Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-06
SOCIAL MATTERS.

was a small one by comparison with the large
gathering usually entertained at the White
House, but it brought together a group of
ladies especially well acquainted, who
meet each other almost every day at
kindred festive occasions. Mrs. Harrison has
set the fashion of serving her most formal din
ners and luncheons' expeditiously, and this
afternoon her guests arose from the table about
| an hour after they sat down. This was the
menu-one Of the triumphs of the White House
steward and cook:
Bouillon in cups.
Bouches La Refine, which in everyday English
meant the daintiest kind of q chicken pate.
French chops and peas.
Asparagus.
Mushrooms on toast
Punch La ChateauX Yquem.
Terrapin la Maryland.
Fruit salad and cheese straws.
Ice cream and ffncy cake.
Bon-bons and fresh fruit.
Coffee and liquors.
| The wines were champagne, claret with apolli-
naris
The ice cream was served in the prettiest
style, each guest receiving nest of spun sugar,
In the depths Of which reposed a heap of ice
cream strawberries.
The table decorations were in white and
violet The table was set in the private dining
room, crossing the room diagonally from cor
ner to corner. This afforded the florist q
chance to make the window spaces very gay
with purple and white blossoms. Between the
| lace curtains a background of palms stood and
about their base were grouped pots of nodding
Annunciation lilies and sinerarios in purple
| and white bloom. The mantel held the same
pretty burden Of fragrance. The center piece
| on the table was great oval Of Parma
vlolets set in a delicate mass of
asparagus vine. At each end were two circles
OF violets, making other fragrant spots of
| beauty. The candles in the tall silver candel-
abras were white and burned under white
shades. Silver dishes of candied violets, ma
| Rooms in pale violet shades and all the usual
sweetmeats in either white or purple made
other specks of the leading color. The usual
name card bearing the executive monogram
| marked each place, and the souvenirs were
pretty little rush baskets filled to overfOwing
with vlolets, each alternately of white or pur-
pie. The handles were tied with long fringed
loops OF mauve satin ribbon, on one end Of
which was painted the date. When the guests
began to arrive Mrs. Harrison met them in the
| red parlor. and at l 80 she led the way out to
the dining room.
The guests were: Mrs. Stockbridge, Mrs.
breckenridge, Countess Esterhazy, Mrs. Solely,
Mrs. Mason, Lady Pauncefote, Mrs Hit, Nine.
l.omero, Mrs. Dolph. Mrs. Jessup, Mrs. Hob
son, Mrs. Carey Mrs. Cullom. Mrs. Squire.
Mrs. Mcpherson, Mrs. Payne, Mrs. Parker, Mrs.
Perrin, Mrs. Russell Harrison and Mrs. Mckee.
During the progress of the luncheon portion
OF the Marine Band, under Prof. Soussa, rem
dered bright, sparkling musical melange.
After the luncheon over the ladies went
back to the red parlor, where coffee was
served.
The Wanamaker mansion on I street was
yesterday afternoon the scene of pleasureable
musicale. The music room was radiant with a
flood Of light that fell through tinted silken
shades. Groups of palms and clusters of rare
flowers adorned the apartments. The guests
who attended numbered two scores, distin-
gulshed in social and official life. Miss Amy
Hare presided at the piano and won much
a Inv her SIX Tha alrar
receiving the guests proved themselves worthy
| their repute as hostesses. Tea concluded one
of the most enjoyable of Lenten entertain
ments.
Miss Helen Lamont is in town for few days
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Schneider on NJ
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles D. Walcott of 1876 P
street left last night for two weeks trip to
New York and New England.
Miss Lottie Plain will have as hez guest this
week Miss Grady of Baltimore.
Last evening the Cup of Cold Water Ten,"
Kings Daughters, gave a surprise reception
and progressive tiddledy winks party to the
Misses Callahan at their charming home, 1870
10th street northwest. The prizes were cap
tured by Miss Maggie Smith and Mr.. George
Altemus and Miss Mamie Burger and Mr.. Carl
Stodder There was dancing and refreshments
were served. Among those present we're the
Butler, Jones and Bright and Messrs Shoe
maker, Schneider, Lee Britton, Randolph,
Stodder, Stowell, Altemus, Paul, Burger, Giea-
son and Howenstein.
Even Mi-carem, but partly dissipated the
lassitude which has taken hold of society. and
the gayest OF the gay are content with the
pleasures of the nightly theater parties and
suppers which are forming the leading features
of Lenten diversion.
The Misses Patten gave what they were
pleased to call a small cotillon last night in
honor Of Mi-careme. and their splendid white
and gold drawing room was for the evening the
center of much enjoyment to their friends Mr.
Alan tombstone led the cotillon, which did not
begin until 10 o'clock.
Mr.. John W. Mackay and his son were well
come visitors in a round of drawing rooms YES
terday afternoon, particularly among those
OF the far western contingent, where the ac-
qnalntance dates back to scenes and times far
different to the condition of things now
The Society Of Washington Artists has sent
out invitations for the opening of the exhibit
ton at Messrs. Woodward & Lothrop's galleries
Monday evening, March 8. at $50 pm
The Founding Hospital tea was again yester-
day afternoon the rallying point of many of
those prominent in its management The
brisk business and Mrs. Heaven who received
the callers, was assisted by Mrs. J. Fairfield
Carpenter, Mrs. Swope and Mrs. E. r. Wallace.
Mrs. Russell Harrison and Mrs. Mckee spent
yesterday i'll Baltimore where they were the
guests of the latter's cousin. Mrs j. " L. Find
lay. They were home again by o'clock. They
are going to take another day for baltimore
soon, when Mrs. Harrison will 20 too and the
ladies will visit the Walters gallery.
Mrs Emmons is a guest Of Mrs. Mcpherson
| while the repairs are being made upon her own
house.
Tho residence of Mrs. Alfred Wood 1909
Riggs street. yesterday the scene of a
delightful luncheon party given by the hostess
to a number of lady friends. The dining room
was attractively decorated with ported plants.
Covers were laid for eight The guests were
Mrs. b. L. Leighton. Mrs Tappon Mrs Allen.
Mrs. Wise. Mrs. J. b. Clarke Mrs. Harvey
Spaulding and Miss Foss.
Mrs. Frank Stewart Osborn is visiting at her
home in Chicago. She will return to Washing
ton about April L.
Mrs. J. I. Mcdowell Of New York CITY is
visiting her brother, Dr.. l. s. Stone of H street
northwest.
Mrs. 1. V. Slater, who has been in New York
for the past ten days. has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram 7. Doyle have returned
from New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. ]. Horn of Saratoga Springs
gave reception and musical on Thursday even
ing at the Fredonia, where they have sojourned
during the winter. The musicians were Mrs
Ciauson of New York, Mr.. Ward and his sister
Miss Ward of this city and Miss Cora Hows of
Boston. The entertainment continued with