Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-20
SOCIAL MATTERS.

corPe tooteEuey bttcrhOOn NJ o:JU ana tn0 repre-
| seniatton OF that distinguished body was very
/ large. The reception was made a. informal as
/ possible and only occupied half hour. Many
| OF the ministers grove to the White House, but
great many more walked No court uniforms
were donned for the occasion, but their absence
had no effect on the sincerity Of the exchange
OF international courtesies.
The President had most Of the cabinet to
/ stand near him. though they did not have the
! foreigners formally introduced. With the sx-
ception Of Secretary Gresham the other cabinet
| officers had assembled in the blue parlor when
| the President came in.
Secretary Gresham escorted the chief Of the
| nation down stairs following in this particular
a custom which was allowed to lapse in the
last administration. On most of the csremon-
ious events during that period, few Of which
took place without the presence of the ladies Of
the household. Mr.. Harrison came down stairs
| without the escort OF his Secretary Of State
Secretary Gresham returns, however, to the
custom always honored when he was . cabinet
member before.
The diplomats gathered in the red parlor.
When they went into the blue room Baron Fava
was at the head of the corps Mr. Adee made
the introductions to the Secretary of the State,
who in turn presented each gentleman to the
President. Secretary Carlisle, Secretary Smith,
Postmaster General Bissel and Attorney Gen.
eral Olney stood line with the PRESIDENT
The Chinese minister, his son and two secre-
tarles were respondent in more light and
da:ntily colore6 attire than they have worn
heretofore. They gave an acceptable touch Ct
co.or to the gathering of gentlemen in the
ordinary morning costume.
The Mexican minister. Mr.. Romero, had with
him Mr.. portrio DiaZ, who is son of the
president of Mexico ard is now attached to the
Mexican legation here.
Mrs. Cleveland has set apart two days each
week when she will visitors who come
by appointment. This is the same -Ele formerly
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set is rom 70 2. and i !, Just poss bic that il
these occasions were yubiic,? announced it
would be necessary TO change them. Those who
write and ask for the honor OF al interview are
immediately answered and an appointme Mt
nlade. This is tine rule io- all eEcepv those who
feel they are intimate enough TO call at any
time. and its observance gives the vie of the
President more leisure 10 devote to other
things.
Ncs. Frances Hodgson Burnett's reading for
charity WI take place Wednesday afternoon AZ
1 clock.
A fair fo- the benefit OF the bai.dins fund of
st. John Chapel will be held by Miss Kate Roy S
sunday school class at he- residence, 72l 19sh
street. on Thursday from till 6 o'clock.
The japanese minister and Mrs. Tateno gave
a dinner pa-.y or Saturday night ia honor OF
General and Mrs. Schoield. Among tine guests
were Mr. Jno. W. THOMPSON. Miss Ida Thomp-
son. Miss Marry and Mr.. Porhrio Diaz of the
Mexican legation.
Prince Can:aSerzene, the Russian minister,
has received his furniture from Vienna. but is
yet undecided whether or no. he will retain tho
present home C. his legation.
Miss Gertrude Davis. 435 street northwest,
gave a luncheon last Saturday at 2 o'clock to
few young lady friends. The table Was
prettilv decorated. In the center were dir
ferent coio"ed .lyacinths banked in ivy. and the
favor for e..ch Toung lady II bltIonhole
bouquet O. lilies Of the valley. Those presen.
were Misses Mabel Dom. EIvthe and Minnie
Compton. Catherine NEWTON Nellie Yisburne,
Miss Bagart. Grace Hills, Bessie Facke, Bessie
Reid, Miss Lyman.
Mr. Edward Schloemann OF Bremen, Ger
man, celebrated his eight;eth birthday on Sat-
u-dav last at the residence OF his sOn-in-law,
Mr.. Z. F. Droop, in this city. in the midst Of
his children and grandchildren. As there are
but few who arrive at this golden age great
care had been taken to maze the occasion u
most noteworthy one. An elaborate dinner was
given Saturday afternoon and in the evening
one act of Mr.. Sch.oemanns favorite opera,
Gar and Carpenter" was performed at Mr..
D-oop's house. This was followed by Il bur-
lesque on the tower scene" from ''Trova.ore,'
which was greatly enjoyed by those present.
Dancing AID supper followed.
