Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-09
SOCIAL MATTERS,
Pleasant Receptions by the New Cabinet
Ladies-PersonAis.

The mild weather yesterday afternoon sent al
society out riding. walking or perhaps visiting.
In any case there were more familiar faces seen
in carriages out at the Soldiers Home than
have been there in several weeks Presiden,
and Mrs. Cleveland went out riding earlier in
the afternoon than they have been able to do
heretofore. as both Of them feel the need Of
| taking mere recreation from the exacting duties
of their position. All along the drive, however,
they were kept busy responding to the bows
Mrs. A. A. Wilson, in the latters carriage, were
also in the home grounds driving Some of the
| new cabinet ladies were at home to callers yes-
terday afternoon after o'clock. II It had been
generally known that they could be seen there
| would have been hundreds more visitors. As il
ings. at which pretty nearly every one assisted
in the capacity Of an old acquaintance.
Mrs. Carlisle had not intended to receive, but
when friends commenced to drop in she came
down stairs to meet them. or course she WAS
kept there all the afternoon. There was nothing
unusual about that. as Mr.. Carlisle practically
keeps open house all the time, and especially
lately when so many OF her Kentucky friends
have been in town. During the past few days
there has been a remarkable Improvement in
her health. and if it continues it will be q very
easy matter to select which house of all the cab
met will be the iveliest FOR the next four years
| Mrs. Lamont received in her parlors at the
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| friends. Her agreeable young relative and
| guest. Miss Saunders, received with her and
| evervbody's visit was prolonged far beyond the
| fashionable limits. Mrs. Lamont and Miss
Saunders returned to New York this morning,
| and the former does not think of coming back
here before Easter week, when she will bring
| all her children and make quite a visit. Mrs
Lamont has been house hunting for several
days. but came to no conclusion to q selec-
ton. Owing to her short visit It was impossi-
BILE for her to accept any of the courtesies ex-
tended in the way of dinners and luncheon. but
the Easter visit will give the opportunity for all
that. Mr.. and Mrs. EIkins we're especially de-
sirous to give Secretary and Mrs. Lamont
dinner this week. but this fact alone prevented
the latter from accepting.
Miss Herbert, daughter of the Secretary Of
the Navy. was also at home to callers after 5
o'clock, AID her young friend. Miss Mary Nil
? ner, was with her, as well rs the Secretary, to
meet her callers. Miss Herbert spent the early
hours of the afternoon making calls on the
other ladies of the cabinet. all OF whom are her
elders by many years.
There were also inquiries made at the Shore
ham for Mrs. Olney. but she returned to Boston
yesterday morning
Mrs. Stevenson. wife of the Vice President,
will receive next Wednesday after 8 o'clock at
the Ebbitt and will continue to receive on
Wednesdays while she remains here,
Mrs. Elkins had charming reception yester-
day afternoon. it being her intention to con-
tiuue to receive her friends during the spring
on Wednesday. For the first time this winter
it was possible for all her callers to be seated
and to enjoy comfortable chat with most
agreeable woman and one who adorned her Off
cial position as she will any other in life Miss
Kate Deering and other young friends came in
during the afternoon to receive with Mrs. Elkius
and to preside for her at the prettily arranged
tea table. Secretary and Mrs. Elkins will keep
their house open here until time to go to their
country place when they will have all their fur
niure moved back to New York. it il quite
probable they will have winter home in that
city.
Mrs Bidde. wife Of Col. Biddle, arrived here
on Tuesday and has taken apartments at the
Cambridge, 1909 18th street.
Mrs Hampden Zane has invitations out for
luncheon on Saturday next at o'clock to meet
Mrs. Stevenson and Mrs. Buckner of Kentucky.
Mrs. Seaton Perry entertained a company of
ladies at luncheon YESTERDAY. Mrs. Perry's
guests were Mrs. Mattingly. Mrs Major Parker,
Miss Bean. Mrs. Beriah Wilkins. Mrs. Edmonds,
Mrs. Senator Gibson. Mrs. Tom L. johnson.
Mrs. Rudolph Kaufman. Mrs. Arnold and
Mrs. Ross Perry. The decorations were very
choice and beautiful, the colors being confined
to green and white.
The Young ladies Of the Daisy Chain Guild
will hold a meeting tomorrow afternoon at 80
o'clock at 1907 street. the residence OF Mrs.
Il. Il. Hit. Every body is invited and old men,
beers should bring ones with them. The
object of the guild is to build a children's hos
pital for contagious diseases. Parents as well
as children are invited to the meeting tomor-
row.
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Ness Huyck entertained a
large party on their private stand on the 4th
where luncheon was served. They had at
dinner that day Mrs. Sherman Van Ness
, AM dam ,,tar ~ Ind V,
of Stuyvesant. Mr. Van Buren, Van Ness of
/ Florida. Mrs. Thomas Enos and Miss Webb Of
New York and Mrs. Nicolas Callan and daugh-
ter of this city.
A reception to Judge McComas aud Judge
Cole will be given at the University Club on
Tuesday. March IA, at pm.
Carroll Institute Hall presented a CAV ap pear
ance last night, being a celebration by a full
dress ball Of the 18th anniversary of the Har-
mony Circle. The costumes were rich. Many
strangers were present from Milwaukee New
York and Baltimore. The hall was tastefully
decorated for the OCCASION and dancing was in
dulged in until a late hour.
Mrs. Senator Lindsay will not receive this
afternoon.
Miss Katie T. Kerr of 32d street. Georgetown,
is the guest of Mrs. McAfee of Laurel, Nd
Miss Carrie and Miss Rose Rosenberg Of
Philadelphia and Miss Minnie Pines of Balti-
more the guests of Mrs. JOS. jacob, 224
street northwest.
Mr.. Joseph Keel and daughter, Mrs. John
Smith Of Norristown. Pa, and Miss Emma
Rothner Of Philadelphia. Pa, are the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry T. Adams Of No. Ala L
street southeast.
MIR. and Mrs. NJ C. Fig gave an enjoyable
tea last evening in honor Of their niece, Miss
Mary l.. Willis, of Richmond, Va. They were
assisted by Mrs. DR.. Chas. Holmes Of Washing
ton and Mrs. Il. W. Cardwell of Richmond.
The invited guest were the Misses Leigh OF
King and Queens Shaw. Griffith. Fenton. Nor
gan, Bryan. Winfield: Messrs. McCauley Bould-
ing. Shaw. Tom Winfield, Rose, Derrick, Nor
row and James Winfield.
The marriage Of Miss Rosa Karr of this CITY
and MIR. N. E. Oliphant Of Milwaukee took
place at noon Yesterday at the residence of Mr..
}. harr, 215 Sd street northwest The core
mony was performed by the Rev. Dr. Sunder-
land IN the presence of large number of rela-
tives and friends Mr.. and Mrs Oliphant left
on an afternoon train for Milwaukee, their
future home.
The marriage Of Mr.. Albert Stuart galley
and Miss Mabel May Hoge took place Yesterday
afternoon at the residence of the brides par
ents by Rev: Joseph T. Kelly. Only the rea-
tives OF the bridal couple were present After
the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Galley left for New
York, and will be at home to their friends after
April l at their residence. 1888 Larch street.
/ Mrs. John Wade Of Chicago is visiting Mrs.
NJ. l.. Nutwell 1855 Havewood avanua Ia