The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-12-07


secretary, and Miss Gillett, treasurer, received
the guests. There was q large attendance
Miss Desha wore soft gray silk gown and
Miss Gillett brown silk. Vocal music, recita-
tions. and speechmallng marked the hours
Miss Bangs sang sAnnie Laurie" most charm
ingly and Mr.. Brandon gave several choice
piano recitals There were several handsome
contributions of books-the nucleus for a
library.
The friends of Mrs. Blanchard, wife of the
popular Representative from Louisiana, will be
glad to welcome her back to Washington. Mrs
Blanchard is typical Southern beauty with
diplomatic manners, and is very popular in
society. She has kind heart and does good
deal of charity of which no demonstration is
made. They are at the Metropolitan Hotel for
the season.
Miss Carolyn Williams gave a very enjoyable
euchre party last Friday evening at 922 French
street, in honor of her guest, Miss Clara Mar
tin, of Canandaigua, \. y. Among those
present were Miss Alice Reason, Miss Greene
Mr.. and Mrs. Hammond, Capt. Story, Mr.
BechleT Mr.. Edward Marshall, Miss Marguerite
L. Curry Mr.. Bowen, Mr., Colladay, and Mr..
Dante.
Miss Ray Leland, of New York, who has been
visiting the family of Mr.. Louis Seibold of this
city, has returned home, accompanied by Miss
Mary L. Seibold. The latter will spend some
time in New York as the guest of her brother,
Mr.. Louis F. Seibold, DR., the well-known news
paperman, formerly of this city and now editor of
the JenuesS l[jllcr Magazine.
Mrs. William T. Hildrup, of No Iowa Cir
Gle, is in the city for brief stay She is get
ting her handsome house in shape to rent this
season. Owing to her delicate health, Mrs.
Hildrup will not spend the winter in Washing
ton. This to the great regret of a large circle
OF friends, who will greatly miss the hostess and
her charming hospitality.
Mrs. Andrews, daughter of Gen. Schofield.
and who presides over his house, was at home
to callers on Tuesday. This is the day she has
selected to receive her visitors during the pres
ent month. Mrs. Andrews had large number
OF callers on this opening Tuesday.
On Wednesday there will be tea and luncheon
at st. Johns Parish Hall, Sixteenth street. from
to P. NJ. Mrs. Justice Blatchford Mrs.
Warder, Mrs. White, and Mrs. Letter are prom
inent in the management of the affair, which
promises to be great success.
Representative Boutelle, Of Maine. arrived
for the opening of Congress and is located at
the Hamilton House for the winter. Mrs. and
the Misses Boutellc will not come to Washing
ton until the early part of January.
Among the Washington guests at the Mon
day german in Baltimore last week was Senior
Quesada, the Argentine Minister, who went as
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Juan de Machado.
Mrs c. B. Clley and her son, with Mrs. Gen.
patterson and her son, have returned and taken
rooms for the season, 1928 1 street. The Misses
Bonlon, OF Chicago, are visiting Mrs. Cilley.
Mrs Ada NJ. Bittenbender, of 800 East Capi
tol street, general counsel for the National
Womans Christian Temperance Union, has
gone on lecturing tour to Massachusetts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene F. Robinson are back
from their wedding trip, and are housekeeping
in their pretty home, 6O5 Q street. They have
taken Thursdays for their reception day.
Hon. and Mrs. Henry Cabot Lodge gave an
elegant tea yesterday afternoon at their resi-
dence, 1921 Rhode Island avenue, to introduce
their daughter to Washington society.
The Corcoran residence on Lafayette Square
VIII be occupied this winter by Miss Lulie
Eustis, granddaughter of the late W. w.
Corcoran and her aunt, Miss Eustis.
Mrs. and the Misses Ernst are at their resi-
dence on Dupont Circle. Owing to poor health,
Mrs. Ernst will be unable to take a very active
part in the winters gayeties.
At the Carnival of Nations Mrs. Paymaster
Phllllps loaned several handsome imported
Japanese suits to the ladies in the Japanese
booths and tableaux.
Judge and Mrs. Bingham have located on
Washington Circle, No 22l3. Mrs Bingham
and her daughter, Miss Edith, will be at home
to callers on Monday.
The Misses Alice and jamie Riggs have re-
turned from Europe, where they spent a part
OF the summer with their sister, Mrs. Howard.
Miss Anna ClearY, of Thirteenth street, has
returned from a visit of several months to her
aunt, Mrs. John Kelly, of New York
Hon and Mrs Darlington and family, of
Pennsylvania, are settled in their former apart
ments at the Normandie
Mrs. Joseph Swasey, of Rhode Island, has
entirely recovered from her recent attack of
illness
Miss Louise Henry is staying with her brother
Mr.. William Henry at 2030 Thirteenth street.
Senator and Mrs. Dixon, of Rhode Island, are
again established at the Arno for the session.
Hon, and Mrs. j. s. Sherman, of New York
VIII live ut the Hamilton House this season.
Mr. aud Mrs. A. P. Gordon Cumming are at
1920 Connecticut avenue for the winter.
Mrs. Ross Thompson viii receive on Wednes-
days at her home, 1925 street.
Senator and Mrs Frye, of Maine, are at the
Hamilton House for the season.
Senator and Mrs H. B. Payne are at their
residence, 1922 Vermont avenue.
Mr. aud Mrs. Joseph 7. Hunter are settled in
their new home, 2023 ii street.
Mrs. f. l.. Thurber Of New York, will live
at the Shoreham this winter.
Hon. John w. Wilson and family are settled
at the Riggs for the winter.
Mr. and Mrs. K. l.. Bains are at home Thurs
days at No 1908 NJ street.
Mrs. Reed and her daughter, Miss Kitty, have
arrived at the ShOreham.
Representative and Mrs. Thompson are at the
Elsmere for the winter.
The Misses Nimmo have apartments at the
ArnO for the winter.