Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-03

duties On New Year. Mrs. Mckee, however,
did not feel up to her usual spirit until she had
taken long walk yesterday afternoon with her
guest, Mrs. Geo., Boyd. The ladies Were in
doors again in time to remain with Mrs. Harri-
son in the red parlor. where her callers came.
Mrs. Russell Harrison has not been very well
during the fall and is therefore saving herself
Just as much as possible from extra exertons.
House until early next week. Mr.. McKee's
visit Is only flying one also, as he leaves by
the middle Of the coming week for Boston,
hoping that business engagements will allow
him again at frequent intervals a glimpse into
the official gayeties.
The Bowling Club cotillion last night at the
Rifles Armory crowned its projectors with new
honors. A more delighted company probably
never glided over the shining floors of this
hall. The cards said o'clock but, of course
nobody but the hostesses and that successful
duo OF managers, Miss Dahlgren and Miss
Edie. felt it incumbent to get there before 10.
Everybody came then in a rush. The floor was
iull OF whirllng couples and at IL, when Mr..
Ray whistled for partners to take their chairs
and the cotillion commenced with hfty-tve
couples, not one who had been invited seemed
to be absent. The hostesses Mrs. Hammond.
Mrs. Pollock and Mrs. Edie. stood up near the
platform to receive the guests. Near them was
the long table piled hi h with the favors. On
the stage, which was hedged in by palms.
was the refreshment table and after
dainties and substantials provided so gener-
ously were tested. To name who were there
would be simply to repeat the two hundred
who figure in all the leading events. The sue
cess of the entire affair rests on Miss Dahlgren.
who organized the club year or so ago. and
upon Miss Edie, who has been an enthusiastic
co-worker with her in each move. The favors
were strikingly unique and pretty. They were
locks. owls. daggers. globes, paper cutters,
champagne bottles and fancy corks, tiny caps,
packs Of cigarettes and guitars, bon bon bas-
kets and other things, all bearing fancy shapes.
but intended for many other purposes than
their names signifed. The souvenir favors
were tambourines with gilded frames and 1.-The
Bowling Club Cotilion, Jan. 2, 81" in gilt let
tiers across the top. The toilettes were fresh
satin gown, the drapery of tulle, festooned
with flowers. Mrs. Edie was in
black and gold net and Mrs. Pollok
in black Brussels net and lace.
Mrs. Mckee wore a white crepe. with bodice of
wood green velvet and streaners of velvet rib
bon falling from tine belt. Mrs. Boyd wore
gold dotted black net. Miss Dahlgren in
blue crepe; Miss Edie in gold-embroidercd
black tulle; Mrs. Eric Dahlgren, white tulle
sprayed with violets; Miss Drexel Elauve tale;
Miss Edith Patten, white tulle with silver passe-
menterie; Miss James. pink tulle; Miss jackson,
dotted blue net; Mrs. A. c. Barney, green bro
caded train over tulle petticoat; Mrs. Richard
Lay, black tulle; Miss Condit Smith. pinksh
mauve gauze; Miss Card, blue tulle. The
Bowling Club will still keep corporate exist
ence until after the two handsome entertain
ments to be given it next week in Mrs. Ham,
mond's ball and Mrs. Dahlgrens tea.
Mrs. Eugene Hale and her mother. Mrs.
Chandler, will leave this city in few days to
spend the rest of the winter i'll Florida. The
physicians have ordered change of climate 10
Senator and Mrs. Hales eldest son and his
mother and grandmother will go with him.
Nine. Guzman, the wife of the Nicaraguan
minister. will keep the Tuesdays in February
as her reception days this winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarkson will spend this month
at the Arlington.
Mrs. Faulkner, the wife Of the Senator from
throughout January. For Monday, January
IL, she has cards ont for tea to introduce her
daughter. Miss Faulkner.
Miss Ethel Janney and Mr.. Paul Andrews will
be married on the 4th of February at the
Albion in Baltimore. Mr.. and Mrs. Janney
have house on jefferson place this winter,
but as it is scarcely large enough for a home
wedding Miss Janney has decided to be
married in Baltimore among the friends of the
family. although she and they have wide ac
quaintance here also. Some Washington girls
will be among the twelve bridesmaids.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Leo Knott are entertaining
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin F. Abel of Baltimore
Mrs. VIM. Clagett and Mrs. Howard
Clagett will be at home to their friends the
Tuesdays in this month. Mr.. Vim. Clagett has
not been in his usual good health lately.
Representative Scranton and family have
apartments at the Richmond, not having taken
house owing to the short season.
Mrs. James F. Barbour resumes her Saturday
receptions today, and will receive on that day
during this month.
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callers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eric Dahlgren are the guests of
Mrs. NJ. " Dahlgren and their visit has been
the occasion OF a continual round of hospitali-
ties extended by their friends. Miss Drexel,
the brides younger sister. was here with Mrs
Dahlgren to meet them upon their arrival
She will remain a fortnight
On Monday the wives of all Senators living
on Capitol Hill will receive callers, Mrs Kenna
being among the number.
Mrs. A. A. Wilson had a large and pleasant
reception yesterday afternoon. Lieut. and
Mrs. Davis, who have been here for a holiday
visit, are to start again today for their own
home at Fort Leavenworth. The friends of
Mrs. Davis regret that she and her husband are
obliged to return SO soon. Mrs. Charles Gibson
assisted Mrs. Wilson in entertaining her many
callers.
Everybody interested in the social attractions
of the national capital, whether resident or
visiting. looks forward with interest to the
charity bail given annually for the benefit Of
the Children's Hospital, and to the date fixed
for it. in order that other fashionable enter
tainments may be arranged SO as not to occur
the same evening. This consideration is shown
by common consent, as well for the character
of the ball itself as for the excellent purpose
for which it is given and the management has
always striven to make the affair in every way
worthy the distinction it enjoys. Measu es
have already been taken to make the ball of 81
at least equal in every respect to any of its
predecessors, and rs much more attractive as
possible, and the date named for it is Wednes-
day evening, January 81. This early announce
the same evening. and enable all interested in
any way in the event to make their arrange
ments accordingly.
A delightful dance was rendered to Miss
Keefer at her residence, on Capitol Hill. on
decorated with holly and mistletoe the music
was excellent and dancing was enjoyed both
before and after supper.
Miss Carrie Hinman Of Trenton. Nj, with
Miss Ellie ELMER and HELEN Wells of Balti-
more, Md. who have been visiting their cousin
Mrs. Sue NJ. Gorden, for the holidays, have re-
turned home.
Miss Katie Rourke Of Baltimore who has
been spending the holidays with her friend,
Miss Rosie Gillon. pa K street northeast. will
leave for her home Monday morning, accom-
panied by her Washington friends, the Misses
Rosie Gillon, Annie German and Julia McGrath,
who will spend the winter in the monumental
city.
Miss Fanny johnson entertained few Of her
young friends at supper New Year evening at