Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-12
SOCIAL MATTERS.
The Cabinet Reception. Yesterday Dances
Tea. and Other Ent~rtainm ents-Personais

Inc CABINET rtceptlonr yesterday AFTERNOON
brought out the visiting world in great force
II 10 was gloomy and cold outside there was no
suggestion Of 70 in the comfortable cheer that
greeted eve-y visitor who was making the
rounIa. In each case the houses we're softly
lighted. bright fires burned on the hearths and
Their were agreeable women TO extend a
welcome aud 20 tempt all 10 protract the visit
beyond the fashionable limit
81 the home Of the Secretary OF State the
drawing rooms. library and dining room were
always hllei with familiar faces. Mrs Fosters
acquaintance an Warrington l. 50 large that she
dos not labor under the same disadvantage
Which confronted the other cabinet ladies when
they were holding their first receptions She
wore Yesterday French toilet Of silver rrnv
brocsde- The bodice, which had an effective
trimming q pink crepe down the front. had
large puffed sleeves Of shaded green velvet and
wu- highly becoming. In her group % assist
ants were Mrs. lansing who wore black lace
over green silk: Mrs. Ciuzman. Mrs Francis
Wharton, Mrs. Hit. Mrs. Albertini, Mrs. Ross
thompson Miss Nav Williams. Miss Mcmillan
snd Miss stevens. Al the prettily laid tea table
Miss Ida Thompson presided. while the other
other end OF the table. Secretary Foster came
m when the reception was =, its height and en-
Joyet a chat with many friends.
Mrs and Miss Foster had an especially at
tractive reception. The married daughter OF
the house. the wife Of Dr. Myers Of Fostoria,
enjoyed her first view of cabinet reception
The parlor- and dining room were all decked
with flowers and ~ most OF the callers knew
each other the reception was particularly lively
and sociable. Mrs Foster wore a trained gown
of black velvet and JET. Mrs. Myers wore rose
brocade with ribbon trimmings and Miss fos-
ter wore n striped green and white sik with
hce yoke Mrs Beui. ButterwOrth. Mrs Estes
ksthbOne Mrs. Cultivate. Mrs Harter, Mrs.
Tom johnson made up an Ohio party OF many
attractions In the dining room the table was
presided over by Miss Hutchinson and Miss
Marable 20 Tennessee. who made each visitor
the happier for going there.
Mrs wumerdirg had. usual. a crowded
reception. She was handsomely Govned in
black silk In her receiving party we're Mrs.
Chadwick Mrs. Bacon. Mrs. John Gray Foster.
Nrs. Henry RAYMOND and Miss Field, a young
cousin Of the hostess. who Is making her a
visit IN the css room visitors found Miss
wnmerding and Miss Jackson presiding at the
ten table.
Mrs. and Miss Rask extended n cordial well
come 70 hundreds Of callers yesterday. The
ho-tess was richly attired olive brocade
AMI velvet Of darker shade. Miss Rusk wore
skirts - white striped null and stylish jacket
81 mauve ill. In the coterie OF agreeable
ladies assisting we're Mrs William E. Curtis.
Mr.. Edward T. Platt Hrs. willard Warner and
Miss Alice Elddle. At the tea table Miss Sher
man and Mis- Proctor were vis-a-yis and Miss
Moore and Mise Terrell assisted.
Mrs. Noble and her sisters. the Misses Hal
steal had ss usual. delightful reception.
Tho uarlors we're crowded until night fell
Their were plenty Of flowers decorating the
rooms. and IN the hallway. where n bright fire
burue, on the hearth. n refreshment table
costly placed. At the back Of the drawing room
Mis- HaIstcad brewed and poured cups Of Rus
siau tea Mrs.. Noble wore "A gown Of rose pink
irocade. She had assisting her a niece, Mrs.
Wa-hhurn % Chicago. Young and attractive
mRtrou. Mrs. and Miss Shields. the wife and
daughter OF the assistant attorney general, very
pleasantly helped to entertain the callers.
