Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-17
SOCIAL MATTERS.
Notable Dinner NJ the Mexican L~gstsos-
Peronal Nots. Of Internst

The Mexican legation was the scene On Sssur-
day night OF one OF the most notable entertain
ments ever given by the minister and Mrs
Romero dinner in honor Of the Wee Prrsi-
dent was attended by company representative
OF the official, diplomatic and resident society
Of the capital. The table was spread in the
ball room. where the rich white and gold orna-
mentation the mirrored walls and an affective
decoration Of tall palms and bloom
ing plants made m elegant setting for the ban
quet table. Five silver and crystal epersnes
were ranged down the center OF the tshle each
filed with flowers Of varied colors and con-
nected with each other hv spravs OF asparaeus
vine. making n strip Of color tue entire length
of the board. A rich service ~ white and gold
china and a service OF gold was used The
name cards at the la dies places aud the menu
cards at the men = we're ornAmcntcd with little
Mexican birds In the gayess OF piumaga.
The guests invited 70 meet the Vice President
were the Secretary ~ State and Mrs Gresham,
the Secretary of the Treasury aud Mrs.. Car
Isle. the POSTMASTER General and Mrs Bis-en,
Attorney General Oiuey, the Secretary of the
Navy and Miss Herbert Ms. Field Mrs Nam
ning, Gen. and Mrs. Schcdeid, senator aud
Mrs. Vance, Senator Gray. Representative
Springer. ex-senator aud Mrs Henaerson Mr.
and Mrs. ffoulke. the British Ambassador, the
Italian, Swiss and Datch ministers. Mr.. Covar-
rubias and Lieut.. DiAz OF the Mexican lees-
ton.
The British ambassador and Lady Paunce-
fote have cards out for Thursday everiur Mt 10
clock. liz is customary when ambas adors are
appointed that they give a reception in colo
braiion OF the new honors that have been Maid
them by their country. Sir Julian and LADY
Pauncefote will not 60 abroad this summer.
but viii spend the warm weather at scme Of tho
northern resorts. In October they are going
oui to Chicago to enjoy loisurely view OF the
worlds fair.
Mrs. Eustis. wife OF the ambassador 10 France
will give farewell reception ON Thursday next
from TO Z. for which cards OF invitation we're
sent out last Saturday rf:ernoon. Mr.. and
Mrs. Eustis and their family will start very
soon for Europe.
Senator Murphy's family left yesterday for
Albany.
Senator and Mrs. Stanford went 20 New York
Yesterday, ani will be there a few days before
they start Tor California. They expect TO re-
main there all summer. coming east IN October
to be month in Chicago.
Senator aud Mrs. Brice will occupy the John
kroKer cottage on the cliffs at Newport this
summer. which is close 10 the estate OF Mrs.
Herman Oerichs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alan tombstone have been en-
ter;aining the latters mother, Mrs James W.
IiEchos OF New York
Earl and Countess o: Craven this week. The
marriage % Miss Martin 70 the Earl OF Craven
pronounced a. n - Il Ciah-vain) viii take place
tomorrow at Grace Church. New York The thrill
OF excitement with which the event Is waited
for IN New York i commensurate with its I'M
porinnce. Three thousand invitations are out
for the ceremony and that Is abous twice the
seating capacity Of the church. One hundred
and hfiy versions have been asked to the st down
wedding breakfast Ii is reported that the
brides dress, like those OF her maids, has been
made in New York
Mrs. Or. Fuller and her daughter, Miss Mac
fariand OF Winchester, Va, are in the city
visiting their cousin. DIR. Z. Douglass Webb.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi p Morton will spend the
summer at "Ener-lie," on the Hudson, giving
the month OF August 10 Bar Rsrbor and
October to the worlds fair. Mrs. Morton is
now down in Aiken, 5. 4.
