Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-26

avenue. Wednesday evening, February I, for
the benefit OF the poor OF the city.
Mrs. Arthur Payne and Miss Payne viii re-
ceive tomorrow and viii be assisted hy Mrs.
Senator Huntou, Mrs F. F. Meredith Of vir-
ginia. Mrs Heard Of Missouri. Miss Klein
schmidt. Miss Stoddard, Misses DAY. Miss Me-
son, Miss Tyler and Miss Caroline Jenkins
Many will be glad 70 hear Of the return TO the
city of Miss Hockey, SO pleasantly remembered
as Miss Genevieve Paul, daughter Of the late
General Paul, whose home, with its two charm-
ing young ladies, was such an attractive center
for the Young society Of Washington Mrs
Hockey is spending the winter with her mother
at 1886 street, and is devoting her time and
talent to the theatricals TO be given on February
10th, for the benefit Of the Home for Incurables
Mrs. and Miss Oblerton will receive tomorrow
at their home. 1879 Q street, assisted by Mrs
Pelouze and Mrs. Vim. q. Cutler.
Mrs S. J. King will be at home Friday, 9th.
and be pleased to have her friends call to meet
Mrs. J. Levy of New York from O'Clock
Mrs. A. ID. Prince will not receive on Friday.
being ont Of the city.
The Misses Grain. daughters Of Mr. d. Jones
Grain, are visiting their friend, Mrs George
Childs Drexel, at her home in Philadelphia
Mrs Chas. II. Campbell. who has been in
mourning for her father for two years. will be
at home informally on Mondays in February.
A pretty reception was held on Tuesday from
TO by the ladies Of the Riggs. The spacious
reception room of the hotel was tastefuiiy deco
rated with a profusion Of palms and ported
plants, while fine orchestra furnished enliren-
ing music. The receiving party consisted of
Mrs. Bentley of New York. who was richly
dressed in heliotrope velvet with point lace and
diamonds; Mrs. Heard Of Missouri. in light blue
Bedford crepe. with empire girdle of gold
embroidery, diamonds; Mrs. Haynes Of Ohio.
black lace over pearl satin; Miss Haynes. light
blue crepe with silver embroidery and diamonds:
Mrs. Hobart Brooks. light silk with blue velvet
trimmings and diamond ornaments; Mrs.
Gasherie De Witt Nile green faille. deliberately
trimmed, with lace bertha aud founce dia-
monds. Little Eleanor BENTLEY. graceful as q
fairy and tastefully dressed in yellow silk, was
one of the receiving party. The refreshments
were elegant and included champagne punch
(the compliments OF the proprietor OF the
Riggs. which was served in bowl OF crystal ice.
The Misses Du Hame! gave q progressive
hearts party on Tuesday evening. The prizes
were won by Miss Shut and Mr.. Jennings and
the compensation prizes by Miss Mary Long
and Mr.. Charles Pyne. Among those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. FeS. Renick Mrs {. T. Belt the
Misses Day. Long, Douglass. Lyle. Collins, Ian
caster. Sypher and the Messrs. Ford, Jennings,
Hardesty, Rice. Taylor, Du Hamel Manner,
Fletcher and Thacker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curry leave for the south on
Thursday, the 2Gth.
Mrs. W. 7. Carroll. 1901 street northwest.
is gradually improving. Although Vet very i'll
the doctors have great hope of speedy restora-
lion to health.
Miss Maud Ledyard Of Detroit is the guest OF
Miss Mcmillan, the daughter of Senator Nc
MILAN.
The members of the Cinnamon were enter
| tanned by Miss Belle Leeds at her residence,
1914 9th street northwest, Tuesday evening.
The evening was spent in dramatic perform
ances, under the direction of Mr. Leeds. music
and Rotations. Among those present were
Misses Bessie Bell. Alice Love, Belle Leeds.
Louie Dale Leeds. Jessie Deane. Eva Kirk.
Julia Mcdowell, Little Mckenzie. Nan Man
ming. Cora Miller, Pearl II. Pipes. Alberta
Wilder. Estelle Williams. Messrs. II. p. Ash.
{. A. Bliss. II. G. Deane, A. G. Cover, A. A. Hail.
VIM. T. Harr. Edward s. Leeds. Theo. Git
tings. J. r. Pipes, Lee Pitchlyn. Elmer Shane,
Charles ". Taylor, Edward c. Weaver and A.
ID. Mckenzie. The next meeting will be held.
by the request Of Miss Mckenzie, at 500 Rhode
Island avenue, on February II.
Mrs Judson c. Clements. assisted by her
guests. Miss Dulaney and Miss Holt. will re-
ceive tomorrow from 3 to G at 1704 street
Mrs. Ralph Lee Gait will be at home Friday.
Miss Miller. Miss Shock and Miss Hooe of MARI
boro will assist in receiving.
Miss Clara Barton will receive on Friday
afternoon from to o'clock at her residence,
18th and f streets northwest