Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-26
SOCIAL MATTERS.
Concerts and Receptions-what Is Go
Ing on Among Fashionable People,

with, 1910 Vermont avenue; Mrs. John
F. Beall, S033 N street; Mrs E. w. Fox
and Miss Fox. Mrs. Frank P. Gross, Mrs. Mark
Brodhesd, lIS3 18th street; Mrs. and Miss
rutherford, 1911 Corcoran street; Mrs Hunt
Mrs. l.. b. Hay. 1872 Corcoran street; Mrs. H.
o. Claughton and Mrs. G. W. West, 174O p
street. assisted by Miss Parker and Miss Key
ser, after 8; Mrs. w. d. Cabell and Miss Ca
bell; Mrs. Edward p. Mertz, III II street:
Miss VI. L. Woodwork; Mrs. E. s. Cromwell;
the Misses Morgan. assisted by Mrs. Emory
speer; Mrs. X. G.. rutherford and Miss Ruth
erford; Mrs Geo. W. Baxter Qast reception,
The leading social event Of yesterday was
the musicale given in Mrs whitney's ball
room for the benefit of the girl pianist. Mamie
Morrice. The ballroom was full to overflow
ing with fashionable people at 81 per head so
II Is safe to surmise that the beneficiary finds
nerseH IN possession of funds with which to
continue her musical studies. The program
consisted OF twelve numbers. one of which was
omitted Three times the rising young artistic
went to the concert grande and played and
always was encored, so that her performances
were doubled. Mr.. Morelos and Mr.. Huddist
OF the French legation, played piano solos,
Miss Hunt played most exquistely a violin solo
Mrs. Fremont Mrs. Whelan. of Philadelphia,
and MIR. Galvan. Of the Spanish legation. sang
songs, and duets were rendered by Mrs. Whelan
and Miss Hunt and Mrs Whelan and Mr. Gal
van. Mrs. Whitney received in a becoming
toilet OF pink silk yelled in white lace, and
MIS- faran stevens wore a trained princesse
gown OF gray plush edged with fur and
having a fuli front of White net. Among
those present were Mrs. Cleveland. in a
rich toilet of violet velvet and bonnet to match:
Mrs Folsom, Mrs. Harriet Lane johnson. Mrs.
Mae e' MRS. Albert Looming Mrs. and Miss
Baroness Rosen, Mrs. Nordhoff. Mrs Dolph
the Spanish minister, Mrs. Hobson Senior and
Madame Pedroso, the Misses Preston, the
Misses Del Monte. Col Bliss. Madame Roma
Tyler, Mrs. Louise II. Patterson, Miss Rosalie
Brown, Miss Van Buren,, Mrs. Phillips Mr. Lee
Phillips, Miss Anna Barnes, Mr.. Truxton Beale.
Mr.. Wallaeh, Mrs. .Guzman, Mr.. Harry Lee
Reynolds, Miss Trick. Mrs. Carey. Mrs Gray
Mrs. Russell, Mrs. G. NJ. Pepper Mrs and Miss
Letter, Mrs. Oliver Sumner Teale, Miss Blood
good, Of New York; Mrs. Winlock, Mrs. Howe.
Mrs j. ID. Romero, and Commander Hoff
After the music the dlnng-room was thrown
open and the audience soon filled it. Miss
Hunt presided at the chocolate urn. and Mrs
Whitney herself poured tea. Miss Maurice be-
longs to this city, and her mother and sister are
here.
The german given last night at Wizards by
the Misses Noyes was a delightful affair and
deserves to be classed among the leading social
events of the season. The guests were received
by the Misses Moves, who wore charming toilets
with diamond ornaments. The favor table was
looked after by the Mrs. F. b. Noyes and Mrs
i. W. Moves and Mrs. G. s. Moves and Mrs
IL
win Joyce proved an admirable leader each
Inquire seeming to vie with the others in beauty
and originality. The croquet figure was espe-
elaliy striking, the merry couples dancing
through wooden wickets Handsomely deco
rated The favors were unique and very
pretty. Among those present were: Misses
Streeter. Hickey, McNulty. Venie Bryan Brit
ton, katydid Jones, Marie Bryan. Soule Reed
Josie Jones. Lulu Bryan. Gait. Teel Whiting.
