Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-07
A Number OF Social Entertainments for the
Near Futurc-The Gay Season Mt the Cap
ital-Mr. Eugene Arnold Married-Persona1
Notes of General Interest

~~,ENNT
Mr.. EUGENE r. ARNoLD's BRIDE.
Society went calling as vigorously yesterday
afternoon as if it was the last and not the first
chance of the season. Visitors afoot were not
a few, although not many of these were able to
make the complete rounds, great many be-
gan the circuit by leaving at the door OF the
residence Of Secretary Blaine their annual
bristol board contributions. This duty accom-
plished. it became pleasant thing to peep in
side the parlors Of the rest of the cabinet min
listers, where light and warmth and good cheer
abounded Miss Blaine and Mrs Damrosch
were out calling themselves and had to answer
many inquiries for their father, the report Of
whose illness had then become widely circu-
lated. Their presence naturally quoted all
fears as to bis condition.
At the vice presidential mansion both Mr..
and Mrs Morton we're receiving their callers
Mrs. Morton remaining in her accustomed
place upon such occasons-at the door of the
middle parlor, while the Vice President had
the added pleasure of moving around among
those familiar to him. If it were possible to
select time when Mrs. Morton looked more
gracious and handsomer than usual her APP
pearance yesterday would seem to indicate that
period. Her gown was well chosen-a soft
mauve brocade, made with a stylish jacket
bodice and high collar, al ound which cleaned
band of diamond stars. Out in the dining
La
France roses, Miss Goldman of Boston and Miss
Morgan of New York sat at one end and served
chocolate. while at the othe- Miss Mcmillan and
Miss Higgins did the honors behind glitter
ing array of tea things Miss Hunt assisted
pleasantly in every direction.
Mrs. Morton does not receive again until
Wednesday, January 20.
Mrs Foster was not able to receive yester-
day afternoon. but the hospitality of her house
was well looked after by her daughter, Miss
Foster, who looked her prettiest in a gown of
light green brocade. She had assisting her
Mrs. Hart of Mansfield. Ohio, and Miss Woods,
who is Miss Fosters guest.
Mrs. Miller's house was as bright and cheerful
as it always is and those who came managed to
linger beyond the limits of the ordinary fashion,
able call Mrs. Miller wore handsome black satin
gown that had tiny red and green polka dots.
Miss Miller was in a French gown OF gray cloth
with silver braiding Mrs. Taft, wife of the
solicitor general, and Miss Knox assisted: In
the dining room Miss Heron and Miss Carolyn
Knox sat at the table, where they were always
surrounded by chatting friends.
Mrs. Wanamaker received from 3 to 5, and
during those hours always surrounded.
Her house was particularly attractive, as there
we're roses well worth admiring in the different
rooms, and the refreshment table in the dining
room was most deliberately decked with center
piece of violets and lilies of the valley. Mrs.
Wanamaker met her callers in the first parior.
Her gown was OF striped gray and black silk.
with rich trimming Of black velvet, thread
lace and jet. Mrs Radcliffe Of Detroit,
charming lady, who visited Mrs. Wanamaker
last winter. assisted. Miss Wanamaker was in
the second parlor and the picture gallery had
Miss Hodge, Miss Breckenridge. Miss Constance
Lodge. Miss Gardner Of New York and Miss
Morgan TO entertain the young folks, who gen.
orally displayed willingness to make this call
ipne Of the longest in the round.
Mrs. Noble received after o'clock and had
on becoming gown of dark green silk with
rich jetted trimmings. The Misses Halsted and
their guest, Miss Foster Of Chicago, Miss
Shields and Miss Waithall assisted. All the
young ladies took turns in offering cups of tea
and the other refreshments to callers. Secre-
tary Noble WAS also at home.
Mrs. Husk had very pleasant reception and
had, as usual, an agreeable company of we'll
known young ladies to assist her. She wore a
garnet velvet gown combined with pearl silk
Miss Rusk had on a most becoming toilet in
dark red crepe. Mrs. Stanley Prown and her
friend, Miss Whitney of Cleveland, assisted.
AT the tea table Miss Batcheller and Miss Scid-
more sat yis-a-yis. while Miss Riddle presided
over bowl Of punch.
Mrs Wllmerding had charming reception.
She was looking especially we'll in gown of
black crepe, which was the more effective
since all the rest of her assistants were in light
toilets. Mrs. Catiin Of Brooklyn, her aunt,
who is visiting her. Mrs. Ferguson and the
Misses Del Monte assisted. At the tea table
Miss Helen Potter did the honors.
Senator and Mrs. Dolph gave q dinner party
last night in honor of President and Mrs. Har-
risor, at which the other guests were Secretary
and Mrs. Noble, Senator and Mrs. Stanford
Justice and Mrs. Field, Justice and Mrs Har-
Ian. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Willard of New York,
Mrs. G. A. Dolph OF Portland. Ore, Mrs.
John ID. Green, who is now Mrs Doph's guest,
| and Mr.. and Mrs. Nixon All the decorations
fal 10 ~..,I,
poiat lace ran along the center of the cloth
| over pink satin, and the center piece was of
Catherine Mermet roses and ferns. There we're
punches Of the same roses at the ladies' places
Some Of the things overheard at the cabinet
| receptions yesterday are embodied in the fol-
lowing list of good intentions, some of which
have reached the point of certainty, since the
cards are out.
Tho Chinese minister and Madame Tsui are
going to give ball on the 14th instant to carry
out their purpose Of last spring, when their
plans were frustrated by period Of court
mourning.
Mrs. Audenreid will give dinner on the
| coming Friday in honor OF Mr.. Patenotre, tho
French minister. Mrs Chas Chester Bassett
will give luncheon on the 18th in honor of
Mrs McCreary OF Kentucky. Mrs. Horny f.
Blount will give q ten on the 18th, Mrs. Dixon
| a tea on the same date and Mr.. and Mrs Ed
munds dinner on the 14th.
MRS. y. W. flLlnS, NO. tS0t Massachusetts
| avenue, will not receive until Friday, January
lbs.
Mrs. Perry S. Heath and her sister. Miss Con-
| way, have returned from their visit 10 Louis
| vile, and will hereafter be at homo to their
friends at No. 1928 10Th street northwest every
Friday.
| Tho marriage OF Miss Francis Durham
Woods, the only daughter of Mrs. Cecclia l.
Woods and the late Major General Chas. r.
| Woods and niece of the late Justice VIM. D.
Woods. to Mr.. Eugene F. Arnold of Washing
| ton took place this morning at st. Francis dc
Sales Church in Newark, Ohio, in the presence
OF large number OF distinguished friends and
| relatives, and was most brilliant social event.
/ The bride, preceded by the bridal proces-
sion. was escorted to tho high altar BY her
uncle, DR.. 4. T.. Speer. They were met at the
altar railing by the groom and his best man,
| Mr.. Edward H. Sanford of Chicago. The cere-
mony was performed Ivy the Rt. Rev. Bishop
Watterson of Columbus assisted by Rev. Father
William F. Hayes, pastor, who recently received
Miss Woods into the Catholic Church. Tho
young bride is u beautiful brunette, and comes
of an old and very distinguished family, as well
L.pn the side of her mother as that Of her father
She was attirsd In Q stylish gown of light broad
| cloth, richly trimmed with Alaskan sable and
with Louis XIV coat, the skirt of gown being
demi-train. She carried bouquet of bride )