Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-08
SOCIAL MATTERS.
Mrs. Harrison's Drawing Room-Other
Receptions.


lady Of the White House expected to see only
those who came by personal invitation or by
appointment the company takes On the dirnen-
nons OF public reception. The red parlor
was lighted and decked with blooming plants.
and CHEEKY, rudy wood fire burned in the
Crate and gave . bright welcome to all who
came. Mira Harrison wore D demi-trained
gown Of black satin, lowered in colors. Mrs:
With black ''s braid and sl''9 Mis-. G G1ass
Davis, who was assisting to entertain the
visitors, wore a becoming toilet of pearl gray
etotn and velvet Some of those present we're
Mrs. and Miss Window, Mrs. Noble and Miss
Margaret Halstead, Mrs. Justice Lamar, Mrs.
Henry Pellew, Mrs Blackburn. Miss Blackburn,
Mrs. John Hay, Mrs. ingalls,, Mrs. walthall
Col. and Mrs Bobert Christy, Mrs. Halliday,
Mrs. J. NJ. Wilson. Miss Anna Wilson. Mrs. r.
r. Hols, Miss Gouverneur, Mrs. Vim T. Chand-
Ter, Miss Mullan, the Misses Preston, MIR. A. H.
Preston. Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Creswell Mrs.
Hawley, Capt. Middleton Of the British army
and Mrs. Middleton, Mrs. Senator Gray, Miss
Ashford, Mrs. ,CullOm, Mrs. Mcmillan, Mrs.
Mrs. Mclean, Mrs. Hazen, Mrs J,
C. Burrows. Mrs W. H. f. Lee, Mrs
Reed, Mrs. W. d. Owen. Miss Trescot
Miss Carter, Mr.. Stevens, Mrs Romero. Mrs
Menocal. Mrs A. J: Bentley, Mrs. J. W. Powell
Mr.. +. B. Loomis Mrs. Cilley. Mrs. Abba Goold
woolson, Miss Shepard, Mrs. Wilcox, Mrs.
Henry Strong. Mrs. Brinton Stone, Mrs George
c. Hazleton, Miss Denver and Mrs. VIM. T.
Harris
Mira Blaine sees her friends after O'Clock
each afternoon.
Mrs. wanamaker held charming reception
yesterday afternoon after o'clock. The draw
ing suite was open to callers and Mrs. Wana-
maker received in the picture gallery, where
also Miss Wanamaker presided over a pretty
tea service. The hostess wore q princesse
demi-trained gown of black silk with lowered
stripes and rich garniture of black lace. Miss
Wanamaker wore simple toilet Of gray wool
and white lace. Many persons, including a
number OF White House callers, called to see
Mrs. Wanamaker and to enjoy the treasures ofthe
art gallery, and they were welcomed with much
cordiality. Among the callers were ex-Post-
master General Creswell, who left a message Of
respect for Mr.. Wanamaker; Admiral Jouett,
the Misses Andrade, Mrs. Chas. II. Gibson Mrs
Louise Patterson. Mrs. T. II. Paynter, Mr.. Nc
Cawley. Miss Sheriff., Miss Grace Davis, Mr..
and Mrs. r +. Robb. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A.
Deering, Mrs. Augustus Schoonmaker, Miss
Cox, Mrs. Kilvert and Mrs. Clover.
Mrsl Noble will stay at home to see her
friends on Wednesdays hereafter after $50 in
the afternoons. Miss Margaret Halsted will be
vi tn Mrs. Noble. Miss Eleanora Halsted is
visiting in Boston.
Mrs. Senator Squire, who has been absent in
New York city and in Utica for some time, has
returned and will resume her Thursday after
moons at home at the Arlington next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Pellew have returned to
the city from trip in the south.
Mrs. Augustus schoonmaker il at home
throughout Lent on Saturdays at No. 17OS 10th
street
Mrs. Kilvert and her sister, Miss Cox Of Bos-
ton. are at the Hotel Arno for the sea SON.
The ladies are at home to callers on Mon days
from to o'clock.
