The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-05-18
SOCIETY NEWS AND CHAT.
Continued from third page.


AID to the school teacher of Washington whom
the readers of the paper select as most deserving
of the treat. Read the conditions of this novel
offer in another column.
The picturesque residence of Mrs. John A.
Logan, Calumet Place, will be the scene of the
garden f6te for the benefit of the Garfield
Hospital. The interior of the fine old mansion
will be devoted to the display of the fancy arti-
cles, from the sale Of which the ladies hope to
reap big financial reward. There are lovely
luncheon sets of table cloths aud napkins, ex
qusitely embroidered; doyles, bed spreads,
toilet sets, buffet linens, etc. On these articles
the ladies have been busy working for months.
A baby's entire outfit, with basket and bassinet,
in fact, almost everything in the useful and
artistic line, besides a booth OF knick- -knacks
from Europe will be on sale. On the lawn
tents will be erected, in which there will be
eatables, fancy articles, and curios for sale. A
soda fountain will contribute to the refresh
ment of the patrons. A 5-o'clock tea will be
served from dainty tea table, from floral
booth candy and fruit. delicious supper, at
a very low price, will be served in large tent
The menu will consist of all kinds of Salads
crabs, cold ham, coffee, tea, ice-cream, and
strawberries. Mrs. Logan will welcome the
patrons to her home, assisted by corps of
leading society women, who have promised
their assistance. This lovely garden f6te will
be the last gathering of society before its sum-
mer flight, and every effort will be made to
render the affair grand success. There will
be fine band OF music on the lawn.
One of the pleasantest events of the week
was the party given on 'he Charles Manchester
by Mrs. Macaester-Laughton. 1t was the new
steamers trial trip. A very select company was
invited, and most elaborate luncheon served.
An hour was spent at Mount Vernon, where
| the guests were received and entertained by
the superintendent, Mr.. Dodge. The planting
of the tree by Sir Julian Pauncefote, his speech,
and Mrs. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. reply, all
| added greatly to the interest Of the event.
Among those who were invited to participate
were Lady Pauncefote and her two daughters,
Paymaster General Watmough, Admiral and
Mrs. Franklin, Col. Bliss and daughter, Mrs
Justice Field, Mr.. and Mrs. Nevins, General
and Mrs. William II. Browne, Mr.. Harrison
Dodge, Mrs. L., D. NJ Sweat vice regent of
the District; Mrs. Townsend, vice regent from
New York; Mrs Hearst, Mrs. Jeanette Thur
ber, Mr.. Barclay and Mr.. Edwardes, of the
English Legation; Mrs. Isham Hornsby, Miss
Bayard, Mr.. Slack, and Mr.. George W. Childs,
| sion.
Miss Roberta Platt, daughter of Lieut. Robert
Platt, of the Navy, gave delightful musicale
at her residence, All b street northeast, Satur-
day, assisted by Miss MacNichol, Miss Dexter,
and Miss Carson. Miss Platt played numbers
by Chopin, Dupont, Raft, and Hoffman in a
most finished manner. showing unusually good
technique Miss Carson delighted the company
with two brilliant numbers, an impromptu by
Leschetezky and an Et,de by Ravina. Miss
MacNichol sang her song with much expires
sion. Miss Dexter recited in her usual charm
ing manner At the conclusion of the musicale
refreshments were served. Among those pres
ent were Mr., Mrs, and Miss Farnsworth, Mr.
and Mrs. Young, Miss Ramsey, Mr.. Gridley
Miss Robinson, the Misses Marvin, Mr.. H. l.
Marinden, Mrs. Carson, Miss Scott, Mr.. ant
Mrs. Junken, Mr.. and Mrs. Hodgkims, Mr.. ant
Mrs. S. G. Ramage, Miss Mortimer Rev. anG
Mrs. James Clark, Mr.. and Mrs. Roane, Mrs
Walker Miss Heath, Mr.. Johansen, Mr.. Mac
Knab, and Mr., Mrs, and Miss Barton
The May Ball on Monday evening at the
Rifles Armory was the closing of the Misses
Baden's classes. The patrons and friends, in
Guiding some of our best citizens, of these pop
ular young ladies were much gratif ed at thei
success during the season. Two hundred an(
fifty pupils were present, and enjoyed th'
:'poetry of motion" until a late hour. Th
.EJosephne Minuet," which had been danced a
the little peoples reunion two weeks previous
was repeated by special request. The lttl
girls and boys were appropriately costumet
with powdered hair and patches, and looked a
though they had stepped out of antique picture
Bessie Draney, Alvin Skiles, Maud Dumar
Clarence Barnard, James Carleton, Eugen
Astel, Bessie johnson, Claud Lunsford, Estell
Elliss, Charles Young, Edith Crimes Will
Able, Marie Ganes, Lee Crandall, and Ami
Watkins.
A very enjoyable entertainment by the elocu
tion and musical classes of Norwood Institut
was given on Saturday evening. The pre-
gramme consisted Oh piano reclCalS, recltaulOns
and the pupils acquitted themselves most cred
= itably, and reflected honor upon their teacher
Miss Marion E. Walbridge. Mr.. Frank I. Rec
side, of Washington, and Mr.. w. Edwar
Heimendahl, of Baltimore, rendered valuabl
assistance on the piano, violin, and in sons
After the literary exercises a reception wa
S held by Professor and Mrs. Cabell. An elegal
collation. was served. Among those preseI
were Mrs, Burrows, Mr. and Mrs. Cabell, NJ
and Mrs. Gurdon Wilcox, Mrs. and Mis-
!. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Whitteman, Mr.
Leggett, Mr.. and Mrs. Chester, Judge and Mr.
. Faber Mrs. j. IL. Soule, Mrs Wilson, an
many others interested in the young ladies
the school.
EMrs. Smith, wife of the Paymaster Gener
go OF the Army, will join her husband here
June. She is still in st. Paul, Mimi, awaitir
, the closing of her children's school.
Miss Anita Schade, the accomplished youI
daughter of l.. Schade, Esq, publisher of IL
It Sentinel, will leave for Europe early next mont
on pleasure tour.
Mrs. and Miss Kaufman held their closing I
- ception on Tuesday On Thursday, accomp
MED by Mr.. Kaufman, they left for a trip
Alaska.
General and Mrs. Beale gave an elabora
dinner on Thursday evening. The guests
honor were the Vice President and Mrs. Morto
\. Mrs. G. A. Williams and her daughter, Mi
Mary, are making preparations to leave Was
ington for their summer home in New Londo
Mrs NJ. Kaufman, 719 d street southeast, al
Mrs Z. Raft, Eighth and streets southeast, W
- not receive on Thursdays during the summer.
!, Mr.. and Mrs. Isham Hornsby are temporari
residing at 1865 p street while their new hou