Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-12
SOCIAL MATTERS.
Mrs. Harrison's Condition Improved-Per
sonal Notes of Interest


Mrss Harrison's Condition Improved-Per-
sonal Notes Of Interest
Mrs. Harrison. who has been suffering for
several days from . severe bronchial attack, 10
somewhat better today. Mrs Mckee, when
seen this morning by q STAR reporter, said
that her mother rested better last night than
she has since she was taken sick. This attack
OF bronchitis is really relapse. brought on. IN
all probability, by q .little imprudence the
warm days last week. Mira Harrison has had
bad cold Oh and on for the past month, but
paid little attention TO IT, and Just
a. soon a. she felt q tri6e relieved
went about just O. much AZ usual with her or
binary dutiea Probably the one occasion that
brought on the present attack was her recep-
ton last Wednesday afternoon, for which she
really did not feel at all equal, but disliked to
again disappoint those persons who had asked
to call and whom she had expected 10 meet the
week previous She has q severe cough. which
only last night began to be less Troublesome.
II made sleep or rest impossible for the last
three or four DAYS, and was naturally accom-.
panied by considerable fever. Last night she
rested pretty well ami this morning
all the household were gladdened
by the physicians announcement that she WAS
decidedly better. DR.. Gardner has bcen max
ing her two visits a day. There has been no
alarm at all at any time about Mrs. Harrison's
condition or that her sickness would develop
into anything more serious What she requires
now Is careful nursing to build up her strength.
as the Intense strain Of the coughing has made
her very weak. The chances are that she will
be confined to her room at least week longer.
and after that she will no, be allowed to exert
herself in any way until she feels thoroughly
well again.
Mr.. Mckee accompanied his wife back from
Boston, where she had a delightful two weeks
visit with him. He will be only here few days
Both be and Mrs. Mckee enjoyed Yesterday the
nso nf Rani lam in
cart This turnout was the Presidents sift to
his grandson on his fifth birthday. and the
proud youngster has greatly enjoyed driving
OUT But few people know how nearly the
wheels Of government came to a stop the other
day. when Master Benjamin was thrown out by
sudden lurch of his goatship. The youthful
whip was carried in the White House very pale
and frightened, and the President kept the tel
ephone wires hot, hurrying up the doctor
When the latter arrived Master Benjamin
quickly yielded to treatment, and the excite
ment In the household Gained down. This
morning the children had their usual frolic up
stairs before going out in the cart
Unless ii will be considered best for her il is
not likely that Mrs. Harrison will go away
when she gets better, as she finds that she can
really get more rest and pleasure out Of stay
ing home.
The Corcoran homestead will be opened up
in few days for the spring visit of the family
Eustis are coming up from Aiken, s. C., where
they have spent the winter.
Miss Matte Thompson is again with Mrs.
Carlisle for a visit Tle latter has almost en-
tirely recovered from her recent illness and is
now able to go out to drive every fine day.
Mrs Bahkmetieff will sail again for Europe
the last of this month.
Mrs. Jacob Cilley held her last reception for
this season on Wednesday. and will leave for
Cambridge, Mass, this week. Mr.. Harry b.
Cilley will go with Miss Cilley the latter part Of
May to their summer residence in New Hamp-
shire.
The marriage Of Mr.. Florent M. Meline Of
this city and Miss Katie A. Clark of Boston is
announced for Tuesday evening. May 10.
Invitations are out for the annual dancing
reception of the Osceola Club at Concordia
Hall on April 20.
Miss Mary senale Of Leesburg is visiting Mrs.
Eckloff, 513 n street northwest.
Mrs. Hugh Pitzer and Miss Ida Petrola Of
this city have gone to New York for a few
weeks as guests Of their sister, Mrs Soule.
The wedding Of Mr.. William A. Kinnan and
Miss Jenny Fish, both of this city, took place
at the residence Of Rev. Samuel ii. Greene,
1870 Q street northwest, on Wednesday last at
2 o'clock Later in the day the newly welded
pair left the city for q southern trip.
Miss Susette Lochboehler, who has been
seriously i'll, is now on the road to recovery
Mr.. and Mrs. B. K Plain and daught have
gone to Memphis.
Invitations are out for the eleventh annual
hop Of the Eagle Social Club, at the Schuetzen
Park hall, April 20. This 10 the last hop of the
season for this club.
Miss Gillian Lyon, who has spent q very
pleasant winter with her relative, Col. Thomp-
son Of 1919 Corcoran street. has returned to
her home in Georgetown, Ohio.
Miss Frances p. Clapp returned from Florida
and Asheville Saturday morning after q de-
lightful winter.
Lieut.. Samuel W. b Diehl, q. & n, and Mrs.
Carrie Wilbank OConnor were married at the
Church of Zion and ST. Timothy. New York
city. April the 4th, by Rev. Henry Lubbock NJ.
The wedding was quiet, only the immediate
relatives Of both parties being present After
the wedding supper was served at the Holland
House. The bride was attired in a travelling
dress Of pearl gray Irish poplin. trimmed with
Irish point lace and carried bouquet Of rare
white roses. She is the eldest daughter Of Ed
win Eugene Wilbank and the groom is the son
Of Major Diehl of Reading. Pa. and ar officer
Of the United States navy. After a short trip
they will return to Washington to live and will
be at home at l133 New York avenue until the
fall, when they will move in their new home.
The brides presents were many and very hand
Bome.