The Washington critic., 1889-01-31
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The Charity ball at the Rifles Armory last
night was, as usual, brilliant success. The
hall was gayly decorated with bunting and
streamers, the ceiling was canopied with long
stripes of bunting and the window lodges and
the Corners OF the room were banked with
palms. The stage was set in q parlor enc
and richly dressed with palms and tropical
plants.
Mrs r. K.Stone, president OF the ladies'
board, received the guests. She was assisted
In receiving by the following ladies' Mrs.
Carter, the wife of the Hawaiian Minister;
Mrs John Rodgers, Mrs. g. g. Glover, Mrs.
Audenreid, Miss Florence Bayard, Miss Beck
WITH Mrs. Edward McCawley and Mrs. s. II.
Franklin. Mrs. Cleveland, escorted by
Colonel McCawley, promenaded the ballroom
and took her place on the stage with her
mother, Mrs. Folsom, and Colonel Blunt and
Mrs. Lamont. Mrs Cleveland's gown was on
the Empire style of white faille, with high
puffed sleeves and rich bullion embroidery.
She wore n diamond necklace, with many
handsome pendants. Mrs. Folsom wore white
bengaline In tulle with pendant pearl. Mira.
Lamont was In white cut velvet and point
lace. AS the circle widencd about Mrs.
Cleveland the ball began.
Mrs. Cleveland promenaded the hall be-
tween the dances, and remained until after
supper. The ball was among the largest of
recent years. Even before supper the throng
WIS 100 great LOT Jue COiulOTJ Ol tuc
After that those who had come merely to
watch the scene left and the ball kept up
merrily until after 2 o'clock. Guests arrived
until after midnight, aud the scene during the
entire evening was OF the brightest description.
The committees were made up of gentlemen
prominent in social matters, under whose
guidance the entire surcess Of the bali was
certain
Personal NOTES
Mrs. James X. Jones will be at homo this
afternoon from 3 TO 3.
Mrs. Bessie Miller Olton, whose readings at
the Y. NJ. q. A. and the Louise Home have at
tracted considerable attention, left the city to-
day for an extended Southern tour.
The wives of the Cabinet officers yesterday
held their usual weekly reception.
General and Mrs. William Henry Browne
gave very enjoyable tea last evening at their
residence on X street IL was the first of the
two they will give during the season, and was
attended by many prominent residents Of the
District.
Another winsome and fascinating Washing
ton girl who will make her appeara nee in OPP
| era next season is Miss Blanche Yewell OF 1541
| Eighth street. Miss Yewell possesses a rich
contralto voice OF considerable sweetness,
| which she uses with remarkable skill aud ex-
preston for one whose musical course is not
| yet completed.
Mrs. Senator Blackburn and tho Misses
Blackburn VIII give their last reception this
afternoon.
Mrs. N. p Hangen OF Wisconsin will not be
at home to callers tomorrow
Mrs Senator Call will hold her regular
weekly reception to-day.
Mrs G. i. Barton has gone to visit her
daughter, Mrs. j. G. Wilson, at New Haven,
| Conn.
Mrs. Senator stockbridge has gone on a
visit TO New York
Mrs. Senator Vance will omit her usual re-
ception to-day.
Mr.. =. Everett Rider left this morning for
q two months trip TO Denver, Col, for the
benefit of his health.
A very enjoyable ball was given at the
National Hotel by Messrs Tenney, Crosby e.
Co. In honor Of their lady guests.
Miss Ada May Welch and Mr.. Stuart O..
Cissel were married In Christ Church, George
town, last evening at 1850 o'clock. Rev. Dr..
Stuart performed the ceremony. After the
wedding the happy couple held reception at
the residence of the bride, and at It's close they
took the night train for an extended tour.
Miss Fannie Marean of Cumberland, Md, is
visiting her relatives here.
Mrs. General Black, 1915 Rhode Island ave-
nue., will not receive tomorrow friday as
J she will leave the city for few days.