Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-03
SOCIAL MATTERS.

A Notable Lunch Given by Mrs. swann-
Personal Notes of Interest.
Miss Emma Jean Wilson gave an entertain
ment last night at the Shoreham, assisted by
Miss Harriet Parsons of Boston, Mira Annie
Louise Powell and Mr. Henry lander. An au-
dience Of distinguished social prominence was
present
pany Of sixteen at dinner last night
Miss Gordon, the daughter Of the Senator
elect from Georgia, will soon 60 abroad with
party Of friends for period of travel She
viii enter society next winter.
Mrs. ]. Thompson Swami gave today one Of
the most elegant luncheons which are marking
this season of enjoyable entertainments amongst
the ladies of the resident families. II was in
honor OF Mrs. Elwood Davis of Philadelphia,
who In making visit to Mrs. Macallister Laugh
ton The table was decorated in red and white.
the chandelier just over it having its crystal
drops twined with lilies of the valley and
scarlet tulips. The flowers on the table
were specimen Jacque roses, tied in cor
cage bouquets, lilies Of the valley
a child's head, each with different headgear
simple or picturesque, painted by a clever
Philadelphia artist. The ladies invited to meet
Mrs. Davis were Mrs. Laughton, Mrs. Ishsm
Hornsby, Miss Woodberry, Mrs. Jannin, Mrs.
s. F. Emmons, Mrs. Audenried. Mrs. Sweat.
Countess Esterhazy, Mrs. Langhorne' and Mrs.
A. c. Tyler.
Count and Countess Divonne made a short
stay in Paris last month and are now visiting
the formers family at their castle on Lake
Geneva. The countess writes to her friends
the happiest accounts of her honeymoon spent
under such delightful conditions.
Mrs. Hubley Ashton gave . luncheon today
Of eighteen covers
Miss Vertie Pennington. who has been visit
to- g.. l. l. L.
return to her home in Baltimore Friday.
Mrs. HalloweI, assisted by Mrs. Bache and
Miss Biddle. gave a charming tea last evening"
which was largely attended. The tea table,
presided over by Miss Biddle and Miss Hal
lowell, formed pretty picture in the back
ground with the soft candle light falling over
white tulips and other dainty decorations.
Among the guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Parker
Mann, Mrs. Senator Casey, Mrs. Marvin C.
Stone and her guest, Miss Cora Warner; Mrs.
Or. Bullock. MIR. I. Winfield Bullock, Mrs. Geo.
Tenney, Mrs. Arthur Middleton, Miss Middle
ton. Mrs Riggs, Mrs. DIR. Hawkes. and her
guest, Mrs. benjamin Proctor; Miss Aukam
Dr. and Mrs. Dooley, Mr.. James Hallowell of
Sandy Spring, Miss Stearns, the Misses Gard
ner, DIR. and Mrs. B. Frank Gibbs and their
guests, Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Gibbs; Mrs. Hus-
band, Mrs. Hort, Mrs. Crandeu and Mr.. and
Mrs. Maj HoblitzelL.
L. Mr.. and Mrs. Kimmcll, 6l9 NJ street, enter
tanned company last evening in honor of
their guest, Miss Fannie Kimmell. Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs Cawson, Mrs.
Collision and daughter, Misses Carrie. Lucy and
Bedie Reeves, the Misses Mitchell, Lille Frid-
ley. Maud Eppley, Ella Norris, Lottie Mitchell,
Messrs. Lampkin, Rosafy. H. and E. Mitchell.
Small Collision. Moore, Scott, Lutz and Smith.
A bountiful collation. was served which en-
joyed by all present.
Mrs. II. A. CLEARWATER, assisted by Mrs J..
B. Austin, will give a reception Wednesday
from to 10 in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. j. F.
Alderman of Baltimore. Mr.. Alderman was
the former pastor of the 18th street N. L.
Church. They will be the guests of Mrs.
CLEARWATER, 22ll 18th street. during confer
ence
Gen. and Mrs. John s. Mason, U. S. A.. are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs John f. Waggaman, 1927
18th street. for a short time before returning
to their home in Woodley Park.