Miller, Mary Hough, Ellen Bryan, Guthrie. of
Passalc; Kaufman. Davis. Noble, and Messrs
McElhone. Joyce, Darrell. Britton. Jones' Demp-
sey, Beardsley, f. b. Smith, Hough. Warren
Smith, Andrew Miller. Shaffer, VIM. Miller. J.
Lamon, Kennedy, Ballantyne. Teel, Robert F.
Miller, Staylor, Hodges, Francis. Reed. Walter
LamOn, and Parks. bountiful repast was
served at midnight. after which dancing was
resumed and carried on until late hour
Mrs. Fuller was assisted by her daughters,
Miss Grace and Miss Maud. Miss Qneen. Miss
Gussie Wilson and Miss Cullen of BROOKLYN
in holding her closing reception of the season
yesterday.
Mrs. Harlan had with her Mrs. and Miss
Hitter at her final Monday Of the season. and
Mrs. Tucker kept open house and graciously
supplemented the days hospitality at Mt
Pleasant.
Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett will give
reading in the parlors of Mrs. Smedley OAR
hngton on Friday afternoon for the benefit of
the Wellesley college chapel fund.
Mrs. Capt. Bourke will give tea on wednes-
day IN honor OF Mrs. Russell Harrison
DIR. and Mrs. Vim. A. Hammond held their
closing reception Of the month yesterday after
noon.
Miss Leila Liberman will shortly leave for
Baltimore to receive piano instructions at the
Peabody institute.
Mr.. Malcolm Browne and Miss Marguerite
V. Wellington were married to-day at Epiphany
church by Rev. DR.. McKim.
A
evening by Mrs. Berdine, No. 1854 C street
southwest, to her young daughter Pearl There
were present her sisters. Myrtle and Rene the
Misses Fannie and Leila Dalton. Cora Penfeld
Lulu Veihmeyer, Emma Stahl Nettie Harvey,
Annie Curry, Della Knight, and Emma Night
ingale: Messrs. Burns Dalton, Harry Price. Frank
slaven, Frank Beall, Frank Bailey, Clarence
Beach. Walter Simpson, Milton, Will and Lyman
Berdine, her brothers. After refreshments
music and parlor games were enjoyed for few
hours, the little party adjourned with MANY
good wishes for the little hostess.
The, Washington branch of the Association of
Collegiate Alumne will meet tomorrow from
to o'clock. at the residence of Mrs Cleveland
Able. 20l7 street. when Prof Lester F. Ward
will read paper on New Plea for Women's
Education.
Hon. Hannibal Hamlin and Mrs. Hamlin will
arrive here tomorrow afternoon as the guests
OF MIR. and Mrs. Gardiner G. Hubbard 1928
Connecticut avenue.
MIR. and Mrs. John J. Fuller gave reception
last night to the members of the conference of
ST. Vincent de Paul of st. Aloysius' church A
boun1ful supper was served to the guests
Among those present were Rev. +. A. McGurk
and Rev. Edward Connolly. of st. Alovsius'
church. The hostess was assisted by her sister
Mrs. Richard Murphy, and Mrs John Ebert.
The marriage of Chas. VI. Lewis and Edith
Fl. Smart took place last evening at 1908 18th
street northwest in the presence of the family
and few intimate friends. After the cere-
mony Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis left for a trip south.
including visit to New Orleans.
very interesting paper on THE Economic
Products Of Ancient Egypt" was read before
the Travel club last evening by Mrs. DR.. Vasey
The subject was very instructive one and ably
handled. The various uses of the palm tree
the esteem in which the onion is enjoyed
among the ancients the uses of the lotus as a
food plant, its place in song and legend were
all Interestingly detailed Botanical plates.
showing leaf, fruit, seed &C. of the palm and
lotus, were passed around illustrating the
subjects treated and affording a most interest
ing object lesson palm branch fresh from the
tree. and pressed lotus flower which breathed
OF Nepenthe, also served as illustrations.
Mrs. Chas. Reed sang several songs in a charm
ing manner, and Miss Lillian Graves gave fine
piano recitation The evening closed with a
very entertaining and numerous account by
Mrs. Robinson. OF Iowa. who is visiting WASH
ington, OF trip TO Colorado. unanimous
vote OF thanks was accorded the ladies who had
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