Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-25
SOCIAL MATTERS.
The Reception at General Beale's Resi-
dence-Personal Mention.

Gen Beale's large historic mansion on Lafay-
cite square, with all its art treasures and the
collections from foreign lands of rare and Curl
Gus things, the result of many years travel.
was thrown open yesterday to the hosts of
friends Of the family who called to pay their
respects to Mr.. and Mrs. Bakhmeteff of Russia,
who recently arrived here from the secretary 5
post at Athens. The drawing room and the
ball room. which are linedwith California woods,
oriental draperies and panels, were thrown
open to callers and the tea table was laid in the
latter room Mrs. Beale did not feel sufficiently
strong TO be in the drawing room yesterday, but
her many friends hope to see her on another
occasion. Gen. Beale was present to give
hearty greeting to his friends. Mrs Bakhme-
ten wore q high-necked, long-sleeved dress OF
warm-hued brown velvet trimmed with OLD
gold braid la militaire. Mrs Huldekoper OF
Philadelphia was in a gown of similar mate
rial. made with a vest OF white sheer embrold-
cred muslin. All the members OF the dipio-
matte corps paid their respects to the charming
young hostess Among those present were
Mrs. Mckee and Mrs Russell Harrison from the
White House. Mrs. Romero, Mrs. Menocal, Mrs.
and Miss Mullan. Admiral and Mrs. Queen. Ad-
miral and Mrs. Crosby, Minister Roustan, Mrs.
Cabot Lodge, Mrs. Juo. Cropper, Mrs- DoIpn,
Mrs Mcpherson. Prof and Mrs. Emmons, Mrs.
Guzman, Lady Pauncefote. Mrs. Michael Her
bert. Commander Hof. Mr.. Kem, Mr.. Washing
ton, Mrs. Kearney Warren. Gen. b. ii. Robertson,
Baron de Strive. Miss Edes, DR.. Rose, Mrs.
Charles Nordhoff, Mrs. Stephen b. Elkins, Miss
Grace Davis, Mrs. A. +. Magruder, Mrs. Clover,
Mr.. Sato. Mr. Stephens, Mr.. Alexander Greger.
Count d'Arco Valley, Mrs. Hawley and the
Count and Countess SponDeck.
Mrs. Vim. Jarvis Boardman and Miss Board
man saw a host of their friends in an informal
way yesterday at their / street residence. Miss
lyoardman who is one of the seasons debu-
tantes is accomplished and attractive, and is a
good conversationalist besides. She will prob
ably spend next winter in Berlin with her
uncle, Mr.. VIM. Walter Phelps.
Mr.. Eliot F. Shepard and Mr.. G. NJ. Depew
New York city were dined at the White House
Sunday evening.
Mrs. and Miss Wsnamaker accompanied the
Postmaster General to Philadelphia on Satur-
day. and when he came back here Yesterday
they went On to New York city to meet the son
OF the house, Mr.. Rodney Wanamaker, who ar
rived from Europe yesterday. Mrs. Wanna
maker, with her son and daughter, are ex-
pected to arrive in the city today.
The Baron and the Baroness Rosen, who SO
accep.ably presided over the affairs of the
Russian legation during the absence of Minis
ter de Strive, will leave here shortly for Mex
leo, where Baron Rosen will represent the gov
eminent of the car at the capital of the
neighboring republic.
Mrs. John Hay was at home to a number of
her friends yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Kearney Warren have re-
New York.
Mrs. Menocal is back from brief visit to
New York.
Mrs Emmons will not be at home to callers
on Mondays any more this season.
Miss Gay will be at home to her friends on
Fridays the It'll and 21st of March in her apart
ments at the Langham.
The first meeting of the Owls was held at Mrs
Dahlgren's last evening
A large company dined at the Country club
last evening.
Mr.. Alexander Greger, who spent yesterday
in the city, was a welcome guest in the drawing
rooms OF his many friends in this city, where
lie Is a great fayorite.
The first meeting of that Lenten diversion,
known as the French class, met at Minister
Irestons last evening. The house was taste
fully decked with palms and foliage plants and
sweet with the fragrance of violets. A COLA
ton was served during the evening and a few
selections in classical music were played Mrs
Preston received the guests and members in a
Partisan costume of black satin and black lace.
