Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-05
SOCIAL MATTERS.
Mrs. McKee's Reception Yesterday-Per
sonal Notes Of Interest.

Mrs. McKee's Reception Yesterday-Per-
sonal Notes of Interest.
Mrs. Mckee had quite gathering Of friends
about her yesterday afternoon between 8 and
6, who came by appointment and who enjoyed
a half hours chat with her and each other in
the blue parlor. The windows on the south
balcony being thrown open. the view of the
grounds and gardens Immediately surrounding
the mansion made very attractive annex
to the scene indoors A good many people are
now thinking to themselves how very delight
ful las party would be at the White House
before society scatters for the summer. Mrs.
Harrison continues to improve steadily, has
thoroughly regained her interest in everything
going on in the outside world, as we'll as in her
own household, and now sits up quite a while
every day.
The cabinet families have generally given
up their reception days and now the ladies of
the households make it point to 90 out every
Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Elkins accompanied the Secretary to
Elkins, W. Va, for q few days visit to enjoy q
little respite from official cares in their SPLEEN
did country home there. By the middle Of the
month Mrs. Elkins and the children will be
established there for the summer.
Col. Bonaparte and family will summer in
Newport this year. They will 20 there shortly.
Col. Bonaparte is there now making the neces-
sary arrangements for opening their cottage.
The residence Of Sergt and Mrs. W. +.
Falvey was the scene of much gayety last even
ing. the occasion being a birthday party to
their nine-year-old daughter May Among
those present wero Misses Geneyieve Rice,
Katie Neurath, Lille Luxen. May Falvey. Bes-
sic Birtwell, Louisa Freiber, Edna Baxter,
Clara Hyer. Clara Neurath. Ethel Rice, Oracle
Rooney. Mamie Foley. Bertha Birtwell, Minnie
Neurath. Marie Rice, Grace Lee. Annabel Ellis,
Elsie Dodge, May Lee. Mamie Mcclure. Lizzie
Mockabee, Annie Falvey, Jennie Dodge Masters
John Hyer, Clarence Dodge, Frank Mulloy,
W. Mckenzie, John Rooney, Dennie Copperthlte,
Willie Falvey, Joe Luxen. Mrs Lyons and
daughter, Mrs. Rice, Mss Dubois, Mrs. Croft.
Mrs. Hettenkemer. Mrs. Falvey. Mrs. John
Croft, Mrs. Mcclure. The presents we're
numerous and handsome. Games and o bounti-
ful repast we're enjoyed.
A number Of friends OF Mr. and Mrs. ]. H.
Benton, 4G2 street northwest. were present at
very enjoyable leave-taking party given last
evening to their daughter, Miss Maria T.
benton. who goes in few days to San Antonio,
Tex, where she becomes Mrs. C. H. Cliffore
Those present were: Rev. DIR. and Ms. H. Il.
Naylor, Rev. Dr. Todd Miss Daisy Todd, Rev.
and Mrs.J. Harries, Mr. and Mrs, L. !. Booraem
Mrs Vim. a. Cook, Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Davis.
Mr.. I. Ii. Langley. Mrs. c. Hadger. Mr. Geo.
ii. Harrles, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mayse, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. ii. Proctor, Mrs. ID. C. Reinohl. Miss
Lucy Rich. Mrs. Ellen Is. Roach, Dir. and Mrs.
!. z. Roach, Mr.. and Mrs: I. d. Towner, Mrs.
J. r, Wright. Mrs. b. +. Wright. Mr.. and Mrs.
Z. V. Benton, Mr.. John f. Benton.
Mrs. Francis B. Edgerton of California left
this city for New York on Wednesday morn
ing. She has been the guest Of Mrs. Justice
Field during her stay.
Miss Florence Spofford sailed for Europe
Saturday, accompanied by her sister, Mrs.
Charles A. Spofford Of New York. She will be
absent for five months and will spend the
greater portion of tho time at Kreugnach,
Germany, the famous health resort.
Mrs. o. ii. Spofford of Pulaski, Tenn, is at
the Riggs House with her son and daughter.
The National Rifles complying with there-
quest Of q large number of patrons, will con-
tinue the Saturday evening reunions of the
company until May IA. These reunions, which
began the LIST of November last, have been ex-
tensiveiy patronlzed by the friends of this
popular organization. and they have invariably
proved to be most successful and select social
affairs.
The last meeting Of the Charlton Heights
Progressive Euchre Club was held last evening
at the residence of Miss Bonnet. musical
program was arranged for the evening. which
followed the games, and afterward supper was
served. The prizes were won by Mrs Joseph
keifer, Mrs. Bonnet, Mr.. Z. b. Osborne and
Mr.. Robert s. Cooper.
Mrs. Gallaudet entertained large company
yesterday afternoon at a tea after the conclu-
sion of the presentation services at the Deaf
Mite College.
Mrs. Wanamaker is making preparations to
leave town for the summer and now expects to
get away early next week for her country
place. 1t is probable that she will go abroad
again with her daughters for shor. stay at
Carlsbad and in Paris with her son, who is liv-
ing there.
Mrs. Allen, who has been spending while
with Mrs. Romero, her mother, has returned to
her home in New York.
Among the recent arrivals at the Hygeia
Hotel, Old Point. are Mrs. George Alexander
Gordon and Mrs. William Writ KimbaIl of
Washington.
Miss Gertrude Harrison left today for an ex-
tended visit at Fort Washington, Pa.
Mrs. Weston gave a luncheon yesterday in
honor of Mrs. Blackburn
Representative and Mrs. Cable will give
dinner tonight and on next Tuesday night.
Mrs. Cameron gave dinner party last night
Tomorrow night at the Country Club she will
give dance in honor of Miss Thompson and
Miss Sturgis of Philadelphia. About seventy
five guests are invited