The Washington critic., 1890-03-01
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Mrs. uarrison's BeceptIon-Tr Tragic Con
cInsInn OF u Dinner Parity.

Mrs. Harrison's sEeceptIon-Tragiu Con-
cIusiop Of u Dinner Party.
Mrs. Harrison held another of her
pleasant series Of Friday afternoon re-
ceptions yesterday at 3 o'clock, when
the Red Parlor was filed with the per
sonal friends of the ladies of the White
House. The room presented cheerful
contrast to the general dreariness with
out ,as the blinds were down and the light
of several tall lamps under fancy shades
diiluscd pleasant glow throughout the
apartment Mrs Harrison wore gown
of black satin, brocaded in red, with
sleeves of the solid color, veiled
in black thread lace, which was also
used on the corsage aud draperies of the
skirt. Mrs Russell Harrison's gown
was of black dotted net, with short,
open jacket, simulated in open work
gold braid, Mrs. Mckee was unable to
be present, as she was confined to her
own room with u heavy cold.
Among the guests present were
Admiral and Mrs. Crosby. Madame
Romero, Mrs. Menocal, Miss Jennie
Sheriff., Miss Katie Beach, Miss
inOlllHSbll VI L NllSs J'
Thompson Swami, Mrs. Blatchforl, Mrs.
Cummings, Miss Wood, Miss Phenix,
Mrs, Pugsley and Mrs. Gill of Ohio,
Mrs. Dolph, Mrs. Senator Gray, Mrs.
Isham Hornsby, Mrs. Whittemore,
Miss Strong, Mrs. Bacon and Mrs.
Lowrie Bell.
Vice President and Mrs. Morton, ac-
cOmpanied by their older daughters,
Senator and Mrs. Eugene Hale aud
Miss Nellie Hunt, left on the II o'clock
train this morning for Florida.
The President and Mrs Harrison, &C
companied by DR.. Scott, attended the
christening of the infant child OF
Chaplain Hoes, T. S. N, which took
place at his residence, 1861 = street
yesterday at O'Clock
Mr.. and Mrs. Macintosh Stewart, OF
Philadelphia, who have leased the house
1740 NJ street for the season, gave din
ner party Thursday evening In honor OF
Mr. and Mrs. Bakhmetieff, which was
brought to a sudden conclusion ir
the most tragic manner. Shortly after
the guests were seated at the table Q
servant whispered to the host that his
aunt. lady of advanced age, whom he
had left in her room in perfect health
short while before, was feeling
badly. Mr.. Stewart at once gave the
order quietly to have a physician sum
moned. When the doctor arrived HI
remained only a few moments, say
ing that there was nothing in th,
sudden attack of illness to prove
in the least alarming. Scarcely hat
he left the house before tn,
guests were startled by the maid rush
ing in with the announcement that th;
old lady was dead. With one ACCORD
the company rose and, only WAITING
long enough TO assure themselves Of thu
truth of The statement, dispersed tC
their respective homes.
Mrs. Seth Ackley held the first of he
series of receptions IN Lent on THURSDAY
evening at her residence, 115l p street
which proved one of the enjoyable
events Of the week. Madame Pior
kowska rendered some fine music.
The Reading Glass held its frs
meeting Of the present season on Thurs
day at the residence of Mrs. Edwarl
McCauley.
Senator and Mrs. Jones of Nevld
will entertain party of twenty at din
ner 10 night
Mrs. Ada Leigh Lewis, wife of th
Bishop OF Ontario, met party of ladie
/ yesterday at the residence of Mrs
Fitzhugh Coyle to talk to them on tn
subject of the permanent establishment
of houses in Paris where English ant
American students and artists could b
I Dp6a o. q al nd
in case of total inability to pay even til
smallest amount, be cared for until EN-
pl0yment could be secured. The amour
of debt now resting on the variou
homes established by Mrs. Lewis il
Paris is 100000, which sum she hope
to raise during her present stay il
America. Mrs. Harrison, who wa
present at the meeting yesterday
suggested the plan of raising tn
money by dollar subscriptions, in viey
of the constant and heavy demand
made upon persons of means. i
speaking of the Governess' Home an
Artists Institute in Paris, Mrs. Levi
mentioned the interesting fact that Mis-
Tracy, who was a frequent visitor ther
while in Paris, had. at her request
painted an ornamental panel for one @
the doors. The decorations of tn
various rooms throughout the hous
have been painted by the various artist
who from time to time have stage
there.
Miss Mildred Carlisle will entertai
the members of the Owl Club on Nor
day evening, when Professor Dawes c
Baltimore will deliver lecture on on
of the current topics of the day. Th
first meeting of the club was held la
Monday evening at the residence {
Miss Dahlgren, who is one of the orig
nators of the organization.