St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-19
SOCIAL WASHINGTON.
How Some of the "Reminiscences
will Entertain.

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Special to the Globe
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-Entertain-
ments by Minnesota members during
the session will be principally of a so
cial nature, not extending To great
brushes or balls. Capt. and Mrs. Snider
are about as well situated for this sort
of thing as any. Their rooms on III
street occupy the whole of the ground
floor to the eft of the entrance, and are
sufficiently spacious TO permit of large
gatherings without crowding. The par
lors are elabOrately and tastefully fur
niShed. There are two of them separ-
ated by massive brown marble pillars
and rich silken hangingS. Carved mar
bic mantelpieces are surmounted by
gilded mirrors, while the window hang.
lngS and pOrtierS are peculiarly rich in
material and display great taste in drap-
ing. The walls are hung with etchings,
engravingS and few oil paintings, and
a few brackets and chiffoniers are the
the receptacles of dainty bits of Dres-
den and Sevres china, statuetteS and
other pretty bric-a-brac. The house is
one of the most fashionable boarding
houses in the city, and the occupants
are particularly notable for their must
cal proclivities. Secretary Halford and
his charming daughter and several
members of South American legations
are located there, forming pleasant
little social circle by themselves. Miss
Snider, the captains seventeen-year-
Summers private boarding school.
She stays with her father and
mother from Friday evening to
Monday morning of every week. She
has an eXquisitely sweet, girlish
voice and is welcomed by the other
members of the household as a most
charming addition. Capt. Snider is
said to be the best-dreSSed and best
looking members, and is rapidly becOm-
ing the most popular. Mrs. Sn ider is
great acquisition to Washington society,
and has already made vast number of
friends. Their great wealth enables
them to associate with the wealthieSt.
Mrs. Snider expects to entertain nu m
Der of her Minneapolis and st. Paul
friends after the holidays. Mrs. Green
field, of Minneapolis, will spend some
time with her, and in her honor one or
two receptions will be given. Besides
the regular Tuesday Eat home," in
common with all other representatives
wives, Mrs. Snider will give few Sc
lcCb TcCepllOuS, WullC Tic CdpIdlI Will
entertain his intimate friends at dinner
occasionally.
Whether Senator Washburn has been
in New York to engage chief or not
remains to be seen, but it is reported
that Mrs. Washburn once said that
whenever the senator "kept bachelors
hall" he hired the best chef that could
be found; whereas. when she is at home
she follows the example set by Mrs.
Ben Harrison and engages the domestic
article.
Cordenio A. Severance arrived in the
city on Sunday night to consult with
his partner, Senator DAVIS, upon some
important cases which they have on
hand. He will remain here for few
days, staying at the NOrmandie, and
will then return to st. Paul, stopping at
Philadelphia on his way. With Cordy
was Adjt. Gen. j. II. Mullen, who reg
istered from Wabasha, MINI. They
met in Chicago by accident and came
on from there together. Capt. NJ Ill
lens business here is of routine ma
ture and connected with the pension Of
fee.