Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-05
THE SOCIAL WHIRL.
Fashionable People in Washington
Enjoying Themselves.
A ROUND OF GAYETIES.
Elegant and Notable observation-disclosures.
wanamaker's Luncheon Today-Mrs. Dix
on's Entertainment-Thjs Evenings Card
Personal Notes of General Interest.

personal notes OF General Interest,"
Tho social program today is formidable one.
noon, one by Mrs. Wanamaker and the other
by Mrs. Dixon. Mrs. Almena Williams gives q
tea from to to introduce her daughter, and
Mrs. Cockrell, whose Inequalities arc always
among the most delightful events Of every WIN
ter, has her friends invited to meet Mrs. Geo.
W. Allen OF st. Louis.
The Bonaparte ball tonight at the Arlington
will be a sumptuous affair. About 400 guests
are expected, and cotilion. to be led by Mr..
w. V. r. Berry, will begin after midnight. Mrs.
Bonaparte has her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Web
ster Edgar. whose husband is at sea, and Mr..
and Mrs. Newbold Leroy Edgar, her guests
number of New York friends. including the
McAllisters and the Crosbys, with the Bona
parties, the CARROTS, the Hoifmanns, Dyers and
Tysons OF Baltimore will be here for it.
Mrs. Wanamaker gave luncheon Of twenty
two covers and it was one of the daintlest
entertainments at which she has ever pro-
sided. Handsome palms and quantities OF nne
roses made all the parlors and tho picture
gallery doubly attractive, II that were pos
sible, where so many beautiful objects excite
admiration. The contrast between the duii.
gray atmosphere and the softly lighted dining
room, where the ladies faced each other at
table, was an additional element of pleasure.
The long table with its fine china and cut
glass furnishings had as central decoratlon
mirror PLAGUE. richly framed in silver. GAR
landing this all around was border OF Parma
violets and in the center from the glass arose
a bed of lilies of the valley Mrs. Wanamaker
sat at table with Mrs. Harrison at her right and
Mrs Mcmillan at her left hand. The other guests
Mrs Mcmillan, Mrs. HUXLEY Ashton, Mrs.
Pierce Crosby, Mrs. VIM. A. Hammond, Mrs. J.
Thompson Swami, Mrs. Radcliffe, Mrs. Charles
Moore Mrs. John W. Foster, Mrs. Gen. Brock
iDri "a MCClmmOn.
Ffoulke, Miss Hodge, Miss Morgan, Mrs. Chas.
Bell and Miss Wanamaker. Tho luncheon was
intended as q compliment to the waves OF Secre-
tary Foster and Secretary Elkins. but both
were compelled to send regrets Mrs Foster
has had bad cold since New Year day and
feared to come out today. Mrs. Elkins tele-
graphed from New York Of her unavoidable
detention there.
Mrs. Wanamaker will receive tomorrow az
ternoon from to 5.
Mrs. Dixon, wife Of the Representative from
Montana gave q pink luncheon today in her
dining room at the Shoreham, where COM
pany Of ladies sat TO discuss a dainty spread
with an especially bright and entertaining young
hostess. The dining room was made bower
of shining greens and the pretty parlors adj
joining were all decked in pink roses The
table had fragrant center piece OF La France
roses and loose clusters OF the same we're at each
cover. The name cards were short scarfs OF
in gilt. The guests were Mrs. Gov. Toole OF
Montana, Mrs. Gen. Miles. Mrs. Schofeld Mrs.
Andrews, Mrs. Livingstone, Mrs. Wilcox,
Mrs. Josia Pierce, Mrs Chas Gibson, Mrs: Nc
Creary, Mrs. Nye. Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Ihos.
Vincent, Mrs Adee, Miss Bessie Parker, Miss
Howell and Miss Rosecrans. This afternoon
Mrs Dixon, Mrs. McCreary and Mrs. Hemphill,
if she arrives in time, will receive together In
the Shoreham parlor.
Prof. und Mrs. Newcomb and Miss Newcomb
will give q tea on Friday afternoon.
There pleasant party given ut the resi-
dence of Mrs. Z. II. Fischer, No 1865 SD street
northwest. last night, The guests were enter
tanned with recitations by Miss Edith Perkins,
and Prof. o. II. Fischer gave an appro-
pirate speech at the table. Among those pres
emit were Misses Edith Perkins, Nettie and Edith
Taylor Fannie Calvert, Nellie Davidson, Ellie
Wade, Annie A. Lowe, and Messrs. Willie C.
