Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-18
SOCIAL MArrERa

Inc leading events OF this Afternoon and
evening are the tea to be given BY the Misses
James, Senator and Mrs. McMillan's dinner to
the President and Mrs. Harrison. Mr.. and Mrs.
W. J. Hutchinson's coming-ou party for their
second daughter, Miss NJ Grace Hutchinson,
and the first Of the dances to be given BY the
n-Georgetown German Club.
The teas yesterday afternoon Kept the social
world pretty active from 8 until 6 o clock. Mrs.
and Miss Purcell, at their home on Goth street.
entertained large company at rose tea Mrs
Purcell wore black silk and point lace and
Miss Purcell wore pretty dress of white silk
muslin. Mrs Capt Miller and Miss Miller Of
Fortress Monroe, Mrs. Haskins, Mrs. McLen-
nan. Miss Worthington and Miss Dyer assisted.
Miss Clagett gave . tee TO meet her
friend, Miss Black. daughter Of Col Black
Of the twenty-third infantry, who il here
spending the winter. The beautiful young
hostess wore French gown Of pale gray faille
with waistcoat and q vest OF lace over pink
silk. Miss Black wore black lace with jetted
net. In the tea room Mrs. Andrews and Miss
Williams sat vis-a-vis serving cafe frappe and
chocolate, while Miss Hutchinson ladied the
punch. Mrs. Clagett wore a trained gown Of
black satin. A few Of those present were Miss
Grace Hutchinson, Miss Almy. the Misses Men
donca. the Misses Merrick, the Misses Morse,
Miss Kenna. Miss Michler, Miss Tarr, Miss
McCeney, Miss Sashman, Miss Mohun, the
Misses Coz, Miss katherine Riggs, and Mr.. An
drews and Mr.. Chauncey Depew, jr., were q
morning for st. Paul, Mimi, where she expects
to spend the winter visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Thos. Scott.
MI and Mrs Mattingly g reception last night
in honor Of their daughters debut was q bril-
liant event. Their spacious Louise was crowded
with their friends from 8 until II o'clock
Among the latest arrivals were Mrs. McKee,
Mrs. Dimmick, Mrs. Parker and Lieut. Parker,
who had all been first to the theater. During
the entire evening the guests filed each Of the
rooms, the Railways and clear out to the new
dining room, which is in process of construc-
ton. The supper table was spread there, the
walls being temporarily hung with rugs and
draperies. The musicians were stationed in
the second parlor. Fine palms, and a quantity
I'of superb roses were the added decorations to
the already beautiful house. Mrs. Mattingly
wore an elegant gown of white MORE and
duchess lace and trimming of violet ribbon
velvet. Miss Mattingly, who is one of the most
admired of the dubutantes this winter, looked a
picture in her simple gown of white tulle, that
had a square-necked bodice and full sleeves of
tulle and pretty shoulder knots Of white
satin ribbon. She carried bunch of white
| roses with loops and ends of ribbon, to each
OF which was attached bud and bit of green.
Among the guests were Senator and Mrs. Dolph,
the latter Of whom wore white brOcade and
necklace OF huge solitaires with diamond rose
pendant; Mrs. c. A. Dolph, who was also in
white silk with pearl passementeries and had
diamond rose spray in her corsage and another
in her hair; Mr.. and Mrs. I. E. Waggaman, the
latter wearing bridal toilet of white silk and
| necklace of splendid solitaires; Mrs. Romero,
in maize satin and diamond and opal necklace;
Mrs. Thos. Riggs, in Nile green faille with
black lace; Miss Riggs, in white faile; Mrs.
Jeffries. in pale blue brocade with point lace
and handsome diamond ornaments, who ac-
companied her daughter. Miss Armstrong; Mrs.
s; p Brown, the Misses Brown: Mr.; and Mrs.
Howard Clagett Mr.. and Mrs. Du Hamel,
Judge and Mrs. Macarthur, Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Lay, Miss May Mulan, the Misses
Mendonca Miss Condit Smith, Mrs. Cilley, Mr..
