Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-01
SOCIAL MATTERS.
Mr.. wanamaker's Cabinet Dinner
Teas and Receptions.

The Postmaster General and Mrs Wanna
maker gave a state dinner last evening in
honor Of the President and Mrs. Harrison. the
Vice President and Mrs. Morton, the cabinet
ministers and their wives and other invited
guests. The table made as pretty a picture, in
form and decoration, as one could possibly
imagine. The table was round and the arts
tic decorations were in white and green. The
centerpiece was mass Of French white hlacs
In an oval vase, which rested upon a silver
rimmed mirror. About this, fiat upon the
cloth, was laid q circle Of cut lilies of the
valley and outside of that circle Of maiden
hair ferns. Around the table were four high
vases filed with Marguerites and lilies
the cloth were strewn fronds Of fern
and the cloth below the board was
festooned with asparagus vines. The boquets
and bOutonniers were composed OF white
violets and lilies OF the valley, and
the former were tied with white rib
bons. The white tapers burned in silver
candelabra under white shades. There
we're no wine glasses on the table. The elabo-
rate menu served without liquors. The
company proceeded to the dining room in the
following order: The President escorted Mrs.
Wanamaker and the Postmaster General Mrs.
Harrison. The Vice President gave his arm to
Mrs. Platt and Mrs Morton was taken out by
Chief Justice Fuller. The Speaker Of the
House walked with Mrs. Miller. wife Of the At
torney General, and ex-senator T. C. Platt
tary Window walked with Mrs. Reed, Attorney
General Miller with Miss Ida Thompson, Secre-
tary Tracy with Mrs. Hale, Secretary Noble
with Mrs. Rusk, Secretary Rusk with Mrs.
Tracy, Senator Hale with Mrs. Window, Mr..
John w. Thompson with Mrs. Noble, and the
two guests of the family, Mrs. VIM. II. Brown
Of New York and Mrs Rodman Wanamaker of
Philadelphia, walked together. Soft music by
q hidden orchestra was played during the SER
vice of the dinner, and afterward there was a
delightful musicale for the dinner guests. No
after dinner company was invited for the even
ing Mrs. Wanamaker wore a becoming prin-
cesse dinner dress OF silver gray silk, en-
broidered with pearls. Mrs. Brown was in a
blue toilet Of silk and tulle. and Mrs. Rodman
Wanamaker was daintily attired in white faille.
Teas we're in process all over the city yester-
day. One Of the gayest was that given by Mrs.
Tyler Of / street in honor of her guest, Miss
Barnes. The hostess stood within the heavily
curtained doors of her first drawing room to
receive her guests, with a japanese screen at
her back and Miss Barnes at her side. Mrs
Tyler was in a becoming toilet of white silk
gauge, embroidered In wild flower bouquets in
and a graceful girl, was In demure gown of
brown silk with some changeable purple lights
upon it and some panels of brown velvet we're
in the drapery. The bodice was cut out in a
Lady Jane Gray pattern. Mrs. Gould, in a rich
gown of wine colOred velvet and lace, made
the second room Mrs. Barney, in a
toilet of white embroidered mule, pre-
sided over a small table where a
sherry service was spread. Mrs. DIR. Loring
and Mrs. John A. Rodgers presided in the dining
room, where a superb collation. was spread The
rooms were softly lighted by number of
shaded lamps.
Mrs. Isaac Henderson Of New York and her
daughter. Mrs. Carbaugh, gave one of the
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their home, No. 1912 Rhode Island avenue,
from to 2. The suite of rooms were lighted
with lamps and graced with cut flowers. tall
lilies and fragrant roses, and few Il usi-
clans in the second drawing room
tlled the house with music. Mrs.
Henderson received her guests at the door of
the first drawing room in a tasteful toilet of
white ottoman silk shaded by black thread lace.
