Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-19
THE SOCIAL WORLD.
A Brilliant Reception at Senator
Brioe's Last Night
IN HONOR OF THE DUKE.
The Russian Visitor Entertained at Dinner
and With . Reception Afterward-A Nota-
BILE Gathering - Other Entertainments-
Personals.

personals.
Another grand fete has been added to the
long list OF elegant entertainments given at
oorcoran house by the hospitable occupants,
Senator and Mrs Brice. His imperial highness,
Grand Duke Alexander Of Russia, could have
scarcely looked on a fairer scene in any land
than that presented to him last night. when
hundreds Of notable guests were promenading
through thespacious rooms and halls Of the man.
sion. The rooms were superbly decorated as
usual. There were quantities Of the finest roses
and all the effective spring blossoms used in
adding fragrance and beauty to each room.
The Marine Band was stationed on the north
balcony, and there was delicious music al the
evening.
AT O'Clock the grand duke was the guest of
honor at a dinner at which the other guests
were Secretary Gresham, Attorney General
Olney, Secretary and Miss Herbert, Justice and
Mrs. Gray. the British ambassador and LADY
pauncefote, Mrs. John Townsend Of New
York, who is making Mrs. Brice . visit;
Miss Sterling Of Baltimore, Miss Bel
KNAPP, Miss Stout. Miss Gwynn, Prince
Cantacuzene, Mr.. Sharpels, secretary
to the grand duke; Lieuts. Bou;akon and Chick
hine, Mr.. 7. Sanford Beatty, Mr. Walter V. T.
Berry and Prince Poniatowski Of Poland The
dinner table was decked with American beauty
roses, circular plat filling the center and
bouquets for the corners, each tied with ribbon
the color Of the rose.
The guests commenced to arrive for the re-
ception about 10 o'clock and the last Of the ar
rivals was made shortly before midnight, when
some Few were about to withdraw from
the attractive scene. Mrs. Brice
ceived in the ball room. She wore
gown of white silk founced with deep
falls OF black Chantilly lace. magnificent
diamond tiara and diamond necklace were also
worn. The Misses Brce wore dainty white
toilets of silk and tulle. Mrs. Townsend Of
New York wore white silk trimmed with
lavender satin
The grand duke stood next his hostess and
made a most charming impression on every one
by his pleasing cordiality. He is a handsome
young man, and so tall that probably for the
first time in many years Justice Gray found a
man who could look him straight in the eyes
When supper was announced Mrs. Brice es-
corted by the duke. was the first to enter the
dining ROOM After midnight, when many Of
the older guests had departed, dancing became
general in the ball room and the real pleasure
Of the evening commenced.
There were many elegant gowns and gleam-
ing jewels worn.
Among those present were the Mex
lean minister and Mrs. Romero. Mrs.
and the Misses Mendonca, Earon Won
a. L. n y.
Miss Williams, Prince Cantacuzene, Mr. and
Mrs. Calderon Carlisle, Mr.. and Mrs. Elkins,
Mr.. Tateno, the Misses Patten, Mr.. George
HELEN, Mrs. and Miss Hazletine, Mira VIM. E.
Chandler. Mrs. Jacques, Mr.. and Mrs Berish
Wilkins, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hatton, Col.
and Mrs. Winthrop. DR.. Hammond. Commodore
and Mrs. Ramsey. Ambassador Pstsnotre, Pay
master Sullivan. Mr.. Botkine, Mr.. Depret, Mr..
Covarrubias, the Misses Williams, Col and
Mrs. Wilson. Gen. Van Vliet, Mr.. Ye, Mr.. VIM
Slack Mr.. and Mr.. Thomas Riggs, Miss Riggs
Mrs. Ellis. Mas Butler, Col and Misr Worth
ingtop. Minister and Mrs. Guzman. Miss yoor-
hees, Mrs. Field. Mrs. Condit Smith, DR.. and
Mrs. Chatard, Lieut. and Mrs. Parker. Mr..
