Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-30
SOCIAL MATTERS,
What Fashionable People Are Doing
Personal Notes.

Personal Notes.
The White House was open to callers upon
the ladies Of the Presidents family YESTERDAY
afternoon. Mira Harrison, however was un.
able 10 be down stairs, and Mrs. Scott-Lord
Mrs. Harrison's sister, with Mrs Russell Har-
rison. assisted by Miss Ada Murphy, saw the
visitors. Mrs Harrison does not expect to
leave the city very soon, but hopes to recuper-
ate in her family circle.
yice-President Morton has a second time
given up his home for the purpose Of an enter
tsinment for q charitable purpose, and thus
DELAYED the beginning of work upon its pro-
posed repairs for another week. The Daisy
the increase OF the amusement fund Of the
Children's hospital, will hold bazaar Of fancy
articles on Saturday, April 8. from 2 to in
the afternoon The admission will be ten cents,
and the things have been made by the children
who belong 70 the Daisy Chain Last year an
amateur concert was given at Mrs. b. II.
Wsrders house for the benefit Of the
fund for buying toys for the children
IN the hospital Mrs. Cabot Lodge il the chair
man Of the committee, and her associates are
Miss Bayard. Miss Dahlgren, Miss Dodge, Miss
Beckwith, Miss Burgess, Miss Sicard and Miss
Merrlck- The officers of the chain are Lillian
Everett, president; Constance Lodge, secre-
tary. and Ellen Narder, treasurer.
Lieut.. and Mrs. John F. Parker, the latter
being Mrs. Scott-Lord's daughter and niece of
the President have gone to Piqua, Ohio. TO
visit Lieut. Parkers parents. Lieut. Parker,
has recently returned from q three years
cruise.
Mr.. and Mrs John Z. Beall, who have re-
Gently moved into their new house, Montrose,
ON Georgetown Heights. 3053 U street, last
evening gave large dinner party in honor of
their guest. Miss Chandler OF Milwaukee. The
others present were Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Har-
rIson. Nrs. Mckee and Miss Mckee, guest at the
White House, Mr. and Mrs. Seyellon A. Brown,
Nh. and Mrs. and Miss Thompson, Miss Greer,
Mise Foster. Miss Anna Wilson. DR.. Ruth. Mr..
lddings, Mr.. Norton, Mr.. Fletcher, Mr.. Bowers,
Mr.. Barnett and Mr.. Ruff.
Mrs. G. A Williams and Miss Williams were
at home to callers yesterday afternoon. The
reception room was decked with q great profu-
sion OF Puritan Roses, lilies, and fragrant pink
carnations.
Mrs. ". A. Hammond has ont cards for tea,
given in honor Of the Marquise LAMA, on the
lst Of April
Mrs. Clarkson, wife Of the new assistant
Postmaster-General. was making visits yester-
day afternoon. accompanied by Miss Lucy
CorkhIlL Mrs. ClarksOn will soon be settled in
her new home. No. 1915 X street, when she will
take day to see callers.
Mrs. and Miss Audeureid have returned from
Philadelphia. where they attended the funeral
Of Mrs. Audenreid's brother.
Mrs. Matthews has returned from the sad
10 OnlO.
Miss Emily Orr, of Evansville, Ind, is visit
ing the family of Col ]. W. Foster. Miss
Eleanor Foster will accompany her guest home
when she returns, and will spend the spring
with friends In Evansville and indianapolis.
Senator and Mrs. Mcmillan have taken the
house built by the late NJ w. Gault on Yer
mont avenue the first block out Of Mcpherson
square. Senator Mcmillan has not purchased
the house, but has the privilege of doing SO if
the place suits his wishes.
Miss Ada Murphy. who is so well known in
the city and was with Mrs. Senator Sabin when
she was here. is in the city, the guest of Mrs.
George b. Williams. The many friends of Mrs.
sabin in this city will regret to learn that she
is IN New York city under treatment for pain
full illness.
Mrs. James E. Campbell is in Hamilton, Ohio,
for weeks absence.
Mrs. J. c. Black left Washington yesterday
afternoon, In the confusion of packing many
cards left BY friends were misplaced and she
Was unable even to acknowledge their receipt
she was Obliged to depart without returning
courtesies.
Miss Carrie V. Kidwell will be at home in
formally to receive her friends at her residence
COZ Vi street northwest, Tuesdays. the I'd and
9Th OF April, previous TO her departure for
Europe April IS.
Charles Richards Dodge and wife sailed from
w" AOih AO-udF goes as a Ltclnlcal
pert OF the Paris exhibition commission.
Lieutenant II. s. Waring, L. 8. navy and
family are at No. 8 street northwest.
Miss Eva Messner Of Sunbury. Pa. il visiting
friends in this city at 625 Z street northwest
Mr.. Walters again pays the members Of the
Art students League the compliment of OPEN
ing his galleries for day for their exclusive
benent,-Iuesdsy, the 9Th of April, being the
date fxed for ths via
portunities are highly appreciated and are
greatly enjoyed. and there is pretty certain TO
be large attendance Of those entitled to the
privilege.
The Unity club met last night at the resi-
dence of Mrs. /. Morrison No. sIl 18th street.
aud enjoyed AN evening with Tom Moore"
Ihe exercises were opened with piano duet
by Miss Morrison and Mr.. II. s. Zimmerman
Mr.. Dominic i. Murphy gave an interesting
sketch OF the hfe OF Tom Moore, which was
discussed by Mr.. David Fitzgerald. Rev. E. C.
Tovne, Mr.. Chas Davies Col Switzler. and I.
X. Trembly. A duet on cornet and piano, by
DIR. and Mrs. Diefenderfer; a song Last Rose
Of summer" oy Miss Mollie Byrne; reading.
Those Evening Bells" by Prof. Z. c. Town
send piano solo, by Mrs. Addie P. Cridler;
song. The Harp Of Tara, by Mrs j. Esputa
DAILY; song. ''Oft in the Silly Night" by Mr..
Mcfarland. with encore; and two trios by Miss
Byne, Mr.. Mcfarland. and DIR. DAILY, concluded
an evening Of unusual literary and musical en-
Miss Pillsbury, of Baltimore, who has been
the guest Of Miss Edna Tune, for the past two
weeks. left yesterday morning for an extended
rip through Georgia.
Mrs. Charles w. johnson and her daughter
Alma. and Miss Kaufman went over to Prince
ton yesterday TO be present at a theatrical rep
resentation TO be given this evening by the
students IN the university, in which some of the
Washington boys take prominent part
Mrs. K. W. Medsrey, Of Elizabeth, N. j., is
visiting Mrs. W. F. Barker, 1905 18th street H. W.
Mrs. George Martin and Mrs Ross Thompson
will receive with Miss Thompson on Monday
next.
At the Travel club at the Strathmore Arms
on Monday evening Mr.. W. A. Croffut will give
an hours talk on HANDLES and Zigzags," con-
sisting of the interesting incidents OF his ex-
tensive goings about.
pleasant dancing party was given at the
residence Of Maj. L. p. Williams, on Irving
street, last evening, to celebrate the birthday
Of Miss Lizzie Williams
Mrs. George Lothrop Bradley, who has been
spending some weeks in Philadelphia, has re-
turned TO her home IN this city.
EN-Secretary and Mrs. McCulloch and Miss
Mary McCulloch will leave their Mcpherson
square home during next week for their conn
Try place, near Ayenel Mr.. and Mrs Yale
who have been visiting their parents, have re-
turned TO New York CITY and Miss Fold al