Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-21
SOCIAL MATTERS.
Yesterdays Hospitable Receptions
Personal Notes.

| count OF the Qeatn OF Solicitor General Cnap-
man. A large number Of persons who expected
to meet the family of Justice Brewer at the
| Hotel Arno yesterday we're obliged to postpone
| that pleasure until next week. Mrs. Chapman
retirement is much regretted by those who met
her at the house OF the Attorney General at the
| informal receptions that were held before the
| beginning of the season and also on New Years
| day, when she assisted Mrs. and Miss Miller in
| hospitable duties.
/ Mrs. Boardman, who is q sister of Mrs. VIM.
Walter Phelps, was at home 10 callers yesterday
| afternoon. AIRS. Boardman took the house
that Mrs. Beach Grant had hired and furnished
| Tor herself at No. l7l9 street, and which after
| the death OF her husband more than q year age
she closed, leaving her furniture and some fine
| pictures IN it. Among the latter is a fine hfe-
! size portrait in oils Of Miss Adele Grant by q
French artist The presence OF this picture
/ suggests many pleasant remarks about the ia
| nous beauty.
Mrs. Mclean was at home to callers in her
pretty Louis XVI parlor Oh Lafayette Square
yesterday afternoon, dressed i'll trained
princesse OF garnet velvet that had a
] front of pink satin. Her guest, Mrs.
Gen. Grant, after extending her visit
for several days, has returned to New
York city: Most people who visit Mrs. Mclean
row speak of Mr.. Walker Blaine, because it
was at Mrs. McLean's tea on Friday afternoon
OF the 10th instant that he was last seen in pub
| lie. He walked home across the park that af-
ternoon and entered his chamber, went to bed,
had a chill, became delrious and went through
the stages of the disease that Terminated bis life
on Wednesday.
Miss Ida Thompson had large concoukse Of
callers yesterday, who were making their tea
calls. MIR. John w. Thompson with Mrs. Boss
W. thompson, who wore u dress of black net,
received the callers In the front drawing room.
In the ball room large tea table was laid, at
one end OF which Miss Thompson made tea
from the samOvar and Miss Mary Sherman sup
Piled cafe frappe from bowl sitting at the
other end.
The house of ex-Minister Jno. W. Foster was
also open to callers. Mrs. Dulles, in dress Of
req crepe with panels OF velvet, received the
visitors, and MISS Orr of Indiana, Miss Elsa
Nordhof, Rev. Allan NJ. Dulles OF WatertOwn,
MI, and Col. Foster comprised the receiving
party Mrs. Foster was absent from the draw
ing room because her physician advised her to
Keep der own room. She expects to be able to
leave the city with Col Foster tor q SIX weeks
trip to Mexico on Thursday OF this week.
Mrs. Spooner, assisted by Miss Villas and Mrs
A. c. Thompson and Miss Thompson of Capitol
Hill kept open houses yesterday.
Mrs. L. b. Reed, wife Of the Speaker, Mrs
Frye, Mrs. Tappan, Miss Harlan, Mrs. Henry
PeIIew, Gen. and Mrs. Greedy, Mrs. Hugh
Mccullough, Miss Scldmore, mrs. George L.
baxter, Mrs. and Miss Boutelle, MIR. J. kearney
Warren and his guest, Miss Pierrepont Morgan
Miss Anna Wilson aud Mr.. Richard Wallach
were among those making calls yesterday.
Mrs. Matthew s. Quay and Miss Quay have
out cards for a tea on Saturday, January rs,
from to at No. 1929 street
Mrs. Dahlgren and Miss Dahlgren have sent
invitations tor a O'Clock tea Oh Friday the oath
instant In honor of the Misses LeMUyne OF Bal
tlmore, who are their guests at No. 1875 Massa-
chusetts avenue.
Mrs. George I. Baxter of No. 1916 14th street,
WILL be at home Oh Wednesdays in February,
excepting ASH Wednesday, the 18th.
