Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-28

in dancing circles. Those who had been most
in demand were beginning to feel little tired
out, but the disappointment was very general
when the invitations for Mrs warder's cotil-
lion last night were withdrawn. 1t was ex-
pected to have been such a beautiful ball. and
quite fitting wind-up for a notably gay week
II begins to look as If the invitations already
sent out by any Of those tied either by bonds
of friendship or official life to the Blaine family
would now be recalled.
Callers at the Quay residence yesterday after
noon were met by servant, who informed them
that the tea was omitted on account of the
death OF Mr.. Blaine.
Today the luncheon which Mrs Dusk had in
tended asa compliment to Mrs. Williams did
not take place. Mrs. W. W. Johnston wife Of
Mr.. Baine's physician. has also recalled her
Invitations for q tea on next Monday. 1t Just
so happens that at the present time most of the
cabinet families had invitations out for different
entertainments and more than at any previous
time this season. 1t is understood however,
that these events will go on at later date.
Washington has grown used to the sad breaks
In the festivities Of each winter and each Attic
ton In turn has evoked that warm response of
sympathy which is 30 marked Characteristic
of this city.
The list of entertainments outside of the Off
cial circle is, however, sufficiently long to keep
things going actively during next week.
Another of the large teas was given by Mrs.
Hampden Zane and Mrs. Blackburn at the
Portland to meet their guest Mrs. Thurston
Ballard. The two hOstesses were elegantly
gowned; the former wearing pink satin brocade
and the latter in black and pink brocade. Miss
Ballard wore white silk lowered in pink. Miss
VOORHEES, and Mrs. McCreary assisted in re-
ceiving and in the tea room Miss Mcdonald.
Miss Pollard, Miss Ashs and Miss Breckenridge
were graceful helpers in the Inequalities
offered Among the guests were Admiral and
Mrs. Lee. Maj Gilmore, Mrs. Jas. Hopkins.
Miss HODkins Mrs John n TapUhorpa Mra
David Walker, Mrs. Fillette, Miss Irwin, Mrs.
Isaac Chapman Bates, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. D.
Brooks, Mr.. Norman Bestor, Mrs. Calvin Routh
Mutt, Judge and Mrs. Wylie, Mrs. r. C. John
son, ST., Miss Mcclellan. Miss S. Fl. B. Mason,
Mr.. and Mrs. Haliet kilbourne, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Gordon, Col Brackett Mr.. and Mrs. Jas.
Ellerson. Miss Belle Little, Mrs. Belle Castleman
Carroll. Mrs. John Rutherford Mrs Kirkland,
Mrs. Randolph Powell, Mrs. J. l.. Moorehesd,
Miss Key. Mrs. Alexander J. Perry, Mr.. Albert
johnson, Mrs. and Miss Sitgreaves, Mrs. L. J.
Wade. Mrs. j. Mcconnell. Representative and
Mrs. Tom L. johnson. Commissioner and Mrs.
Mcdonald. Mr.. Malcolm Henry, Mrs. and the
Misses German, Gen. and Mrs. Kelton, Mr..
Frank Tilford, Representative Hemphill, Rep
resentative Stump, Mrs. Stannard Col and
Mrs. Miner, Mr.. and Mrs. Barnes Compton,
Mrs. Field, Gen. and Mrs Breckenridge, Gen.
and Mrs. Browne, Gen. and Mrs Vincent, Mr..
and Mrs. W. D. Cabell, Mrs. A W. johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph A. Scranton have sent
out invitations for the marriage of Miss Ida
Scranton to Mr.. Daniel Lisie Tate. lieutenant
third cavalry, United States army, on Tuesday,
February IA, at O'Clock. at the First Presby-
terrain Church, Scranton, Pa. wedding re-
ception will follow at the residence of the
brides parents. The bride is so well known
and so much admired in this city that her ap-
preaching marriage is matter Of great local
interest.
Mrs. VIM. W. Johnston has her friend, Mrs.
Matt Ward 81 Louisville, visiting her.
