Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-22

he o0eiaa Receptions On New Year Day
PersoDal Notes Of Interest.

he 00eia1 Receptions On New Year Day
PersoDal Notes Of Interest.
Az IL customary during the holiday season
the ladies Of the cabinet families viii not receive
callers on Wednesdays again until they begin
their formal receptions after the LIST Of January
30 far - already planned nearly all the cabi-
net ladies will receive on New Year day. First
OF all they will receive with the President and
Mrs- Harrison xnd then return to their homes
to receive. The Vice President and Mrs Morton
viii receive the diplomatic corps shortly after
II at their oNn mansion. The diplomatic
breakfast at the residence Of the Secretary of
State is usually announced for the same hour.
been discussing among themselves the feasibility
of commencing their homo receptions at
O'Clock instead of 2, as has been generally
the practice Of late years. One very prac-
teal reason given for the proposed change is
that it would give them chance to rest an
hour after they come back from the White
House and to partake Of Q comfortable lunch
con. They argue for their callers the need of
the same opportunity to rest. since all Of the
foreigners and the army and navy officers have
those who wear their uniform but seldom this
New Year day dressing up is regarded as one
OF the most fatiguing events Of the year. II tho
cabinet receptions, therefore, commenced at 8
o'clock the foreigners could take plenty Of
time to enjoy their entertainment at Secretary
ceeding on their rounds to do honor to the
wives Of the cabinet officers. The same con-
sideration applies Of course to all other Of the
distinguished visitors for whom regular hours
are set apart for the reception by the Vice
President and Mrs. Morton.
The details Of the New Year receptions are
not in other particulars unlike those of other
years. Mrs and Miss Foster, the wife and
daughter Of the Secretary OF the Treasury, will
hold their first formal reception that day. Ow-
ing to the Secretary's illness Mrs. Foster was
unable to commence her arrangements until q
Tow days ago, but. everything has gone forward
SO felcitously that it Is all practically settled
She will be assisted by number of ladies.
Mrs. and Miss Miller are expecting the Misses
Knox of New York to visit with them for the
winter and they may be here to assist them on
New Years day.
Mrs Wanamaker and her daughters will re-
turn from Lindenhurst few days after Christ
mas.
Mr.. and Miss Rusk will be assisted by num-
Der Of ladies. So will Mrs. Noble and the
Misses Halstead. Secretary and Mrs Elkins
are expected to be here and commence official
life upon New Years.
Mrs. and the Misses Hutchinson will be at
homo on Wednesdays, including tomorrow.
Mrs. Rusk will not be at home to callers to-
morrow nor again on Wednesdays until after
the LIST OF January.
Mrs. McMillsn will give q luncheon on Thurs
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Beriah wilkins will give their
young sons o dancing party on Wednesday,
December 80.
Mrs. McLanahan will give q tea on Saturday,
to 2, to meet Miss Elizabeth Dale
Mrs. John Howard White and Miss White Of
1902 Vermont avenue have issued cards for
Monday, December %, from 5 to 8.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon Cumming and their
daughter Margaret have taken apartments at
the Cochran for the holidays.
Mrs. Justice Blatchford will not receive on
New Year day, or on any Monday until jan
uary 4. but will receive on Monday, January 4,
and on Mondays thereafter.
Lieut. and Mrs. Arthur W. Yates, U. s. A..
arc visiting the latter's mother Mrs. Bushrod
Robinson. No. 1909 18th street northwest and
will remain until the first Of the week, when
they leave for their new station at Madison
barracks, N. Y.
Mr.. Andrews, director of the Corcor an
School Of Art, has gone to Ohio to attend the
funeral OF his mother, who died last Saturday
in Columbus and will be inferred in Steuben-
VILE on Wednesday. With the death OF Mrs.
Andrews passes away the last Of the second
generation Of Abner Lord Of Connecticut the
first settler OF Ohio at Marietta. Abner Lord
was the progenitor OF the mother Of Abner
Backus, for many years superintendent Of the
citizens Of Chicago. Mrs. John Ely of New York
and Mrs. Andrews, who has just died.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. E. West have returned
from their tour north and will be at home
Tuesdays after January l at 236 14th street
southwest
The Capitol Hill members of the National
Fencibles have organized a german club and
have issued cards for q dancing party on Tues
day, December 20, at McCauleys Hall. This
club viii give q series Of dances during January
and February.
Mrs. Maggie d. Miller of the pension bureau
became the wife of Representative Timothy j.
Campbell OF New York on Sunday evening She
was dressed when the marriage took place in
a dark travelling suit and a black velvet hat.
and wore dark veil She is tall and pretty,
and is q combination. of the blonde and bru-
nette. Mr.. Campbell and his bride will reside
in Washington for a year, and will then return
to New York city to live.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry s. Heath and the latter's
mon for Louisville to spend the Christmas hol-
idays. Upon her return to Washington Mrs
Heath will receive her friends on Fridays at
her home, 1928 18th street northwest
Senator and Mrs. Cullom are anticipating
with pleasure visit during the holiday season
Of their daughters, Mrs. William Barrett
Ridgeley Of Springfield, ILL.,, and Mrs Robert
Gordon Hardie OF Boston, and their husbandc
Mrs. Ridgeley and Mrs. Hardie viii make quite
an extended visit.
The marriage of Miss Louise Bayard, daugh-
ter Of ex-Secretary Thomas F. Bayard, to DIR.
Frank Angel Of Cornell University at Will
mington, Del, yesterday was attended by
about $50 relatives aid friends. The bride en-
tered leaning on the arm Of her father, while
the strains Of the 'Lohengrin" wedding
march were rendered by Miss Collins and Mr..
Aldrich Of New York. Her gown was Of white
liberty satin, en- train, cut perfectly plain,
with high neck and long sleeves. She wore no
ornaments, save u spray Of orange blossoms,
which fastened the veil. There were no brides
maids or ushers. The gfoom's best man was
Prof. Hammond OF Cornell. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Jesse Higgins of
Baltimore. The bride was given away by her
father. A wedding breakfast and reception
followed, after which the couple started for
New York. They will spend q few days there
and then 60 to thoir home at Ithaca.
Acquitted Because He Was Insane.
In the Criminal Court, Justice Bradley, this
morning Henry johnson, Q colored man who
was convicted on November 10 Of housebreak-
ing and subsequently granted new trial, was
found not guilty by reason Of insanity. The
court certified the finding to the Secretary of
the Interior for n commitment Tn the asylnm