Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-22
SOCIAL MATTERS.
The Close OF Lentsn Gayeties-Personal
Notes.

SOCiAL MATTERS.
The Close Of Lenten Gayeties-Personal
Notes.
Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. wanamaker and
party are not expected to return to this city
nom Florida until the early portion Of next
week, - they viii not travel on Sunday.
The mid-Lent gayeties that have been 20
MARKED this year will draw to Q close during
the nsRs week. But the 30th day of the month
yin be Palm Sunday and during the week in
ssrvsning between Palm Sunday and Easter
SUNDAY the social events will be OF the
quietsss character. After Easter the post
ponsd events Of the White House official
ssecon viii be resumed and on Tuesday, April
the day following egg rolling or Easter Mon
day, the Presidents and Mrs. Harrison will en-
tsftatn the justices Of the Supreme Court at
dinner.
Mrs.. Mendonca and the Misses Mendonca,
the wife and four daughters Of the delegate to
the international American conference from
Brasil, entertained callers yesterday afternoon
At their home. Senior Mendonca and family
have taken the house Of DIR. Whiting, No. 1908
New Hampshire avenue. and have fitted 1t up
With the art treasures they have brought
from their Brazilian home. The family
10 very successful in the cultivation
Of orchids, bowls and baskets OF
these fairy like blossoms adjoining the tables OF
both drawing and dining rooms. Mrs. Men
donca received her visitors with great cordl-
Atty IN the drawing room. The young ladies'
Of the family were in the library, where they
we're assisted by Miss Bigelow, Miss Trescott
and Miss Wren. In the dining room the young
est daughter Of the house, who has not yet
been presented in society. made and served
Brazilian coffee and tea. There was bowl OF
clsret punch in the library. The walls OF all
these rooms well as all the available space in
the hall we're hung with pictures from the large
and valuable collection owned by Mr.. Men
donca
Mrs George B. Williams and her guests, the
Misses Upson of California, were at home to
their friends yesterday in their beautiful home
which is full Of oriental curios and cabinets.
The reception rendered Mrs. II. NJ. Andrews,
Who was for many years in the missionary serv-
ice in India, BY Mrs. 7. G.. Jones of No. 228 LIST
street southeast yesterday afternoon from 4 to
O'Clock was q great success. The hostess was
assisted in receiving her guests and in
Mira Mcknight, Mrs. Dalzen, Mrs. J. W.
Kellogg, Miss Kellogg, Mrs. Chss. Jones, Miss
Pauline Nichols and the Misses Nettie and
Marion Jones. The drawing rooms on the
second floor were gas lighted and in the second
room salads, coffee, tea, iellies. sandwiches and
cake were served Among the guests were DR..
Chester and the Misses Chester, DR.. Wynkoop,
Mrs Chas. Bailey, the Misses Bailey, Mrs.
Mcfarland, Mrs. Dodge, Mrs. Leech, Miss
Clifton Breckenridge, Miss Leech, Miss Inch,
Miss Miller, Miss Roland, the Misses
Child. Mr.. and Mrs. s. J. Abbott. Mrs.
Geist Mrs. Gregg. the Misses Childs and Mrs.
John Eaton. Mrs. Andrews will address
meeting tonight in the West street Presbyte-
rian church in Georgetown; tomorrow after
noon she will lecture at o'clock in the Metro
politan church on 4th street southeast and in
the evening will hold a meeting in the Assem-
bly, church. Mrs. Andrews expects to return
to the Indians in September.
The Spanish class met yesterday afternoon at
the residence of Mrs. J. W. Foster. The next
meeting will be held at the Mexican legation,
when Mrs. Romero will entertain the ladies of
the cisss
Mrs. and Miss Gouverneur held their second
O'clock tea yesterday afternoon and it was
quite as marked a success as the former one.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Henderson entertained a
gay company at Boundary castle last evening
in charmingy informal way.
Miss Gay held her second reception Of Sc
ries for her friends yesterday afternoon at the
Hotel Langham-
4 very pleasant surprise party was given to
Mr.. and Mrs Hummer on Thursday evening at
the residence OF their daughter. Mrs. Ross.
Mrs. e. H. Wellmsn, wife OF Rev. E. H. Well
man Of Cleveland, is in Washington for a short
visit u her parents, Mr.. and Mrs C. B. Graham.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. d. Cabell entertained a
number of friends last evening. Mr. Thomas
Nelson Paige gave some enjoyable readings
and Miss Decca, Mr.. Whipple, the Misses Fer
rer and Mr.. Richard Ferrer rendered some de-
hghtful music.
Miss Mamie Seitz very pleasantly enter
tanned the members Of the Nanon social club
last Thursday evening at her home, 1907 New
York avenue.
Mrs. A. B. Weaver Of Pennsylvania is the
guest Of Mrs. James Kerr, 223 East Capitol
street
Col Jack Brown and Miss Marie Rex Van
Leer Of the patent Office were married at the
parsonage OF the + Street Baptist church We'd
nesoay evening.
Ex-senator and Mrs o. D. Conger gave a re-
ception Tuesday evening in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs. Parker OF Michigan and Representative
and Mrs- Brewer. The feature of the evening
was the recitation by Mrs. Frank B. Conger Of
Archie Dean" which she gave in admirable
style and with brilliant effect. delightful
repast was served
Mr.. John NJ Wiley gave delightful box
party at the National theater last Friday night
in honor Of Miss Katharine Foote, with Mrs
senator Davis chaperoning the party, includ-
ing Miss Tvigg, Mr.. Butler Of New York, and
Senior Fiallos: After the play an elegant sup
per awaited them at the Shorebam.
The regular meeting Of the "Mayfower" was
held at the residence Of Miss Allison, 11l2 NJ
street Wednesday evening. Music and dane
ing, &C., were the features OF the evening.
The ladies Of the homeopathic dispensary
Sl5 G street northwest, will give tea in their
rooms on Tuesday afternoon from 5 to 10
O'Clock.
The Saturday Night whist club will be enter
tanned tonight by Capt and Mrs. George B.
Haycock at o'clock.
letter received here from ex-senator
Cheney states, in speaking Of Mrs. Cheney's
recent accident, that her escape from serious
injury is considered almost a miracle With
the exception of one or two discolorations of
the desh she escaped unhurt. No bones were
broken and she will soon recover.
The engagement Of Miss Rosecrans, daughter
OF Gen. W. 5. Rosecrans, register of the
Treasury, and Mr.. Joseph Kemp Toole, late
delegate from Montana territory, now governor
OF that state, was announced at Mrs Hearst's
musicale on Thursday afternoon Miss Rose
Grams, who has lived with her father at Wlllards
hotel since he came to this city, was one of the
popular young ladies of the late administrs-
ton, and has continued to be q social fayorlte
throughout the official changes that ensued.
Scores Of friends will congratulate Gov. Toole
upon his choice of q bride from among the fair
daughters Of the capital city. Gov. Toole re-
Gently paid visit to this city, and while the
day for the approaching nuptials has not been
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