Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-23
THE SOCIAL WORLD.
Teas and Other Entertainments That
Whiled Away the Hours.
MISS WANAMAKER'S DANCE
supreme Court Day" Receptions-Mrs. Xii.
bourn's Tea and Other Social Events-Wed.
dings and observation-disclosures Noes Of
Interest.

Calling was not general yesterday afternoon,
AZ the patriotic celebrations Of the day alb
sorbed almost all social attention. The ladies
Of the Supreme Court circle had, however,
their usual quota of callers, As the most of
them will not receive formally again this season
after next Monday.
Mrs. Fuller had Q more than ordinarily pleas
ant afternoon, as 30 many friends called to ex-
press their pleasure at her return home as well
as to acquit themselves Of their duty call at
the home of the chief justice. Her young
daughters (Miss Katherine and Miss Jane) did
the honors of the dining room, where the tea
table was decked with daffodils. Miss Maud
Fuller is now in Chicago visiting with Mrs.
Archibald Brown.
Mrs. Brown had her guests, Miss Cranage Of
Michigan, Miss Walmsley Of Philadelphis and
Mrs W. B. Hill assisting her to receive.
Mrs. Brewer had the valuable assistance Of
her husband, her sister, Mrs. Woods, and Miss
Cox, her niece, the latter Of whom had usually
group of chatting friends about her in the
dining ROOM where she poured chocolate at
the daintily arranged table Mrs. Woods ex-
poets in a few days to return to her home in
Kansas after delightful visit here with Mrs
Brewer. Miss Brewer is in Boston, but will be
home In few days.
Mrs. Blatchford also received yesterday, hav-
mlngs, and Miss Batcheller to assist her.
Miss Wanamaker's dance last night for Miss
Carpenter Of Philadelphia, her guest, brought
together a large and sociable gathering of
young people, who have met and danced to-
gesher many times the past winter. The house
was tastetuily decorated, the big fireplace in
the ball room being massed with blooming
marguerite bushes. Vases OF roses we're placed
around close enough to be admired in all the
other rooms. Mrs. Wanamaker received in an
elegant gown Of gray brocade with sable trim
mings Miss Wanamaker wore q pompadour
satin stripe with chiffon and Miss Carpenter
was In white silk with pink ribbons Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Harri-
son. Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Herbert, Miss
Letter. Miss Elkins, Miss Brice, Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Slater Mr. and Mrs. John A. Logan,
j., Miss Sheriff., Mr.. Frank Tracy, the Misses
fote, Miss Batcheller, Mr.. Patenotre. Dr. and
Mrs. Dixon, Mr.. and Mrs Hugh Legare, Assist
ant Secretary Of State and Mrs. Wharton, Miss
Lay, the Misses Wallach, Mr.. Jesse Brown, Mr..
Eustis, Mavroyeni Bey. Miss Mcmillan, Miss
Edie, Mr.. Desprez, Mr.. Botkine, Miss Balm
bridge Hoff, MIR. and Mrs. Handy, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bailey, Miss James, Marquis Imperialli,
MIR. Greger and Mr.. and Mrs. William Law, A
half dozen Philadelphia beaux came down for
the event with Mr.. Rodney Wanamaker. They
were MIR. Edward Brewing, Mr.. Edgar Church,
MIR. George b. Warder, MIR. Robert Toland and
MIR. John b. Allison.
