Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-26
SOCIAL MATTERS.


Of Christmas at the White House Yesterday.
Well-flled stockings delighted the children for
several hours before the gorgeously decorated
Christmas tree gave them sufficient cause for the
noisiest Of demonstrations. The tree was in the
library and there, at 10 O'Clock the entire
household assembled to witness the infantile
Joy. Presents were numerous and beautiful.
The Presidents pet grandson will remember
the day because It brought him new tricycle..
Little Mary Mckee was most proud of a blue
dress which had been made for her BY Miss
Sanger. Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Mckee were
grati6ed recipients Of diamond ornaments,
presented by the President The children.
however, had uninterrupted possession Of the
mansion all day.
Mrs. Sophie Mallory, daughter Of Charles
Albert, esq, is critically i'll at the residence of
her father in Montgomery county, Md.
Gen. and Mrs. Frank Spinola of New York
spent Christmas day at the Arlington Hotel
IN this city. Mrs. Spinola has brought from
her home on Long Island an exquisite collec-
ton of bric-a-brac. pictures, china and marbles
gathered abroad during several years of foreign
travel and these render tine rooms very attrac-
tive. Mrs. Spinola will have with her during
the congressional season one or more Young
ladies from New York city. who will assist her
in receiving callers and in dispensing hos
pitality.
Judge and Mrs. ]. B. E;lmonds will close
their house on street during the season this
year, as they intend to leave the city about the
10th OF January upon q western tour that will
extend to the Pacific coast. Judge and Mrs.
E'lmonds will probably be absent from the city
until the spring.
Judge Arthur Macarthur who has been SO
seriously i'll for many weeks past, il now slowly
convalescing at his home, 10. 1901 street,
and in company with Mrs. Macarthur will 20
to St. Augustine, Fla, about the middle Of
next month to spend the remainder of the win
ter.
Miss Emma J. Wilson has returned to the
city and is ut No. 1927 street for the present
Ex-Secretary and Mrs. McCulloch and Miss
Mary McCulloch will receive their friends on
New Years day at their home, No. 912 18th
street, Mcpherson square, after 1890. The ex-
Secretary, who is now in excellent health will
be pleased to SEQ his friends. After January
l Mrs. McCulloch will be at horne on Wcdnes-
days after clock to callers.
The Bowling Club have issued handsome
cards Of invitation for an assembly dance and
cotillon at the National Rifles Armory, on Fri
day evening, january 2, at 9 o'clock. The cotil-
Ion will begin at IL o'clock. The invitations are
ont in the names Of Miss Edie and Miss Dahl
gren.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Casey Of Indianapolis are
in the city at the Hotel Arno Mr.. Casey is a
brother OF Senator Casey of North Dakota.
Senator and Mrs. Casey spent Christmas day in
Baltimore.
the guest of Miss Florence Mortimer at No.
1914 18th street northwest.
One OF the pleasantest events of Christmas
day was the supper given by Mr. J. S. Duyall
Mt the Franklin to his guests and their friends.
The evening was spent in social enjoyment and
progressive eucher. Tho following persons
were present: Capt. Thomas NJ. McDougall,
seventh cavalry, U:S.A., and Mrs. McDougall,
Maj. Theodore Baldwin, seventh cavalry. US.
A.. and Mrs. Baldwin, Mrs. Leila J. Heron,
Miss Maize B. Heron, Miss Emma Baldwin,
Theodore Baldwin, jr., Mrs. Dr.. Weisel Miss
Hattie Weisei, My. and Mrs. Hancock of Rich
mond, Va, Col; and Mrs. Goubonsky. Mrs.
Goubonsky Of Richmond, Judge Chapman of
Michigan, Judge Hoiderman, Mrs. II. A. Bycrs
and daughter, Miss Weed. Mr.. Michel Mrs
Phillips and daughters, Mr.. Phillips. Gen.
Gonzalis, Mr.. and Mrs. Williams, Miss Cook
Mai. and Mrs. Farrar, Gen. Brown Of Indiana
and many others.
Miss Jennie McPhail of Wheeling is again the
guest Of Miss Lena Stearns ut 1925 Rhode Island
avenue.
Invitations have been issued for grand ball
to be given at the Buckingham New Years
night to the guests Of the house and their
friends.
Miss Caledonia Mccall of Florida is visiting
her cousin, Col. L. L. Langdon, U.S.A., who
commands the post at Fort Hamilton, NY. Be-
fore her return she will also visit at Fort
Schuyler.
Prof. J. A. Sewall Of the University Of Den
yer and Mrs. Sewall are visiting DR.. and Mrs.
Vasey at 1907 Riggs street.
Mrs. DR.. Corey, wife of the pastor of the
Metropolitan ME-. Church, is spending Christ
mas with her parents at Garrytown-on-the-H ud-
son.
The Misses Lille and Carrie Kelley Of Balti-
more will be with Mrs. A. F. Hiiyer, 1852 9Th
street northwest, during the holidays.
Miss Helen P. Hill has just returned from
POttsville, Pa, after an absence of five
months. Miss Eleanor Bigelow of Cambridge,
Mass, will be her guest for the holidays.
One Of the most pleasant and sociable affairs
ever given by the Harmony Circle was held
last night at National Rifles Hall. The rooms
were tastefully decorated, the stage being
literally covered by ferns and plants Of every
variety, and the effect was enhanced by fifty in
candescent lights placed around them. Among
those present were Miss Eva Cohen of Savan-
nah Ga; Miss Stella Kaufman of Alexandria,
stein of Roanoke. Va; Miss Clara Franc, Miss
Estelie Adler, Miss Esther Gross, Miss Belle
Schneider Miss Fannie Kaufman, Miss Mamie
Baumgarten, Miss Rose Kaufman, Miss Martha
Strauss, Miss Bertha Behrend, Miss Gussie
Eehrend, Miss Rose Goodman, Miss Hattie
Heilbrun. Miss Lena Hahn, Miss Adeline Som
mers. Miss Ernie Richold, Miss Mamie Grena-
baum, Miss Emily Nattans, Miss Minnie Lans-
Durgh, Miss Sarah Lulley and Miss Josie
Michaelis. The committee of arrangements. to
whom the success of the affair is due. we're
Messrs. Alex WOLF NJ. ID. Rosenberg, A. Rich
old, Max Minister and Chas. Heilbrun.
Miss Belle Gardner OF Hammondsport. NY.
who is visiting her father, Maj. II. Gardner.
and Miss Marietta kies Of South Hadley Mass.
and Miss Julietta Kies of Danielsvlle, Conn,
who are also visiting the city, are at the Lang
ham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cabell have issued cards for
Tuesday evening, December 30. from to 6
O'Clock, to meet the members of the American
Historical Society, which meets in this city next
week.
Miss Daisy Garland has issued invitations for
german at the residence of ex-Attorney Cen
eral Garland january.
most enjoyable meeting Of the Maltby
Euchre Club was held Christmas eve at the res
idence of Miss Grace White 203 street north
west Mr.. johnson and Miss White carried Of
the first prize, and Prof. Montgomery and Miss
Cora Vickery took the BOBBY prize. After sup
per dancing was INDUCED in to late hour
Those present were: The Misses Grace and
Blanch White, Wheeler, Ella Vickery. Nantz
and Cora Vickery. and Messrs johnson, Gard
ner, G. Montgomery, Psrson, Blondel and J.P.