The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-27

Ohlibbuds duueu much TO the enjoy
ment OF guests through their cordial and hos
pitable manners Among those present were
the Hon. and Mrs. Cultivate, Mrs. Blanchard
and Miss Pearson, Mr.. Gibson, of Texas; Mrs.
General Patterson, Mrs. DIR. Wadsworth, Rev.
and Mrs. Whitcomb, MIR. and Mrs. M. w.
Misses Perham, of Maine; Mr.. and Mrs. Ca
ruth, and many Others of the Congressional
circle.
Mrs. Howard Ganson White gave tea on
Wednesday afternoon, which marked the be-
ginning of the elegant hospitalities OF her
fathers house, over which she presides Mrs.
White was richly attired in turquoise blue silk
and point lace. The supplementary hostesses
were Mrs. William Thompson Harris, in green
silk; Mrs Foster in gray and red; Mrs.
Frank Howe, in steel gray; Miss Emory, in
old rose; Miss Victoria Emory, in blue silk,
and Miss Mullan, in gray crepe. Among
others present were Mr.. and Mrs George
Bloomer, Hon. and Mrs. Gibson, Lieutenant
and Mrs. Bailey, the Misses williamson, Miss
Kate Field, Mrs. Enoch TotteD, Mr.. and Mrs.
Franklin Steele, Miss Conda Steele, Miss
Guthridge, Madame Romero, Miss Westcott
Miss Routh, DIR. and Mrs. Rosse Miss Shafer
Mrs. William Lay, Mrs. and Miss Teller, Miss
Woodruff, Miss Bigelow, Miss Mitchell, Miss
Burritt, Mr., and Mrs William Hayward, Mrs.
Gordon Mckay, Mr.. Wyeth, Mr.. Jack Biddle,
and Mr.. Jessup Blair.
Mrs. George N. Beale In loving memory of
her daughter, Mrs. Porter Heap presented to
the little inmates of the Children's Hospital
at Christmas a large box containing $50 ar
ticles. Mis-. Heap was one of the most active
and valued members Of the board of managers
OF "The Children's Hospital" and through
her mother, Mrs. Heaps works live after her,
and her memory is kept green In one of her
chosen fields Of charity. Active, helpful
sympathy for the suffering is characteristic of
Mrs. Beale and her teachings were exempli-
lied In the charitable deeds of her daughters
life. "The Home for Incurabes" is subject
OF particular interest to Mrs. Beale, and she
is now actively engaged in the preparations
for an entertainment to be given shortly In
aid of this great charity.
Mrs. Mckay is at home to her friends on
Saturdays at 1858 N street. Her sister, Mrs
Treat, is spending the winter with her
Miss Julia Waggaman's fancy dress ball will
come off on Tuesday evening from to II
o'clock.
The marriage of Miss Rachel Sherman and
Dr. Paul Thorndyke takes place on Wednes-
day at the residence of Senator Sherman on K
street.
Last night Vice President and Mrs. Morton
entertained a party at dinner, at which the
guests of honor were Miss Constance Lodge
and her fiance, Mr.. Francis Peabody Gardner,
OF Boston.
Senator AMI Mrs Dixon, who have gone to
Rhode Island for the holidays will again re-
side at the Arno this session.
Senator and Mrs Villas will reside at the
Arno this season. Miss Nellie Villas will
spend the winter with Army friends at Fort
Logan, Col.
Miss Lena hutchinson gave q tea on Mon
day afternoon in honor of Miss Cornell, of
W is hnr Thn
hostess was in pink crepe and Miss Cornell
In red crepe. The young girls assisting were
Miss Jessie Miller, Miss May Wise, and Miss
Rowena Whitman.
Mrs. Justice Blatchford will not receive on
New Years Day. Her first reception will be
on Monday, January 4, and thereafter on
Mondays throughout the season.
Mrs. and Miss Rusk will not be at home on
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon Cumming, of Mary
land, are at the Cochran for the holidays.
Mr.. Walter Andrews has come on from
Massachusetts to spend the Christmas holi-
days with his parents, at 1765 Massachusetts
avenue.
Mrs Mott-Smith left the city for Boston on
Monday, where DR.. Motifs Smith Joined his
family in ii ne to eat his Christmas dinner
with them Miss Ida Mott-Smth arrived In
olio CiOJ ycoCCiody, w Nioib NlIb Oh
Capitol Hill, accompanied by Miss Whateley,
OF London, who is spending the winter in
Boston with the MottSmiths.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. H. Kaufman haves issued
invitations for a reception to the members of
the National Capital Press Club for the even
ing of Wednesday. Mr.. Kaufman is president
OF the club.
Senator and Mrs. Cullom. who are delight
fully settled in their new home, the Bayard
house, on Highland Terrace, Massachusetts
avenue, have with them during the holiday
season, Mr.. and Mrs, William Barrett Ridgely,
Of Springfield, ILL.,, and Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Gordon Hardie, of Boston. Mrs. Ridgely and
Mrs. Hardie will remain for some weeks.
Mrs. Albert W. Harris, of 32S West Seven
tleth street, New York, gave dinner and
musicale to few friends on Xmas night to
meet Madame and Signor Campanini. Among
those who were present We're Baroness Won
Opp and Miss Hester, of Alexandria, Va,
her guest; Miss Lewis, Miss Pierce, Miss
Whipple, Mr.. Earl Carly and Mr.. Clarke OF
Louisville KY; H. B. Turner, ir., and others.
The music rendered by Signor Campanini
was, as usual, most delightful.
Mrs. DImmick divides her time between the
White House and the p street residence
Miss Sanger went to indianapolis to eat her
Christmas dinner with her mother.
Mr.. j. w. Jones left Friday night for a few
days enjoyment In New York.
The third of series of dane es of tn
Mignonette Club will be given Monday, Jan
uary 4, at the National Rifles Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. f. Ramey will ne at home
on Thursdays in January at 442 2 street
northwest
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