Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-25
WORLD OF SOCIETY.
The Height Of the Gay Season at
the Capital.
THE POPULAR DINNER DANCE
Where the Dancers Gathered Last Might
Mrs. Romero and Mrs. webb Hold Ele-
CANT Receptions-A Number Of Midwinter
Marriages-Ladies ut Home.

Mrs l.. b. Webb's reception yesterday after
noon proved q delightful occasion for hundreds
OF her friends The drawing rooms and dining
room were artistically decorated with roses.
Especially noticeable was the floral arrange
ment OF smilax and white roses that gsrlanded
the mirrors and mantelpieces. There were
vases OF fine roses wherever the eyes rested, ac-
centing in many ways the usual tasteful adorn-
ment Of this elegant home. Mrs. Webb and her
mother received together in the first parlor and
the friends who assisted them were the centere
OF chatting groups in the other rooms. The
refreshment table, upon which all the delica-
cies were served in the most novel and dainty
forms, had n large centerpiece Of roses and was
shades.
Mrs. Webb wore o superb toilet Of mauve and
white striped satin trimmed with q deeper
shade OF velvet and narrow pearl passemen-
terie. Her mother. Mrs. Beall, had a cozy
place on a divan near her.
Among those who assisted in receiving were
Mrs. and Miss Houston of New York (who are
making Mrs. Webb visit, Mrs. James r.
Barbour, Mrs. Cultivate, Mrs. Reulng Of Bal
timore, Mrs. Seaton Perry, Miss Pollock Of
Philadelphia, Mrs. Edward T. Plat. Mira Nc
Ceney, Mrs Ball, Mrs. Chesley Richardson Of
New York, Miss Alice Webb Of Baltimore, Miss
Lucille Blackburn, Miss Skiles, Miss Hoge. Miss
Watkins, Miss Soule and Miss Shugluff Of Balti-
more.
Among those present were Mrs. Elkins, Mrs.
Romero, Mrs. Chas. Foster, Mrs. Myers. Sens-
tor and Mrs. Gibson. Mrs. and Miss Burdette,
Mrs. Loring, Mrs. Macias, DR.. Deale. Mr.. Ches-
ley Richardson Of New York, Mrs. Ffoulke, Mrs.
Blackburn, Mrs. Soule. Mr.. F. A. Richardson,
Prince Isenburg, Mrs. N. s. Lincoln, Represen-
tative Cultivate, DR.. and Mrs. Greenleaf, Mr..
James =. Barbour, Mrs. Butterworth. Marshal
Ransdell, the Misses McIntire, Capt. and Mrs.
Houston. Paymaster Littlefield. Mr. and Mrs.
W. E. Curtis, Mrs. A. A. Wilson, Mrs. George
Davis, Mrs. 8. NJ. Bryan, DIR. and Mrs. Owens,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Halford, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hutchinson, the Misses Hutchinson, Represen-
tative and Mrs. Tom L. johnson, Mrs. Jules
Guthridge, Representative and Mrs. Burrows,
Mr.. and Mre. J. W. Pilling, Mrs. Veazey, Mrs.
Clifford Walbon, Mr.. Hampton, Engineer and
Mrs. Mccartney, Mrs. W. ". Dixon, Represen-
tative and Mrs. Robinson and Commander
Reisenger. Mr.. Clearance Beall was an invalua.
BILE assistant in dispensing the Inequalities Of
his home.
Mrs. and Miss Tisdell will give q tea on the
coming Saturday.
town, Ohio, to attend the marriage of Miss
Andrews, sister Of Mrs. John A. Logan, jr. On
this account there will be no reception tomor-
row at Calumet Place.
Mrs. Blount gave luncheon at "The Oaks
Yesterday in honor of Mrs. John Ingalls, Of
Evansville, Ind. Among those who met her
were Mrs. John W. Foster, Mrs. J. C. Burrows,
Mrs Jules Guthridge, Mrs. Robinson and Mrs.
Ward.
The Secretary of State and Mrs. Foster will
leave for Watertown, N. Y, by the II o'clock
train on Friday morning.
The dance last night at Senator McMillan's
house was a decidedly jolly affair. The guests who
had dined with Senator and Mrs. Mcmillan
earlier in the evening and few other friends
were Joined by the dinner companies from the
Elkins and the Hit houses. Secretary and
Mrs. Elkins dined Miss Ernst, Miss Quay, Miss
Sheriff., Miss Deering, Ms Davidge: Miss
Mrs. Buchanan, Mr.. Boeufve, Mr.. Smith, Mr..
