The Washington critic., 1889-03-20
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs. Henry Strong is at Fortress
Upon her return from New York, Mrs.
Palmer will visit Petersburg, Va, where
her father has large landed interests.
Mrs. Harrison is confined to the house
with severe cold in the head, supple
mented by a stiff neck, and receives no
one but the most intimate friends.
Mrs. Mckee and Mrs. Russell Harrison
entertained number Of friends yesterday
at luncheon. Among them were Mrs.
Butterworth, Mrs. O'Connell and Mrs.
Voorhees,.
A tea was given last evening by Mr.. and
Mrs. J. L. Barbour at their home on Ninth
street in honor Of their friend, Mrs. A. r.
Welch, and her two sons, A. II. Wclch and
young Sam Of Dansville, N. Y. Other
friends were Mrs. L. II. Cochran, w. NJ.
Gait, DIR. and Mrs. Frank II. Waite Of
this city. Mrs. Barbour was assisted by her
daughter, Mrs. Captain Mccartney, and
Miss Annie Barbour.
Senator Stockbridge Of Michigan gave
luncheon at his residence on NJ street to-
day in honor Of Minister Palmer and his
wife, who will shortly leave for Madrid,
Spain. Courses were laid for fourteen
guests, and the floral decorations by Small
were in keeping with the occasion. II was
an enjoyable gathering, the pleasure OF
those present only being marred at the
prospect of the departure of the popular
Michigandcr.
On account Of the gloomy weather Of
yesterday the apartments where the series
Of Garfield teas are being held was bril-
liantly lighted by hundred gas jets and
candles. II was, however, one of the most
charming entertainments yet given. After
the tea was over the rooms were cleared
and concert concluded the afternoon.
Miss Halle English sang several songs and
was repeatedly encored and Mr.. Herndon
Morsell's ballads were heartily applauded.
Mrs. Rutherford, the hostess, charmed the
large audience by an exquisite rendition Of
"Aunie Laurie'' on the harp, of which shells
a charming MISTRESS. Miss Aileen Bell also
played several old Irish ballads on the In.
strument with finished touch. Mrs. DIR.
Prentiss will preside over the tables to-day
and will be assisted by Mrs. T. l.. Tullock,
Mrs. Major Powell, Mrs. Judge Bentley,
Mrs. Simon Wolf and Mrs Woods. Mrs.
Harrison sent flowers from the White
House conservatories and Miss Kate Field
will recite d short monologue.
On st. Joseph's Day of every year the
Little Sisters. Of the Poor give an entertain
ment at the Home for the Aged. Yes
terday, notwithstanding the inclement
weather, the fashionable world was out In
! full force and brilliant gathering met to
assist in doing the honors of the occasion.
Among those present were Madame Bona
parte, son and daughter, Mrs. Senator
Stanford, Mrs. James r. Barbour, Mrs.
Lieutenant Irwin, Miss Lulu johnson, the
Misses Riggs, Miss Patterson, Miss Mer-
rick, Miss Brewster, Minister Roustan, Mr..
Boenfore and Mr.. Paul Johnson. After
dinner the party adjourned to large
room, and inspired by the flddling of an old
negro inmate, joined with the inmates in a
dance White and black indescriminately
Joined in the same set, and the daughters Of
wealth and fashion touched elbows with
the children Of adversity and misfortune.
Mr.. Paul.Johnson distinguished himself by
dancing the old Virginia reel with an old
auhty OF eighty years, and one Of the ladies
took as a partner an ancient uncle of
ninety-fve summers. Altogether the oc-
cosion was one Of the most unique ever
seen In Washington.