Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-27
SOCIAL MATTERS,
Mrs. Harrison's Reception Yesterday-wsd
dings and Entertainments

Mrs. Harrison's Reception Yesterdsy-Ws<
dings and Entertainments.
Mrs. Harrison's reception to the Woman
Council made the White House quite CAV IL
an hour or so yesterday afternoon. The recey
. ton was held in the east room and began a fe
minutes after 8. Mrs. Harrison, Mrs McKe,
Mrs. Russell Harrison and Mrs. Dimmick stoo
near the corridor door and the introduction
were made to them by Miss Frances Willard
Bad as the weather was, and it has not bee
worse for any festive occasion at the Whit
. House this winter, it did not seem to lessen tn
ing IN their best array. The CHARACTERISED
costumes OF some only brought out the eleganc
OF many others. Mrs. Harrison had on n mos
oecomingiy quiet dress of black brocaded sati
comblned with mauve satin. Mrs. Mckee wor
PINK and white striped India silk. Mrs Rms
sen Harrison had on gray crepon with silve
braid trimmings studded with turquoise, an
Airs. Dimmick wore a black striped satin. Al
the parlors were lighted. as were also the con
servatories and the ladies' took advantage
oughly look it all over Two diversion
from the set program were occasioned by frs
the frolicsome entree of Baby Mckee and tbel
by little sister Mary, who looked very prett,
IN her white null dress and pink ribbon
shoulder knots. They got their fill of motherl,
caresses and petting from the ladies. Some O
the latter, who have been holding big audiences
/ speIbound all week, formed Gordon
around little Ben while ne, mounted on chair
gave them thrilling recitation in the way of q
nursery rhyme. While fondly applauded. nc
amount OF persuasion would cause the little
fellow to give them an encore. The presence OF
the babies made the touch of nature that surely
makes all the womans world kin and the satis.
faction OF seeing the youngsters, who have been
made such prominent feature in the news
| papers for the last two years. was pleasure to
every woman in the gathering. After all had
| been introduced Mrs. Harrison enjoved chat
ing with different members Of the party as did
| the other Indies Of the receiving party, all of
whom save Mrs. Dimmick had been present at
one or other OF the council meetings and were
glad 10 meet face to face those who interest," ed
them there.
quito company Of ladies met yesterday
afternoon at Mrs Walter Woods to hear Miss
Amy Hare give selections from Chopin Among
them were Mrs Thompson Swami, Mrs. Nei,i.
Mrs Seth ~. Ackley, Miss Sheriff. Mrs Carey.
Miss Armstrong, the Misses Morton and Wanna
maker. The next meeting will be on Thursday.
March 9th, ct Mrs. Wanamakers.
Ms. Carey and Mrs. Warren received their
friends yesterday afternoon after 4 o'clock
Mrs. Squire was also in for callers during the
AFTERNOON In her own parlor at the Arlington.
Mrs Casey was receiving also during the
afternoon at the Arno.
Many OF the older Senator's wives were. how
ever. not at home to callers in respect to the
bereayed family of the late Senator Wilson of
Maryland.
Mrs. Mitchell of Boston is visiting Mrs. Nor
ri.i and VIII stay over next Thursday. when the
latter Will De at home, as usual, to her friends.
The concert at the British legation next
Wednesday for the benefit Of The Woman's
Hospital and Dispensary holds an important
place In the social engagements Of the week.
Mrs. spencer Irving Of Philadelphia will also
take part IN the affair, with the best of talented
amateurs Of this city.
Last night at ST. Marks Church, on Capitol
Hill, Miss Naomi Yates and Mr.. Edward
Francis were married in the presence of gath
ering OF intimate friends. DIR. Steele. the rector
OF tie church, performed the ceremony which
was followed by reception at the residence of
MIR. and Mrs. j. W Yates, 1909 North Carolina
avenue.
Commander and Mrs. Dickins gave dinner
last night, at which Commander and Mrs. Nc
oalia, Paymaster General and Mrs Stewart.
and Mrs. Reyburn and Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Cultivate were present.