One Of the largest teas Of the winter was
that given yesterday by Mrs. Hallet Kilbourn
and Mrs. Frank Gordon in honor of Mrs. Burton
Smith OF Atlanta in the formers apartments at
the Portland. The spacious suite of rooms was
decorated with palms and on all the mantels
the cabinets and the tables there were bowls Of
spring blossoms, tulips, narcissus, hyaciuths
and jonquils. At every turn one always sees
In Mrs. hilbourns home evidences of her taste
full arrangement Of fine bric-a-brac and
beautiful objects that she has gathered in her
many trips abroad As she moved about
among her guests yesterday, elegantly gowned
in light Powered silk with olive velvet and
touches OF pink in the trimmings so becoming
to her fresh complexion and gray hair one
might have thought portrait OF marchioness
had taken life and stepped down from the
frame to 90 the honors. Mr.. Kilbourn always
a delightful host, had both his patriotism and
his weli-known tastes for agricultural pursuits
In evidence, for the stars and stripes waved over
the well-appointed table in the dining room and
several dishes OF Japanese lilies that he has
successfully brought to fragrant bloom orna-
mented the parlor manteL Mrs. Frank Cor
don stood near the door to meet the guests
wearing becoming gown Of black lace, with
gold braid trimmings. Mrs. Burton Smith was
near her, in a stylish gown OF wine-colored silk
and jet. These two happy young matrons were
just few years ago bride anu bridesmaid in
this same drawing room, where many of those
who came yesterday were then guests Also
Mrs. Senator Gordon, in an elegant gown of
black satin, with diamond ornaments: Miss
Pell Of New York, in light yellow silk, with
black chiffon and jet trimmings, and Miss
jackson OF Atlanta assisted In receiving. In
the dining room Miss Gordon, in a gown of
Irish point lace over pale blue silk, and made
with stylish high waist, poured tea and Miss
Batcheller, in a pOmpadour satin gown served
cafe frappe at the other end of the table. The
servants passed out croquettes and French
peas, salads, sweets, &C., or delicious Russian
punch. To complete the family party, Mr..
kilbourn, Senator Gordon, Mr.. Frank Cor
don and MIR. Burton Smith assisted
the ladies in entertaining the
guests, who came prepared to linger and found
it only too easy to do SO. One handsome young
four years old, but arrayed in black velvet
knickerbockers and jacket and having all the
| self-possession Of babyhood days, very easily
carried off the honors as the lion Of the tea
In the company the diplomatic, the resident
and the social world Of the capital was well
represented.
Mr.. and Mrs. James F. Barbour, Mr.. F. A.
Richardson, Mrs. Edward T. Plat, Mrs. John
Paul Jones' Mrs Webb and Mr.. and Mrs. T. C.
Richardson of New York left last night on fly
ing trip to Niagara and Montreal. via the North
ern Central railroad, and will return by way of
New York. The party travels sumptuousy in
a private car as the guests Of Mr.. Geo. W.
Boyd of the Pennsylvania railroad.
The reception which the National Geographic
Society will give at Wormley's tomorrow even
ing promises to be one Of the interesting social
events OF the week, bringing together the
many scientists, artists and literary people be-
longing to the different scientific societies of
the city. These associations, meeting in a
regular business way and to listen to lectures
and addresses, have few opportunities to in
dulge in social meetings. and the Geographic
Society has been the pioneer in such de-
pnrture. The president of the society, Mr..
Gardiner G. Hubbard will preside over this
gathering, Mrs. Greeley receiving the guests
as hostess for the society. A reception COM
mittee Of ten ladies and ten gentlemen will
assist and eight ushers will promote the gen.
eral pleasure. Owing to the large membership
tickets and invitati ons have been limited to q
| small number Of those outside its list A few
guests of distinction from abroad, those emil
nent In learned lines, will be present to add to
the interest and brilliancy Of the gathering.
Mrs. N. L. Partridge Of Leavenworth, Kan,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Harry L. Arnold Of
zoos street
The Misses Boyle Of 1915 street viii not re-
ceive Wednesday, the Oath, but will be ut home
Wednesdays thereafter informally.
Mrs Dudley W. Rhodes viii not BE- at home
on Thursdsy.
Mrs.. Hiiiyer will not receive tomorrow.
Mrs. Edward P. Mertx viii be ct home
Wednesday Of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry C. Bowen, who are .,
the Arlington, have Issued cards for Saturday
| from to 8 o'clock.
Mra Rankin and M;.s f2.rh;, In "a A. -