Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-07

DR.. Hsmmond's Receptton-Houss WARM
ing Of the Ladies' Club.
DR.. and Mrs. Hammond gave the visiting
doctors and their ladies . brilliant reception
last night at Belcourt Though nearly al Of
the thousand guests invited enjoyed this SPLEEN
did hospitality, the house 10 SO spacious that II
did not seem crowded at any point Many Of
the company came promptly At and few If
any left until 1880. and even until ii o'clock
there were still fresh arrivals. Those who
came late had first spent an hour at the Cor
coran gallery or at the theater, and the long
drive 70 Belcourt, with the glimpse Of the
scene going on within its walls and o taste Of
the splendid hospitality offered by its host and
hostess, finished Oh . memorable evening.
The small reception rooms at the right and
left Of the main entrance were used as cloak
rooms and the gentlemen again Joined their
ladies in the spacious hall, where nearly all the
evening a line was formed Of those approach
ing the hostess. Mrs. Hammond stood near
the door Of her drawing room to meet the
guests. She was elegantly attired IN Q white
brocade and chiffon gown that had a most ef-
fective garlanding Of roses. She wore q
diamond and ruby necklace and other 6ne
gems. She presented each guest to Mrs. Lo-
throp Bradley and Mrs. N. s. Lincoln, who
stood with her to receive. Mrs Bradley wore
gown Of mauve chiffon and brocade, trimmed
with sprays and clusters Of parma violets, some
OF which were also worn in her hair. Mrs. Lin
Coiu WOIc DutterCup etrlpeO prOc8Qe COM
bined with black net and had on pearl neck
lace with diamond clasp. Late in the even
ing Mrs. A. G. Tyler joined the receiving party.
Her gown was Of pale blue satin, brocaded in
tiny rose buds and combined with lace. Mrs.
Moore, in q stylish and becoming black lace
and jetted dress, and Mrs. J. Mills Browne, in
mauve and white silk, helped these ladies do
the honors Of the mansion.
The guests after being greeted by this group
OF pleasing women and DIR. Hammond himself,
who stood facing the ladies in the front draw
ing room, had the rest Of the big room for
promenading and conversation. The many
beautiful objects which form part of the dec
Grafton Of the house, the fine old china and the
rest of the artistic collection that fills the man
tells and the cabinets at once attracted the critical
hall the splendid library with its well filed
shelves and comfortable and luxurious lounges
and chairs, suggesting the leisure and quiet Of
scholarly life, was the most envied Possession
which DR.. Hammond had to show his visitors.
The dining room had its table piled high with
all seasonable delicacies and substantials. In
the bay window samples Of DR.. Hammonds
elixir, made after an old and valued recipe,
we're dipped up from the depths Of . man.
moth punch bowl, and proved an exhilarating
and refreshing beverage to the medical gentle
men.
Out in the ball room, the great square court
in the center, there was another big bowl, but
its sparkling depths revealed nothing stronger
than apollinaris lemonade. More than that,
the early corners had p chance to dance, and
before 10 o'clock the younger and friskier
practitioners joined hands with the pretty girls
and forgot time and stern duties
The musicians were stationed on the balcony
just over the mammoth fireplace, and many Of
the guests who wished to watch the varied scene
on the floor enjoyed the view from the same
situation. On the second floor the art gallery
was open and was rarely without interested
occupants.
The visitors are getting we'll acquainted with
each other through the medium Of these social
gatherings and all are forming friendships that
they will dislike to break even temporarily at
the close Of the convention. These entertain
ments are also serving another purpose by
drawing together the members Of the local So
ciety and the ladies Of their families. many Of
whom we're acquainted with each other only by
reputation. The wife Of leading army doctor
said last night that she had made more ac-
qualntances among the families of Washington
doctors since the convention began than she
had during her entire residence in this city.
Nearly all of the physicians who were promi-
nent in the entertainment Of their visiting
brethren on Tuesday evening again shared the
hospitality shown them last night.
The Washington Club came together YES
terday afternoon at the club rooms and over a
cup Of tea with the usual accompaniments
its past, present and future were discussed by
terday afternoon as upon any day in the height
of the winter and the surroundings Of the
clubs quarters we're naturally heightened in
every way by just these conditions. Where
ever flowers could be placed to advantage, there
they added a fragrant bit Of color II the truth
must be told, the flowers supplied Just the
want which nearly every lady who went in the
club up to this felt-a strong desire to place
there herself, SO impor tant do the accessories
seem to the average woman. OF course the tea
table played its usual leading part in the after
Moons program. Three agreeable young
ing stations. These were Miss Jennie
Sheriff., Miss Dahlgren and Miss NAV
Cox. One Of them served cafe frappe,
but it did not make any difference what they
served. The dainties were only the incidentala
to the feast. The house warming tea was for
talk and talk only. and everything conduced to
keep up these interesting murmurs Of voices,
for everybody was at once hostess and guest and
consequently every one put forward her best
endeavors to do her share toward the general
dissemination OF ideas. Mrs. Lee, the presi-
dent of the club, was naturally the center of
many groups Of ladies. who, if they did not
know her previously, are now cognizant Of the
excellent selection that they have made in elect
ing her to her prominent Office. The board of
governors were also striking figures in this as
semblage Of friends, and the house committee,
Mrs n. s. Lincoln, Mrs. Lowrie Bell, Mrs.
Isham Hornsby and Mrs. Phil Sheridan, came
in for their share Of commentator in the pro-
viding Of such agreeable quarters and their
Subsequent efforts to still further consult the
pleasure and convenience of their sister men,
beers. The club was largely represented in yes
terday's company. though Of course many
absentees could be found il the book of men,
bership we're briefly scanned. The honorary
members-the ladies Of the foreign legations
also enjoyed the occasion, as they will in the
future all the privileges as well as the. festivi-
ties Of the club.
Rev. Dr.. and Mrs. Ebert 8. Todd rendered
pleasant informal reception to the congrega-
ton and friends Of Hamline N. E. Church last
evening at Hotel Fredonia- This is the church
over which DR.. Todd has been recently ap-
pointed as pastor, having been transferred
from Grace Church, Baltimore. The parlors
were decorated with wild flowers shrub
berry and English ivy. From to IL pm the
rooms were packed with the warm-hearted.
social people Of Hamline. Mr. Westerfield OF
New Orleans and Mrs. Ida W. Wilmington of
the church choir enlivened the occasion by
some fine selections on the piano.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. W McConihe, who were mar
ried in Vincennes, Ind, last Thursday. will be
at home to their friends Tuesdays during Nav
at 1882 L street northwest.
Mrs. Gardiner Hubbard has cards out for
Wednesdays and Fridays. 4 to Z. Mr. and Mrs.
Hubbard are now residing at their suburban
home, Twin Oaks, Woodley Lane.
Mr.. Abner F. Huntington, accompanied by
his wife and son, left the city yesterday for
California and q tour through the western
states.
Miss Tillie Siegel Of New York is visiting
the Misses Samstag, go 9Th street northwest.
The reception given last evening by Mr. and