Beside her stood Mrs. Carbaugh in u pretty
gown of white embroidered null, with full
sleeves of polka-dotted white net. Miss
Harriott Hutchinson, in a gay dress Of crimson
silk and black uncut velvet was a helpful and
charming assistant 70 the hostesses. Mrs. Frost
wore dress of wood brown silk. Mrs. Frey, who
Is sister of Mrs. Henderson, was in black net
and lace, very effectively worn. and she pre-
sided over the coffee. Miss Edith Soule. in
blue tulle, served the punch; Miss Gouverneur
in blue gray toilet, was one of the hostesses
and Mrs. Mackay of New York, who is a guest
Of the house, attired in red silk, was introduced
to the guests. Attentive walters served salads,
hot oysters and confectionery from table that
had center piece of La France roses and
was lighted with candles capped by Pc rsian
shades.
Mrs. and the Misses Preston extended their
usual Friday afternoon into charming tea
yesterday.
DR.. and Mrs. Kindleberger entertained host
Of their friends at tea yesterday afternoon,
and Mrs. Leech also gave a tea.
Mrs. Senator Aldrich gave a beautiful tea
yesterday at her residence, No. 912 18th street,
TO introduce her beautiful and accomplished
daughter. Mrs. Aldrich was assisted in re-
ceiving by Senator Aidrich. In the dining
room coffee, chocolate and other Refreshments
were served Back of the dining room a small
conservatory opened. and to the rear of that was
a hall room, where a band of music played dur
ing the reception. Mrs. Aldrich was hand
somely alfred in gown of crimson silk and
the debutante was in y white toilet. Among
the guests were Mrs. and Miss Rusk Assistant
Secretary and Miss Batcheller. Mrs. Pugh, Sen
ator and Mrs. Henderson, Miss Voorhees,, Miss
Dahlyren, Miss Harlan, Mrs. Morrill,, Miss
Swan. Mrs. Cockrell. Mrs. Bayne. Miss Herford
Lieut. Eldridge, Miss Lowery. Mr.. Woodbury.
Lowery, Mr.. William Acklan, Mrs. Pierce, Miss
Pierce, NJ Roustan and Mrs. Story.
The dancing class was beautifully entertained
last evening at the residence of Chief Justice
II Inc room anu library were
decked with cut flowers and potted palms. and
thrown together formed a ball room ample to
accommodate the class Supper was served in
the dining room at midnight. Among those
present were DIR. and Mrs. Russell Harri-
son, Mrs. Bates and Mrs. Martindale Mr.
and Mrs. Barney, Miss sherman, Mss VIM
dom. Miss Wanainaker, Miss Morgan, Miss
Davidge, Miss Fleming, Miss BOardman and
her guest, Miss Harris; Miss Mcmillan Miss
Myer, the Misses Condit Smith, Miss Mitchell
Mrs. Handy. Miss Brooke, Miss Mullan, the
Misses Preston. Miss Noble, Miss Deering. Miss
Harlan, Miss Edie, Miss Bancroft Miss Moore,
Miss Berry, the Misses James, the Misses
Williamson, Mr.. Jesup Blair, Mr.. Jas Morrill,,
Mr.. VIM. Acklan, Mr.. Davidge, Mr. Geo. HELEN,
Mr.. Paul Andrews. Mr.. Mckee, MIR. Legare,
Mr.. Chiffon, Mr.. Montgomery Blair, Mr.. Lee,
Mr.. Cunningham. Mr.. Brice, DIR. Ruth, Mr.
ley.
Admiral and Mrs. Harmony leave the city
boday for q months absence in the south.
Mrs. J. C. Breckenridge and Miss Breckin-
ridge will give a tea at No. 1914 Connecticut
avenue on Monday at 5o'clock. Miss Breckin-
ridge, who is q fayorite in social circles here,
will leave next week for Kentucky, where she
will assist as bridesmaid at the marriage of a
friend and sfterward will make a visit at West
Pos0t Miss Breckenridge wishes to entertain
her young unmarried friends before leaving
the city. as she will probably not return before
the end Of the season
The ladies Of Capitol Hill will be at home
and also the ladies at the navy yard
On Tuesday Miss Voorhees, gives an at home
from TO O'Clock at No. 1909 street, the
home of Senator Voorhees,. Mrs. William c.
Whittemore is at home to her friends at No.
1900 l1th street on Tuesday. The wives and
daughters Of Representative are at home. Mrs.
Webb OF X street will hold her first day at
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