Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-07
SOCIAL MATTERS.

oday from IL TO l 90 she did on Tuesday last
The appointments made for Tuesday were pre-
sumably not all kept, or were 30 pleasant that
the callers repeated them. A number OF those
who were prominent then came today again,
either bringing or accompanying other persons.
Among the first callers whom Mrs Cleveland
received was her pastor, DH Byron Sunder-
land vho brought some Young friends with
and other Senators wives were also among
the visitors. The Cleveland weather, as
usual, asserted itself, for the reception
commenced with gloomy skies and falling
mist, and when it ended there were
streaks OF sunshine across the red room carpet
As usual the large number Of carriages in front
OF the mansion started toward the house . num-
Der Of persons. who, when they found that Mrs
Cleveland Was having . reception, instituted an
active search for the official or officials who
could give them the necessary Invitations"
The amount Of polite and patient answers that
Capt Dexter and his associates at the door
gave to all these disappointed applicants for
the pleasure Of seeing Mrs. Cleveland was some
thing tremendous. At one moment when the
pressure was especially great for this boon
which the doorkeepers are unable to bestow .
little drop Of comfort was vouchsafed by the
coming out Of Baby Ruth and her nurse. Two
or three women commenced to Are inquiries
at the usherss lis that the baby?' lis that the
nurse?" Neither baby nor nurse, however
paid any attention to the ovation and hurried
As for future receptions Of the character held
today, Mrs. Cleveland has made no plans. The
| chances are il it looks if they were not likely
to grow too large, she will continue to hold
them until she goes out to the country house.
The British minister and Lady Pauncefote
will give . dinner tonight in honor Of Vice
President Stevenson.
There will be musicale at "Corcoran house, -
| residence Of Senator Brice on Saturday evening
r~,a 1t h,,,ll r. -.
Johns Chapel. Senator and Mrs. Brice having
| generously given the use of their ball rooms
for the occasion. Ex-Vice President Morton is
greatly interested in the project and is giving
| it every assistance.
The meeting of the Alumna Association OF
Georgetown Academy arranged to take place
this month has been indefinitely postponed.
Miss Adelaide P. Flynn and. Mr.. William L.
| Allan were married yesterday afternoon at the
Church Of the Incarnation by DIR. Townsend.
The ushers were Messrs CLYDE Allan, Howard
Chrstman, Chas s. King and William T. Reed.
The bride wore a travelling dress, as after the
ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Allan drove at once to
| the station and departed for trip south. Mr..
Allan was in this city formerly in the Office of
| the San Francisco Chronicle. but is now asso-
ciated with his father in business in Pottsville
Pa, and at Asbury Park.
A business meeting and social Of the Y. P. 8.
the one last evening at the residence of the
Misses Schmidt, 1922 Pennsylvania avenue
! northwest After the business was transacted,
which shows the society In a fourishing condi-
ton, some time was passed in social intercourse
and refreshments served to all. Those present
were the Misses Schmidt, Misses Naumann,
Misses Hurley, Misses Callahan and Misses
Gotthilf, Bodwell. Thropp, Nelson, Beresford,
Van Wagner. Hayes. Randolph, Davis, Burger,
Butler, Seiffert, Bright, Henderson, Mrs.
Mickle and Mrs. Wood, and Messrs Waddy,
Beeier, Whipple. Gnnderson. Derrick. Butler,
Nelson, Barton. Helmus, Stodder, Burger,
Stowell, Ramey, Paul and Spangler.
Mrs. Mary C. Redmond, a daughter Of valen-
tine Frost Of Locust Valley, L. l., was married
to Col. Henry Brevoort Bristol Of Washington,
a retired officer OF the United States army, yes
terday at noon. in Grace Chan:ry, New York
city. The Rev. Samuel Maxwell of Glen Cove
ofhciated, assisted by the Rev. Hubert Wells Of
Grace parish. The bride was given away BY
her uncle, DIR. William A. Covert Col and
Mrs. Bristol started Immediately after the cere-
mony for Washington.
Prince Roland Bonaparte, who has been the
hon lately in New York city, is coming here on
Saturday.
The Carnations will celebrate their second
anniversary tonight at the Rifles Armory by a
reception and dance.
Mrs. Dolph had reception yesterday after
noon.
Mrs. Cockrell was also at home to callers
yesterday afternoon.
Miss Edna Smith, who is studying vocal
music in New York, is here for a few days
visit with her sister. at her aunt's, 4O6 Spruce
street. LeDroit Park.
Miss Woodruff, who has been spending sew
eral days with Miss Cunningham at the Wood
mont, has returned to her hop,e In New York.
Miss Roberta Allen, daughter of Paymaster
Allen, now stationed at the Portsmouth navy
yard, is the guest Of her cousin, Mrs. Batchel-
der of 17l2 Q street.
Fred G. Berger and family have removed
from Q street to their new home, 2423 18th
street extended.
Mrs. and Miss Harriet Hallowell will receive
for the last time this season on Saturday, April
8. as they expect to leave next week to be absent
until November. After visiting Mr.. Marshall
Tyson of Baltimore, the brother Of Mrs. Halo
well, and Mr. Henry G. Morris of Philadelphia,
they will go to Chicago to be present at the
opening Of the worlds fair and remain to the
close.
Mrs. DR.. Henry NJ. Hufnagel Of Brooklyn,
n Y, will visit her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Behrens, and will be at home to her
friends at 1911 9th street northwest after 4
O'Clock Monday evening, April 10.
Mrs. J. I. Varnell and Mrs. William ]. Zeh
will be at home the remaining Wednesdays in
April. They will have with them Mrs. F. H.
Brandenburg and Miss Zeh.
The Lotus Literary and Pleasure Club held
its regular meeting Wednesday evening at the
residence Of Mr.. James Ecklolf, 5lS n street
northwest New officers were elected as fol-
lows President, ]. McGinniss; vice president,
L. Allpress; treasurer, E. Neely; recording Sec
rotary, Miss K. Schneider, and corresponding
secretary, Miss B. Leese.
Mr.. and Mrs. William C. Beck have removed
to 1913 18th street northwest Mrs. Beck viii
be at home Wednesdays, rs usual.
Mrs. Bugher will give tee this afternoon,
tot.
Mrs. Ffoulke has invited her friends to tea
tomorrow afternoon.
Miss Lily Wright left here Tuesday morning
for West Point. where she will visit the family
OF DIR. Philip Harvey, United States army, and
on her return will spend some time in New
York with her sister, Mrs Bennett
Mrs. W. H. Wright has issued cards for the
wedding Of her daughter, Annie L. Wright, to
Mr.. Harry A. Newman April 10.
Mr.. Zenos C. Robbins has returned from bis
visit to Asheville, N. c., in improved health
and strength and is stopping at 1850 NJ street
northwest. Mrs. Robbins stopped at Lynch
burg, Va, her native place, to visit relatives
and friends for a few days.
The engagement Of Miss Marie williamson,
daughter of Chief Engineer Williamson, U.s. NJ,
to Mr.. Cavel Hall of Baltimore is announced.
The mr. rriaRe will take nlace early in lima