Cilley, Gen. and Mrs. Moore. Mrs. and Miss
Julia Wilson. Mr.. and Mrs. Burdette, Miss Bur-
Matthews Mr.. and Mrs. Hamilton, the Misses
Merrick, Mr.. and Mrs. W. ]. Hutchinson, the
Misses Hutchinson, Mr.. Chauncey Depew, jr.,
Mrs. Ffoulke, Mr.. and Mrs. Worthington, Miss
Worthington. Gen. Greedy, Mr.. and Mrs. Blair
Lee, Mr.. Barry Buckley the Misses Wilson, Mr..
and Mrs. John Beall, Mrs. and the Misses Chinn,
DR.. and Mrs. Sewers Mr.. and Mrs. JAS F. Bar
bour, Representative and Mrs. Cultivate, Maj.
and Mrs. Powell Gen. and Mrs. Ordway, Mr..
and Mrs. Denver, Miss Denver, Dr.. and Mrs.
Dickson. Mrs. and Miss Moore, Mr.. and Mrs.
Pollok, Col and Mrs. Totten, Mr.. and Miss
(lapell, Mrs. and Miss Burritt, the Misses
Davidge, Mrs. and Miss Cresson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Cragin and Judge and Mrs. Bentley.
Senator and Mrs. Dolph will give dinner
party in honor Of the President and Mrs. Har-
rison on the 9th of January.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Hay gave dinner party
last night.
Senator and Mrs. Stanford arrived at home
last night after pleasant trip across the CONT
nent and both are in excellent health.
Miss Ethel Chase Sprague has returned from
New York.
Miss Farr of Philadelphia is the guest of Mrs.
Seth Ackley for a shor. time
Miss McCulloch gave small luncheon yester-
day in honor Of Miss Beatrice Cameron.
Mrs. Coleman and Miss Coleman Of Cali
forna, who have taken house at 1902 H street
for the winter, have Miss Donaldson of Phila-
delphia as their guest.
Miss Rydir of Vincennes, Ind, is the guest
of Miss Florence Miller of Dupon circle.
Miss Lille Carr from Mt. De Sales, Balti-
more, is at the Elsmere with her mother for
the holidays.
Representative and Mrs. Heard of Missouri
have concluded to remain at the Riggs for the
winter.
A most enjoyable evening was spent by the
many friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. John A.
Augusterfer at their country seat on the
Bladensburg road on Tuesday it being their
i'tin wedding" anniversary. Many presents of
Tin ware were received. The company were
enter tanned during the evening by several
plduO boiOb Dy MISS minnie BrOWer, vocal solos
by Miss Ada and Francis Augusterfer and Mr..
Henry G. Bergling, after which games were
enjoyed. A bountiful supper was served dur
ing the evening in the large dining room.
Among those present we're Mr. and Mrs. c. H
johnson, Mr.. and Mrs Frank Augusterfer, Mr.
and Mrs. Henry G. Bergling, Mr., and Mrs
Richard Pollard, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. NJ. Rouzer,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. K. Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs. r.
Carson, Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. A. Fowler, the
Misses NJ. Kenny, Ada and Francis Augusterfer,
Minnie Brewer, Z. and NJ. Grimes, Katie
Decker, Nellie Bennett and Messrs. C. G. Har-
rlson G. Herbert John Day. John Kenny, VIM.
Smith and Ed Augusterfer.
The Washington Entertainment and Social
Club was organized at the Continental armory
Wednesday evening. Those present were
Misses NJ. and E. Burgess, Proctor, Street,
Carter and Bradley and Mrs. Burke: Messrs.
L. W. and c. +. Burke. Kleiner. Winter, Jen-
son, Carr. Quino, Cook. Grear and Seitz. Solos
on the guitar were given by Mr.. Kleiner; piano
solos by Mr. Jensen, and the Misses M. Bur-
CESS Carter and Street sang.
A number Of University Club friends of DR..
A. c. Patterson gave him bachelor dinner at
Harvey's last night. DIR. Patterson and Miss
Nancy Wiley are to be married in New York
next Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. Dixon of Montana have
taken rooms at the Shoreham fer the winter,
where Mrs. Dixon will receive on Tuesdays.
Col and Mrs. J. E. Summers and Miss Sum-
mers are at the Hotel Oxford.
Mrs. Cabell gives full-dress reception from
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