Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-16
SOCIETY,".
Social Plans Changed by Walker
Blalne's Death-Personal Notes.

Sociai HlanS changed Dy walker
Blaine's Death-Personal Notes.
Mrs Harrison has recalled her invitations for
aluncheon that was to have been given at the
White House today in honor Of Mrs. Gen.
Grant.
Mrs. j. v. N. Findlay Of Baltimore and Mrs.
and Miss Allen of indianapolis are in the city
and are guests at the White House.
The cabinet dinner to the President and Mrs.
Harrison and the Vice President and Mrs. Nor
ton and the other members of the cabinet and
the names of Secretary and Mrs. Blaine for to-
night are, of course. recalled on account OF the
death of Mr.. Walker Blaine.
Mrs. Hearst has returned to the city from
California and is with the Senator at welcker's.
Mrs. Hearst expects to go into her new house
some time this month although it will not be
finished and completed in its decorations until
the spring. Mrs. Hearst, who spent the sum
mer IN Europe. is looking and feeling very well
and Is In excellent health
Mrs. William A. Hammond has out cards for
. tea at Belcours on Tuesday, January Is.
from to u.
The sewing circle of the Garfield hospital
aid will be entertained by Mrs Gen. John A.
Logan at Calumet place on Friday the lIth
at IL O'Clock.
Mrs. Broadwell Of Cincinnati, Ohio, who
died last week, was the vice regent for Ohio OF
the Mount Vernon ladies' association, and was
one of the sblest and brightest of that brilliant
coterie of ladies. She was also the cousin Of
Mrs Laughton, who is the regent of the Mount
Vernon association, for which reason Mrs
Laughton. who is herself not well, Will not
participate in the gayeties of the season. The
flag at Mount Vernon has been at half-mast
since Saturday in respect 10 the memory Of
Mrs Brosdwen
Justice and Mrs. Blatchford gave q dinner of
twenty covers last evening.
Despite the dull gray aspect OF the skies the
ladies of the cabinet, the Vice President and
the wife Of the Speaker of the House held their
levees yesterday.
Mrs. Wanamaker was assisted by the Post
master General IN welcoming callers to her
beautiful home. She wore pretty gown Of
Powered black silk gauZe. Miss Wanamaker
was in red silk and Miss Alice Morgan was in
black net and velvet. Mrs Wilson wore a black
lace dress. Footmen, in green livery, served
the tea, cakes and confectionery.
Mrs. Tracy wore a rich dress OF mulberry
brocade, Mrs. Wilmerding was In Paris gown
of wood-brown serge, and Miss Tracy was In
blue crepe and silk. Mrs Theodore Gilbert
King, who assisted to entertain the callers,
wore becoming gown of gray faille trimmed
with gold passementerie and a vest of corn
colored brocade. Miss Butler of Yonkers and
Miss Biddle also assisted In the dining room
Miss Deering, in pink MORE and point esprit,
made tea, and Miss Julia Edie, IN turquoise
blue silk. poured chocolate.
Mrs. Reed. at the Shoreham, received in black
lace dress embroidered in gold She had with
her Mrs B. Butterworth. Mrs. Kellogg and Mrs.
Boutelle.
Mrs. Noble had the Secretary Of the Interior
to assist at her reception yesterday and he was
most efficient aid. Mrs. Noble wore Paris
gown Of sage green silk; Miss Leonora Halsted
was in white cashmere and Persian embroider-
les; Mrs. Henry Strong wore q rich toilet of
black and brown silk. and Miss Margaret Hal
sted presided at the tea table in a dainty dress
of buttercup satin.
Mrs. Rusk was assisted BY Mrs Senator Frye.
Miss Rusk, Mrs. o. ID. La Dow and Miss Villas,
who is Mrs. Spooner's guest. In the dining
room bountiful table was laid and bowl of
claret punch was served out to callers.