Society owes another debt Of gratitude to Mrs.
Brice, for last night she gave very well-at-
tended dance for the Young friends of her
daughters. filing in very conveniently an even
ing which would have otherwise been very dull
IN dancing circles.
Before the dance Senator and Mrs. Brice
gave their usual weekly dinner party. The
Wee President was the guest Of honor. The
others present were Secretary Tracy. Mrs. Will
merdins. Mrs. Eugene Hale. Mrs Bugher, Sir
Julian and Lady Pauncefote. Representative
and Mrs.. Hit. senator and Mrs. Wo!cott, Mrs
John Gri-wold. senator and Mrs. Cameron, Mr.
Is CHAT Mr.. Grinnell. Miss Pendleton and
Mrs. George ;. Willetts Of Chicago. The Ia
bic had a centerpiece Of long-stemmed Ameri-
Can beauties
Mrs. and the Misses Seawell gave a charming
"tsa' Yesterday afternoon at their home on o
street Among those assisting were Mrs. Fred
srics Stevens. Miss Cabell. Mrs. Francis Hodg-
sou Burnett and Miss Cuthbert.
senator and Mrs Sanders Of Montana have
located for the winter at the Irvington. on
street. The senator is at present in Montana
bat viii join his family in few days.
Miss Ph9be Couzins Of st. Louis is located
at the IrvingtOn. l4l6 X street, for the winter
Miss Annie Turpin gave progressive euchre
party Tuesday evening. The head prizes were
- H. Tek NJ als,,. DoIS
and the consolation" prize by Mr.. Fsnton
Bradford Among those present were Mr.. and
Mr.. 2. :. Reniek. Mr. Miles Renwick. Mr.. and
Mr.. e.. I. Belt. the Misses Day. Estes. Du Hamel
Douglass and Collins and the Messrs. Fenton
Bradford. ". L. Ford. +. 5. Hardesty j. T.
ManGr and z. II. Jennings.
The Brazilian minister and Mrs. de Men,
dnnca gave dinner party last night in honor
Of the Secretary Of State and Mrs. Foster and
had the members of the special Brazilian COM
mission. BARON Andrads. Gen. de Castro Ger
9niera. Mr. and Mrs BRAGG Cavalcant. DIR.
Nagalhse- and Mr.. GuillObel. Mr. and Mrs
William WINS OF New York and the members of
the brazilian legation to meet them The
foral decorations were in the Brazilian colors.
Mr.. de MendOnea Is rapidly regaining her
health and has been out during this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Barney gave a young peo-
pie'- dinner last night They have cards out
for dance on the 25th.
'AAs 81 fAt-- -halNAu anu the hls-ts Marvin
Of New York are at 1726 Massachusetts avenue
for the winter.
His kighness, Prince Leopold Of Isenburg
who came here on Monday to attend the dinner
given by Mr.. and Mrs. James r. Barbour
called that afternoon on the Countess Esterhazy
Prince I-enburg Is the son Of the Archduchess
o Austria and nephew Of the Grand Duke of
Tuscany.
Mr. Owen O'Hare. the vell-known resident
Of the West End, and Miss Lucy Hayes. were
married yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock at st.
Matthews Church by Rev. T. J. kervick Mr.
AMI Mrs.. q Hare started at once for a bridal
trip g. the north.
wedding took place yesterday afternoon at
- stephens Church. the couple being Miss
Nsnuis &. Brady and Mr.. Thomas H. Tomlin-
son Rev. Father O'Counor offciated. Miss
Bessie Brady. sister OF the bride was brides
maid and Mr. Frank Burns was groomsman
After the ceremony thew proceeded to their
future home. No. 953 18th street northwest.
where a reception followed for their relatives
ard few intimate friends. The bride received
MANY presents.
Mrs. &. 7. sampson and Miss Msude Clisbee
will not b. at home on Friday. the 18th.
The ladies' OF the National Hotel will receive
On Monday. January l6. from TOT Mrs.
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