Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-29
THE SOCIAL WORLD.
Last Weeks Gayeties in honor Of
the Duke of Veragua.
THE RING ASON.
When the sps.ish Princess Arrivss-Gsrden
Parties 1t the Corcoran Houss-A Dan %
1t Stewart Cassls-wsddinss and Personai
Notes of Intarpst.

The gayeties Of the past week were short but
glorious. Beginning with Mrs. Phillips tea At
the Country Club on Monday there was con-
| siderable snap and 60 to the different
events. The Duke and Duchess Of veragua
saw the very best side Of our social
kingdom ct the two or three homes
where they were entertained, meeting at
each representatives OF the most interesting
elements Of that which goes to make Washing
ton society the most unique and at the same
time the most delightful in America The most
charming feature of it al to the ducal party
was the absence 1T the great tire
some crowds that confronted them ut every
public and priHte occasion at which
they assisted in New York. and which they can
hardly escape until they come bsck here again
1t is understood that if their return be not de-
ferred until too ate. there will be some hand
some entertainments given for them prior to
their departure for Spain.
Late along in May, however. we will have
a chance at real royalty when Princess
Eulalie will be here to represent her
sister, the Queen Of Spain The Prin-
cess will be accompanied by her husband,
her lady In waiting. the Marquis of Areo-
Harmoso. the Duke Of Tamames, who was for
short time grand master Of the household Of
the queen, &c. The princess has been some
time in Paris buying dresses for wear in this
country, SO it would be just as we'll if all So
cietys fine clothes we're not put away until
after her visit here. 1t is understood that the
official attentions which will be paid to the
princess will completely overshadow the little
events which have happened in our midst the
past week
Mrs. Gresham, wife of the Secretary of State,
who has been here for the last two weeks. il
greatly enjoying her stay. At present it is her
intention to remain here until about the middle
OF May, as she is expected to return with the
presidential party from Chicago. Mrs Gresham
has attended nearly all the large receptions
given since she came to the city and has
thus met many OF those with whom she will, in
all probability, hold very close social relations
for the next four years. She has made a most
agreeable impression upon those who have met
her. Mrs. Gresham has slight girlish appear
ance. Her face is kindly and pleasing and her
once dark hair has been plentifully sprinkled
with white since her older acquaintance
here saw her last. She is a ready converse
ionalist and shows at once her quick and
sympathetic interest in what is going on about
her. Physically she is far from strong, and
will not therefore be able to take any extended
part in the gay winter life of the
capital She likes it best just as it is
at present. with plenty Of intervals be-
tween each entertainment. Mrs. Gresham
dresses in good taste. Evidently her fayorite
color is gray, as for each of the dinners and
parties that she has attended SO far she had on
a gown Of that color. She is giving some at
tention to house hunting, but does not look
forward to settling down to housekeeping until
next fall.
The marriage day for Miss May Allen Clag-
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been set for the evening Of the 18th of Nav
Owing to the recent family bereavements the
ceremony will be as quiet as possible, only the
near relatives being present Mr.. Whiting and his
bride will spend the summer at Newport.
Mrs. VIM. Clagett, her son and young daugh-
tiers are going shortly to spend some time in
extended travel over the continent. They may
not return for year or more.
The marriage on Wednesday next of Miss
Elliott to Mr.. Bernard S. Clark takes another
attractive young woman from Washington, as
the future home Of the couple will be in New
York. The marriage ceremony will be at Ascen-
sion Church and the hour is $50. A reception
will follow at the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Whitfield Brown.
The illumination OF the garden Of Corcoran
house last Monday night suggests all manner of
pleasant possibilities in the way OF garden par
ties and other outdoor fetes If the family of
Senator Brice remain here throughout next
month. The stringing Of the gay colored Ian
terms among the fne old trees in the
garden made an ideal effect and if
less fresh many of the guests would have been
found promenading under them. The history
OF outdoor fetes here has been full of Interrupt
tons because OF bad weather. Mrs. Rowland
gave, hve or SIX years ago, in the Corcoran
garden. one Of the most successful, but even
then the weather was Q trihe too cool to
mai fn~ L.
remain out doors without exercising. Garden
parties to be really successful ought rather to
induce languid ease and rest and light and airy
toilets, moonlight and all manner of nice things,
conditions. unfortunately, that one cannot be
entirely certain OF during the spring months.
Miss Hattie Whiting. our favorite Washing
ton contralto, who has been SO dangerously ill.
has entirely recovered Her friends who have
felt SO much solicitude in her behalf will be
glad to know that her magnificent voice has
not been impaired by her illness and that she
will sing tomorrow At the Church Of Our
Father.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi P. Morton are back again
accompanied by their family. The family is in
deep mourning by the recent death Of Mrs.
Morton's mother.
The Chinese legation will be the scene Of an
interesting event on Wednesday afternoon from
to 2, when the Marine Band will give a recital
and the guests can enjoy ali the delights of an
afternoon, with the added attractions OF q dance
on the smooth floor Of the famous ball room
of the Stewart Castle. The entertain
ment 10 gwen for the Home for In
curables, and the guests will be received
by the Chinese minister, Mr.. Ho, and other
members of his suite. Mrs. Carlisle. Mrs Lieber,
Mrs. Admiral Lee, Mrs. Carroll Mercer, Mrs
Archibald Hopkins, Miss Herbert, Miss voor-
hees, Miss Riggs, Miss Olive Risley Seward,
Miss Wilcox. Miss Maud Davidge and Miss
Lieber. Mrs. Lieber has been working for
weeks for the success Of this entertainment, and
especially so during the enforced absence Of
Miss Voorhees, in New York early last week,
where abe was called by the serious illness Of
her uncle, Mr.. Risley, the newly appointed
minister to Denmark Both the ladies have
worked so well that they have the best evidences
that the entertainment will be decided sue
cess
The marriage Of Miss Nellie Mcknight and
Mr.. Harry G. Bayly took place on Wednesday
evening last at O'Clock, Ut st. Peters Church.
The ushers were Messrs. W. Mcknight, Ben. c.
Spransy, W. T. and J. G. Tappan. The high
altar was tastefuuy decorated With flowers and
many tapezs: The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. II. p. Sullivan, assistant pastor OF
the church. The bride, one Of the prettiest on
Capitol Hill, is the eldest daughter Of Mr.. jas.
Mcknight She looked very attractive in her
wedding gown Of rich white silk made
simply, but becomingly. Point lace and
pearls trimmed the waist very pretty white
leghorn hat was worn. Her. bouquet was Of
bridal roses. Her presents, about seventy-five
in number, were elegant and costly. A re-
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