Mrs Frank B. farnsworth Of No. 1908 18th
street is at home to her friends on Wednesdays
Mrs. de Smirnoff of No. 1924 H street gave a
charming tea yesterday afternoon from to 2
O'Clock in honor of her sister, Mrs. Henry
Wadsworth-
Miss Edes gave luncheon to a company Of
her lady friends today. Among the guests
were Mrs. Kent of New York. who il the guest
Of Mrs. Condit smith; Mrs Justice Field, Mrs
J. p. Jones, Mrs. Chas. II. Gibson and Mrs.
Condit Smith.
Mrs. Mendonca, wife Of the Brazilian dele
gate to the International American congress,
was at nome yesterday to a large number of
callers. The house on New Hampshire avenue
had on a most hospitable aspect. A bright fire
burned upon the hearth in the hall and brilliant
lights glowed everywhere. There was a punch
bowl full of the fascinating beverage in the
library, and Miss Valentino Mendonca in a be-
coming gown of white India silk, served Bra
lillian coffee from the Widespread board in the
dining room. Mrs. Mendoncs received in a
garniture Of scarlet ribbons; Miss Msndonca
was attired in red India silk.
Mrs. Chas. II. Gibson will not be Ut home to
callers on Tuesday of next week.
Mrs. James s. Sherman. wife Of the member
rom Utica, NY, received yesterday at her
home. No. 1I46 street, dressed in a rich toilet
of old rose silk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Cummings Of Z street
will entertain the Saturday Night whist club
this evening. This club meets weekly and is
composed Of enthusiastic lovers of the game.
Among the members are Secretary Proctor,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. j. Hutchinson, Col and Mira
Haywood, Mr.. and Mrs. Mcdonald, MIR. and
Mrs. CULTIVATE, Gen. and Mrs. Patterson Mrs.
Gllley, Mr., Harry Cilley, Senator and Mrs. Frye,
Judge and Mrs. Neasy, DIR. and Mrs. Ainsworth,
Capt and Mrs. George b Haycock and Col
and Mrs. Rutherford
Mr.. and Mrs. JohnlBell Bouton of New York
city are at the Hamilton. They will remain in
the city for several weeks as they have relatives
and many friends here.
Mrs. Abba Goold woolson of Boston. who in
at the Fredonia, is a writer on English htera-
ture and Is an authority upon French and
spanish history. She is the president of the
Of several workA
Some Of the prominent society ladies of the
city are interesting themselves in a movement
70 increase the strength and authority Of the
society for the prevention Of cruelty TO animals
here They hope TO increase the funds of tn
society so that IL may be able to have agent
constantly employed In defending from abuse
the animals OF the city.
Mr.. and Mrs S. E. johnson viii leave here
early next week for AsheviIle, " c., where Mrs.
johnson will remain for some weeks to get the
benent OF the mountain air.
Mrs. Charles II. Babbitt will not be at home
Monday, the 10th, but on Mondays thereafter.
- usual, at 1888 Massachusetts, avenue.
Representative Mofftt called on the pres;.
dent yesterday and presented Mrs. Moffitt. Mr..
and Mrs. +. ID. kilburn, Mr.. and Mrs r. O.
Thompson. Mr.. and Mrs. n. NJ. Marshall. Mi.
and Mrs. W. l. sandman, Mr.. aud Mrs. VIM.
Lockerby, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Howard. Mrs.
Judge Paddock, Miss Hyde, Mrs w. II. Pratt.
Mrs. A. Il. Pratt and Miss Will Child.
Quite a merry party invaded the residence OF
Mr.. and Mrs L. Rosenbaum, at 243 10th street
southeast, last evening and took complete posses
sion OF the premises. The occasion was surprise
testimonial on the part Of their lady friends Of
Twelfth Street NJ Z. church southeast for the
many acts of kindness on the part of the
hostess. The evenings festivities came TO a
close at q late hour.
Col and Mrs n. J. Foote entertained a few
friends Wednesday evening at their home ON
lsth street Miss Katharine Foote rendered
several piano selections, Miss Twigg gave q
NUMBER OF spirited recitations and Mr.. Russells
guitar music was excellent
The lady managers Of the National homeo-
pafhic hospital have issued invitations for a