Mrs. Window was assisted by the Misses
Window. Mrs VIM. d. Window, Mrs. J. STAN
ley Brown of Ohio. Miss Harlan, Miss Hutche-
son and Miss Burr of Cazenovia, NY, who is q
guest of the house.
The sumptuous drawing room suite of the
Vice Presidents house was thronged all the
afternoon after clock. Mrs. Morton, in a
high toilet of black brocade slashed over white
satin, received her callers in the third drawing
room. The Vice President is a most helpful
assistant in this function of the high office to
which he has been called, and he does not re-
fuse TO exercise his best powers in its perform
ance. Miss Hunt made tea at the steaming
samoyar and the scene was a most brilliant one
all the afternoon.
The Secretary of War was represented by
Mrs. Carey. his niece and by Miss Proctor. who
received the callers in a most cordial manner.
Mrs. Proctor Is not well, having been attacked
with a severe cold In the tea room Miss Scott
served tea and Miss Buchanan poured choc-
olate.
Mrs. Miller had with her ex-senator and Mrs.
Joseph Mcdonald of Indianapolis. who have
returned to the city for the winter and are at
the Riggs. Mrs and Miss Allen of Indianapolis
were also with them. and Miss Miller, Miss
Kiser and Miss Ballard OF Chicago. who is the
guest OF Mrs. Butterworth, were also helpful ID
entertaining the callers.
Mr.. and Mrs. A T. Britton held their first
afternoon reception in their new house yester-
day afternoon, which was thronged during the
calling hours. Mrs. Britton wore a handsome
toilet of slate blue faille and velvet Mrs. Will
kins was in black lace and Mrs. Alexander
Britton also wore a handsome black toilet.
Miss Britton was in the dining room in a demi
toilet of pale silk and Mrs. Hibbs made tea in a
gown of black velvet. Among yesterdays callers
were Sir Julian and Lady Pauncefote. Mrs and
Miss Burchell, Mrs. Webb. Mrs. Seaton Perry
Mrs. Frey and Mr.. ]. Hartley Soule.
Mrs. B. II. Warmers tea yesterday was numer-
ously attended. among the guests being many
old residents, as well as those in Official lite.
Mrs. Charles E Foster, with her friend
Mrs. Whitman of Philadelphia will be at home
l017 18th street, on Mondays in January
Mrs. NJ J. Foote and Miss Katharine Foote
will be assisted at their next SATURDAYS re-
ception by Mrs. Charles E. Hooker of Mississ-
ippi, Mrs. Senator Davis and Mss Thompson
of Ohio.
Miss Elizabeth Clements, daughter of the
late Judge Clements OF Indiana. will arrive in
the city this afternoon and be the guest of Miss
Daisy Moore at l752 VI street.
Mrs Agnes c. Moore and Miss Daisy Moore,
widow and daughter of the late Paymaster
Frank X. Moore, U.S.N.. intend to leave the
FIRST OF May for an extended trip abroad.
The Rovers will meet this week at Capt.
Bourke's on Friday night instead of on Satur-
day night as usual.
Mrs. La Fetra has left the city to spend ten
days or more with her aged parents in Ohio.
Mrs. W. L. Elliott and Miss Frances Y.
Elliott of San Francisco are the guests of Mrs
Spencer F. Baird, LAS Massachusetts, avenue.
Mrs. Neil Belt will receive informally on
Thursdays throughout the season.
Miss Laura Everson Of Newport is visiting her
sister, Mrs. J. L. Nuber Of 9O5 street, for q
month
Mrs. ID. C. Morrison Of 1000 Sth street north
west is visiting the Misses Clark at the beautiful
home, "Greellea." Delaware City, Del, and
will 6e present at the nuptials of her friend
Miss Sophie 5. Bootes. niece of Gen. Lew
Bootes. U.SA-, of Wilmington, and E. A.
krietler Of Montana, chief of the presumption
division, general land Office.
Mrs. A. b. Upshaw has had quite a severe at
tack of inhuenza Sha Ia nox howova-