Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-07

| sno mouse VI Mss minnie Cowllng. OH street
northwest, which was largely attended and
proved . most enjoyable affair The spacious
pariors were thrown open to the masquersdsrs
Tor dancing, which continued until late hour,
| with an Information, during which bountiful
supper Va: served BY the lady members Of the
present we're Mrs Cowling. Mrs. Setz and Mrs.
Tretler Mr.. Charles Fletcher and wife, Mr..
Charles E. Davis and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Top
ham. Mr.. and Mrs. Morsell, Misses Annie John
son, killian, Stewart, Hines, Giesler and Mamie
Jones, DR.. Eppisy, Messrs. Gisskin, Albert
johnson, Young, John and VIM. H. Moore.
Green, Jackson, OConnor, Dickson and many
others.
Mrs. 8. B. SheibIey will assist Mrs. Williams
at 1885 18th street Saturday.
Mrs. Baber 10 confined to her room Of the
Shoreham by sickness
NJ. Bruce Gray and daughter, Miss Rodrique,
will be at home for the last afternoon this sea-
son tomorrow. Saturday, from TO o'clock,
assisted by Miss Calhoun and Mrs. Jules Guth-
| ridge.
Mrs. Colquitt and the Misses Colquitt will
not receive Monday, bat will be st home the
following Monday. The Misses Colquitt will
receive Monday, February 10, with Mrs. Justice
Lamar.
The spacious and attractive parloIs Of the
McFalls' home, 1909 9th street northwest, were
illumined by brilliant company Of ladies and
Gobright Metals, Miss Metals and Mr. E. 8.
Martin to participate in q progressive euchre
party. The company was delightful and viva
| cious and the occasion is numbered among the
most agreeable and entertaining Of Washing
| toms society card parties. Madam Romero Of
Baltimore came over for the event.
Mrs. Jennie Z. Hicks will receive her friends
| on Saturdays from to s. at her home, 1881
| 18th street.
Owing to the recent bereavements in the
families of two Of the cabinet officers the inyi-
tations to Mrs. Harrison's reception, which was
TO have been held tomorrow afternoon, have all
been recalled. The Presidents receptions that
were to have been held on the 18th and 18th Of
this month have also been put of altogether
Vice President and Mrs. Morton have for the
same reason recalled the iuvitatiOns to their re-
ception next Thursday.
Capt. and Mrs. w. Ross Browne gave q de-
lightful reception last evening from to II
o'clock at their residence. No. 1906 Caroline
place, to meet Gen. and Mrs. John G. Black.
The drawing rooms were all aiight with tspers
and lamps, and cut flowers were added to the
usual beauty Of the pretty rooms. In the din
ing room collation. was spread and tea, coffee,
Lemonade and wines we're served. In the
center OF the table was a cut glass bowl of pink
Tulips, and about the base was laid swath of
cut roses, heilotrope and carnations. Mrs
Browne received her guests in trained
prlncesse gown of black and crimson embossed
velvet; the front was hidden in lace draperies
and the pointed opening of the bodice was edged
with black lace. Mrs. Black wore a short dress
OF white china crepe combined with white silk
Miss Grace Black was in a pretty Marguerite
dress Of white crepe and black velvet and gold
braid, with black velvet chatelaine and
pocket. Capt Brown was very helpful to his
charming wife In experimenting her hospitable
intents. Among those present were Senator
Vance, Judge Lawrence Weldon, Gen, and
Mrs. VIM: Henry Browne, Judge and Mrs.
James B. Edmunds, Prof. and Mrs. Gilman, Mr..
Horatio King, Miss Townsend, Prof. and Mrs.
Mrs. Cabell and Mrs. Ssyles Brown. It was q
reunion OF the historical society in honor of
Mrs. Black, who recited several selections.
Mrs. Asaph Hall read an interesting paper.
Mrs. Lyman Tiffany and the Misses Tiffany
have out invitations for an at home on We'd
nesday. February IL, from to 7, at No. 1870
Connecticut avenue.
The Thursday assembly and german club
gave their third dance Of the season, which
was an assembly, at the National Rifles armory
last evening. There was gay assemblage OF
young people present with the usual decorous
attendance OF chaperones. bountiful supper
was served at midnight, and the dancing con-
tinued until o'clock, when the dancers drove
to their homes
Secretary and Mrs. Noble have recalled the
invitations they had out for evening receptions
OF the Sth. 14th and 18th OF February Only
few OF the cards were sent out, as the messengers
were stopped from delivering the others on
Monday evening.
Mrs. and Miss Deering will not be at home
to callers tomorrow, but will receive ON the fol-
lowing Saturdays of the season.
Mrs Gen. F. B. Spinoia returned from New
York early in the week and brought with her
Miss Jeanne X. Whitford of Stony Brook, Long
Island, who will be her guest the remainder of
the season. Gen. and Mrs. SpInola will be at
home to their friends in their rooms at the
Arlington Oh Tuesday afternoon Of next week.
Mrs. Gibson will not be at home to callers at
the Shoreham on Tuesday the tn instant. but
Will resume her receptions on the following
week.
Mrs. and Miss Mullen will be at home to call
ers tomorrow at No. 1910 Connecticut avenue.
Mrs. Mullen gave a luncheon of sixteen covers
yesterday.
Mrs. G. B. Haycock will be at home 10 call
ers tomorrow for the last time this season.
Mira c. Z. Gibbs gave q pleasant eucher
party at her charming little home, I'LL Rhode
Island avenue, last night in honor of her
guest Miss Genevieve Jackson. There were
four tables, the prizes being won by Miss
Shuster and Mrs. Stoddard and Messrs. De-
shell and Lyon. Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas, Mr.. and Mrs. Stoddard. Mr.. and
Mrs. JochuIn, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis. Miss Carrie
Sinister, Miss Jackson. Miss Waugh, Miss
Nv.
Mr.. Lyon, Mr.. Smith.
The german Of forty couples will be given on
Monday at the National Rifles armory
Mrs. l. Cans will hereafter be at home on
Thursdays.
Mrs. Senator Allen Of Washington receives on
Thursdays at her lovely home, 1884 Massachu-
sets avenue, from to5.
Mrs. ]. F. B. Norris and Miss Harris have re-
called their invitations for the tea and german
Friday evening.
st. Valentines day is the anniversary Of the
silver wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. A. Never of
42l 9Th street southwest
Mr.. B. H. Warner has been in doors since
Saturday with the grip.
Gen. and Mrs. Amos Webster were among
the guests at the reception given by E, Kurtz
johnson and bis agreeable wife at their fine
residence, NO. 1000 Massachusetts avenue, last
night. This was the first appearance of the
general and his accomplished wife in public
for many years. the health Of both having
prevented. The host and hostess and the MANY
friends Of this gallant soldier and his good Iady
gave them . hearty welcome after their long
seelusion from social life. During the adm inis.
tration OF Gen. Grant the people Of the District
will remember with pleasure this popular gem
tleman and his wife, he having served as an
omcer OF the US. army on the staff of Gen
Grant during the late war.
Gen. VIM. d. Whipple, assistant adjutant
general U.s.A., now serving on the staff Of Gen.
y. .. Howard, is visiting Washington as a dele
gate from New York to the merchant marine
convention now in session in this CITY He in
being informally entertained by his friends
after so long an absence from Washington.