Mckinney, Mr.. Lynn. Mr.. Andrews and Mr..
Hunt. Representative and Mrs. Hits guests
were Miss May Williams, Miss Emily Wallach.
Miss Del Monte, Miss Stout. Miss Josephine
Patten. Miss Boardman, Mr.. Peel, MIR. II.
Washington, Mr.. Walter V. r. Berry, Mr.. G.
HELEN and Mr.. Grip.
Senator and Mrs McMillan's guests were Miss
Ledyard, Miss Edie, Miss Wallach, Miss Platt,
Miss Ccndit-Smith, Miss Belknap, Miss McIlil-
Ian. Mr.. r. s. Chiffon, Mr.. McCawley, Lieut..
Culver, Lieut. Winslow, Lieut.. Heese. Baron
Won Kettler and Mr.. Lee Phillips. The table
was decorated with la France roses and ferns.
Mrs. Jno. Lee Carroll has cards out for
Thursday, February 9. for a small dance.
The Misses Riggs will give evening recep-
ton Monday, February 6.
Mrs. Romero's reception yesterday afternoon
brought together one of the largest day COM
panies Of the season. From till o'clock the
Mexican legation was thronged with the friends
of this attractive hostess. The ball room was
crowded with dancers during the time.
Mrs. Romero wore a French gown Of dahlia
bengaline, trimmed with velvet Of darker
shade and a becoming jabot Of lace. Receiving
with her were Mrs. Guzman, Mrs. Yorgoyeri.
Mrs. Charles Gibson. Mrs. Sutherland, Mrs.
Audenried. Mrs. Oates, Mrs. Carver Of Phila-
delphia. Mrs. Ross Thompson, Mrs. George
Davis, Miss Amy Leiber Miss Armstrong Mrs
Willard Warner, Miss Pollock Of Philadelphia,
Miss Rice, Miss Bacon, Miss Clephane. Miss
Herbert, Miss Valentino Mendonca Miss Worth
ington, Miss Thyson Miss Chandler and Miss
DalZell In the dining room where the table
was kept bountifully provided with salads. ices
and sweets, Miss Ida Thompson presided at one
end and Mrs. Lansing at the other. Mrs. Jules
Guthridge served Mexican punch from the great
bowl, which was kept constantly replenished.
Mrs. Romero will hold her last reception for
this season on Tuesday next.
Mrs. Mckay has invited her friends to tea
January 80, from 4 tot.
The friends attending the marriage of Miss
Olive Travers to Mr.. J. Albert Houghton filed
Dunbarton Street Church last night to its ut
most capacity. All around the reading desk and
platform there were fine palms grouped, and
when the bridal party had assembled there the
picture formed was pleasant one for all to re-
member. The ushers, Mr.. Armistead C. Rogers,
Mr.. Melville Hensey and Mr.. Robert Stone, were
kept busy up to the last moment seating the
guests. The arrangement Of the bridal pro-
cession entering the church was both novel and
pretty. The ushers and the maid of honor, Miss
Belle Houghton, preceded the bride and her
father up the right-hand aisle. while the groom,
escorted by his cousin and best man, Mr. Arthur
c. Moses, approached the minister by the other
aisle, preceded by the attractive bunch Of
hrid Ka<n
McMomigle and Miss Lille Stewart. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Dr.. Elliott, pastor
of the church.
The bride wore a gown Of white lansdowne
prettily trimmed with lace and pearl pas
sementeries. cluster of orange blossoms held
her tulle veil and she carried q bouquet of
bride roses. The diamond earrings worn were
the gift Of the groom. The bridesmaids wore
gowns Of white !ansdowne and carried punches
of La France roses. No reception followed
the ceremony, as the coupls drove home at once
to the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Travers,
where the bride laid aside her wedding fnery
for a stylish travelling suit Of brown cloth with
hat to match Their wedding trip will be
spent in the west and they will be absent about
three weeks.
The bride is the first member of the Legion
Of Loyal Women who has married since the
organization was formed and it naturally
caused the greatest interest among its ranks.
Both the bride and groom are members of the
choir OF the church where they were married
and enjoy a wide acquaintance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Houghton will reside at 1919 Q
street where the bride will ha hou,a IN, hap