Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-01

OF a call within the hospitable surroundings OF
| the capital home of our sister republic. No
body seemed missing but Minister Romero
himself, and in the many kind inquiries for his
health there were as many more wishes that he
| would soon return to the legation. Mrs.
| Romero wore n becoming toilet OF dark garnet
! faille with embossed velvet. Her efforts to make
the visit OF every one a pleasure were amply
| seconded by the ladies who assisted The
, married LADIES' remained usually in the draw
ing room. aud the others were the ministering
spirits of the dining room and ball room, where
the music aud excellent floor made dancing
| something not to be forgotten. Assisting Mrs.
Romero were Mrs. Call, wife Of Senator Call;
! Mrs. Tucker, Mrs. Pope. Mrs. Ffoulke, Mrs.
Pugh. Mrs. Sutherland. Mrs. Foote. Mrs.
Yrigoyen, Mira Roomer, Mrs. Jules GuthridgS,
Mrs. Ross Thompson. Miss Voorhees,, Miss Aline
Wilcox. Miss Chandler. Miss Reed, the Misses
| REYNOLDS, the Misses Hutchinson, Miss Kathe-
rine Riggs, Miss Sutherland, Miss Worthns-
ton, Miss Soule. Miss Clophane, Miss Bacon,
Carson. Miss Pollock. Miss Keim and Mrs.
Reside. At the elegantly laid table Miss Waite
and Miss Halford presided. Mrs. Romero will
not be at home formally again this season.
Mrs. L. B. Webb's second afternoon recep-
ton yesterday was the Same brilliant occasion
that it was a week ago. All the same friends
came again, aud all those who prevented
then enjoyed her delightful hospitality yester-
! day. The drawing rooms were tastefully dec
| Grated with white roses, hyacinths and smilax,
and the beauty Of their arrangement excited
| general comment. The hostess received in a
! gown of black and white striped brocade, with
full sleeves Of white satin and stylish jet
| trimming. Assisting her were Mrs. Beall,
| Mrs. Cultivate, Mrs. James F. Barbour Mrs.
William Writ Dixon, Mrs. Edward T. Plat,
Mrs. Soule, Mrs. Seaton Perry, Mrs. Ball, Mrs.
| George Davis, Mrs Capt. Houston, Miss Leo
| more Armstrong. Miss Pollock OF Philadel-
| phia, Miss Blackburn, Miss Burchel, Miss
Hutchinson, Miss HYATT. Miss Watkins, Miss
Berry, Miss Skies and Mr.. Clarence
Beali. Among those present were Mrs.
Joseph NJ Carey, Mrs. n. L. Jeffries,
Capt. and Mrs. Scott Mr.. and Mrs. Hutchn-
son, the Misses German Miss Elkins. Miss
Foster, Mrs. Beriah wilkins. Mrs. Guthridge,
Maj. and Mrs. Tucker, Mrs. William Lay. Mrs.
John Drexel of Philadelphia, Mr.. Frank
Richardson, Mr.. and Miss Burdette, Mr..
Mrs. David Barry, Mrs. Blackburn, Mrs. Will
liams, Miss Rose Mcdonald, Lieut.. George
Davis, Engineer and Mrs. Mccartney, Com
mander and Mrs. Reisinger, Mr.. John W.
THOMPSON, Miss Ida Thompson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ross Thompson Mr.. and Mrs. E. b. Hay and
their guest. Miss Mccarthy of New York, DR..
Deale and Mr.. F. A. Richardson.
Mrs. and Miss Clspp have cards out for tea,
to Z, on Saturday next, in honor of Miss
Bacon OF rittsburg.
Mr. and Nirs. William Lay gave a dinner
party lGsi night in honor Of their guest, Mrs
John Dreyel of Philadelphia. The guests were
Mr. and Mrs. A c. Barney, Miss Sheriff., Miss
Cordit Smith, Miss Jackson, Mr.. Peel, Mr.
IIeese, 5lr. Grinnell and Mr.. Alfred lie CHAT.
Tomorrow Mrs. Lay will give luncheon to
Mrs. DfeLcl.
