Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-11

room was a long table set Win conserves, cake
and sandwiches and lighted oy pair OF elab-
dred Fuller poured chocolsee ct one end OF the
table and opposite, in q luxurious chair, was
Miss Nordhof, in charge Of the popular pot Of
| bouillon.
Mrs. Lamar, who is but recently back from
Georgia, was at home 70 visitors in her new
home Yesterday. The drawing rooms were
cheerily lighted from the chandeliers and from
| the wood fires that glOwed in the CRATES. Miss
Colquitt and Miss Lester had charge of the tea
| table in the second room.
| Justice Lamar was taken i'll on Wednesday in
New York city, and has been very ill since he
returned from that city, with fever. Yester-
day he was much improved, but was confined
| to his room.
Mrs. Blatchford and Mrs. B. C, Cummines
held another Of their most agreeable recep-
tions yesterday. They were assisted by Miss
Mitchell Of St. Louis, the niece and guest of
Mrs. Stanley Matthews, who is Q charming
acquisition to society, and she poured tea for
the callers all the afternoon hours.
Judge and Mrs. Drake had their charmingly
hospitable house open, and, as always, the
pretty rooms were thronged. Judge Drake and
Mrs. Drake received the callers in the front
parlor and were assisted by Mrs. Westcott
when she was not In the tea room. Mrs.
Blttinger poured the tea and also received
with the hostess when opportunity offered
Miss Westcott and Miss Cresson were
natteringly assiduous in their attentions
to all their callers, and they were
aided by their guest, the grand niece of Judge
Drake, Miss Morrill, of Cincinnati, who has
been spending some weeks with the family.
Lady Pauncefote, Mrs. Henry Edwardes, Mrs.
Field, Miss Grace Davis, Miss Dahlgren, Miss
Squire, Mrs. Cultivate, Gen. ]. G. Black, Miss
Grace Black, Miss Montrose Cuthbert Elliott,
Miss Cuthbert. Mr.. Eugene B. Wills, Mr.. +. B.
LOOMS, Mr.. Kincaid, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Lothrop
Bradley and Mrs. a. IT Raytar wara amonO
those present.
Mrs. Gordon Mackay was not st home yes
terday, but will receive ON next Monday.
Mrs. John E. Beall will not be at home to
callers at '.Montrose" again this season on &C.
count Of the death of Mr.. Beall's uncle.
pleas ant party was given last night at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Philip McKim in
honor OF their two daughters. The evening
was spent in dancing and games, after which a
repast was served. Among those present were
Misses Jennie McKim, Lucy McKim, Annie
Cocks, Hannah Rider, Ella Brown. Mamie Arth,
Mollie shepherd, Isabel Sutherland, Bessie
Sutherland, Ida Murphy, Edith Springer, Lily
Murphy, Ida McElfresh, Kitty Marks, Minnie
Lynch, Nora Callahan, Mary Blake, Mollie Cal
gle Brooks, Annie Hurdle, Phoebe Ross, Mrs.
Bollinger, Mrs. Spencer, Messrs. McKim, Boil
llnger, Spencer, kInsinger, Deponai, Costigan,
Sutor, Harding, Gore, Jackson, Haldeman,
Wilson, Murray, Taylor, Sutherland, Stevenson,
Caldwell, Harry, Coburn and Hayden.
Miss Amanda Thompson, daughter of Prof.
Thompson Of Annapolis, is the guest of Miss
Mamie Brown, A c street northwest
Mrs. Keiton will receive tomorrow from 2
till o'clock, assisted by Miss Grace Black,
Mrs. Belrose, Mrs. Lemly and the Misses Glib
son.
Mrs. Andrew B. Graham Of 10th street will
hold her last reception of the season tomorrow
"wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Graham will be
assisted by Mrs. Myers, Miss Katharine Foote,
Miss Webb, Miss Flanagan and the Misses
Graham.
assembled at the residence of Gen. p s. Post
on 18th street last evening. Among those pres
ent were Senator and Mrs. Cullom and most of
the llil.cls Representatives and their wives,
Col. and Mrs. Morrison, Col. and Mrs. A. C.
