Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-06
SOCIAL MATTERS.
Visitors During the InauGuration Celebra-
tion-Pera0nal NOtos.

SOCIAL MATTERS.
Visitors During the Inauguration Celebra-
tion-Personal Notes.
A charming luncheon was given by Mrs.
Philip Chaplin on Friday. The table decora-
canoes, and the flowers used in profusion
were white hlscs and hyacinths tied with
ribbons Of palest green. Mrs. Chapin's
guests at the luncheon were Mr..
Senator Quay, Mrs. John o. Evans, Mrs.
Weed, Mrs. Maj. Tucker, Mrs. Senator Black
Mrs. Mcconnell, Mrs. Rudolph Kaufman,
Mrs. Tom L. johnson, Mrs. Mendonca.
Mrs. A. A Wilson gave tea Friday after
noon to meet Mrs. Perrine, Mrs Cleveland's
mother. who, with her husband, Mr.. Henry E.
Perrine of Buffalo, arrived just about o'clock
with Mr.. and Mrs. Bisselrs party. The COM
pany, gathered At the bidding Of such popular
hostess and to meet q lady with whom old
friends are proud to renew their acquaintance
and every one else was anxious to meet. was an
exceptionally brilliant one
Mrs Wilson and Mrs. Perrine received to-
gether, and assisting were Mrs. Blackburn,
Mrs. Gibson and Mrs. George Davis. At the tea
table Mrs. William K. Carlisle and Miss Saun-
ders Of New York did the honors.
Among the guests were Mrs. Carlisle, Mrs
Lamont, Mrs. Bissell, the Mexican minister
and Mrs Romero, with Mr.. Porfrio Diaz, son
Of the president Of Mexico; Mrs. Fuller, Mrs.
Field. Gov. Brown of Maryland, Commodore
and Mrs. Ramsey, Mr.. W. J. hampton. Mrs Gull
lom, Mrs Robert Gordon Hardee, Mrs. L. B.
Webb, Mrs. Chesley Richardson Of New York,
Mrs. James F. Barbour, Mrs. Cockrell. tho
Misses Blackburn. the Misses Mullan and Col.
John Wilson. Mr.. and Mrs. Perrine will be
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Wilson during
their stay.
Misses Belle and Hilds Louis from Baltimore
are stopping at their aunt's, Mrs. H. Sommers,
303S NJ street. West Washington.
Mrs. r. Goodman and daughter from New
York are stopping at her sisters, Mrs. II. Som
mers. S03S NJ street, West Washington.
The Travel Club will meet this evening at the
Strathmore Arms. Mrs Lippincott (Grace
Greenwood) will be the speaker for the even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Lawler Of Baltimore are
northwest.
Mrs. G. W. Harvey has Mr.. and Mrs. c. W.
Ledig Of Philadelphia staying with her.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Bogert Of Englewood.
New Jersey, are the guests Of Mrs. R. B. Niles
OF l3o Massachusetts, avenue northeast.
Rev. and Mrs. n NJ. Waters Of Dubuque,
Iowa, are the guests Of the Misses Brown, 332 c
street northwest.
party was given by Mrs. Maj Bell. at Fort
Myer, on Friday evening last, as farewell en-
tertainment to her guests, Miss Carpenter and
Miss Homes Of New York. The prizes were OF
silver and will long be retained by the fortu-
nate possessors as handsome souvenirs OF a
most enjoyable occasion. Bounteous refresh
ments were served later in the evening, after
which the company were entertained by choice
selections Of vocal music, rendered by we'll
known artists.
Miss Lottie Schnebel and Mr.. August Myers
were married at Concordia Church on February
26 by Rev. DIR. Drewitz. The bride wore trav-
cling dress Of heliotrope breadcloth and carried
a bunch of bride roses. Miss Carrie Schnebel,
the brides niece was the only attendant. After
the ceremony tbs young couple repaired to the
home of the brides brother, Mr.. L. Schnebel,
where they held a short reception. Later Mr..
and Mrs Myers left for their future home In
fredericksburg, Va.
Mrs. Henry Warner and daughters, Mrs. G. c.
Maynard and Miss Warner, have gone to Hamp-
ton Roads for a stay Of several weeks.
Mrs. Dorsey NJ. Mcpherson will not be al
home on Tuesday next, but will be at home
on Tuesdays thereafter.
Mrs. John Hervey Young is here for a few
weeks visit at the home of her father, Judge
Shellabarger.
Ex-Gov. Green and family, with party OF
New Jersey friends. have been tine guests OF
Senator Mcpherson during the Inauguration
festivities.
The news Of the tragic death of Mrs. William
Lamont Wheeler, the authoress, in Boston on
Saturday last by being run over by runaway
horse was received here with intense sorrow by
q largo circle Of friends. Mrs. Wheeler always
made visit to this city every spring and last
year she gave a large reception during her stay.
Her husband, DR.. William L. Wheeler, Y. s. N.
died about five years ago. Mrs. Wheeler was q
daughter Of the late William Beach Lawrence,
who was once governor of Rhode Island. Her
sister is the Baroness Won Klenck. Mrs.
Wheeler had the day before her death finished
reading the proofs Of new book on Washing
ton life, which she had dedicated to her life
long friend, Mrs. Field. wife of Justice Field.
Miss Mingabret Stephenson Of Cincinnati, the
editor Of the Public School Bulletin Of tina,
city, is visiting the family Of Mr.. C. F. Benja-
min, No. 535 Spruce street, LIE Droit Park.
Among those who were at the ball on satur-
day night and whose costumes have not been
described were:
Mrs. r. B. Buckley, Spanish lace and dia-
monds.
Miss Lottie Booth Of Chicago, salmon col
ored satin and pearls.
Miss Lille Christman, white satin and Ouch
ess lace, diamond ornaments.
Ml65 Mattlo bremmerman OF tQuaQelph10
pink silk.
Mrs. E. c. Cook, white silk.
Mrs. Nellie Metcalf, Nile green silk, mermet
roses.
Miss Halle Bradbury Of Toledo, white satin
handsomely trimmed.
Miss Bertha Bradbury Of Toledo, ivory silk
trimmed in gold braid.
Mrs. Henry Vass and Miss Belle Vass of Dan
vile, Va, are spending Inauguration week with
Mrs. Robt. N. Harper Of Capitol Hill
Mrs. C. H. Bradbury and her two daughters
are the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Plat, Sc Myrtle
street.
Mrs. s. P. Hamilton and son, DR.. VIM. s.
hamilton, of Savannah. Ga. are visiting Miss
Mary Awkward at her home, 416 10th stree,
southeast.
Mrs. A. ]. Schafhirt of North Capitol and q
streets has for her guests her cousins, Mr. J.
r. Blakely Of the Philadelphia Star and wife
and Miss Minnie Blakelv, Mrs. and Miss Dep.
kin of Baltimore, Mr.. Young of Virginia and
Mr.. Delaney of Newburgh, N. Y.
Mrs. Henry Forrest of Jersey City, N. j., is q
guest Of Mrs. ]. W. Barley, 4Os A street north.
east
MIR. and Mrs. John B. Cook Of st. Paul
Mimi, are visiting their nephew, Octaviui
knight.
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