Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-14
SOCIAL MATTERS.
Who VIII Remain I'm the White House-Per-
sonal Notes OF Interest.

Who VIII Remain In the White House-Per-
sonal Notes OF Interest.
| Mrs. Mckee and her daughter, Miss Mckee.
with Lieut. and Mrs. Parker. are TO form the
White House family, with DIR. Scott, during the
| absence Of the President and his party. Grand
mother Mckee is devoted TO her little grand
| children and she expects 10 greatly enjoy her
stay here, when she can give her entire atten-
ton to their pleasure and well-being. Miss
Mckee visited the White House last spring and
has good many acquaintance here.
Ordinarily long absence Of the family gives
| an opportunity for good housekeeping, but
| In anticipation Of the extensive repairs which
are to commence the first Of July in the green
room and state dining room there viii be
nothing else done until the family il again
scattered for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs Cammann left on Sunday night
for their home in New York, after q short visit
with Mr.. and Mrs Parker Mann.
Mrs Clayton McMichael was the guest Of
honor at q luncheon given yesterday BY Mrs. 1.
B. N. Mason.
Mrs Pope is going to Atlantic City in few
days for weeks rest and recreation
Mrs N. S. Lincoln entertained her friends
yesterday at a tea given in honor of Mrs. Clay
ton McMichael Miss Gale and Miss Tiffany
assisted in receiving.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. Hutchinson are in New
| York.
Mrs. Hubley Ashton gave a luncheon today.
very enjoyable reception was given to the
alumni Of the University Of Virginia last even
ing by Mr.. and Mrs. W. ID. Caben at their resi-
dence. 1407 Massachusetts avenue. During the
evening excellent vocal and instrumental
music was enjoyed. The guests were delight
| fully entertained at this hospitable home.
Among those present were Bishop Keane. Pres
ident James of the University of Pennsylvania.
Commissioner and Mrs. Mcdonald. Justice
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Mrs Teunis Hamlin, Prof. and Mrs. Montague,
/ Commander and Mrs. Dickens, DIR. and Mrs.
ID. s. Lamb, Mr.. and Mrs. 2. f. Larner, Mr..
James Z. Stout, Mr.. c. G. Lee, Mr.. L. J. Whip
pie, Mr.. c. h. Sinclair from Charlottesville, Va,
Mr.. Elliott De Jarnette, Gen. and Mrs. Mussey.
Mrs. X. W. Hunter, Mr.. E. J. Renick. Mr..
Lewis. Mr.. ". b. Matthews, Rev. Mr. Gardi-
ner, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Howard Clarke, NJ. Ellis,
Mr.. Page, Mr.. Mcdonald, Mr.. Richards, Miss
Jeanette Richards, Capt and Mrs. Ross
and Mrs. Mathews. Mrs. and Miss
Claughton, Mr.. Cagsmore Lee, Mr.. ii. Hemp
Ter, DIR. g. Brown Goode. Gen. and Mrs. Pat
terson, Mr.. George Baker, Rev. Dr. Milburn,
Miss Gamley, DR.. Chiles and Mr.. Ellis from
Mrs. J. E. NJ. stoughton of Boston is the
guest of her daughter. Mrs. II. A. orth of 203i
Hillyer place.
Mrs. Willard Warner has returned to the city.
Her friends will regret to hear Of the death Of
her mother, after an illness of eight weeks.
Mrs. VIM. Hatton of Capitol Hill has for her
guest her sister, Mrs. Chas. II. Young of Tren-
ton.
DR.. and Mrs. Samuel Houston have issued
cards for the marriage reception of their
daughter, Rose Eve, and Samuel 4. Lewis, at
l4l0 10th street, Thursday, April %, from to
$3.50. Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis will be at home
Thursdays in May at 10l3 p street
Mr.. and Mrs Balluff gave birthday party TO
their daughter Lola last evening. Dancing
began at o'clock and continued until a late
hour. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs.
