The Washington critic., 1890-02-12


Many Eriends-NIrs. spinola's Re
ception Throug--NIany Callers on
Mrs. Scranton and Mrs. Burrows.
The social events for this afternoon
will be teas by Mrs. ID. p Morgan,
Mrs. Lyman Tiffany, Mrs. Green B.
Raum, Mrs. William Dunlop. This
evening the last of the series Of assem-
blies will be given at the National
Rifles Armory,
Senator and Mrs. Walthall gave
largely. attended tea yesterday at their
home on Rhode Island avenue. Mrs.
Walthall wore n gown of gray falllc and
point lace, and was assisted in receiving
by Mrs. Bcriah wilkins in black net
beaded in gold; Mrs. Gray, wife of
Senator Gray, and Mrs. John IIogg.
Miss Walthall wore white gauze striped
in gold, and was assisted in the tea
room by Miss Payne of Virginia, Miss
Bate, Miss Blackburn of Kentucky and
Miss Stockdale of Mississippi An oval
plat of scarlet and yellow tulips formed
the floral centre-picce.
Mrs Spinola' reception at her private
parlor in the Arlington yesterday was
one of the most crowded of the after
noon. The room Is beautilied with
numerous pictures and works of art,
gathered during the course of extended
travels in this country and abroad. In
one corner a table was spread with
strawberries and cream, cakes, ,conserves,
and punch, which was served by Gen
eral Spinola and the four New York
members, Representatives McCarty,
Covert, Dumphy and Turner, who
npt trrl, hn nf
Mrs. Spinola was assisted by Mrs.
Roessle and bevy Of pretty girls, Miss
Daisy Wilson of Baltimore, Miss Black
Whitford of New York.
Mrs. and Miss Scranton held pleas
ant reception yesterday at their resi-
dence on X street, adjoining the Hamil
ton. Mrs. Scranton was assisted in en-
tertaining her callers by Mrs: NIev-
lert and Mrs. Thurlow of Philadelphia.
Miss Scranton presided in the tea room,
assisted by Miss Meylert and Miss Bow.
ers. Miss Scranton has entirely re-
gained her health, and attributes her
complete recovery in large measure to
horseback riding, of which she is en-
Enthusiastically fond, which is scarcely TO
be wondered at, as she is one of the
most expert horsewomen in the city.
Mrs. J. G. Burrows received at the
! Elsmere yesterday, assisted by Mrs.
and Miss Vinton and Miss VcaZy. An
enjoyable feature of the reception was
the instrumental music by Miss McPar-
land and the singing of Miss Dezen-
dorf. Mrs. Burrows makes a charming
hostess, rs she possesses the happy
faculty Of appearing interested in each
and every one of her callers.
Mrs Carlisle, having held her last
reception Of the season week since,
was out making the round of calls yes
teIday afternoon, Mrs. Carlisle en-
deavors to return in person every call
made upon her, and states, with par
donable pride, that never since first
coming to Washington has she been
put TO the eXpedient of sending cards
by mail or by messenger to any one
who has honored her with a visit.
The numerous friends made by Mrs.
Richardson, wife of DIR. William Rich
ardson of Boston, during her former
visits TO this city, will be grieved tc
hear of her death recently at her resi-
dence on Commonwealth avenue. Dur
ing her stay in Washington Mrs.
Richardson was the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Payson.
Mrs. Connell, wife of Representative
Connell of Nebraska, received yester
day, assisted by Miss Mary Lawton, a
400 Massachusetts, avenue. Although
Washington, she has made hosts o.
friends and bids fair TO become one o.
the most popular young matrons in SO
ciety.
Miss Ruth Brooks gave german las
night at her residence, $40 New Yorl
avenue. About twenty couples parti
cipated and the attendance of tn
friends of the hostess was very large
A handsome supper was served at mid
night.
Mrs. Joseph Carey, though hardl.
yet recovered from the effects of sc
we're cold, was receiving yesterday al
ternoon and recorded to her visitors
characteristically cordial welcome.
Mrs. Parker Mann has issued card
for reception Saturday evening fror
s to II to meet Miss Bowers at her resi-
dence, ''Tanglebank, Kalorama ave
nue..
A hop will be given at Willard's He
tel at y O'Clock on Saturday evening.
Mr.. William Fosdick is convalescin
after his recent severe illness.
Mr.. Jack Wilkes of Charlotte, N. G
son of the late Admiral Wilkes, recent
paid visit to his mother and sisters ,
th cir home in this city.
Miss Louise Moore is spending til
winter in Canada.
Mrs. Scranton will entertain part
Of ladies at luncheon tomorrow.
Mrs. Vanderpool will be joined hel
in few days by her husband, who
now in New York, and will then n,
company him to Florida with his motht
and uncle, the later making the trip fC
his health
Mrs. Robert Fleming will not receiy
to- day, but will be at home informall
, on Wednesdays during Lent.