Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-11
SOCIAL MATTERS.
Mrs. Harrison's Comfortable NIght-Pcr-
sonais of Interest.

Mrs. Harrison's Comfortable NIxht-Pcr-
sonais of Interest.
Mrs. Harrison had . better night las. night
than she has had for the three or four procod-
ing ores DIR. Gardner, after his IN OF ming visit,
raid he did not observe any particular changes
in her condition other than those implied in
the comfort derived from a better niEhts rest.
She Is taking nourishreRt offered her
with considerable felish though she
is depending entirely on liquids. One 81 the
most palatable drinks and the one perhaps
from which she receives the greatest sastouance
Is made by breaking up the yolk of Nj egg
with q little wine. The massage Treatment
with cocoa oil given just before bedtime has
been beneficial in quoting her nervousness and
inducing sleep.
A good many inquiries are made as to
whether any Of Mrs. Harrisons friends haze
gone to the sick room since her re-
turn II may be stated that no one
outside the members of her own family have
seen her since she came home. Her intimate
circle OF friends come every day and visit with
the ladies of the household. The children,
whom Mrs. Harrison Was 90 devoted to while in
health. have not seen her but once lately. Her
pleasure in fondling the little ones too
much for her feeble strength and II has not
been judged best 10 allow them in the room
again. Rev. DR.. Hamlin, the Presidents
pastor, calls regularly 10 ask for Mrs. Harrison,
but he invariably goes upstairs to the Offices.
This morning Fraulien Hampe took her
charges, Master Benjamin and Mary Mckee,
ana Marthena Harrison and her nurse out in
the country on q nutting expedition. They
made'a merry carriage load they left The
door.
Mrs. Russell Harrison expects to 60 20 Chi
cago for the 2lst and will be accompanied by a
little party Of New York friends.
Miss Addie Stewart, daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. H. Z. Stewart, and Mr.. Herbert n Gil
Datrlck WI he ial y.
Church and will sfterward hold a reception at
the residence of the brides parents. The
young couple are to reside at Has North
stricker street, Baltimore, after q northern
wedding trip.
Secretary Tracy, Secretary Rusk, wife and
daughter, Minister Egan and Mrs John W.
Foster all left on the midnight train last night
for New York. The Secretary Of state will not
go until Thursday. Mrs. Foster will then re-
turn with him on Friday.
At present nearly all the members Of the cab
met and the ladies Of their families expect TO 20
on to Chicago next week
Admiral and Mrs. Crosby are back from Oak
land.
Mrs. and Miss Batcheller will return 20
Europe with Minister Batcheller when his leave
Of absence expires.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. Warren Of the Portland
went to New York to attend the Columbian
ceremonies and to visit friends for the next
fortnight.
Mrs. Marion q. Cowdon Of Buchanan, Bote-
tourt county, Va, left the city yesterday for
her home in the mountains Of Virginia, where
her children, Louise and Henry Adams, have
been benefited by the pure air and water Of
that region.
Mr.. and Mrs Geo. G. Gorham and their
daughter, Maud, have returned to their home
at 1853 2 street northwest, after an absence Of
two months spent at the Msplewood, in Pitts
field, Mass, except the last two weeks, during
which they have been in New York city.
Miss Stems and Mr.. Fred. Estes Of Brook
line, Mass, will be married at ST. Johns
Church on the evening Of Wednesday, October
&c
Mr.. Samuel b. Milton formerly Of this city,
where he has many friends, and now editor of
the Redheld SD. Journal 0bsercer was mar
ried on the 4th instant at the parsonage of the
Congregational Church at ,Redfeld TO Miss
Pearl lrmagard Eldridge Of Toledo, Iowa. Rev.
W. II. Thrall officiating. There were no cards.
The Journal Observer announces the marriage
under the headlines "Scooped at Last. Editor
Milton Takes Life Partner"
Mrs. Kate Thyson Mari left on Saturday to
join her mother and sister, Mrs. and Miss Thy
son, at Hotel Brunswick, New York. Mrs. Mari
will return after the Columbian celebration.
Mrs. Thyson and her youngest daughter will
remain a week longer and then return for the
winter to their l street home.
Miss Katherine Wyman who has been visiting
Miss Jeanette Mudd. 1880 Columbia street, left
yesterday afternoon for Chicago.
Mr.. William II. Smoot and Miss Annie l.
| Thomas Of this city were married at Chris.
Church Navy Yard. Saturday. b. the Rev Gil
| bert p. Williams. They will be al home TO their
| friends after today at 1905 G street southeast
Mr.. and Mrs. Blumentail of lIsS 7th street
gave pleasant entertainment last evening in
honor of the birthday of their little girl Celia
| Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Gly-
der, Mr.. and Mrs. Livingstone. Mr.. and Mrs
Levy, Mr.. and Mrs. Chains and Mr.. and Mrs
Kass.
pleasant birthday party was given last
evening by Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Gallagher in
honor of their daughter Mamie's thirteenth
| birthday. About fifteen couples were present
and amused themselves by numerous games
until 10 O'Clock, when all partook of bountifal
Refreshments.
There was an unexpected assembly at the
residence of Maj J. b. Sweat on S.h street
northeast last evening. Tho occasion was O
birthday anniversary Of Mrs. Sweat The sur
prise was complete. The house was captured
by the good-natured conspirstors and held
until midnight. Among those present were
Mrs. Stephenson, Mrs. Tomlin, Mrs Phillips
Mrs. Hanks, Mrs. O'Brien, a sister of Mrs
Sweat, Miss Hicks, Miss Pe;dgrew, Miss
Stephenson, the Rev. DIR. Bagby and Mr.. Mead
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