II. G. Bouts. Miss Rosie Moore of Baltimore.
Miss NJ. McConvey, Mr.. W. Hoover, Mr.. W.
McConyey. Miss A. McConvey, Miss X. Elvely,
Mrs. Kellar. Miss Jennie II. DENNIS, Miss l. NJ
Purdy, Miss Lille v. Clements, Miss Eta
Clements, Miss Daisy Frener. Col. Balm Farr,
Miss NJ BOYLE, Miss A Boyle, Miss @. Kener,
Mr.. j. ID. Miller, Mr.. j. A. Straub. Prof. w.
Z. Brown, Prof. c. T. Becker, Prof. VIM. f.
Huntress, Miss Paulin Balluff and Prof. Brow
Col. II. b. Durham, U. S. A., retired, and
Mrs Burnham of Richmond, Va, and Mrs III.
n. Simpson OF Mont Claire, Nj, are visiting
Lieut.. and Mrs. Lewis Merriam, No. 1910 18th
stree.
Miss Phoebe NJ. Haynes of Ohio is spending
the month of April with Mrs. L. G. Hine, Pros
pect Hill, northeast.
An enjoyable musicale was given last evening
AZ tne resiuence Oh MI ana MIS- b. I. hilbert,
OF Takoma Park. Those who took part were
the Schubert Quartet, Messrs Mosher, Bird,
Kaiser and Keller assisted by Mrs. L. z. Per-
kins, Mrs. Kate Scott Brooks, Miss Vale and
Mrs. Hazard. Among those present were Miss
Ulrich of Lebanon, Pa, Mr.. II. W. Gore
Elmira, n. Y, Miss Kate Reinhard of Lee
banon, Pa. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Vance Lewis,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ID. Gibbs Miss Gibbs,
Mr.. Granville A. Whitaker, Mr.. and Mrs. C. NJ.
Heaton, Miss Madge Gilbert, DIR. and Mrs. f.
s. Carroll, the Misses Bitter, Miss Alice Gard
ner, Miss Longfeliow, Miss Corse, Mrs. Spen-
Ger, Miss Lemar, Mr.. Trego, Miss Balloch. Mrs.
Williams, Mrs. Kate Scott Brooks, Mr.. and Mrs.
Perkins. Miss Hale, Mr.. and Mrs. Keller, Mr..
Alexander Mosher, Mr.. and Mrs Hazard, Mr..
and Mrs. Kaiser, Mr.. and Mrs. Bird and Mr.. c.
S. Domer.
Mrs. Ralph E. johnson, ST., who has been
confined to her apartments at the Portland for
some weeks, left for Virginia Beach this
morning.
notable and interesting social event was
that which occurred at the residence of ex-
Chief Justice Charles ID. Drake Saturday after
noon, the eightieth anniversary of his birth,
when large and distinguished company were
present. Notwithstanding the heavy ciouihurst
which defuged the city between Sand O'Clock
The judge was assisted by his aged but still
beautiful wife (now in her eightieth year., his
daughter, Mrs. Westcott, and his grand
uduButtTs, hissts SrtssOu ana NestcOtt- Inc
parlors were filed with the fragrance Of flowers
sent by more than twenty of the judges
friends, conspicuous among which were
basket Of hyacinths from the President and
Mrs. Harrison and a magnificent bouquet of
| magma charta roses from Hon. Hamilton Fish
of New York. Among the guests were Senators,
Representatives, generals, sdmirals and other
| army and navy officers, judges of the United
States Supreme Court, the Court Of Claims and
| the Supreme Court of the District. presidents
| Of institutions Of learning, ex-judges, eK-
| Senators, ex-Representatives and ministers of
| the Gospel, among the last of whom the
patriarch Of the White House. Rev. John w.
| conspicuous. A large number of ladies graced
| the occasion, to whom the octogenarian host
did not fail to sustain his accustomed gallant
bearing. II is understood that the cards for
his ninetieth anniversary have not yet been
ordered, but pretty certainly will be IL he