Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-24

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MISS BARTON'S RECEPTION.
Brilliant Gathering Assemblies in a His
toric Mansion.
An event of the greatest interest was the re-
ception rendered by Clara Barton to the survi-
vOrs of the late and all organizations OF
patriotic women, held at the Red Cross head
quarters on the corner of 18th and F
streets. The building occupied b. the organi-
cation is in itself object OF special interest,
being historically associated in the annals of
the capital city for more than half century of
growth and change. For many years the home
of the late Gen. Je:sup, L. 5. A..
il was early in the civil strife
leased by the government military
headquarters and occupied by Gen. Grant.
Since which date il has been continually used
as a storage and Offices of the records of the
War Department. for which purpose il was re-
tanned up 10 the time of their removal to the
recently completed state, War and Navy De-
partment, OPP oslte.
REMoDELED BY MISS BARTON.
Early in the summer the enlarged and
spacious OH mansion was leased by Miss Barton
with the view of turning it into IA permanent
head quarters for the society. The front room
on the left of the central hallway upon the sec
ond floor was the one used a private Office by
Grant. and the spot where his desk stood
between the two windows is marked
by modern piece of furniture in daily
use by Miss Barton for the trans
action of her immense corresI ondence Across
I the hail. extending the entire depth of the
annex. il the long committee room in which
most of the meetings are held. This apart
[ ment contains large glass filed with the
valuable collection of Andersonville relics
secured by Miss Barton during her visit to the
spot some time since. These include great
variety of quaint. battered cooking and drink
ing utensils, such az queer-shaped metal cups
wooden soup dishes hewn out OF a block of
bark-coyered WOOD, solid iron pans (evidentlv
having seen hard service mush sticks and rough
wooden headbOard used in camp. One of the
most interesting of these relics is the worm
eaten post box that once held so conspicuous a
place III prison quarters. 1t was from this
house that Grant went direct to the Executive
Mansion upon assuming charge as chief of the
nation and his personal property transferred
for uture Use.
COLLECTION OF OLD FLAGS.
An interesting feature of the decorations
throughout the building was the col
lection of old flags representing all ma
tons and presented to the Red Cross
Society upon the occasion of the recent
treaty of veterans. These were tastefulv
draped over the walls of the main hall and
broad stairway to the rooms above. forming an
unbrOken mass of varied color on either side
The reception parlor to the right Of the en-
trance was ornamented with cut flowers and the
walls hung with number of pen and india ink
sketches wrought by Miss Barton during her
early days.
THE RECEIVING PARTY.
Within this apartment Miss Barton and the
ladies of the executive committee welcomed
their guests. Miss Barton wearing a hand
some evening toilet of heliotrope silk trimmed
with black lace. The decorations of the Iron
Gross and other orders presented by royalty for
courage and valuable services upon the field of
battle ornamented her breast. The committee
also included Vice Chairman Mrs. Geo. H.
Shields, second Vice Chairman Mrs. John J.
Edison, Secretary Miss Cora G. Curry, Treas
urCr Mrs. X. ID. MusEev. Assistant Treasurer
Mrs. Job Barnard. also Mesdames Jno A.
Logan, o. ID. Congcr Harrison Dingman, W.
q. Neazey, John Dalzeil, W. W. Dudley. Sara
\. Spencer, Vi. III. Weisner, Nellie L. Prentice,
Henrietta c. Met2erott, Blanche X. Bruce.
Edwin Fruell, Hosea Townsend 4. B. Nettleton,
Miranda l.. Tuliock. Martha Il. Iampsou H.
A. Davis, Miss Helena Mccarthy. Mrs Harriet
Z. Dame and Miss Annie Tolman Smith Upon
being presented the guests passed through into
the second parior and upper rooms, out by the
exit doors in the rear and lower front base
ment, thereby avoiding crush between arriv-
ing and .; dep%T;ing g, visitors tui string band
of the hall
HANDSOME TOILETTEs.
The ladies of the receiving party were ele-
gantly Sowned. Miss Barton welcomed the
guests upon their entrance in tasteful gown
of white silk and crepe; dainty head dress of
scarlet embroidered net proved a becoming
adjunct 70 the toilet. In the line were also Mrs
Barnard, in white crepe; Mrs Prentiss. in gray
silk and cashmere; Mrs. Harrison Dingman,
Z VIII ito trim cd With A Do,yi
black silk; Mrs. Spencer, black corded silk
Mrs. Mussey. black silk and lace. These ladies
were all of the District committee. The
introductions were made BY Mr.. Harrison
Dingman, eminent compander of the
Washington CommanylerE No. 1. Other
ladies of the committee assisting In
full dress within the second parlors were
Mrs. l.. E. T. Jennings in cream-colored crepe;
Mrs. de Miguel of New York, black silk with
draperies of Spanish lace; Mrs. NJ. Z. Balcom
a combination of pale blue and white surah silk ;
Mrs. DIR. Gardner Of Indiana, old rose and
white striped silk; Mrs. John Morland of Hi
noise, black satin; Miss Dingman. who has re-
Gently returned from trip to the west where
she accompanied her father, and together thcy
! assembled Pixies Peak, heliotrope china silk
trimmed with chiffon; Mrs. Palmer. cousin Of
Miss Dingman, heliotrope velvet with front
draperies OF black lace: Mrs n E. Broughton.
black lace embroidered. in gold; Mrs Dalzell,
white satin brocaded in yellow; Mrs. Kirk
paulck, TOsc net over Nile
green silk, her hair ornamented with a
wreath Of wild flowers; Mrs. J. s. Apple
berg. black satin with ruffies Of scarlet
chiffon: Miss Herman, heliotrope crepe;
Mrs Ralston, black lace with soft fall of old
| point at the throat Mrs. Plummer Of Missis-
sippi, great, great grand niece of Charles Car
roll of Carrolton, Md. wore a rich black satin,
the entire front OF the bodice covered with
orders and badges, and small silk flag twisted
in the coils of Her hair. Among others present
was Walter Kit:redge. the venerable author Of
the stirring war song, "TentIng On the Old
Camp Ground. who accompanied his hostess,
Mrs. Bessie Beach. painting Of Grant and
his generals, loaned for the occasion, was
placed on an easel in the rear drawing room.
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