The critic., 1891-01-27
IN THE SWIM.

A number of ladies will receive this
afternoon, among them Madame Romero,
who gives her last formal receptions Mrs.
Charles Gibson at the Shoroman, assisted
by Mrs. General Miles; Mrs. Frank Gordon
and Mrs. Judge John Blair Hogc at the
Portland; Mrs. General w. II. +. Lee at
the Ebbitt, Mrs. w. II. Clagett, Mrs.
Howard Ciagett and Miss May Clagctt,
1905 Sixteenth street; Mrs. John Skae and
Miss Skae at the Normandie;. Mrs. and
Miss Scranton at the Richmond; Madame
Iegarra, lil7 X street.
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Mrs Morton's dinners are admitted to
be the perfection of that form of enter
tainment She is woman of infinite
tact and social talent, and understands the
art of selecting guests who are congcnial.
The dinner last night was model one,
and had all Of the characteristics of beauty
of mann, rareness Of wines and excellence
Of service of the affairs given at the Vice
Presidents hospitablc house. Miss Lay
was the guest of honor and Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew, Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt Mr.. and
MIS-. Hitt Mr.. Wharton, Miss Wharton,
Mr.. Frank Thompson, Miss Furniss, Mr..
Chiffon and Miss Ogston, Chevalier Taycra,
Count Won Arco Valley, Miss Pauncefote,
Miss Blaine, Marquis 1mperialli, Mr.. Alan
Iobnstone, Miss Loring, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chanicr, Mr.. and Mrs. Lodge, were the
other guests.
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Miss Davidge was assisted in receiving
her host Of friends Yesterday by the beau
tful Miss Betty Henry, whose blonde
lovtliness made charming and effective
contrast to the dainty brunette beauty
Of the piquant hostess. There was gen
cral rally of all that is most agreeable in
society, and for three hours the Davidgc
mansion. famous for its hospitality and
sociability, was thronged. There are
many bright, clever and attractive girls in
Washington, but none more so than Miss
Davidge, who unites fascination of man
ner and the highest breeding TO lovely
personality and brilliant and cultivated
mind.
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Mrs. John Nicholas Norton and Miss
Norton gave pleasant card party last
night to their guest, Miss Enid Yandell
Of Louisville, KY, the handsome daugh-
ter of DIR. Lunsford 7. Yandeil, one of
the prominent physicians of that city, and
n niece of DR.. David Yandell, who was
the medical director Of the Army of tn, the
Tennessee (Confederate) while General
Braxton Bragg commanded it. Miss
Emory, Miss Fleming, Miss Maud Dav-
idge DR.. Morris Murray, Mr.. Boeufyc of
the French Legation. Mr.. Jessup Blair
Mr.. Walter Davidge, Mr.. Johnston and
DR.. Chaplin were among the guests. The
distribution of the prizes was followed by
a cosy and informal supper.
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Mrs. Justice Harlan and Miss Harlan
held their usual Monday reception yester-
day at their residence in University Park,
| which is model of spaciousnoss and Ken
ftply,r Harlan rapni sal
those who called, and Miss Harlan pre-
| sided in the dining-room, where refresh
ments were served. There is genial,
kindly atmosphere of welcome and
| friendly sympathy about this house and
| its gracious inmates that refreshes one in
search of these old-fashioned qualities in
| hostess.
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Mrs. Morton will not be at home to-
morrow and on the following Wednes-
day.
Miss Hughes of New York and the
Misses Orr assisted Mrs. j. w. Foster in
receiving her visitors yesterday.
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The wife of the Corean Minister will be
at home to her friends at the Corean lie
cation, No. 1900 Thirteenth street, OF
Tuesdays in February.
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Chagrin and disappointment, it is whis
pered, now perch in the boudoirs of thu
visiting bellies of New York who conde
scended to take in Washington festivity
last week. Society here seems to havt
recognized the faultless beauty of thei
clothes and the naughty repose of thei
general bearing, but to have failed sig
nally to be awe-stricken and paralyzed b.
the metropolitan style vouchsafed. Will
the position, merit and fair looks of tn
princesses of Gotham were heartily ad
mitted, strange to say their royal high
nesses failed to turn down the indigenou
bud and native rose or the pretty peas
antry from the provinces"
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Miss Fuller, the interesting daughter o
the Chief Justice, has staying with he
Miss Moore of Orange n. j., who is
strikingly handsome girl, with a tall
graceful figure, profusion Of rich ches
nut hair, a sweet, oval face and delicat
features carefully chiselled. To thes
must be added a serene, Madonna ez
preston and pair of lovely eyes, full c
intelligence and sensibility. She has bee
greatly admired during the winter, an
has been the recipient of flattering coul
tesies.