Josiah Pierce, Mr.. De Chambrun, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Lay, Mrs. and the Misses Chinn,
Mr.. and Mira W. E. Curtis. Mrs Mckay,
Mrs. and Miss Bonaparte, Mrs. and Miss VIII
cox, Maj. and Mrs. Tucker. the Misses Paunce-
fote, Mrs and Miss Dalzell, Mr.. George Dunn,
Mrs. Westinghouse. Miss Alexander Of New
York. Mrs. and Miss Stewart, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
A. Wilson, DR.. and Mrs. Henry johnson, Col.
and Mrs. Biddle, Col. and Mrs. Lieber,
Miss Liebsr, the Misses Mullan, JUS
%snry M s. Mr. ch sad Ms the Be Msss.
Mr.. Gardiner Hubbard. Mr.. Josiah Quincy, Mr.
and Mrs. warder. Mrs. J. Thomson Swami, Mr.
and Mrs. W. Thompson Harris. Mr.. and Miss
Davidge, Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Plat, Mr.. and
Mrs. Albertini. Mr.. and the Misses Wsliack,
MI anu ME- huOeipu hauu mann, MISS ma uu-
mann. DR.. Ralph Jenkins, DR.. and Mrs. 7. S.
Hamlin. DR.. and Mrs. Bartlett, Mr.. George E.
Gilliland, Mr.. ". B. Shaw. Mr.. Deb Ram
dolph Keim, Mr.. and Mrs. whittemore,
Miss Aline Wilcox. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cor
don, Mrs. Hallet kilbourn, Mr.. Bourgeat, Pay
master and Miss Hoy, DIR. Dickson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Carroll Mercer. Miss Sheriff., Dr. Sunder-
Land. Mr. Ward Thoron. Mr.. and Mrs. Hender-
son, Mr.. and Mrs. FfouIke, Miss Gale. DIR. and
Mrs Lincoln, Mr.. and Mrs. Archibald Hop
kins, Mr.. and Mrs. Bloomer, Senator and Mrs.
Cullom, Senator and Mrs Dolph, Mrs. and
Miss Lindsey, Mrs. and the Misses jackson.
number Of ladies interested in the Chill
dren's Hospital are going to employ their leis-
ure moments the coming summer in getting up
a dolls bazaar to be held just before Christ
mas. There will be all sorts of dolls
for all kinds Of prices and many Of
them will be dressed by prominent ladies. A
number of persons have already promised to
to help to dress them and those who de-
sire to aid the project will find any
of the ladies connected with the board Of
management OF the hospital willing to give
them all information. 1t is no more than likely.
therefore, that doll dressing will be the fashion
able style Of fancy work during the coming
summer among the ladies of Washington. where
ever they are, and the bazaar. which will be held
at private residence, will be one Of the lead
ing features Of the renewal Of the winters
pleasures.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Croissant gave a recep-
ton te their friends last evening which partook
somewhat of the nature CT an old-fashioned
housewarming. this being the first time their
new home on North Carolina avenue has been
thrown open. The pariors and library were
tastefully decorated with roses and ferns, and
the rare brio a-brac which the host and hostess
have collected in their extensive travels in for
eign lands were much admired. Misses Adams.
Hall, venable aud Fitch served at the coffee
and tea tables in the large dining room, where
the Refreshments were served. The whole
house was open Tor inspection and was well
filed until late hour.
Among those present were: Rev. DIR. Hugh
Johnston, DR.. and Mrs. W. A. Crofut, Mr..
and Mrs. Neville, lev. DR.. Geo II. Corey. Mr.
| and Mrs. J. L. McCreery, Mr.. and Mrs. II. o.
Hall, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mayse, Capt and Mn.
VIM. A. McSultv, Mr.. ". 5. Dewhirst, Rev.
DR.. E. S. Todd, Mrs. II. E. Hodskins Capt.
and Mrs. Samuel Ford, Prof. and Mrs. OTIS b.
Billiard, DIR. and Mrs. Chas. V. Petteys, Mrs.
J. NJ. Holmes. Mr. and Mrs. W. +. Gapin. Rev.
Dr. David Wilson. Mrs. Thos. II. Mckee Rev.
DIR. and Mrs. J. n. Davis, Mrs. X. S. Richard
son, Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Smith. Mr. and Mrs.
o. NJ. Bryant. Mr.. and Mrs. Z. II. Brown. Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. X. Adams, DIR. and Mrs. VIM. b.
French, Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Davis, Rev. DIR.
and Miss Chester Prof NJ = r SWartzel