Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-06
SOCIAL MATTERS,
Teas and ReceptiOns-Personal Notes of
Interest.

uette OF vermont avenue was charmingl,
aecked for the tea given by Mrs. and Miss Bur
oette yesterday afternoon from to o'clock
The rooms were lighted with lamps, chande
Hers and shaded tapers. The msntels were Sc
with cut flowers and ported palms and ferns
siiken scarfs were draped about statuettes anC
pretty tables and an orchestra played popua,
selections in the upper corridor. In the din
ing room high tea vas served, consisting o.
hot oysters and croquettes, salads, sandwiches
ices and confectionery. In the second draw
ing room q table was set with bowl OF orange
ade, In which were red. ripe strawberries. Mrs
Burdette stood in the first drawing room Il
receive receive her guests; ,, ast,red in -
bined with silver gray brocade anC
silver passementerie. Miss Burdette stood Al
her side IN an attractive gown Of pink crepe
garnished with bows of pink satin ribbon. The
assistant hOstesses were Miss Kaufman. who
was beeomingly attired in demi toilet Of BLACK
Brussels net and gray gloves; Miss Beveridge
IN gray crepe with ribbons; Miss Clapp, white
point d'esprit and satin ribbons; Miss Alice
Clapp, crimson silk gauze; Miss Kelly Of Ale
gheny, Pa, white dotted net and silk ribbons
Miss Bessie Wilson of Hamilton, Ohio. in stone
blue crepe, with q tablier of blue-striped silk
gauze and black uncut velvet garnitures and
Mrs. c. C. Helmick in a toilet of gray silk.
These young ladies were most efficient aids In
conducting the entertainments of the guests.
Miss Kaufman served the orangeade in the
second drawing room, which proved TO be a
most popular port Miss Wilson served cafe
frappe in the dining room, and Mrs. Helmick
poured the chocolate. Among those pres
emit were Mr.; George Ii. b. White,
and Miss Bacon. Mrs. and Miss Beveridge, Mrs.
Cunningham, Miss Garland, Miss Strong, Mrs.
and Miss Burchell, Mrs. and Miss Butterworth,
Mrs. JnO. Mccartney. Mrs. Batchelder, the
Misses Huyck. Mrs. Kaufman. Mr.. +. b. Ar
mold, Mrs. Britton, Miss Britton, Miss Maude
Boden of Fortress Monroe, Mr.. Martin Britton,
Mr.. Arthur Martin. Mrs. Arthur Burt. Mrs.
Frank p. Gross. Mrs. A. B. Mullett, Mr.. and
Mrs. d. A. Chambers. MIR. Victor Kaufman,
the Messrs. McEIhone. Mr.. and Mrs. Babbitt
Mrs. Webb, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Riley, Mrs. b. III.
Warner, Mrs. J. Ford Thompson, Mr.. and Mrs.
l. Clephane, Miss Ida Post of Brooklyn. Miss
Ada Carmen. the Misses Riley, Mrs. and Miss
Elliott Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Clarke, Miss Noyes,
Rev. J. H Elliott. Mr. Brodhead, MIR. and Mrs.
Cutcheon, Mrs. Beriah wilkins, Mrs. Burrows,
Miss Weary. Miss Linton, Miss Towers, Miss
Childs, Miss Mary Jones, MIR. and Mrs. X. C..
Fox, Miss Fox, Mrs. Fendall, Miss Jackson. Mr.
Serrsno, Miss Cramer, Mr.. and Mrs. George
w. Wilson, ex-Msyor and Mrs. Emery, Com
missioner Stone, Mr.. and Mrs. Hatch, Mrs.
Tullock, Mrs. Jno. keyworth, Mrs. Cabell,
Mrs. Duncanson and Mrs. Gilpin. Mr.. Bur-
dette remained in the first drawing room and
directed the guest to the dining room. The
company was one of the most successful and
agreeable OF the season.
Mrs. and Miss Dahlgren were at home to
callers yesterday afternoon. The Misses LIE
Moyne Of Baltimore, who were recently the
guests of this hOspitable family, have returned
to their home.
Mrs. Frank p. Gross was at home to visitors
yesterday during the early hours OF the after
uoon in her new home at No. 1897 street
Later in the evening Mrs. Gross Was present at
Mrs Burdettes tea.
