Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-30
SOCIAL MATTERS.


foreign ministers yesterday afternoon at half
past two. The ladies, ten in number, were
assembled in the red room few minutes before
that hour enjoving quiet chat among them
selves when the doors Of the blue room
had Mrs. Carlisle and Mrs. Bissell to
assist her in saying pleasant things
to her guests. Mr. Robert s. Chiffon.
chief clerk of the State Department, presented
such Of the ladies who did not know Mrs. Cleve-
land Mrs Romero. wife of the Mexican minis
ter. preceded the ladies Of the corps. The
others present were Mrs. Guzman, Lady
Pauncefote, Miss Sybil Pauncefote, Countess
Sponneck, Mrs. Tateno, Mrs Mendonca and
the Misses Mendonca and Mrs Alan tombstone
The rest OF the ladies Of the corps were pre-
vented from attending by absence from the city
or by illness There was some surprise that the
number was so small. but all the feminine part
OF the corps put together at present only makes
about twenty.
Mrs. Cleveland wore a becoming gown OF
yellow silk. 1t had a high bodice on which
great deal Of handsome embroidery showed TO
good advantage and high pulled sleeves Of white
silk. Mrs. Carlisle wore black brocaded satin
with uauve satin and black lace trimmings.
Mrs. Bissell had on stylish gown of light wool
trimmed with velvet Of darker shade The
two latter laid aside their bonnets before they
went into tine blue room.
Secretary Hoke Smith is the first Of the cab
met officers to get settled in q house. He
moved yesterday into the Lamar house. l4l2
Massachusetts avenue. Mrs. Hoke Smith and
the children will be here very shortly. Secre-
tary Smiths fine home in Atlanta will be occu-
pied during his absence by Mr.. and Mrs.
Burton Smith. who will in the meanwhile build
new home for themselves in that city.
The Daisy Chain helda large and enthusiastic
meeting yesterday afternoon at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. W. d. Cabel Mrs Archibald
Hopkins made an interesting address to the
young people inviting their concurrence in her
plan for an entertainment the details of which
will be all worked out in a few days. The
proceeds. of course, are intended for that
darling purpose of the guild-the erection
of hospital for contagious diseases
The entertainment will be given on Friday
afternoon, April IA. in two of tine large stores
on the west side OF Connecticut avenue between
and L streets. 1t will be in the nature of
flower, fruit and vegetable market. and the
young members of the Daisy Chain are to be
the market women. tea room will also be a
feature, where tea, cakes and light refresh
ments will be sold. Mrs. Del Monte. who will
assist in the getting up of the market, was
present to aid in giving suggestions.
double wedding will take place at Calvary
Parish Church, 18Th and Madison streets.
next Tuesday evening. April 4, at 8 O'Clock
Mrs. John II. Chichester. mother of the brides
elect. has sent out invitations for the event
Miss Sally Dulany Chichester and Mr.. Samuel
Bridges Loving are ons couple. and Miss Lucy
Hunter Chichester ami Mr.. Douglass Sorrell
Macknll are the other. reception, to which
only the relatives of the uniting families are
hidden. will follow at 1907 Q street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hallet Kibourn are ENJOYING a
Miss Bella Kilbourn, who arrived from France
last Saturday. They will remain in this coun-
try only about two months.
Mrs. Stevenson, wife OF the Vice President.
started for her home in Bloominton H., yes-
terday with the present intention of not return
ing here until next fall.
Mrs. John Dalzell and Miss Dalzell have in
vitations out for tea Easter Monday. o'clock,
to meet the Yale Giee and Banjo Club.
The Yale Glee and Banjo Club has been in
vited to the reception next Monday evening at
the Cosmos Club.
Mrs. A c. Barney will not receive tomorrow
friday evening.
Senator and Mrs. Wolcott have gone to the
Hot Springs. Arkansas to get rid of the formers
govt When that happy date is reached they
will proceed to their home in Colorado. Mrs.
Wocott was i'll with bad attack Of grip lately
and was not able to visit her friends before
leaving the city for this long absence.
The many friends of Mrs. Elizabeth Burke
viii be shocked to hear of her sudden death
from typhoid pneumonia in California, where
she went on a pleasure trip two weeks ago.
Mrs. Audenried has invitations out for q tea
Easter Monday to meet Mrs. Daniel S. Lamont
Mrs. Lamont and her three children will be
here to spend the Easter holidays with Secre-
tary Lamont.
Miss Antoinette N. Cohen is home from her
visit south.
Miss Ida B. Polkinhorn is visiting Miss Keifer
OF Bolton street, Baltimore.
An enjoyable progressive euchre party was
held at the residence of Miss Caslow last even
ing by the ''Uncongenisls." The first prizes
were captured by Mr.. Harvey and Miss Finney
and the "boOby" prizes by Mr.. Moore and
Miss Caslow. The next meeting of the club
Will be held at the residence of Mrs. McWhorter
the 14th Of April