Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-16
SOCIAL MATTERS.

SOClAL MAIIERSs
The National GeoSraphical society's Rscep-
tion-weddings and Personal Notes.
The second social meeting Of the National
Geographic Society last night was . brilliant
success. The large pariors at the Arlington
were comfortably filed by the guests, who
commenced to assemble in large numbers
about $50 and continued coming in until
nearly II. The ladies' and gentlemen of
the receiving party were grouped in the second
parlor, and DR.. David T. Day made the pre-
sensations to Mr.. Gardiner Hubbard. the presi-
dent of the society. Mrs. Carlisle, wife of the
Secretary Of the Treasury, Dr. Anita McGee,
Miss Villas and Mrs. Blount received.
Mira Carlisle wore a superb gown Of dark
blue satin. The skirt was slashed to show Q
petticoat Of old gold satin and was handsomely
embroidered in gold thread. The bodice had
revers of dark blue velvet and a deep fall Of
white and gold lace. She carried bouquet of
long-stemmed American beauty roses. the gift:
OF the society. DIR. MCGEE wore Q pink crepe
empire gown, Miss Villas wore mauve satin and
Mrs. Blount was in light brown silk and lace.
The banquet hall was open all evening and
the long table spread at the further end was
abundantly provided for all. During the re-
ception the Mandolin Club, stationed in the
banquet hall, played through delightful pro-
gram.
The arrival Of three members of the cabinet,
Secretary Lamont. Secretary Smith and Post
master General Bissell. made an interesting
event shortly after 10 o'clock. The coming in
OF the Princess kaiulani about 1880 gave an
other agreeable diversion and the princess
had chance to meet MANY notable people.
who were equally pleased to meet her. The
princess had been all the early part of the
evening with her guardian at the Woman Suf
frage Association reception.
" in frai 0ad
gown of blue and white figured satin. trimmed
with lace and ribbons. in youthful style. Mr..
Gardiner Hubbard, Mrs. MCGEE and Miss Villas
went up to her apartments to escort her down
to the parlor and the entrance of the little party
created quite stir. Mr.. and Mrs. Davies
accompanied the princess. The social meet
ings are intended for the purpose of bringing
together the members of the society and their
friends, have been very successful and will
In all probability be a regular feature Of the
| winter.
Among the guests present were Bishop Keane.
Gen. and Mrs. Greedy, Commissioner Parker,
Gen. Breckenridge. Mr.. S. p. Langley, Sen
ator and Mrs. Carey, Mr.. and Mrs. Mel
vile Bell. Miss Aileen Bell, Mr.. Charles
Bell, Senator Henderson. Gen. and Mrs. Nc
Cook, Senator Villas, Mr.. W. c. Whittemore. Mr..
John W. Thompson, Miss Ida Thompson. Prof
and Miss Powell. Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Pilling,
Mr.. Rudolph Kaufman, Prof. Gait, Mrs.
Lander, Mr.. and Mrs. Schayer, Prof. Nc
Gee. Mr.. Thomas Wilson. DR.. and Mrs. Gal
laudet. Mr.. s. II. Kaufman, Mr. and Mrs
Theodore ". Moves. Mr.. and Mrs. W. T..
Curtis. Mrs. Hosmer. Prof. and Mrs.
Simon Newcomb. Miss Newcomb. DR.. Brown,
Mr.. Pollok, Commander Dickins. Paymaster.
Mrs. and Miss LOCKER. Prof. and Miss TAYLOR.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Gordon Hardy. Mrs. John
o. Evans, Miss Clara Barton. DR.. Hubbell. Dr.
]. c. Mendenhall. Mr. and Mrs. Ulke. Mrs Julia
Ward Howe, Mr. Newell Whitney and DR.. Rich
ardson.
Mrs. Stevensons reception yesterday after
noon gave her another chance to know what
Washington crush means. The large parlor at
the Ebbitt and another adjoining with the hall
were all crowded for nearly two hours and the re-
ception was a complete ovation. Mrs. Stevenson
for the last hour had the assistance of the Vice
President and Mr. Louis Stevenson, who were
each in turn surrounded by chatting groups
Mrs. Stevenson received in the furthest corner
OF the room SO as to give her callers every bit
of the space. Her gracious and kindly welcome
gave persons agreeable impression to
carry away with them. She wore a rich gown of
black velvet with vest of point lace. She
had in Mrs. Cockrell. who stood next her. an
invaluable aid. Mrs. Palmer, wife of the
Senator. Mrs. Springer and Mrs. Cable wives
of the Illinois Representatives. were also in the
receiving party. Many prominent mem
bers of the diplomatic corps and most
OF the senatorial families were repre-
sented in the throng of callers The rooms
! were prettily decorated with palms and vases of
roses. Besides many pleasant memories
OF her first reception Mrs. Stevenson
must have a peck measure OF visiting cards
left as souvenirs OF it She expects
| that her present STAY in this city will be SO
shor: that she will not have opportunity to hold
| another reception until her return next fall.
| Unless both the Vice President and his wife
change their minds they may not keep house
here next winter, but will continue to live at a
hotel.
Miss Herbert was making the round Of calls
yesterday afternoon chaperoned by Mrs. Dolph.
She will not receive on Wednesdays at present,
but will he at home to her friends informally
on Monday afternoons.
Mrs. Carlisle received visitors yesterday after
noon, and during the entire time her parlors
were filed with friends. She will be at home
again on next Wednesday. but that will be the
| last reception she will hold for the present
Mrs. Bissell, wife of the Postmaster General,
has returned to the Arlington and has her baby
daughter with her.
Representative and Mrs. Cable will give a
musicale tonight.
Miss Grace Carew Sheldon, Buffalo. n. Y,
and of the Woman's Exchange of that city, is
in town for a short stay.
Mrs. Coston has gone out of town for about
| ten days.
Last evening there was large gathering at
| the residence of Mrs. Cole 2li6 I4th street
| northwest. of members and friends of Fifteenth
Street NJ. E. Church, to9bid farewell to their
late pastor, Rev. L. A. Thirlkeld. who has been
transferred to Laurel, Nd. The affair was in
the nature of surprise to Mr..
Thirlkeld, to which were added two more sur
prises. one of which was the presentation of
handsome crayon portraits of himself and of
his little son, accompanied by a substantially
filled purse Mr.. Thirlkeld, in the course of
his ministry at 18th street. has made many
friends in that section of the city.
The reception announced by Rev. and Mrs
F. ID. Power at the Vermont Avenue Christian
Church for tomorrow evening is postponed.
Mrs. Switzerland, wife Of Lieut. Switzerland,
left last night for her home in Kentucky, being
summoned by the serious illness of her mother,
Mrs. Rodman.
The Misses Searle Of BROOKLYN, who have
been the guests Of Miss Bertha Aukam, re-
turned to their home Saturday last
Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. Aukam have returned
from an EMO yable trip to Florida.
Miss Violet Hazel of No. 70 NJ street south
west celebrated her eleventh birthday lasteven-
ing with a party. The guests and the gifts
were numerous.
Miss Carrie Estelle Proctor and Mr.. Richard
Petit Waddev wera pnarviad Iosf pioh, NJ uar,