Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-22
THE SOCIAL WORLD.

THE SOCIAL WORLD.
Minister Lincoln and His Household
The Russian Leg Personal n otes.
Secretary Lincoln's entertainments at the
legation have been marked social successes
The dinner In honor Of Sir Julian and Lady
Psunceforte was q brilliant affair of sixteen
covers. Miss Jennie Sheriff. OF this city, who
h the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. C. p Huntington
In London, was one of the guests at the table
A pleasant compliment paid the ladies' of the
legation was that Canon Farrar, by his own ap-
pointmsnt escorted Mrs. and Miss Lincoln
and Miss Sheriff. through Westminster Abbey
and unlocked the doors and showed them many
Of the Historically interesting apartments in
the great building that are not open to the
general public.
The United States legation in London is one
% the most successful diplomatic houses in
Europe, according to recent private letters
from across the. seas. Secretary Lincoln, in
whose favor Great Britain, with its strong anti
slavery principles. is heartily predisposed be-
cause OF the great act of emancipation con-
summarized through the genius Of his father, Is
most acceptable to the British public. Mr..
Lincoln, by his good sense and manly bearing,
confirms them in their good opinion. and Queen
Victoria has shown him marked attentions In
aakfng him to be her guest. The secretary has
secured desirable house in q fashionable part
OF the city, and Mrs. Lincoln IN recovered
health il attractive and vivacious, and Misc
Mamie Lincoln. with her striking beauty OF
person charming manners and kindly dispo,
sition that is precious gift of nature are fitted
to support the prominence the legation has at
tanned in its personnel and add to the luster Of
fts brilliancy.
Mr. and Mrs Henry White (the former is
drst secretary have gained q wide popularity
and an excellent position in London society.
Mr. Lincoln requested that Mr. White remain
- Q member of his Office on his appointment,
and Mr.. White and his handsome wife are hon.
ored members of the minister's diplomatic
household.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mccormick of Chicago, the
former being the brother of Mrs. Emmons
Blaine, are also valuable accessions to the lega-
ton Mrs. Mccormick is young, beautiful and
attractive in manner, and Mr.. Mccormick is q
good example OF our best type Of manllness.
Mr.. William Ii. Emory, naval attache of the
legation and Major Post, who most handsomely
represents our military prowess at the court of
st. James, complete the list of grown-up attrac
tions at the legation Mr.. and Mrs. Emory
csived the congratulations of all the Americans
in London 8 fortnight ago when their frst-born
was christened in London, where he was also
born. Mrs. Emory was known here as Miss
Willis before her marriage.
Baron de Strive is expected to return to the
Russian legation IN this city in a fortnight to
assume the duties of his position. Baron
Rosen, who has been in charge during Baron
de Strives absence, has received promotion
In Office and has been appointed minister to
European post. Mr.. Alexander Greger, who is
q great favorite in society here and who has
been filling Baron Rosen's place as consul gen
eral of Russia in New York city, will return to
this city with Minister de Strive. 1t is a sad
return for Baron de Strive, whose brilliant wife
died during the past summer. She was lady OF
unusual ability and attainments and had host
of warm admirers in this city. who deeply
sympathize with Baron de Strive in his be-
resvement.
Among the wellknown personages seen upon
the drives yesterday afternoon was the Hon.
George Bancroft, who was accompanied by
one Of his nieces. MIR. Bancroft makes a strik-
ing figure muffied to the chin in top coat, his
white beard flowing over his breast and black
silk peaked cap drawn over his head and well
down over his face.
Minister Romero Of the Mexican legation left
the city Sunday to join the itinerants of the
Three-Americas delegation. The minister at
present is honored by his government to the
extent of making him their sole delegate to
two conventions, on duty at the same time. He
is delegate to the maritime convention and
has also the manifold duties of the legation to
perform. Mr.. Limantour of Mexico is ex-
pected to arrive here from Paris shortly, where
he leaves his family, to represent Mexico in the
maritime congress. Madame Romero has
her guests Gen. and Miss Frisbie of Mexico, who
60 to New York today.
Trinity church, at the corner of c and Sd
streets northwest, was the scene last evening at
$50 O'Clock of pretty wedding. Mr.. Edwin L
ShOpe and Miss Madeleine A. Palmer of this
city being the contracting parties. Rev. DIR.
Thomas e.. Addison was the officiating clergy
man Mr.. ID. H. Alexander, Mr.. Edwin Phillips
and Mr.. Nicholas Bragan acted as ushers and
seated the large company IN the church that
Witnessed the ceremony. The groom was at
tended by DR.. C.. H. Elliott best man and
the bride was escorted to the altar by Mr.. John
Westfall, who gave her hand in marriage. The
bride was attlred in a handsome costume of
Japanese red velvet and plush, and she carried
. bouquet of Marechal Neil roses Mr.. and
Mrs Shope left last evening on their wedding
journey and will visit New York city. Niagara
Falls and Watkins Glen during their absence
On their return they will take up their resi-
dence here.
Miss Brownley of Baltimore, who has been
visiting the Misses Campbell of this city,
turned to her home yesterday after a pleasant
stay Of several weeks.
Ex-Mayor James W. Ayers and his daughter,
Miss Maggie, of Camden NJ, are guests of
Mrs. Chas. G.. Bogia of 33l 18th street.
An enjoyable entertainment was given at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony Gaegler,
l2l5 6th street northwest, on the occasion of
the twentieth anniversary of their marriage
Monday evening.
Mrs J. p. Reed has returned from Iowa.
where she spent the most of the summer, much
improved IN health.
First Controller Matthews and family have
taken up their residence for the winter at 1903
L street.
Mr.. James Henry Moser, the water-color
artist. secretary Of the Washington art club,
has returned with his family from Berkshire,
where he has been sketching during the sum-
mer.
Mr.. John Stephen and family are located at
1904 Riggs street northwest for the winter.
The Rev. David Hills, DID,. LID, who has
just returned from an extended tour in Europe,
is spending few days in the city.
Pay Director G. E Thornton and wife have
taken apartments 1918 Connecticut avenue
northwest for the winter.
A Boy Razor Carrier.
James Stack, a colored boy, was in the Police
Court this morning charged with carrying a
razor. His counsel, Lawyer Wall. started of
by addressing Policeman Mullen as Rainbow"
This offended the officer. Then Johnnie Lane