Mrs. W. E. Curtis and her guest, Mrs. McCor-
mick. saw a number of callers yesterday ct No.
1424 2 street. Mrs. Curtis is always a genial
TO gather about her when her doors are opened.
Ms. George 7. Baxter and her mother. Mrs.
Duncan, held their first Wednesday at home
yesterday. Mrs. Baxter wore a beautiful gown
of lilac satin, enriched with white bead passe-
menterie, and presided over pretty table in the
dining room from which she served chocolate,
cakes and confectionery. After the southern
fashion of hospitality of the old days callers
were invited to partake of glass OF wine from
a rich wine service of plate and crystal that
stood on q table apart. Mrs. Baxter and Mrs.
Duncan will keep all the Wednesdays in Feb
ruary at home with the exception of the 18th
instant-Ash Wednesday.
Miss Voorhees, will not be at home to callers
today, but will see her friends next Thursday.
Mrs. A. B. Mullett will not be at home to-
morrow, bu. will see her friends on the sue
ceeding Fridays of the month.
Mrs. Judge Drake, Mrs. and Miss westcott
and Miss Cresson. the ladies of Judge Drake
household, will be at home to callers on Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pellew Of No. 1887 Massachu-
sets avenue will leave the city at an early day
for a trip in the south Mrs. Pellew has there
fore given up her Fridays at home for the sea-
son and viii not be at home tomorrow to callers.
The ladies of the board of visitors of the
Washington hospital for foundiings will not
postpone the tea that has been announced for
Friday, the 9TH instant, from to at the hos
pital building, 17l5 18th street. The board
Numbers about fifty well-known ladies. The
reception committee for the tea is composed of
the officers of the board, who are Mrs. Cullom
Mrs. Heaven. Mrs. J. p. Jones, Mrs. E. X. Wal
lace and Mrs. II. g. Noble, who will be assisted
by Mrs. A. T. Britton, Mrs. Coolidge and Mrs T.
II. Warner. The proceeds OF the tea will be used
TO lit up more room for nurses.
Gov. and Mrs Campbell OF Ohio left the
city last night for New York city, From there
they will go to Columbus, where the governor q
family will soon Join them from Hamilton
Senator Mcmillan gave dinner for gentle
men last evening.
Mrs L. G. Hine and Mss Hine will not be a.
home tomorrow
Miss Lottie Plain will not be at home to-
MORROW.
ST. Patrick's church was crowded Yesterday
morning to witness the nuptials of Mr.. VIM b.
Lynch OF Gainesville, Fla, formerly of this
city. and Miss Helen J. Becker daughter OF
Mr.. Victor Becker Of 9Th street northwest
Rev. Father Waiter officiated, assisted by
Father Magee. The bride looked very hand
some in a gray travelling dress, trimmed with
steel passementerie. She carried q large bou-
quet OF jacqueminot roses. The best man was
Mr.. Ambrose Schaeffer, and the ushers were
Messrs. Olcott, Miller, Jacques and Mcintosh.
Immediately after the knot was tied the bridal
couple left on the IL o'clock train for their new
home in the south. An incident of the cere-
mony was the rendition of the wedding music
for the occasion by the brother OF lhe bride,
Mr.. Geo. ]. Becker.
Miss Parke Of Boston will arrive in the city
today and be the guest of Mrs. Powell at 1918
Rhode Island avenue. Miss Parke will play
two eornet solos at the concert given by the
Georgetown orchestra Friday night and will be
warmly welcomed by the many friends she
made during her recent visit to Mrs Powell
Mrs Mckee and Secretary Halford had taken
too boxes, which were to be filled by a large
party from the White House. but owing to the
deaths in the cabinet circles the distiuguishe
guests will not be present.
Mrs. Powell Of Rhode Island avenue had in
tended to have in some of her little friends on
Saturday afternoon TO meet Benjamin Harrison
Mckee. the invitations for which were to have
been sent on Tuesday. Owing to the bereave
ments In the cabinet circles the party has beei
postponed.
Mrs. Binger Hermann will not receive to-mor
row.
Mrs. Chas. Barwig Of Wisconsin will hold bel
last reception of the season tomorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archibald l.. Hutton 500 I
street southwest. gave a wedding reception las