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. silsby gave de-
iIghtfui entertainment at their new home on
" estmlnster street northwest last evening in
honor OF their guests, Mrs G.. NJ. Wood of
Oswego, NY, and Mrs. Thomas Ryan. jr.. of
New York city. Their parlors were profusely
decorated In miniature stage scenery and an
elaborate program executed by costumed char
her friends, among whom were Mrs C. M. Had
iaway, Mrs. A. L. Gordon. Mrs. H. D. Gordon. |
and Misses May L. Haddaway, L. Geniva Wise
n. Mccarthy. Olena Hough, Gertrude Gordon. |
Amy b. Gordon. and Messrs. Sanger Johns, H. |
}. Aver. G. b. Hough, L. D. Bliss, F. C. Bliss.
T. l.. Cohen, F. X. Gordon and H. D. Gordon.
pretty wedding took place at the resi-
lence of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Stiefel, No. 26P
treet northwest, last evening ut 8 O'clock
Hiss Louise Stiefel and Mr.. Henry Brandt were |
married. assisted by Miss Nellie Stiefel, sister
y the bride. and Mr.. Fred Brandt. a brother of
ne groom. and the maids of honor Miss
RANGES Stiefel and Miss Gertrude Mohler. After
he ceremonies refreshments and dancing
we're enjoyed. The Germania M@nnercbor.
inder the direction Of Prof. Mort, serenaded
he bride and groom.
The Harmony Circle gave an ENJOYABLE hall
I Concordia Hall Wednesday evening. Among
nose present were Miss Clara Franc. Miss
.rnle hchold, Miss Martha Strauss. Miss
Ella Sonnehill of Baltimore Miss Lena Hahn
Hiss Gussie Behrend, Miss Hannah Minister
iiss j. Nordlinger, Miss Z. Nattans. Miss Nora
teller, Miss Fannie Kaufman. Miss Frank of
,oledo, Ohio, Miss Hennie Wolf, Miss Hattie
ieilbrun. Miss Stella kaufman of Alexandri.
"a. Miss Michelbacher of Norfolk. Va. Miss A
ommers. Miss Bertha Cohen. Miss Bendheim
I alexandria. Va. Miss Belle Schmidt and
iiss Estelle Adler. The committee of arrapge-
nents were Messrs. N. d. Rosenberg, Lee Baum
'tsch, II. Won. y. hOnner, i. b. Flelschmann |
Mlchaelis. Sig. kaufman and Abe Richold.
A pleasant party assembled at the residence
Dir. and Mrs. Silas Sherwood, Gil 9Th street
outhwest, last evening to celebrate the birth
ay OF Miss Abra Sherwood. Among those
resent were Mr.. Geo. Honunc Miss Katie |
!astin, Mr.. c. II. Mitchell Miss Lilly Fudley.
!r. X. +. j.. Scott. the Misses Mitchell, MIS-
lmmons and daughters Mrs Aldrich. Mr.. and
lrs. Streeks, Miss Emma Mastin, Miss Annie
ahier, Messrs. Gingell, Devers, Wilson. Lyn-
erger, Cantwell and E. Mitchell
St. Mark s Re. Church was filed last evening
y large circle Of friends and relatives to wit
ess tine marriage of Mr.. Edward Francis To ,
lss Naomi Yates. The bride was attired in
earl silk handsomely trimmed with cut steel. 4
tier the ceremony reception was held at the | !
'sidence OF Mr.. j: Walter Cookscy, 1902 North I
arolina avenue, brother -in-law of the bride. :
fumptuous repast was enjoyed by the guests. q
The members of company b, w.L.LC., en- q
rsained their friends in a very pleasant man. Q
,r last night by the second of their informal 8
Dps In the armory, which. notwithstanding
&c bal weather and other causes that tended Z
keep the numbers down, was Comfortably y
led. The hall was PRETTY draped and dec a
ated with flags and emblems of the CORPS and :
ade pretty picture with the bright dresses '
the ladies ana an occasional flash of color on :
C broad shoulders of some son of Mars Dame
& was begun at and continued until mid
ght. dozen numbers on the program suf-
ed to Keep the folks well in motion and vet T.
I'VE ample time between times for tender mo- p
ents AID pretty speeches that however. were v
IT scheduled. Among those who braved the I
prm and attended were Mr. and Mrs. q
'rks. Mr.. and Mrs Arthur B. Suit. Mr.. and O
II. Burmingaie Miss Adams, Mrs Alexander Il
lss Walther, Miss Katie Walker Miss Mary g.