The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-10-11

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1t was u very appropriate thing for the
newly decorated and furnished apartments OF
the White House to be opened for the first
time for ladies' reception, as they were by
Mrs Harrison on Wednesday evening last to
receive the Daughters of the American Revo-
luton. The reception was given in honor of
the visiting regents, who had been in Wash
ington for several days on official business.
Mrs. Harrison received the ladies at O'Clock
In the central doorway of the East Room All
the drawing rooms were thrown open and
were brilliant with electric lights. A palm In
the center of the das was the only floral dec
oration of the elegant room. Mrs. Harrison
wore black gown of Ottoman silk, trimmed
with black lace. Mrs Cabell, vice president
OF the D. A. R., made the 1ntroductions.
Those assisting were Mrs. r. Deb Keim, who
made the introductions TO Mrs. Cheney, from
New Hampshire, who stood on the left of Mrs
Harrison. Mrs. Cheney is guest of the
White House, tell, fine looking woman
with winning manner and smile for ALL
She wore dark silk gown, yelled in rich
black thread lace. Tea and cake were served
in the Red Parlor by Mrs. Dimmick and
Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Harrison's neices, assisted
by Mrs. Williams, a beautiful blonde from
San Francisco. These ladies all wore charm
ing afternoon house toilets. The attendance
was confined exclusively to the Daughters,
but as they We're all out they made a crowd,
and many wore their new fall handsome car
riage gowns for the first time. The assem-
blage was exceptionally brilliant, with an un-
restrained soCiablity about 1t that was delight
full. The conservatory and state dining room
were also thrown open, and many were the
compliments bestowed upon the beauty and
good taste displayed in the refurnishings and
the beautiful plants in the greenhouses.
Among those present were the regents, Mrs.
Wilson, of Rhode Island; Mrs. Keim, of Con-
necticut; Miss McAlister, State of New York:
Mrs. Schuyler Hamilton, honorary regent of
New York; Mrs. Hogg, of Pennsylvania; Mrs.
Mccartney, Wilkesbarre, Pa; Mrs. Washing
ton, of Georgia.; Mrs. jackson, of Macon, Ca;
Mrs. Pope, OF Louisville, KY; Mrs Moran, of
Mrs. Osborn, OF Illinois; Mrs. Ellery, Mrs.
Mcdonald Mclean, and Mrs. John s. Wiles,
who represented New York City Chapter
Others were Mrs. Justice Field, Mrs. General
Shields, Miss Eugene Washington, Miss
Mary DeSha, Mrs NJ s. Lockwood, Miss
General Boynton, Mrs. Howard Clarke, Mrs.
DR.. Gould, Mrs. Alexander, Mrs. Wolwcrth,
Mrs. Page Robinson, Mrs. Hazleton, Mrs.
John w. Foster, Mrs. Leo Knott, of Mary
land; Mrs. Messenger, Mrs. Lucy E. Leggett,
Mrs. Husband, Mrs. and Miss Green, Miss
Mrs. Harrison returned to Washington on
Monday evening, bringing with her Mrs
Cheney, Of New Hampshire, who will make
visit to the White House. On Tuesday Mrs.
Harrison entertained a small company at
luncheon. The party consisted of Mrs. Nc
Cartney, of Wilkesbarre; Mrs Cheney, and
Mrs. Harrison's nieces, Mesdames Parker and
Dimmick.
Mrs Harrison and Mrs. Dimmick went to
Baltimore yesterday on shopping expedition.
The wedding of Miss Mary Fox aad Mr..
John Burke took place on Wednesday even
ing in st. Stephens Church, which was filled
to its utmost capacity by friends Of the bridal
pair. Mr.. Duncan, of Capitol Hill, waited on
the groom as best man. Miss Maggie Fox
in pretty gown of gray, trimmed with white
chiffon, attended her sister as maid of honor.
The bride wore stylish travelling costume OF
gray with garniture of white velvet. A large
reception was held after the ceremony at the
new home of Mr.. and Mrs. Burke.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks, of Brookline, Mass,
have been guests at the Hamilton and spent a
week visiting many points of interest in and
around the city. Mrs. Brooks was formerly
Miss Janet Seaverns.
The marriage of Mr.. Claude M. Acklen, of
Alverton, Md, formerly of Nashville, Tenn,
and Miss Ella Mason, Of Pulaski, Ga, was
quietly celebrated on Monday, at noon, at the
BRIDES home, 2107 o street. Rev. Green Clay
Smith, Of Kentucky, oficiated. The cere-
mony was witnessed by the immediate mem
bers of the two families. After receiving con-
gratulations Mr.. and Mrs. Acklen left for
their future home at Alyerton. The bride has
been one of the most efficient clerks in the
Southern Division, Peneion Office. Mr.
Acklen is gentleman OF large wealth
Mr.. and Mrs, Stevens, of Sixteenth street,
with their family, arrived in the city Friday
morning from their country estate In New
York. For the present they are In the house
they occupied last winter, as their elegant
new residence opposite is not yet quite ready
for occupancy.
Miss Maggie Blaine has returned from Vir-
ginia in greatly improved health, and is able
to see her friends at her home on G street
southeast.
The ball given in honor of the "Yeiled
Prophet at the Merchants Exchange Hall in
st. Louis, was one of the grandest and gayest
speetacles ever witnessed. Among the many
visitors from other places in attendance We're