Among those present were DIR. and Mrs. Ham,
mOnd. Mrs. Chandler. Mrs. Mcpherson, Mrs
Heaton, Mrs. Gordon Mackay, Mrs. Duvall
Hiss Myer, Miss Hunt, Miss Batcheller, Count
d'Arco Valley, Miss Boardman, the Misses
Preston, Mr.. Preston, the Misses Cullen. Miss
Sheriff., the Misses Patton, Miss O'Connor.
Miss Davidson. Miss Lowery, Miss Berry Miss
Cooper. MIR. Redfern, Count Sala, Count de
Chambrun. Miss McCulloch. Miss Mullan, Miss
Condit Smith. Miss Wilson, Miss May Williams,
the Misses Window, Miss Mildred Carlisle
DIR. Albert Pulitzer. Mr. W. Blair.
Mr.. Won Mumm, Mr.. Mohun. Mr.. de Tavera,
Mavroyeni Bey, Mr.. lie Client Mr.. Lowery. Mr.
Ferriera. Mr.. J. A. W. Grip, Mr.. Beck Friis,
Mr.. Hansen. Mr.. Pierce. Mr.. Lottin Mr. Muru-
aga. Mr.. Ray, Mr.. de Roza, Mr.. Swanderen,
Mrs. ]. p. Jones, Mrs. Pollok. Mrs. Rockhill.
Countess Sponneck, Mr.. Breckenridge. Mr.. Nc
Zee, MIR. BOuefre, Mr.. Woodruff. Mr.. Morrill,,
Dir. Ford, Minister Claperede, Mr.. de Strive,
MIR. Bosch, Mr.. Lewenhaupt. Mr.. Quintana,
Mr.. f. Fava, Mr.. Harry Reynolds, Mr. Rowan
Stevens and Mr.. Woodruff French was the
language of the evening and the Inauguration
OF the class was voted great success.
Mrs. II. A. Taylor and Miss Taylor of b
street will not receive during Lent, as they
start soon for trip to California
The handsome parlors at Hotel Fredonia
were tastefully decorated with palms and flow
ers last evening. the occasion being the recep-
ton rendered by the W. c. L. U. to their many
friends. Over three hundred guests were re-
ceived during the evening. Mrs. Laura Ormis-
ton Chant. Miss Elizabeth W. Greenwood, Mrs.
Senator Pettlgrew, Mrs. j. A. Picker and Rev.
Anna Shaw assisted in receiving. Among the
distinguished guests were Mr.. and Mrs j. ID.
Taylor, Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Picker, Mr. E. A.
Morse, Senator and Miss Pettigrew. Mr. and
Mrs. b. NJ. Cutcheon. Rev. Dr. and Mrs G. N
Ramsdell. Rev. Mr.. Kent. Y. NJ. c. A. Secre-
tary Pugh and wife. Mr.. NJ. G. Emery, d. C.
Forney and wife, Mr.. Solomon Thatcher and
many others. A score of young ladies served
coffee and chocolate and other refreshments
their white ribbons proclaiming them loyal
daughters OF the W. c. L. U. An orchestra dis
eoursed appropriate music.
Mrs. Foote and Miss Katharine Foote will be
OF home informally on Saturdays during Lent
Mrs. Edward p. Mertz will be at home tomor-
row.
Owing to the illness of Mrs. Ewing Winslow.
who was TO have given a reading from Ibsen at
the residence of Mrs. Hildrup, Iowa Circle
tomorrow, that entertainment has been post
poned until farther notice
Mr.. G.. ". Shallcross Of New York gave a
theater party last evening in honor of Miss
Mollie i. Bremen of Elkton, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas G. Hensey have lust
returned from a visit TO their friend Mrs. Geo.
Wheeler Of Port Richmond. Staten Island ac-
companied by Mrs. Wheeler, who will be their
guest.
The young ladies who compose the literature
class Of Mount Vernon seminary will have the
pleasure Of hearing a course of daily lectures,
beginning Monday, on 1.-The romantic school
OF English poetry" Some friends of the semi
nary will be invited guests.