The teas yesterday afternoon kept the guests
going from one end Of the city to the other
There were large companies at them all. One
OF the most interesting was that given by DIR.
and Mrs Greenleaf at their home in George
town 1t was in honor Of Mrs. Hoadley wife
of the Ohio ex-governor, and brought together
that large circle of the friends of the hostess
The house was deliberately decorated with flow
ers. Mrs. Greenleaf received in a gown Of
black and white satin broeade, and Mrs. Hoad-
ley wore gray satin brocade and velvet with
trimmings of point lace. The other ladies of
the receiving party were Mrs Outhewaite, Mrs.
Bannister, Mrs Bates, Mrs. Johns Mrs. ]. s.
Billings. Miss Williams, Miss Barrett and Miss
Greenleaf. who did the honor of the drawing
room In the tea room Miss Proctor and Miss
Cabell sat at the table. while Mrs. Merrill and
Miss Cassin served cafe frappe. Among the
guests were Mrs. Chas. Foster. Gen. and Mrs
Breckinridge, Mr.. and Mrs. Hutchinson, the
Misses Hutchinson, Capt. and Mrs. Knox, Mrs.
and Miss Mackall, Mrs. VIM. Dougal Mrs.
Mrs. Proctor, DIR. Busey. Mrs. Soule. Miss Lucy
Hunter, Lieut.. and Mrs. Williams. Miss Emily
Matthews. Miss Matthews, Miss Dougal, Mai
and Miss Bates, the Misses Wheeler, Mr.. and
Mrs VIM. Davis, Mr.. Malcolm Henry, the
Misses Tisdell, Mrs Edward Platt. Miss East
man, Mrs. and the Misses Bailey, Miss Cassin,
Mr. Peters, Mrs. Arthur Ferguson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Dunlop, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Dunlop,
Miss Denver, Mr.. and Mrs. John Ed
wards, Mrs. Hartwell Cragin, Miss Ad-
Olson, Mrs. Villas. Mrs. Rathbone,
Mrs. Plat, Miss Slingluff, Gen. and Mrs. Brock
inridge, Mrs. Butterworth, Mrs. N. L. Jeffries,
Mrs. l. B. Webb, Gen. and Mrs. Sutherland
Mrs. Tom l. johnson, Gen. and Mrs. Kelton,
Mrs. James T. Barbour. Gen. and Mrs. Wright,
Mrs. Rosa Wright Smith. Miss Fuller, DR.. Fran
els Lieber, Col. and Mrs. Woodward. Mrs. and
Miss Mattingly, Mics Worthington Mrs Pope,
Col. Luddington, DIR. Forwood. Col Ainsworth,
Miss Wescott.
The following are some of the principal
social events for next week.
Monday-The Misses Riggs will give the first
Of two evening receptions.
Mrs. Marion Mckay will give a tea from to T.
Mrs. Rudolph Kaufman will give a lunch
con.
Carroll Institute will give reception in honor
OF hOuslSnOr SdtOiI
The marriage of Miss Emma Sanford to Mr.
Robert W. Kerr will take place at the Vermont
Avenue Church.
Tuesday-Mrs Romero will receive at the
Mexican legation from to 6.
Mrs. L. B. Webb will give q tea from to Z.
Mrs Arthur 7. Brice will give tea.
Mrs. Horace s. Cummings and Miss Iryin will
hold the first Of their series of Tuesday recep-
tons.
Secretary and Mrs. Elkins will give dinner
party.
Mr.. and Mrs. George G. Bloomer will give a
dance for young people.
The charity ball will take place at the Rifles
Hall
Wednesday-Mrs. Jenness Miller will give a
talk on Correct and Artistic Dress" at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. Ffoulke at IL 80 O'Clock in the
morning for the benefit of the poor.
The marriage of Miss Metals to Mr. John
Davis will take place at ST. Johns Church at
IL O'Clock.
Mrs. Thomas Chatard will give a tea.
Mrs. Chauncey Reynolds and the Misses Roy
nolds will give q tea from 4 to 8.
Mrs. ;. VI. Bryan will give tea
Mr.. and Mrs. B, H. warder will give a mu-
sicale.
Mr.. and Mrs. @. E. Hamilton will give an