Fischer, George Taylor, Prof. Otto H. Fischer,
Charles W. La Porte, Harry Cassell, Harry
Kettner and Clyde Grimes.
The wife of Senator Morrill, is ill with the
grip and will be unable to receive visitors on
Thursday.
Mrs. Carlisle, the wife OF Senator Carlisle,
will not receive next Thursday, but will the
succeeding Thursday Ganuary Ia and during
the season between the hours of and pm.
Miss Henley entertained a number of friends
at her home on street Wednesday evening
last Dancing was the principal amusement Of
the evening. Among those present were Misses
Lottie Brockett, DOlittle, Cochran, STEVENSON,
Kimbles. Cooper. H. Henley and F. Shinn,
Messrs. Hills, Green. Campbell, Crockett, Pol
lard, Mccoy and Bagby.
The teas at the Washington Club are becom-
ing very popular. The one tomorrow afternoon
promises to be particularly attractive. There
will be n short musical program. the follow
ing members taking part: The Marquise di
Mr. barry
Shepard, Miss Draper and Miss Bell.
Mr.. Benjamin F. Leighton gave reception
at his residence on Massachusetts, avenue, Cap
itol Hill. last evening About 200 of his friends
gathered in his pleasant home to enjoy his hos
pitality. The spacious rooms we're hand
somely decorated with palms and blossoming
plants. The large reception hall, with its pale
blue walls. made an admirable background for
the palms and aZaeas which were placed effect
lively about. The wide fireplace in the Lall,
with its glowing fire, threw out the rich tInts
of the stained glass windows. The mantels
throughout the house were banked with ferns
and hyacinths. An orchestra of strlnged in
struments stationed in the music room be-
hind a screen Of palms. A fine collation. was
served i'll the dining room, which was finely
decorated.
Among the guests present were Judge An
drew c. Bradley, Judge Thos. Miller, MIR. Mat
thew G. Emery, Mr.. Jere NJ. Wilson, Mr.. W.
Willoughby. Gov. Perham, Mr.. Mahlon Ash
ford, MIR. C. C. Cole, Col Geo. Truesdell, Mr.
Vim. +. Mattingly, Mr.. II. X. Willard, Presi-
dent Rankin, Col Staples, Capt. Rutherford,
Commissioner Lyman, Mr.. Levi Woodbury.,
Mr.. John +. Beail, Mr.. Thomas Smith, Mr.. L.
| Southland Parker, DR.. Byron Sunderland, Mr..
Tallmadge Lambert, Mr.. Il. Ross Perry, Mr..
John joy Edison, Mr., o. c. Green, Mr.. John T.
Armes, Mr.. S. W. Woodward. Mr.. Cloughton.
MIR. A. C. Clark, Mr.. VIM. Gordon. Nh. Mills
| Dean, Mr.. A. u. Duval1, Mr.. John B. Larner,
Mr.. bedford Walker, Mr.. Jos. Batchelder, Mr..
A. NJ. McLachlen, Mr.. E. Carusi Mr.. John
Ridout, DR.. Custis, Mr.. Edmonston, Mr.. f.
Kurtz johnson, Mr.. j. D. Johnson Mr.. j. Law
ender, Mr.. Robbins, Mr.. Noble Larner. Mr..
jackson Ii. Ralston and Mr.. James L. NorriS.
The young ladies of the lie D1oit Park Lit
erary Society gave an informal reception and
| leap year dance Friday evening at the resi-.
dence of Miss Clara Upton, 406 Spruce street.
\ Refreshments were served about 10 O'Clock,
| after which the rooms were cleared and dane
ing was enjoyed till a late hour. Those
| present were Miss Brown, Miss Keene Miss
Me;calf, Misses Gertrude and Mamie Withers,
Miss Manning, Miss Baruarl, Misses Anna apd
Bessie Todd, Misses Margaret and Ida Garrett,
Miss Williams, Miss May. Miss Upton and Mr..
Miller, Mr.. Gee, Mr.. Eugene Brown, Mr.
Springer, Messrs. Fred S. and w. +. Doyle, Mr.
Morton Brown Messrs H. C. and n r. Met
calf, MIR. Corsa, Mr.. Broyles, Mr.. Keene, Mr..