Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-02

Notcs VI INTEREST,"
The past year In = social way has been
rather momentous. The season Of 92 opened
with the brightest prospects for those most
prominent IN the administration. II seemed
at last AZ II the constantly recurring periods OF
sadness. such a. marked the first Years OF
President Harrison's term. were a thing OF the
pa-;- Especially did il seem full Of pleasant
aaguries for the White House family lhe
mistress % the mansion surrounded by
her devoted children and relatives was as
untiring she had ALWAYS been for all that
looked for their subtraction and pleasure
Never did she seem in better health or never
perhaps wns she better able to Disguise her
real feelings than she did year ago saturday.
when che stood beside the President TO receive
the New Year greetings Of the official world
During the newt two months when she was the
life and soul Of all the formal and Informal oc-
cnsions when the White House open to
strangers and friends. she presided with even
move grace and charm than at any previous
time Tho state dinners and receptions given
by the President and his bonored vile last
winter were the most brilliant functions since
their occupancy OF tho White House com
menced. The wear closes with the wife and
mother Of that household gone To her eternal
reward and the venerable grandfather who
made one Of the most interesting and pictur-
esque figures that the White House has sheltered
for mary long years. gone. too. 20 his
last home. several other. faces familiar to
every who had business or pleasure
NJ the White House have also disappeared
Many who have called there since the reassem-
bling OF Congress and who had not heard Of the
death of Mr.. D-nsmOre were grieved to learn
that he was no more. The worry of sickness
has hg,in entered the cd mansion. and now it
Is little child whom fond parents are watch
ing BY dsy and bv nigh. until the doctor
declares her free from all danger. This last
sickness has been n sad one, inasmuch il has
cut of all friendly visiting and makes it de-
cidediy lonesome time.
For the Blaine family the wear opened with a
promise OF compeusat ton for all the other blows
that had been dealt them in the losses Of dear
ones the three preceding years In the middle OF
~ came another blow Ia the death of a son, and
for weeks the statesman. but ut the same
time the greatly loved father, has battled with
death. IL has been said time and time again OF
Washington that while II is glad to be glad with
you there - IA limit 20 it's tender and respect
fGl sympathy when YOU are in sorrow and pain.
In all these sal events the measure 0f sympathy
extended TO those in trouble has lightcaed the
suffering and. perhaps. assuHged the sorrow
that these families who go from Us with de-
pleted ranks and vacant places IN their home
circle wlI still have much TO remember with
pleasure of their life in Washington.
Last winter WIS gay one The season
passed without anything that could interfere
with the program of pleasure. From start TO
OF the parties and balls have not been exceeded
In late years in elegance end beauty of arrange
ments- The New Year receptions went of with
the usual flourish. The debut ball for Mss
BOnaparte at the Arlington was an occasion
that kept everybody alking for weeks. IL cost
something under SI0. 900. and 1t vas worth all
II cost The Washington Assembly balls and
the Bachelor germans we're each events in their
way. IL II not likely thai Miss Letters cotillion
on the sth Of last January has been forgotten
yet The amazing stories told of that party
and the sort Of mild revolution that il erea ed.
viii keep up popular interest in the Letter
family. II they need any such little aids. until
they return to America, The Russian New
Year ball was another great event for those who
were invited. and II kept conversation from
tagging for ten days afterward. Miss Wsna-
makers leap year ball. the balls ard cotilions
given BY Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Mclean the
famous ball at the Chinese legation. which
seemed n verv tame and commonplace affair 70
those who were at the others given by the
former minister although Mr. Tsui's ball wss
really very delightful one. the Hammond balls
and half dozen others that do not come 80
quickly to mind are pretty good evidence that
the gayeties were Of first-elass brand.
Vow II folks could have a. much foresight "a
they undoubtedly have retrospect what n great
thing II would be in this city. Mrs. and Miss
Cuyler spent last winter here snd there was no.
body going ma. over them Bat oh. NV what
a flssy time they would haze had il we all
knew then that the younger lady was to have
brought down the best matrimonial game in
England IN the person OF Sir Philip Grey Ed
gerton. IL is Just like the people who had such
very fine chance TO know Mrs. Adisi Steven
son four years ago. but did not utilize it. 1t
would be real nice thing to know the family
OF the Wee President well every one fe, is
that thew do the Clevelauds. All this has
moral iG this land OF the free. Make good
resolution to be pleasant ard agreeable with
everybody. for there il no knowing who will be
on top at The next turn of the wheel.
The gayeties after last Easter were quite up
TO the usual standard and in some particulars
rather exceeded II. The welding % Miss Brewer,
daughter OF Justice Brewer. TO Sir. Earrick
which took place a; IT. Johns Church. was the
even; q Easter Monday night.
The mu.i,a!e given by senator and Mrs. Brice
at the Arlington was the last formal event of
any grea; importance when the season closed in
the spring. The party that they gave the past
week could be looked on in a way "a the advance
note Of the coming season.
The season which ended up so gaylv last
spring had a lad reopering this fall whea dur
ing The kospitable era in which TnGititudes of
strangers found u during the encampment.
Mrs.. Harrison was brought home 20 the White
House 10 die. Her Sickness and death affected
not ouly the cabinet circle. but also the wider
one % her intimate fliensi-. Scarcely was the
mourning Land aside for her when II Was tenn
p0rariy douHcd again For Dr. scott.
A~'iu iaat rIrahg ahl tne la-t lali the matrl-
monial fever really the connecting link be-
tween the various sections Of society when
everything else was dull and commonplace In
The extreme upper row OF the West End the
Marriage have not taken place here in every
ea-s. 20 that much Of the keen enjoT ;nent these
spsctacie- always afford has been denied. The
engagements already announced Indicate that
wedding trips to the worlds fair will be the
fashionable thing for the coming wear. At al
events n can no logger be said with the same
degree % truth a. of wore that Washington pre-
seats tne worst field in the world for eligible
matches.
Last month has been CAV wsy beyond the
record % any previous DEFENDERS. All the
deortAn'es have been presented for our con-
graduation and admiration in the past three
week. and these entertainments have contrib
uled largely 90 the success Of the early season.
The dancing class also made 20 experime n tai
bow 10 it, sppreciatiye self on Thursday even
ing aud are nov in for il 20 the end of the reg
u,ar season The Washington Club has also
passed through its infantile and SO elock-tea
existence and IL fast becoming what IL was in
tended TO be-s semi-htersry society of women
with cultured tastes and acquaintance with
good books and an abundant leisure 10 CRAFTY