Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23
SOCIAL MATTERS.

son burnett, OF winch the gllted authorees was
herself the central figure, was without doubt
one of the most interesting literary occasions
Of the winter. Nearly every foot of space on
the parlor floor was crowded with attentive
listeners. The house was' profusely decked
with all the spring blossoms, annunciation
lilies making bowers massed in every corner.
The audience faced the extreme end OF the
dining room. where, in front OF another mass
Of lilies and trailing greens. Mrs. Burnett stood
to read. Her selections, The Quite True
Story of a Hawthorne Tree" and "Illustrissimo
Signor Bebe." charming sketches in themselves,
gained newer beauty in her graceful reading.
Her pleasing voice could be heard distinctly at
the farthest points her listeners were seated.
Mrs. Burnett is still wearing mourning. but is
looking stronger and better than her WASH
ington friends have seen her in years.
The interlude between the readings was
| agreeably filed with musical selections. Mr.
Chas Frailey gave a violin solo accompanied on
the piano by Miss Emma Prall. Miss Anna
Vernon Dorsey sang several negro songs, ac-
companying herself on the banjo which was SO
much enjoyed that she might have continued
singing an hour. Her last song about 1.-The
er-mil-i-on" was one OF the best ditties Of
its kind ever heard in this city.
As souvenirs Of the reading most Of the audi
tors took away with them dainty little pro-
grams on which were tied with ribbons q small
bunch of fresh violets and spray Of fern.
Among those present were Mrs. Carlisle, Mrs.
Willis, Mrs. Squire, Mrs. c. G. Dulin, Mrs.
Denman, Mrs. Morton Mitchell, Mrs. ]. W.
Pllling. Mrs. r. ]. Wynne, Mrs. Lander. Mrs.
S. NJ. Bryan. Mrs. Beriah Wilkins, Miss Anna
P. Thomas Miss Boardman, Mrs. McCook Miss
Prall and Miss Riddle.
Mrs. Bissell, wife of the Postmaster General
held her first Washington reception yesterday
afternoon in the gold parlor at the Arlington,
and for the first time met many whose faces
will become familiar enough before the next
four years pass. Mrs. Bisseli was the only
cabinet lady receiving yesterday. She had
several friends to assist her. among them being
Mrs. and Miss Fowler, relatives Of the Post
master General, and Miss Williams 1t seemed
no trouble for any of the group to exert them
selves, and those who came to their presence
entire strangers went away feeling really very
well acquainted.
Mrs. Bissell cannot but be a great success in
her social life in this city. She has we'll
stored mind, more than the ordinary accom-
ptishments and personal attractions that would
naturally turn public attention toward her.
She has pleasing features, bright eyes and
shining black hair, which she wears combed
back smoothly. Her gown was of deep peach
colored satin yelled in black dotted net and
effectively trimmed with jet. The collar band.
trimmed with jet, was pinned with q large dia-
mond rose.
Mrs. Bissell says that she has now come here
to stay until driven away by the warm weather.
Her visit home since the Inauguration was for
the purpose OF closing up her home in Buffalo.
She has not vet found the house which exactly
suits her here, and will be in no hurry to do so
for the present. She finds the climate particu-
larly agreeable for her baby daughter. for whom
the Buffalo weather too severe to allow her
to be out but very little. Here every fine day
the baby and her nurse live out Of doors.
Yesterday was the eighth birthday Of Master
Jack Chandler son of Senator and Mrs. Chan
der and as usual he celebrated the occasion by
a oar nf rio fv1an fpro aft
noon of games dancing and OF course q birth
day supper. Master Jack received his guests
with gravity far beyond his years and when
all had assembled the fun began. Mrs. Chan
dler, Mrs. Jacques. her sister. and their mother,
Mrs. Hale, and Miss Chandler looked on with
pleasure at the enioyments of the little folks
The supper table was decorated in yellow and
had a center piece of yellow tulips. Master
Jack sat at the head of the table and in front of
his place was his birthday cake. on whose iced
top burned eight yellow candles. A basket
filed with yellow tulips, one for each OF his
years. and the gift of his aunt. Mrs. Jacques,
was also near his place. The substantials and
the goodies were served in regular courses and
rs souvenirs the little folks carried away china
rabbit bonbonnieres.
1t was nearly nightfall when the company
separated. They were Misses katherine Elkins,
Jean Audenried Crosby. Clochette Magruder,
Madeline Bradley, Isabel Curriden and Masters
Lander, Willie Hackett, John Greedy and
Donald Rodgers.
Mr. and AIRS. John Jacob Aston have been at
York today. Last night they gave dinner of
ten covers, afterward taking the party to the
theater.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cabell will give q dinner to-
night to the Vice President and Mrs. Ste
venson.
Col. and Mrs. Whitman will give dinner to-
night to meet Senator Martin Of Kansas.
Commander Reisinger gave a luncheon today
aboard the Dale.
Mrs. Audenried gave luncheon today.
The japanese womans commission for the
worlds Columbian exposition has sent out q
tastefully gotten up sketch OF its organization
and the exhibits which it will make. The COM
mission. formed mostly of ladies of high rank,
has for its chairman the Princess Mori; the two
secretaries, Mrs. X. kato Takedo and Miss C.
Takemura, both teachers in the girls higher
normal school the commission has chosen the
best workers in the various arts and ordered
them TO produce the articles to be exhibited
One attraction in the exhibit will be two or
three rooms constructed for the display OF all
the articles of iadys toilet. one of the rooms
in particular being set apart for a ladys private
library. Princess Mort and Marchionesses
Mazda and Nabeshima, members of the COM
mission. nave loaned many valuable treasures
of their own.
On Wednesday evening Prof. Jules Dieu-
dome entertained guests by giving them q
lecture on art.
A masquerade surprise party was given by
the Owl Club in honor Of Mr.. and Mrs. r.
Rogers at their residence. 231 18th street, South
Washington. Among those present were Mr.
Yates. Mrs. Yates, Mr.. and Mrs. Rabbit, Mr.
and Mrs. Rousseau, Mr.. and Mrs. McGuirk,
Mrs. McLain, Miss Inas McLain, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mills. Miss Cole. Mr. and Mrs. Boyer, Miss
Boyer. Miss Fsirest, Mr.. Miller, Mr.. Webster,
Mr.. Gallah, Miss Deahy, Mrs. Cole, Mr.. and
Mrs. Rouske Of New York. Miss Lucy and Miss
Molly Rogers.
There was a pleasant wedding took place in
Northeast Washington Tuesday evening, the
contracting parties being Mr.. ]. R. Colvin and
and Miss Lizzie Piisch. The marriage took
place at the parsonage Of the Fifth Congrega-
tional Church. in the presence of a few friends,
at 7:30 O'Clock. The bride was attired in a
pretty gown with hat and gloves to match. The
newly married couple were driven to their
future home, 727 It'll street northeast, where
they were met by their many friends. Among
those present were Mr. and Mrs. Holstsin, Mr.
Sickles, Miss Marie Saulters. Miss Bessie Hell
berger, Mr.. Matthewson, Miss Maggie At
wood. Mr.. James Reed, Mr.. Bloom, Mr.. Lucas,
the Misses johnson, Mr.. +. P. Regain. MIR. T.
Brosnan and Mr.. Tillie.
Along the Wharves.
The spring trade in shipping has not set in.