The Washington critic., 1890-01-29
IN SOCIETY,".

enjoyed the reputation in society circles at
the Capital Of giving the most attractive
receptions, especially on account Of the
number OF buds whom she secures to assist
her. When her husband was Speaker of
the House OF Representatives the Riggs
House parlors, where Mrs. Carlisle was nc
eustomed to receive her friends, were always
hlIed with the most distinguished people to
be found in Washington. Now that she is
comfortably installed In bef own house, on
X street, Mrs. Carlisle is enabled to dis
pense proverbial Kentucky hospitality In
manner more agreeable, not only to herself,
but TO her legion OF friends as WELL and the
announcement that she was at home yes
terday afternoon sufflced to fill her house
completely. Although II was Congress.
sional day in society, and numerous mem
bers Of that class were holding receptions,
there seemed no perceptible diminution
In the crowd at the Carlisle mansion,
and, as one of the guests remarked, 'It was
suggestive OF the biggest crush she ever ex-
ptrlenced at'the Riggs House" A bevy of
pretty girls stood about the hostess, and all
who were fortunate enough to be presented
to the lady OF the house were made to feel
at home, and in the most charming manner.
Some Of the young ladies', however, made
no secret of their disapprobation of the
practice of male members of society in per-
sistcntly absenting themselves from after
BOON receptions. 1--WE girls are partic-
ular,h said one of the brightest and most
fascinating buds of this season, 40
array ourselves IN the most fetching
gowns imaginable for the pleasure
of the male sex, but from selfshness or
some other unfathomable reason our
efforts are not appreciated. II is a perfect
treat Of an afternoon reception for young
woman TO have man whom she can call
her exclusive escort, but IL she is not very
careful she will find life very burdensome
owing to the envy of some of her less for
tuDate sisters. ! wish the papers would
stir the gentlemen UP on this subject for
we do not want to be compelled to dress
every afternoon just for the sake OF show
ing off our toiettes TO party of women.n
Pan-Americans, members of the Diplo-
matte Corps and distinguished women and
men from all parts of the world were ut the
Mexican Embassy yesterday afternoon, the
occasion being the final reception of Nine.
and Minister Romero. Exquisite floral
decorations made the interior of the lega-
tiOn headquarters resemble q veritable
garden, and the effect was enhanced by
myriads Of candles, which added brilliancy
to beautiful picture. Flashing gems,
profusion of laces and toilettes, which made
their wearers, II possible, more attractive
than ever, combined to make up gather
ing which has rarely been excelled in this
city. a moderate estimate places the num-
Der Of guests present at 1900, and the spa
eious parlors were crowded all the time.
A lunch and bazar by the Guild of the
Holy Child of st. Johns Church will be
held at the Grand Army Hall Thursday and
Friday from 12 to 3 o'clock under the au-
spices of the following patronesses:
Mrs. Morton, Mrs. Letter, Mrs. Wood. Mrs
Senator Bdmunds, Mrs. Ramsay, Mrs. Judge
Bsgner, Mrs. Hobson, Mrs. Edward Me.
Cauley, Mrs. i. i. Riggs.
This will be followed by a Mother Goose
performance Thursday evening by:
Misses Eliza and Virginia Peachey, Page
Carr, Emily Camnack Marion Stellns. Helen
Smith. Gertrude Gardner. Louise Bentley
and Masters Mills and Marvin Thompson.
Herbert Ogden, Willie |eachey. lanes
Parker, Bayard Gibs, II, Christopher Da wson,
George Dyer.
Friday evening a concert will be given, at
which the following performers viii take
part;
Miss shepard, Miss Moore, Mr.. Mauro.
Schubert Quartette. Miss Kimball Mrs. Bur
CESS. IN charge of the concert: Miss Dashiell
| and Miss Kepnaugh Ladies in charge OF
lunch: Miss Smith, Miss Sherman, Miss Ram
say, Miss Hopkins and Miss Dashiell.
Mrs. and Miss Batchellcr were at home
| 10 callers yesterday afternoon at their
| handsome house on Vermont avenue, as
sisted by Miss Harris of New York. Gem
eral Batcbellcr was present during the
earlier part of the afternoon. Miss Batch
| eller, from her long residence abroad, is
| fine linguist and great favorite with the
members of the Diplomatic Corps, who
find this pleasant house an agreeable
wind-up to their round of Tuesday calls,
| where they congregate at 3 o'clock to enjoy
cup OF tea and informal conversation
With the young hostess and her mother.
Mrs. Roswell p. Flower was assisted In
receiving yesterday by her son-in-law and
| daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Bayard Taylor.
Mrs. Schley presided in the tea-room. An
enjoyable feature of the reception was the
charming singing OF Mrs. Senator spooner,
who was among the number of callers, and,
| In response TO the urgent request of the
| hostess, sat down at the piano and sang
number of old ballads, accompanying her
self meanwhile upon the instrument.
| Private Secretary Halford received
telegram yesterday from his wife, who Is
at Thomasville, Ga, announcing that she
! fe M abI m xrttb tba
ices Of the trained nurse, In whose charge
| she went South. Miss Halford was to have
left the city to-day to join her mother, but
| will delay her departure for another week,
| unless unfavorable tidings should be re-
| eeived from the invalid, IN which event
| Secretary and Miss Haiford VIII leave at
once for Thomasville.
| Mrs. Morton will omit her regular We'd
| nesday reception this afternoon, us the f,-
/ tigue incident to such occasions would
/ unit her for the arduous duties of hostess
! at the large card reception to be given to-
morrow evening. Mrs. Morton, although
| assisted in her large official correspondence
by her private secretary, Miss Nellie Hunt,
exercises personal supervision over the
list of persons to be invited to her dinners
! and card receptions.
The rumored engagement of General
schoheld, T. $. A., to Mrs. fitzpatrick,
widow of the late General Fitzpatrick, u.
S. A., proved one of the most interesting
| topics OF discussion in the social world yes
. terday afternoon. Mrs. Fitzpatrick, n
Chilian by birth, is spending the winter IN
Washington. General Schodell attended
the Presidents reception last evening, uuac-
companied. however, by his daughter or
tho Iodv with uhnu titnor hos nnunactn n,l