Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-10


been 1t the Arlington for the past week
ard il receiving the warmest attentions from
all her old friends in resident and of
cial circles A great many dinners and
lunchsons have been given in her honor. and
tomorrow evening President and Mrs Cieve-
land have asked q company to meet her at
dinner. Mrs. Manning Is accompanied here
BY her niece, Miss Fryer Of Albany, and both
ladies have greatly enjoyed seeing the improve
ments and new beauties in this city since their
charming and agreeable woman that she ever
was. and which made on all those who met her
socially while she was the queen Of the cabinet
circle impressions that have been lasting. Not
only here but everywhere else abe has hosts Of
friends. Her permanent home Il in ALBANY.
where last year during her absence in Europe
her house was enlarged and improved. Mrs.
Manning will remain here all Of this week.
The musicale for the benefit Of the building
fund Of St Johns Chapel on Saturday night,
which BY the courtesy Of Senator and Mrs.
Brice Was given in their ball room, was success
full, both artisticaIly and financially. A pro-
gram, N which Rev. c. ". Bisphana, Miss Ruth
Thompson, Miss Kleinschmidt. DR.. VIM. Penn
Compton and Mr.. John P. Lawrence took part.
was well rendered.
Mrs. Hazen entertained . company yesterday
at breakfast, when fifty ladies and gentlemen
we're present
Mrs. Cleveland had lady friend to spend the
day with her yesterday in the absence Of the
President and who, during the early afternoon,
went driving In her victoria with her and Baby
Ruth.
friend who has Just returned from . visit
to Indianapolis where he visited ex-President
Harrison and Mrs. Mckee, reports them as en-
joying the quiet Of their home and very much
interested in the process Of settling down in il
again. They are making good many changes
in the way OF adding new comforts Both Mr..
Harrison and Mrs. Mckee asked particularly
after each person they left behind them
in the White House and Of the changes
being made there. Both Of them are looking
well and anticipate with pleasure the quiet and
rest OF the next month or two at home before
they go away for the summer vacation. They
will not 90 out to California until the fall when
Mr. Harrison will deliver q course of law lee
lures before the studentsat the Leland Stanford
Junior University.
Col and Mrs. Walcott's last reception and
musicale was, as usual, successful. Mrs. Wall
colt received in black silk and crepe, Miss WAL
colt in pink empire dress and Miss Blanche
In blue and lace dress. The house was
crowded with music-loving people and the pro-
gram was varied and Of unusual excellence.
'.Battle Of Gettysburg" by walcott Or
chestra. assisted by Prof. johnson and
Dr.. Dieffenderfer. DR.. and MIRA DAILY
sang several numbers. Mr.. Goodwin Patten
recited Tho Frenchmans Toast and other
good selections; Miss Mary Page, solo, Love -
Days" violin obligato by Willie Walcost; ''Ei-
dorado" overture, by Walcott orchestra; Mrs
E. Horst recited Peasant Girl and encore;
Mrs. Mahon, a vocal solo, with guitar; Miss
Walcott, a bell solo and finished with Wang"
and for encore, ''Darkey's Dream" Refresh
ments were served and the company separated
at midnight.
Thia vo,,id ha q ve-v 0ood x;n,a for @h> Co.
urday Afternoon Diving Club to renew the
short and glorious existence that it enjoyed last
spring. There was an attempt to start this
club when Mrs. Cleveland was here before and
for the information Of those to whom the pro-
tect is new it may be briefly stated that last
spring and fall under the lead Of Mrs. Morton
Mrs. Berdan and others. a number Of promi-
nent society people made i. custom to drive
on Saturday afternoons and sometimes on
Tuesdays also around the White Lot
and Monument grounds from 5 to 6.
There is no doubt but at this particular time
when SO many strangers are in this city but
what this drive could be made local feature
OF as much importance as it is In other capitals
There will be few departures of the resident or
senatorial families for fortnight We. and dur
ing that time the fashion could be set. great
many of the new official families will be Obliged
to remain here till late IN the summer perhaps
and they can have the glory Of reinaugura.ing
Of the White House the rendezvous where they
can meet all their friends who drive. 1t is Just
as fashionable to walk and does not detract
greatly from the enjoyment Of the spectacle.
The marriage of Miss Saidee Humphrey to
Mr.. E. c. Rowe Of New Haven will take place
at Calvary Baptist Church next Wednesday
evening at o'clock.
Miss NJ. F. McMahon, who had many friends
in Washington, died very suddenly on Sunday
at her home in New York.
1.-THE Neighbors' met at tho residence Of the
president, Rev. ". Z. Parson, on Tuesday
evening last. An interesting program was
given, and the full attendance of members with
guests made the evening one of the most sue
cessful Of the winter. The paper was by Mrs.
William NJ. Springer and had all the charm Of
whatever falls from her pen. There was de-
hghtful character recitation by Mrs. Lippin-
colt (GTace Greenwood); songs BY Mr.. Douglass
Miller and Mr.. Charles Edward Rice. Mr.. Chas.
Elliott gave piano solo. The musical
pantomime was q charming bit of music and
acting by Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Cross, Mr.. w.
Hamilton Bayly and Mr.. Dayton Ward. Sup
per followed the program. Among the guests
we're Mr.. aud Mrs. Greenleaf, Mr.. and Mrs.
Bibb. Mr.. and Mrs. L C. Slater, the Misses
Hayes. Mr.. and Mrs.P.V. De Graw, Mr. and Mrs.
Louis d. Wine, DR.. L. NJ. Kuhns, Mr.. Douglass
Miller, Miss Mcfarland, Lieut.. Walter McFar-
land, Mr.. Ruter Springer and Mr.. George Meigs.
Inc next meeting Wall be with Mr.. and Mrs.
Croffut. Mr.. Fred Perry Powers will give the
paper Of the evening.
The Arundel Club gave their Easter hop FRI
day, April z, at Mrs. Bourne's, Savage switch,
and it was pronounced quite an enjoyable af-
fair. Dancing began at 9 o'clock and lasted
until $50 Saturday morning, when the gay
crowd went to the station to take the trains for
the three cities, Baltimore, Washington and
Annapolis.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Devouges, Mr.. and Mrs. O'Farrell. Miss v.
O'Farreil, Misses Clara aud e. La.chford, Miss
c. Haslup, Mr.. George Hamilton. j. Bowie,
Messrs. H. ]. and ]. A. Latchford of Annapolis
junction. r. Reese. Messrs. o. and W. Cross,
Mr.. Charles Hutchinson and sister, Miss B.
McCauley and Miss Whitney Of Baltimore,
Miss Katie Goodwin of Annapolis, Mr.. Walter
Linsey Of Spencerville, Mr.. Davidson,
Miss Marie Toepfer, Mr.. D. Gettings
and sister and Mr.. Leommon Of WASH
ington, Mr.. George Bourne Of Relay.
and Misses Mamie, Sallie and Mamie Bourne
Of Savage station. There were fifty present
Supper was served at IL and refreshments at l.
Music was furnished from Washington. Mr. Geo.
Hamilton was floor manager and he gave such
satisfaction to the club that before leaving next
morning he was presented with q fine hunting
dog. as he is one Of the greatest sportsmen in
this part Of the country.
Mrs. John NJ. Grove Of Broad Run, Frederick
county, Nd, is in the city visiting Mira Efie
Heron, 1442 COrcoran street northwest
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