Mrs. Gen. Greedy il at home on Fridays at
No. 1914 street to receive callers.
Two of the cabinet houses will be closed to-
morrow, that of the Secretary of State and the
house OF Attorney General Miller. The houses
OF the Vice President aud the remaining cabinet
ministers Will be open To callers and Mrs. Reed
WILL receive al the ShOreham.
Minister and Mrs. Romero will give large
ball and reception at the Mexican legation to-
morrow night at . O'Clock.
The Washington assembly association will
hold its second ball tomorrow night at the
Rifles armory hall
Mrs. Bryan will give tea tomorrow from 8
to 6 at her Massachusetts, avenue home.
Ex-Secretary Villas is in the city for few
days on business. In answer to the inquiries
Of a host OF friends for Mrs. Villas health MIR.
Villas says she Is making gradual advance
men. toward health.
Mr.. Truxton Beale is in New York city for a
few days.
Lieut.. and Mrs. C. W. Rae the latter Miss
Rebecca G. Dodge fortnight ago, have re-
turned to the city from their briuai tour and
are with Mrs. Rae's parents at No. 1927 Jeffer-
son place, where Mrs. Kae will be at home to
see her friends on Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. j. NJ Wilson and Miss Anna Wilson will
be at home on Thursday at No. l7l2 | street.
Miss Putnam will continue to receive on
Wednesday throughout this month.
Miss Helen Leeds of New Orleans is visiting
the Misses Campbell of Rhode Island avenue.
Cards are out for the wedding of Mr.. N.
Elmer Carrier of Washington, DC, to Miss
Nettie Hughes of keyser, w. Va, on Wednes-
day January ~, 1880, 1880 an, at keyser,
W. Va
The hop at Wizards Saturday night was one
Of the most enjoyable of the brilliant series
give.i for many seasons by Er. Staples at his
hotel.
Mrs. Louise Palmer Heaven of 1000 r street
will give a tea for her daughters Misses Ethel
and Alice Heaven on next Saturday the 25th
from to Z o'clock. Mrs. Heaven will be as
sisted by her guests. Miss Mcpherson of Gettys-
burg and Miss Nellie q. Jones of Philadelphia;
also by Mrs IL. W. Spofford, Mrs. John PAM
Miss katharine Foote will assist Mrs, Sena-
tor Davis at her reception next Thursday after
noon at her residence, 1923 Massachusetts
avenue.
The Misses Huyck will assist Mrs. J. G. Car
Isle at her reception today.
Mrs. Walter l. Hayes Of Iowa will receive on
Friday instead OF Tuesday at 1925 G street
northwest.
Mrs. sayers, wife Of Representative Savers,
will receive ON Tuesday fternoon from 8 to 6
at No. 2207 X street.
Miss Lille Cavanaugh will assist Mrs. Sena-
tor Davis next Thursday at 1928 Massachusetts,
avenue.
Mrs. Geo. L. Otis Of st. Paul, Mimi is visit
ing her mother, Mrs G. s. Mix, 1917 3lst street,
West Washington.
Mrs. T. Allan Dobyns will be at home to.
morrow from to at 140 c street southeast
Mrs. A. J. Halford of 10Th street will not see
callers tomorrow on account of the illness of
Mr.. Halford.
Thomas q. Hensey has been suff ering from
an attack of the influenza, but is much better
and expects to be out in a day ar two.
Masonic temple was thronged last night, the
occasion being the second meeting of the Social
assembly under the auspices Of Messrs A. f.
Chnord, {. McC. Chapman, n. L. Coilamer III.
Clay Merrill q. A. II. Mills, II. b. Merritt and
II. Goldsborough Goddard A weil-chosen
program of dances lasted till midnight
Mr.. and Mrs. Beverly Tucker celebrate the
forty ninth anniversary of their wedding by a.
reception today ut their apartments, All G
street orthWest from to