New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-08
SOCIETY IN WASHINGTON.
INVITATIONS WITHDRAWN ON ACCOUNT OF
MR.. WINDOWS DEATH
THE SEASON RAPIDLY DRAWING TO CLOSE
A RAPID ROUND OF TEAS, RECEPTIONS
AND DANCEs-soCIAL SKILL OF
A CORFAN LADY.
A COREAN LADY.

A COREAN LADY.
Washington. Feb. THE death Of Secretary Window
has placed Administrative circles in mourning TOT 'he
period OF two weeks All invitations for social en-
tertainments at the vice-presidents home ana lno
homes Of the Cabinet officers were at once ie'aiiU
During the period of mourning the NicePreaue"' anu
Mrs. Morton and families in the CABINET clrcie WIN
accept no invitations. The receptions al inc "ni'o
House. for which also the dates were waved arc III
definitely postponed. The season Therefore was WIN"
ally ended ten days before the beginning OF Leh''
But, the adjournment Of Congress takes place oe
fore the end Of Lent It Is probable that the "h'o
House receptions which on the whole, are more iorai
than festive affairs Of state. VIII be gwen oeiou t
close Of the session. In the meantime uo "".0
House is quiet. There Is only the trl-weehS n"nu-
shaking of the President and the people VINO sa,ho'
in the East Room, where they are preseh'ou ~
O'Clock on Monday, Wednesday and saturday
The Presidents family is recovering from the III
which has been a mild epidemic throughout INC
Capital Mrs. Harrison IS, happily able 10 ~ ou''
but not yet restored to her usual health 'iIS nv
Kec and Mrs. Russell Harrison went 10 NC" 'otN y"
Wednesday. The White House children arc 49,
again. The President was the only one OF the FANNY
not laid up by ilness-perhaps because ne was Voo
busy, and thus fortunately escaped.
Mrs Garfield widow OF President Garleld' Pa'eeu
the week with her daughter and spn-n-law, Mr.. anu
Mrs J. stanley Brown, I'm their new home In Massa
chuscts.ave She Is looking extremely we'll LINN
has dealt so gently with Mrs Garfield that the ilehuS
who have had the pleasure OF meeting her uc'i''
she has grown younger in her quiet nome Ile' '"o
still the heavy mourning put on Tor inc uea'n VI
her husband nearly ten years ago. MIS- "arhcIu i'"
Intended to come to Washington In March LOT
n visit Of some length But the death OF secretary
Window called her here at this time to attend ins
funeral and to help with her tender sympathy MS
sOr-ly stricken family who were members OF Presi
dent 0artled's Cabinet circle, and with whoih sho
has continued 10 hold the closest relations oil friend
ship.
The week closed with successful bazaar ana con
cert for the benefit OF the Garfield Memorial Hospital
Mrs Window was the first president Of the Ladies
Aid Ia thc Hoard of Managers She presided with
rare ability at the most trying time, when the or
ganl7atl0n Of great work Of charity In the form Of
A National memorial made the duties dlihcuit ana
arduous Tie changes later taking Mrs. WINDOW rom
Washington led to the choice OF a second president
Mrs. John \. Logan, whose interest ana industry III
the charity arc untirng. on Mrs. WINDOWS return
to Washington she renewed her Interest as a member
n the Ladies' Aid and she had exported to be ono
of the committee through whose efforts the Nander
Musical Club this evening gave the charming and
successful finish to the three days bazaar. Among
other ladies' on the committee were senator IIawley's
wife, Mrs. Gardner Hubbard. Mrs. Lander, Mrs. ~
Graham Bell and Mrs. J. stanley Brown.
share Of music the Cd Artillery Band playing the first
evening and the Marine Band playing the second.
