Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-06
THE SOCIAL WORLD.
A Notable Gathering at the Corcoran Art
Gallery Last Evening
Reception Given by the wOman's In
dian ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
and Interesting Personals.

The reception given last night at the Cor
coran Gallery of Art by the woman's In
dian Association of this city, in honor of the
delegates to the annual meeting of the Ma
tional Association, which began its sessions
this morning was an exceptionally pleas
ant occasion. The reception was entirely
informal, and after each newcomer was re-
ceived by Mrs. Amelia S. Quinton presi-
dent of the National Association, there were
new pleasures awaiting at every turn in
strolling through the gallery, which was all
brilliantly lighted and open for inspection
Miss Kate Foote VINO has been so deeply
interested in the work of the association
since its formation ten years ago, and who
is now the president of the local organiza-
ton, presented the delegates and visitors to
Mrs. Qunton, the national president, Mrs.
A. G. Wilkinson, the vice president of the
local society, and to Miss Mary E. Ives, the
president of the New Haven branch, and
who is also in charge of the young peoples
department of work among the Indians.
The delegates began assembling about s
o'clock and until nearly 10 enjoyed meeting
each other and seeing the pictures. Many of
those from out of town had never before Wis
tied the gallery of which they had heard so
much and even many of the home delegates
had not seen the gallery before at night.
The occasion was in all respects a most
suspicious preliminary to the work of the
association in bringing the members to-
gether amid such delightful surroundings
for their better acquaintance. Some of
those present We're Representative and Mrs.
Van NoorhiS of Rochester, Mrs. Jean Dayen-
port Lander, Miss Macfarland, Mr.. d. NJ.
Browning, commissioner Of Indian affairs;
Miss II. r. Foote of Philadelphia, Mrs.
Julius c. Burrows and Mrs. Cunningham of
this city.
Senator and Mrs. Perkins of California
will be here on the 10th and will be at the
Shoreham during the winter. Their younger
daughters are still in school and will not be
with their parents this winter.
Mrs. Alexander R. Shepherd, Miss Shep-
herd and Mrs r. A Quintard jr, are going
to spend the winter at Monterey, Cal, for
which destination they started last night.
Mrs. Shepherds three sons and a younger
daughter will join the party at New Orleans
and accompany them the rest of the jour-
ney. Mrs. Shepherd has been at the Airing
ton with her family, for the last week so,
where many old friends called to see her
and TO express their regret that she would
not spend the winter here. as had at first
been contemplated
Mrs. William Writ Kimbalrs tea yester-
day afternoon, to meet Mrs. Alexander Lee
gare. was a much enjoyed affair for their
mutual friends. Mrs. Kimball wore gray
silk and lace, and the bride wore blue and
fawn colored cloth trimmed with mink.
Mrs. John Gordon, Mrs. Holdsworth Gordon
and Miss Esther Gordon assisted in receiv-
ing At the tea table Miss Herbert poured
chocolate and Mrs. John Van Rensselaer,
the tea. Quite number of prominent So
ciety people dropped in after o'clock.
The Misses. Davis of Philadelphia, who
have spent several winters here and who
have entertained so handsomely, are now
occupying the Mckee house, corner of Con-
necticut and Rhode Island avenues.
Mrs. Seawell and the Misses Seawell are
in mourning this winter for a near relative
and are therefore not accepting any invita-
tons or paying any visits.
Senator and Mrs. Teller are still in Next
CO. and are not expected back for several
weeks
Mrs. G. w. Sampson of New York city is
visiting he- son, DIR. ]. c. Sampson.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. L. Gresham have re-
turned from Chicago, and are at home
Saturdays In December at 14l5 Hopkins
place.
Capt o. l. Converse and wife, who have
been spending the fall months at their home
In the granite state. are now located at the
Lincoln.
Miss Lucille Blackburn, daughter of Sem
ator Blackburn, is the guest of Mrs.
stephen Rand at 1915 n street.
The engagement is announced of Miss
Eleanor Pearson and Mr.. Chas. F. Diggs.
A pound party will be given tonight at
Grace Church, Georgetown, by the Kings
Daughters, for the benefit of the poor The
basement doors Of the church will be open
at Z: 80 p. m.
Miss Katherine Shields daughter of Gen.
Shields, whose statue was unveiled at the
Capitol today, accompanied by Miss Minetto
Lynch of Chicago and Miss Ella Gleeson
is stopping at the National Hotel
A number OF young ladies and gentlemen
met at the residence of Miss Isabel Koontz,
III ID street northwest, Saturday evening
and organized a social and pleasure club.
The following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, Mr.. j. H. A. Fowler: first vice presi-
dent, Miss Isabel Koontz; second vice presi-
dent, Mr.. E. T. Thatcher; secretary, Miss
Mary Thatcher, and treasurer, Mr.. Harry
Moran. The next meeting will be held at
the residence of Miss Mary Thatcher. 2Os
d street northwest, Friday evening, Decem-
Der s.
Miss Cora Reinach of Petersburg is the
guest of Mrs. Harry King 1924 sth street
She will be at home Thursday from . to ).
Mr.. and Mrs. a. T. Whiting have issued
invitations for the marriage of their daugh-
ter. Miss Josephine Bird, and Mr. Francis
Emerson Smith The ceremony will take
place at their residence, 2u3U 18th street
Wednesday evening, December 20. at s.
O'Clock.
The JonQuil Club will give their next
dance at the National Rifles Armory Friday
evening, December ~ The committee in
charge are Messrs. CT. Grant Armor, Fred
r. Hartford b. Howard Davis Franc E
Sherry, j. William Donnelly and Edward F.
O'Bannon.
The first meeting of the Columbus Social
Club was held last evening at the residence
of Miss Washington, 1111 l4th street north
west. After the transaction of regular
business the evening was very pleasantly
spent. Among those present were Miss
Mason of Pennsylvania, Mr.. and Mrs. Car
penter of Buffalo, DIR. Carpenter and ].
Fred Gatchel.
Mrs. G. A. Lyon, jr, who has been on a
weeks n her i'm
gan, has returned to the city.
TO KEEP SCHOOLS NON-sECTARIAN.
Aims of the League for the Protection
Of American Institutions.