The Pinta Club met at the EIsmere on Sa.ur-
dist to Athens. read by the author, Mrs Patty
Understanding. was followed by readings by
Mrs. Lippincott (Grace Greenwood), Mr.. John
TweeGale and Miss Anna Marshall Key. A song
by Mr.. Augustus Francis. accompanied by Mrs.
L. A. Balloch, and several piano solos by Prof.
Arthur Mayo made program Of rare excel
lence
Mrs. Reisinger. Prof. c. ". Parks. Mrs. Judge
Lynch. Miss Lynch. Mrs. Mai Powell. Miss
Powell. Lieut.. and Mrs.. Blount. Or. and Mrs.
George. Prof and Mrs. MCGEE. Mrs. and Miss
Bynum. Mrs. J. De Witt Warner, Gov. Bout
well. Nj. Edward Spauidng, Mrs. James
Spaulding, Mr.. StiIson Hutchins. Mr.. Cleveland
Mofat, MIR. and Mrs. s. c. Troubee. Miss A. G.
Hurd, Mrs. Camden. Mr.. RoDlo Camden,
Mr.. ard Mrs. Hempstone. Mr.. and
Mrs. Pennington. Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Smith,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Atwater. Miss Atwater.
Mrs. Per!ey Putnam, Mrs. II. L. Chambe-iin,
DR.. Stuart Muncaster. DR.. Magruder Muncas-
ter, Mrs. Siegel and Miss Siegel. Mr.. Doyle an
the Misses Doyle. Mr.. Hiram A. Burt, Mr.. E.
Trenchard Price, Miss Chsbee. Miss Van Zant,
Miss Cochran. Miss Hi!drsth, Mrs. Fair
Henry B. Taylor. Mrs. A. h. Taylor, Mrs.
H. F. Chase. Mrs. E. D. Thorndike. Mrs. H. N.
Ralston. Mr.. and Mrs. Z. E. Co.trell DIR. Nor
ris. Mr.. Howard Corning. Mrs. G. H. Corn
ing, Mrs. Jesse Palmer Weber, Mrs. and Miss
johnson. Mr.. and Mrs. Stitt. Mrs. B. Rich
mond Keith and Miss Keith. Mrs. F. S. Osborn.
MIR. and Mrs. Gwvnn. Mrs. Doviiliers, Mrs. and
Miss Williams. Mrs. Crabbe. Miss Harriet
Crabbe. Miss Matthews. Miss Human, Mrs. H.
N. Chaplin, Mrs. Ogden, Miss Mayo, Miss
Hallowel. Mr.. Perry Allen, Mrs. ]. S.
Charleson, Mr.. Robert Morris and Mr.. A D.
Marshall
A reception was given by Col and Mrs. Will
ian Fl. Slater at their home, 1927 18th street
northwest, Saturday evening. to celebrate the
fiftieth anniversary Of their marriage. Col.
and Mrs. ]. W. Mcknight of New York and Mrs.
Horace G. Jacobs OF Orange. Cal. and her
daughter. Miss Fannie, Mr.. and Mrs. T. s.
Slater. Capt. and Mrs. G. W. E. Slater
and Mr.. Milton I. Slater and daughter. Miss
Emma, with Miss Eva Slater assisted in receiv-
ing. The parlors were thronged with guests,
while the Rev. DR.. Greene Of Calvary Baptist
Church spoke fitting words for the occasion
before supper was served. Col and Mrs. Slater
were The recipients Of many elegant and costly
presents.
Among those present were: Rev. S. H.
Greene and wife, Col. and Mrs. A. G. NJ. Pre-
vost. Mr.. George A. Provost. N. W. Bartlett,
wife and daughter, Miss Matte, L. NJ. Saunders
and wife, Mrs. Edwin Green, Mr.. A. NJ. Chpp
and wife, Mr.. Ellis Clapp, Mr.. Harry Clapp,
Mr.. Parks and wife, William S. Parks, Mr. Bus
WELL Mr.. s. W. Woodward and wife, DR..
and Mrs. William Merrill, Mr.. W. H. Hough-
ton, Capt Daniel HOughton, Capt. George l..
Lillebridge. George S. Prindls and wife, Mr.
James q. Hill and wife. Mr.. Isaac s. Lyon,
wife and daughter, Capt. H. L. and Mrs. Sher-
wood, Gen. L. W. Whitaker and wife, MIR. E. R.
Wata Msaa Wota