Matthews, Gen. Green b. Raum, Col. and Mrs.
j. NJ. Rice of PEORIA Hon. F. L. Dubois Of
Idaho. Representative and Mrs. Bowden and
Miss Jones of Virginia, Maj. and Mrs. Bash and
Miss Bash, Mr.. and Mrs. Willis b. Hawkins,
Mrs. Wiswell, the Misses Rouse of Peoria, the
Misses Sweeny Of New York, Mr.. James Knox
of the state of Washington, Mrs. Daniel Shep-
ard and Mr.. Shepard, DR.. Sheldon jackson
and others.
Miss Lucy Coleman of Richmond is with her
aunt, Miss Breeder, at the Clarendon for sew
eral weeks.
Miss Hannah Neil-Neil Of Columbus, Ohio, is
the guest of Miss Greenleaf of Georgetown.
Mrs. A. S. Worthington will not be at home
on Wednesday of this week.
Miss Gertrude Edmands Of Boston, who sings
the part Of the Priestess in the choral society's
performance of 'Arminius" tomorrow night,
Will arrive this evening and be the guest of
Mrs. q. A. Pearson. 1928 o street.
Mrs. Reed will hold her last formal reception
for the season tomorrow.
Mrs. p. A. Darneille and Miss Darneille, 1927
3lst street, will entertain their callers Thurs
day with dancing reception, the closing one
of the season.
Miss Greer, 2Ol0 Hillyer place, has issued
cards for young peoples tea on Friday, Feb
ruary IA, from TOT.
Mrs. Benjamin Leighton held pleasant re-
ception at her home on Massachusetts, avenue,
Capitol Hill, yesterday afternoon. Her spa.
cious parlors were thronged with callers until
late in the evening, the fine music and ele-
CANT luncheon furnishing pleasing attractions
to her many callers. Among the visitors were
Mrs. Judge Allen from New York, Mrs. Senator
Davis. Mrs. Judge Batcheller, Mrs. Jas. Sher-
man, Mrs. Capt Ripton, Mrs Senator Com
stock, Mrs. Representative Mccormick, Mrs
Gilman and Mrs. Representative Hopkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred E. Fay of Worcester,
Mass, are spending few weeks in the city as
the guests Of DIR. Bland. They expect to re-
main until the close of Lent
Mrs. Edward p Mertz will not be at home
tomorrow.
Mrs. Robert I. Fleming will not receive to-
morrow. but will be at home informally on
Wednesdays during Lent.
Mrs. Morton will not receive tomorrow after
noon.
Mrs James A. Kerr was assisted at her recep-
ton at 223 East Capitol street yesterday by
MIR. and Mrs. A. ]. Palmer of Jersey Shore, Pa.
Mrs. and the Misses Dorsey will be at home
the remaining Thursdays in February.
Col and Mrs. J. r. Wiernsee of No. 1881 P
street have visiting them their cousins, the
Misses Shelton of Bridgeport, Conn.
Miss Katharine Foote will receive with Mrs.
Andrew Graham at 1407 18th street tomorrow
afternoon from to o'clock.
Mrs Senator Stewart and her niece, Miss
Aldrich, have gone to New York to spend a
few days.
The members Of the Violet socials will give
their fourth complimentary hop Wednesday
evening at st. Josephs hall.
Miss Virginia O'Neal Of Gettysburg, Pa, ia
the guest Of Mrs. J. A. swope, 2I4 A street
| southeast.
Mr.. Joseph Gawler, accompanied by his
daughter, Miss Annie, left on Monday for For
tress Monroe. They will be absent week or
ten days.
Mrs. B. II. Warner will not be at home to-
morrow afternoon.