The Belgian minister and Representative and
Mrs. Dixon will give theater parties tomorrow
night. The latter is in honor OF Miss Wright
of Louisville. Ky.
Senator ana Mrs. Charles Gibson and Repre-
sentative and Mrs. W. W. Dixon both have in
vitations out for an evening reception at the
Shoreham on Friday, February 10.
Mrs. John Boyle Tilford and Miss Tilford
will give tea, to Z, Thursday. February 9.
Mrs. and Miss Stone, wife and daughter Of
Representative Stone. have cards out for tea
on Saturday next, to 6.
Mrs. John r. Williams will give tea on
Monday next at the Washington barracks
Senator and Mrs. Brice will give dinner on
Wednesday. February S.
Representative and Mrs. Tom L. johnson will
give progressive eucher party on Tuesday
night next
Mrs. Richardson Clover was at home yester-
day to her friends. She had assisting Miss
Breckenridge and Miss Ashe of San Fran
cisco.
Senator stockbridge will give dinner to
gentlemen tonight.
Mr. and Mrs. MCGEE will give reception to-
morrow evening.
Minister and Mrs. Guzman will give dinner
followed by reception, tomorrow night in
honor of the formers birthday.
Mrs. and Miss Quay have sent out cards for a
tea on Friday afternoon, which was omitted
last week.
Mrs. Schofeld has her sister, Miss Kilbourne,
and Mrs. Wells OF New York visiting her.
Secretary and Mrs. Elkins entertained last
night at a dinner of eighteen covers Associate
Justice and Mrs. Shiras. Justice Brown, Mrs
John A. Logan, the Postmaster General and
Mrs. WaIamaker. Senator and Mrs. Villas Sem
ator and Mrs. German. Senator MCPHERSON
Mrs Bugher. DR.. and Mrs. Jones and Mr.. and
Mrs Henry Davis. the parents of Mrs. Elkins.
Miss McCeney will give tea on Monday next
In honor OF Mrs. W. p. Semple of Louisville,
KY. Mrs. Semple was formerly Miss Meta Hol-
to whom she is coming for a weeks visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas f. Waggaman have in
vitations out for Monday, February 13, from
Z to $50 o clock to meet his eminence. Cardinal
Gibbons, and Monsignor Satolli, apostolic del
egate.
The Misses Glennan have cards out for a tea
Tuesday. February 7,from to Sat their home,
APO Florida avenue.
Maj. and Mrs. Tucker, Calumet place, have
cards out Tor Monday, February 6, from to
o'clock. to meet Maj Z. J. Halford and
Miss Halford.
Having been called out of town Unexpectedly
Mrs. Senator Cameron's Thursday receptions
will be discontinued.
Mrs. Cornelius 7. Belt will not be at home to-
morrow, but will receive February 9 for the
last time this season.
The 'Four-leaf Clover Club" issued cards for
an ''at home to be held on the evening Of the
9th instant from till 10:30 at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Clark, 2217 18th etreet
northwest. Among those present we're Misses
Alice Clark, Dora Denny, Lizzie Dickson,
Jessie Walkup, Mary Galleher, Lulu Clabaah
Mabel Waugh and Corinne CLEARWATER and
Masters Albert Clark, Will Reach, John Helmus
Louis Stoner, Warren Talbert and Harry
Ransdell
Last evening was the occasion Of happy
gathering Of little folks at the homo Of Mr. and
Mrs. b. F. Williams, 913 4th street northeast to
celebrate the birthday Of their little son George
Among those present were his four little uncles
Phil, Fred. Blaine and Logan Strieby Ninette
Strictly, Bertha Hamann, Hattie Eddie and
Annie Brady, Dave Linthicum, Lulu and Hattie
Helvin Grace and Russell Saunders Albert
SAMSON, Charlie /. Griffith and Phil Brady. Mr.
Philip Strictly gave exhibition to the little
people with a magic lantern which was full of
interest and amusement. Master George was
tho recipient of a number of appropriate gifts
Mrs. E. V. Thompson and Mrs H. o. Thomp-
son will be at home Fridays, February 3