The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-03-16

culture. She has made q mark in that re-
spcct, and may create the long-looked-for
salon in Washington society.
Mrs. Proctor, the wife of the Secretary
OF War, is a lady intensely fond Of her
home, her children aud her church. She
and her husband were born IN the same
state, were school friends and since their
marriage their home life has been all IDEAL
| one
Taking them altogether, Mrs. Harrison
will be assisted in her social career at the
White House by q group of women Of
whom II can be truthfully said all have
made good mothers and good wives and
happy homes.
OTHER SOCIAL MENTION.
Mr.. Frank Macarthur and his wife are
the guests of Judge and Mrs. Macarthur.
| Mrs. Darwin r. James Of Brooklyn, who
is the guest of Miss Ida Thompson, 14i9 I
street, will be at home to her friends this
afternoon from 3 to 9.
Mr.. Gregor Of the Russian Legation was
in the city on Thursday, coming from New
York to attend the diplomatic reception at
the White House.. He returned the same
evening, and will to-day sail for Paris on
"La Burgoyne."
To-day Mrs. Hawley will preside, and has
selected as her assistants Mrs. Ruth, Mrs
Fox, Miss Coles Smith, Mrs. s. l.. Thomp-
son, Miss Edna Clark, Miss Hodge, Miss
Dahlgren, Miss Church. Miss jenkins and
Mrs. George Dyer.
Tbara xvoo M fnr,oal rooortt,x hx, -,
ladies Of the White House yesterday, but
Mrs. Harrison met number of ladies by
appointment, among whom were the wives
of Secretaries Noble and Window. Mrs.
Harrison will be at home Monday to her
friends.
Minister Romero will return from Phila-
dclphia on Monday where he and Madame
Romero have been visiting friends. Mad
anne Romero will remain q week or two
longer as the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Ack-
ley.
The presiding lady at the Garfield tea
yesterday afternoon was Mrs. Alexander
Graham Bell. Mrs. Endicott and Miss
1horon attended the tea table, which is
placed within the cozy corner Of a large
bay-window, and Miss Dawes presided over
the larger table, where the bouillon and
more substantial food was dispensed.
Among the prominent society people pres
ent during the afternoon was the Countess
Leopold, the sister OF the German Minister.
The Classical Society held an enjoyable
meeting last night at Miss Ransom's studio,
Senator Wilson of Iowa presiding. Mr.W.
f. Curtis Of the Chicago Ners presented
the paper Of the evening, which was a
graphic and entertaining dissertation on
"An Extraordinary Republic in South
America.n In the debate which followed
the reading Of the paper, Senator Frye OF
Maine took part and branched off Into an
interesting discussion Of national topics.
Ex-Commissioner Edmunds also gave some
well-timed talk, and altogether the meet
ing was one of the most delightful of the
season.
The series of teas which were given by
the ladies Of the Garfield Hospital Associ-
alton will come to an end this evening.
Last night the concert, which has been
daily rehearsing, came of. The rooms of
the Art Loan Exhibition, in the elegant
mansion soon to be occupied by Vice
President Morton, had been cleared of the
tables and other articles Of furniture used
during the afternoon teas and hundreds of
camp chairs put in their places. The CEN
tral room Of the suite was set apart for the
musicians, who were some Of the most
prominent amateur talent of Washington,
and a large and fashionable audience ex-
pressed their appreciation Of the rendition
Of the programme by frequent applause.
The concert commenced at $3.50 o'clock, the
first number being piano solo by Miss
Aileen Bell. This was followed by vocal
selections by Miss Nellie Hunt, Miss Louise
Shepard and MIR. Mauro. Miss Arthur
performed exquisitely two harp solos, and
Mr.. Moneles Of the Mexican Legation
| played number Of variations on the piano,
which were heartily applauded. A duet
by Misses Shepard and Hunt, a song by
Mrs. Mauro and some Italian folk ballads
| by young Vivian Burnette concluded the
concert. At II o'clock an elegant supper
was served in one Of the large bedrooms on
the second floor. l9-'.'