to the international marine conference.
The cards out for the marriage of Miss
May Clymer aud ex-Secretary Bayard, which is
10 take place at the residence OF the bride on
II street ON Thursday, the 7th instant, at
o'clock. very few friends OF the parties have
been invited to witness the ceremony. The
Misses Bayard Will come on from Wilmington
for the marriage, and will be the guests OF
their friends while in the city. The bridal
dress to be worn by Miss Clymer is of white
crepe.
Ex-Commissioner and Mrs. Oberly are in the
city, al thu Aaltby OH Capitol Hill, and expect
10 spend he winter here. Miss Ruth Oberly is
with Mrs. Suckney at Greenwich, Conn.,, where
they have been Tor the summer.
Mrs. Beach and her daughter, Miss Katie Beach,
have returned to the city for the winter and
are IN their own house, No. 922 Farragut
square, for the season.
The Misses Boyle of 18th street have left the
city for an extended visit to Norfolk and Old
Point Comfort.
Chief Justice Fuller escorted his daughter,
Miss Meme. to New York city early this week,
from whence she sailed for Berlin. Miss Fuller
viii resume her musical studies this winter.
Mrs. Louise Patterson will have an apart
ment at the shoreham this winter.
Miss Minnie Swami. after an extended tour
north, is now visiting her uncle, VIM. E. swami,
Linden street, LeDroit Park, and will shortly
leave for her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin /. Shops have returned
from their bridal trip to New York city. Mag
ara falls, &c, and are located at 2O7 G street
northeast this city.
Mrs. Renick and her daughter, Miss Turpin,
have located for the winter at 1914 18th street
northwest
The members of the Capital bicycle club en-
tertained their lady friends last evening by
giving a progressive eucher party at their
handsome club house. There were ten tables,
the play beginning at o'clock and ending at
1850. The prizes, which were useful and
pretty, were awarded as follows: Ladies
Trst prize, Miss Shafer second, Mrs.
schooley; third. Miss Mary King. Gen
tlemen first prize. Mr.. Leaning: second Mr..
Williamson; third, MIR. Frank Stephens. Refresh
ments and little impromptu dance followed
the games and closed a charming evening.
Those present were DIR. and Mrs. cchooley, Mr..
u. Cram and Miss Cram, Mr.. and Mrs. Calver.
Mr.. Aleck Steuart and wife, the Misses samp-
son, Mrs. Sharretts, Misses King. Jochum,
Shafer, Hendley, Perry, Houston, Pechin,
Burbage. Morrow and Howell, DIR. WEIGH, DIR.
Morsel, Messrs. Williamson, Stephens, Otto
Rynex. Remsberg, Lyon, Leaning, Lewis,
Clark, Demaray, Dodge, Stinemetz, Crossman
and Falck.
General Sawtelle. United States army, and
family have removed from 2Sl9 street and
will be for the winter at No. ] Cook place,
corner 30th and o streets.
Miss Minnie Wells Of 2Sth street gave an en-
joyable birthday party to a number of her
friends Wednesday evening.
Mrs. George 8. Lovett, who formerly resided
at kalorsma, has taken the house 1882 18th
street.
Miss Gertrude Boteler, daughter OF Rev. ].
Wesley Boteler, was married at the Mt Vernon
ME- church Tuesday to MIR. Grafton Mason of
superior, Wis, aud formerly of this city.
large number OF friends were present to wit
ness the event. The ceremony Was performed
by the father Of the bride. The ushers were
Aessrs. J. Bruce Webb, J. Evert Baird, Frank
d. stephens, and l.. Pierce BoteIer. The bride
was attired IN a travelling dress of brown broad
cloth. with velvet trimmings and hat to match,
and carried bunch OF La France roses The
couple, soon after the CEREMONY left for q
short tour through some OF the principal
western cities, after which they will go to Su-
perior.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. VI. Saunders have returned
to the city and are located at the Hamilton for
the winter. Mrs. Saunders will be at home to
her friends on Tuesdays of November.
Mrs. and Miss Mcfarland having leased their
residence, 1921 street, have gone to New York
for several weeks. Upon their return they
will be At 1871 h street for the winter