On Wedne' day last Col. p. s. woocfn,
governor Of the Soldiers Home at Hampton,
entertained a party OF distinguished guests
from the Hygeia, including Prince Yonrisvsd
and Mr.. Ezevnski OF the cruiser Rynda, ana
other Russian officials. Mr.. and Mrs.. Arthur
ID. Ball and Mrs. Stoughton OF Boston and Mrs.
II. A. Ortiz OF Washington. Returning to the
Hygeia a luncheon was given by the Prince
lonrieyski, at which covers were laid for eight
the favors being large punches OF Parma violsts.
The Travel Club viii hold its last meeting for
the season tonight at the strathmore Arms.
Naval Constructor Philip Hichboru. accom-
panied by Mrs. Hichborn. their son Philip and
Chief Clerk ID. A. Green and wife, will leave by
this evenings boat for Norfolk witness the
review at Hampton Roads. Mr.. Hichborn's du-
ties have confined him to his Office for the past
few months and he trusts that this recreation
may prove both ENJOYABLE and refreshing.
The Microscopical Society has decided TO hold
the annual soiree at the High School building
on Tuesday evening, May g. and Dr. W. II
Seaman, Mr.. II. II. Doubleday and DIR. J. NJ
Lamb were appointed committee 10 mako
the necessary arrangements.
A sociable was given last evening by Star Of
Hope Lodge. The following program vas
given: instrumental duet by Misses Trainer
and Cook. song by Miss Emily Dorian, recita-
ton by Miss Blanche Concklin. piano solo by
Miss Logan, song by Miss Cook. recitation BY
Mr.. McCullen. piano solo by Miss Scrivener,
selections from Wang" by eight children. harp
and banjo duet by Messrs. walmer and Potter,
song by Miss Trainer.
There was large gathering Of friends Of Mr..
and Mrs. c. s. DUNCAN at their residences. No.
66l street southeast. Friday evening last to
celebrate their crystal wedding. The house was
decorated with palms and flowers. The pres
ents were numerous and elegant. Among those
present were Mrs. PolSlase. Mr.. aud Mrs. z
Polglase, Mr.. and Mrs. Sparks, Mr.. and Mrs
.
and Mrs. ]. Z. Lewis, Mrs. Chase. Mra Baden,
Mrs. Espey. Mr.. and Mrs, Swain. Mr. and Mrs.
Priest, Mrs. N. DUNCAN Of Peunsylvania, Mrs.
Sipe, Mr.. BARLEY. Mr.. and Mrs. Person. Mr..
and Mrs. ]. q. Slater. Misses Flora Clarke.
Fanny Carroll, Jessie Espey. Gould Espsy,
Birdie DUNCAN, Fanny Espey, Attic Spencer.
Emma Espey, Ada DUNCAN, Messrs Earle
Turner and l. Polslase.
The dancing class, chaperoned by Mrs.. Craig
and Mrs. kidder during the past winter, marked
its close by a charming german on Saturday
last from to pm. The german was led by
Miss Julia Kellogg and Master George p.
Blackiston and was composed Of the following
couples: Miss Elise Painter and warland
Wright, Miss Gertrude Grossman and Sterling
Bell, Miss Aiieen Carr and Elroy Cur
tbs, Miss Julie Belrose and George Curtis,
Miss Priscilla Page and Cyrus Dolph,
Miss Charlotte Taylor and Marion Dolph,
Miss Lucy Powell and Harry Dolph. Miss Ma
mie Weston and Hudson Poole, Miss Marion
Page and Henry Kidder, Miss Elsie Curtis and
Robbie Craig, Miss Mary Mann and Allan
Craig. Miss Dorothy Kidder and Delano
Wright, Miss Martha Mitchell and Charlie Tit
man, Miss Grace Bell and Charlie Whitman,
Miss Annie Aspinwall and Crosby p. Miller, r.;
Miss Helen Bell and Bryson Taylor. Miss Daisy
Elliott and Scott Breckenridge, Miss Kathleen
Doyle and John Greedy, Miss Katherine Weston
and Leighton Shields.
Gen. LOCKER. Mrs. LOCKER and Miss LOCKER
expect to 90 to New York in . few days TO Wit