Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-30
SOCIAL . MArTERa.
Preparations st the White House Tor tire
season-Per~onsl Ncses.

and their children tomorrow Mrs. Mckee will
go on 10 Indianapolis for q short stay there
Win her husband, and then returns here 90 re-
main during the winter. The childrsu during
tnesr parents absence will remain with MIRA
Harrison. who Is anticipating their coming With
as much pleasure as the President whose mcas-
ure OF content Is never fully satisfied unless the
little folks are under his roof. President Har-
risons sister, Mrs. Eaton, is visiting az the
White House and has almost entirely recained
her strength after the accident which hefell her
last spring. Mr.. John Scott Harrison. the
Presidents brother. has also been here tho
past week.
Mrs Harrison has the companionship Of Mr..
Dimmick most Of the time lately and the two
ladies md themselves cngrossed with the quiet
duties appertaining Go tins season between sea-
sons. Mrs. Harrison has found her correspond
nence piling up in tremendous quantities lately
and devotes all her leisure moments in that
direction. Besides the visits of her relatives
who may come on from time TO time. she does
not expect 20 entertain other guests from out Of
town until after Nes Years. In the coming
month che anticipates much time for rest,
she cannot but look forward to a very busy and
eventful winter. At present and unless circum-
stances may make it unavoidable she will not
be able 10 make engagements to see visitors. al
though, as ~ Is well known. she IL always ready
TO see her friends when she Is in and not -
deeply engaged to make II impossible.
There Is no doubt but that with the advent Of
Congress she will resume the pleasant weekly
ANtiuOoht Ut nome. WHICH nave marked Der
residence at the White House-occasions Of
equal pleasure to both her intimate friends and
strangers.
Mrs Harrison naturally feels very much
pleased with the recent changes and improve
ments made in the White House, bv Which all
tie conditions for the health and comfort Of
the household have been looked after. While
so much has been doAe, she IL fully conscious
that there is great deal more to do before the
house can be considered 20 be IN a perfect con-
clifton. There is yet one-half Of the basement
noor that needs the improving touch already
gwen the front half and this work. with the
decoration of the red parlor, she would like to
see finished next year. Mrs. Harrison has lost
none OF her enthusiasm over the proposed
plans Tor the enlarging Of the White House,
ana she hopes the coming Congress can be in
duced TO look favorably on the project. She 10
conscious that it may all sound eNtrayaeant
and uncalled for TO persons who have not given
II any serious thought but If it were possible
Tor her to plead the case. even before a solid
Farmers Alliance Congress, there IL no doubt
but that she would be able to convince them
that II was time for the nation TO provide more
commodious and more elegant quarters for its
chief magistrate. no matter who that favored
individual may be. In this cause every citizen
OF this District Is firm supporter of Mrs. Har-
risons policy and IL would be n matter of
general congratulation If the coming Congress
would be found willing to carry out her plans
in this regard.
The social program for the new year will not
disturb the everyday serenity of the Presidents
family for another month at least. Some time
IN December, at the grand consultation. IN
which the President. the ladies of the household,
Col. Ernst and calendar will take part. the
number and dates for the dinners and recep-
tons will be decided.
The social season next year is a long one. ex-
tending until March 2. that the White House
program can be stretched over the two months
and not be as fatiguing as il was last year 10
the President and ms family.
The table IN the state dining room has now
plush cover matching the draperies and adding
materially 10 the beauty Of the room. Mrs.
Harrison likes the room 10 have a finished look
all the time, so that the old-time gilt plateau
and the candolabras are kent in their places ON
the table. The new china and glass, which also
reflect Mrs. Harrisons taste and good jndg-
ment in selection, will make the first OF the
state dinners next year a really beautiful spec
tacle.
Miss Smith OF Buffalo, Mrs Ward Of Sin
clareville, \. u, and Miss Grace Winchester Of
Medina, y. u. who have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Hofheins o; 9TH street. Capitol Hill. have
returned home. MIR. J. ID. Mcdonald and son
Albert OF Buffalo, y. y, who have been Mr..
and Mrs. Hoiheins' guests, have also returned
home
Miss Amelia Curtis Of Alexandria and Mr..
Frank Trumble of this city were married at
Christ Church. Alexandria. on "Wednesday even
ing. The bride wore a becoming costume Of
light brown cloth and a bonnet 10 match. Miss
Mary Trumble, MIR. I'd. Irumble, Mr.. Powell
and Mr. Davis from this city were present
Last night a surprise dance was given in
honor of Mrs. John Sweeney Of East Washing
ton. The party met at the residence of Mr..
Henry Clay Walls and then went 20 the res
idence of Mr.. Sweeney. After one or two sets
were danced the guests were invited to supper.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Ryan, Miss Maud Walls, Miss Lene and Miss
Jesse Wells. Mrs: and Miss Ridgely, Miss Maggie
Sweeny, Miss Alice Nalley and Messrs Davis,
Tours, Swaine and Crook.
Mrs Ferd. Frank has discontinued her SRI
days" at home and will be pleased to see her
friends at any time.
The National Rifles will inaugurate the Satur-
day evening reunions of the command for the
coming season tomorrow evening. Dancing
will be from TO III O'Clock
Mrs. Henry c. Hedges and niece Of Mansfield.
Ohio are the guests of Mrs. j. c. Peacock at
LIS Massachusetts avenue northwest Mrs
Hedges is the wife Of the law partner Of Hon.
John Sherman.
On Wednesday evening Miss Stephens enter
tanned a number of her friends at progressive
euchre party given in honor OF her guest Miss
Evans of Chicago. The ladies' first prize Was
won by Miss Metals and the BOBBY by Miss
Evans. Mr.. Hughes captured the gentlemens
trst prize, while the BOBBY awarded to
Mr.. McDermott Those participating we're
Miss Fenwick, Mrs johnson, Miss Fout, Miss
Metals, the Misses Clarke Miss Patton, Miss
Hand. the Misses Dyer, Mr.. Davis, Mr. DAILY,
Mr.. Smith, Mr.. Harvey. Mr.. johnson, Mr.. Nc
Curdy, Mr.. Hughes, Mr.. Hoffer. Mr. Metals,
Mr.. McDermott, DIR. Cockerille and Mr.. Ste
phens-
A pleasant masquerade surprise party Was
given to Miss Fannie A. Griffith at her resi-
dence, No. 1913 9Th street northwest. last even
ing Vocal and instrumental selections were
given, dancing INDUCED in and a fine col
lation served. Among those present were
Misses Rose Kelly. Mamie Fox. Nettie Turner,
Gertie Beckett, May Bonner, Daisy Fries, Lille
Mohler. Gertie Brennan, Carrie Barker, Messrs.
VIM Cook, Joseph Loveless, q. A Fitzgerald,
James Grigg, Geo. c. Furbershaw, Frank Syl-
vester, Robert Lavender, Chas. Brennan, Law
renee Dick and Kirk z. Hopkins.
Mrs. Robert Il. shellabarger has issued in
vitations for breakfast to young married peo-
pie to meet MIR. and Mrs. William Haywood.
very pretty wedding took place last even
ing at the parsonage Of the Immaculate Con-
ception Church, Rev. Father Ryan officiating
the contracting parties being Miss Nora c. V.
Noonan and Mr.. William A. Perry. The bride
wore a travelling dress OF tan-colored cloth,
trimmed with brown velvet. Her hat matched
in colors- She carried a cluster of La France
roses. Mr.. and Mrs. Perry will be at home after