Flowers sen tom the White House conservatory added
largely 10 the receipts Of the flower booth, where
among the young saesw0men were senator McMHlan'S
daughter and the daughter, Of Representatives Dalze
Russell and Boutee. The doll booth. In charge Of
senator >tocklrdge's VIII. showed perfectly lovely
collection Of dolls one OF the naNen-haired bcahtles
named Mary Lodge Mckee bringing the highest price
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fragrant beverage, assisted by senator DoShs wife,
senator Farwclls wife. Mrs. spnpl and Mrs Pomeroy
Max Wrycl. the the artist gave 10 the art booth
fire landscape. The Turkish booth was picturesque
feature Young women IN Turkish costume pre-
pared Turkish coffee and told fortunes. They also
turned an honest penny by selling the recipe Tor
making the coffee. But the mysterious power OF
reading the future was wisely reserved for-thc next
fair.
Thor, we're no receptions on Wednesday. and the
day was pretty much given over to teas. Mrs John
A. Logan gave tea from until O'Clock IN hohor
~ her guests Mr. and Mrs. Lothrop, II Boston VINO
arrived on Monday. Tor a weeks Visit MIS- LoN'h
has been at home informally on Thursdays ths se"-
SON I'm, she had not opened her house
since her husband, death. for anything appFoachihs
social rayety The company was large but inc
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this hOspable house open up 50 beautifully that even
a Washington tea does not easily crowd theW' Inc
dsy was clear and cold and the glowing open iire' mau'
the attractive interior more CHEEKY ana a'Fa'u'c.
Hero and there I'm the drawing roomS were vases oil
rose, ON tho tea table box bed ~ growing crimson
tulip, added their bright color ana IN ue h'H Sl@
,trlngcd orchestra gave touch Of festive music
Mrs. Logan welcomed guests with her former sunny
charm Of manner ard II wa, really return to the
old time, before sorrow had fallen Hike cloud over her
home Her gown Of black silk va relieved by "mto
lace nclu. mailing simple and most becoming t'.ie In
harmony with her dark eyes and siNer"h''o mar
Black with little white about the throat suits Mrs
Logan best and her friends say sue shou '0'c' Pun
on colors again.
Mrs Lothrop wore n handsome gown of heDotrope
satin with draperies Of white embroidered mou'sellhe
de- sole To many guests Mr.. Lothrop was pleasantly
known a. Margaret sidney" author of delightful
books for children. Mr.. Lothrop joined the hostess ana
his wife in receiving 1t need hardly be SAID tiat no
/, no stranger In Washington Assisting to entertain
the companv were Major and Mrs. Tucker, daughter
and son.ln.law who are part Of the Logan household
senator Farwelps wife. who wore superb
gown OF fancy velvet. bodice and train
over white satin brocadcd In volets' INC
Misses Cannon. daughter, Of Representative cannon
Miss Mitchell cousin Of Mrs. stanley Matthews Mss
Mary Brady an intimate family friend MIS- Crawiofu
and Miss Gordon.
Among the guests the Mexican Minister and
Mrs. Romero ex senator Malone, wife and daughc?
sherman and her cousin. Miss iIoyt Mr.. and Mrs. j.
stanley Brown senator and Mrs. stcchbIidge senator
Chambers wife and niece, Miss Chandler: Major
Powe's wife, Representative HOutclle'' wife ana
DAUGHTER Mrs Lander Mrs. Thomas l.. Tullock, Mrs
George G.. IIazelt0n and Miss Anna iiaLelton. Mrs
Frank IIatton, Mrs. Thomas Is. Reed, wife OF the
speaker senator Washburn's wife aud daughter sen
ator McNuan's wife aud daughter, Representative
Dinglcy's wife, Senator and Miss Blackburn the First
controller Of the Treasury Mr.. Matthews. and Mrs
Matthews: Senator IIoars wife and VS. Dawes Miss
Nanamaker Representative aud Mrs rp NIGER senator
and Mrs Allen. senator and Mrs squire senator
Mitches wife and daughter Representative Fafdumr
wife, the Misses PeIaza. daughters Of the Nenezuemn
Minister: senator Quay's wife and daughter MIS-
| Herlah wilkins; Representative, Mrs ana MISS brec"
nrdge, senator Paync's wife and niece Miss Iayne
| General and Mrs Parkc ex Surgeon Gen mi Moore
| of the Army and Mrs Moore and Miss -
Lieutenant and Mr.. Andrcws. the lutC- Nenefal