Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-10
SOCIAL MATTERS.
Receptions n: Senator Chandler and the
Russian Legation-Personals


Mrs. Jaques, Yesterday afternoon brought to-
gether charming assemblage of their friends
Ihe house was lavishly decorated with Ameri-
can Beauty roses that one could pass by
without admirlng. Mrs. Chandler received in
hight striped white satin trimmed with lace
Mrs. jacques has such a wide acquaintance In
this city that in nearly every one who entered
she met an old friend. She was elegantly
gowned In pale yellow silk trimmed with black
'hantllly lace and had on some of her finest
gems. Her necklace of diamonds and sapphires
ana brooch of the same gems were of a size
ana quality not often seen. Mr.. and Mrs
jacques will remain here all the week with Mrs.
Chandler
Mrs Hale. Miss Chandler, Miss Henriauesand
Miss Victoria Emory assisted in entertaining
the guests in the drawing rooms. while Mt the
head and foot of the bounteouslv laid refresh
ment table IN the dining room were Miss Casey
anu Miss Stevens Master Jack Chandler was
also down stairs for a part of the time when the
handsome. manly little fellow was the recipient
OF great deal of attention
among the guests were Minister and Mrs.
romero, Mr. Covarrubias. Mr.. Porfi-io Diaz.
the japanese minister and Mrs Tateno. Mrs
Elklns. Senator and Mrs. Dolph, Mrs. Auden
REID, Miss Ida Thompson. Mr. aud Mrs Ross
thompson, Mrs. Casey. Mrs. Emory Mrs W
:: "hlttemore, Miss Aline Wilcox. Mrs. y. S.
Llncon, Prof. and Mrs. Gallaudet. Mr. and
Miss Nicolay, Mr.. and Miss McCalmont Mrs
Cassell. Lieut.. and Mrs. Clover. Gen. and Mrs.
freely, Gen. and Mrs. Moore, Count and
Countess Sponneck. Mrs. Waite. Mrs. Clifford
Walton, Mr. Jas. Morrill,. Admiral and Mrs.
Greer. Gen. and Mrs. Brown, Admiral and Mrs.
Srospy Admiral Jouett. Mrs. Frank Hatton.
Miss Edes. Mrs. and Miss Eastman, Commander
and Miss Reisinger. Miss Jennings, Miss X. z,
Thomas and Miss Kate Field
The Russian legation was the scene OF n
handsome entertainment last night in honor of
the Grand Duke Alexander Of Russia, a cousin
OF the car Prince Cantazucene gave a dinner
party first. at which the duke with the rest of
the Titled Russians who are his guests Admiral
haznakof, Mr.. kaznakoff. nephew Of the
former; Capt. Zelonoy. commander of the flag
ship, with Mr.. Chickhin, Mr.. Apostoly and Mr.
sharper, were present. The guests invited to
meet them were Mr. and Mrs Calderon Car
Isle. Miss Brice, Miss Warder. Miss Bonaparte,
Miss Pauncefote, Miss Boardman, Judge John
Davis and Baron Shilling. The table was
decorated with sweet peas and maidenhair
ferns.
Shortly after 10 o'clock a larger company
Joined the diners and the honored guests had
the pleasure of meeting some of those whose
movements are of interest in the social work
world OF the capital The occasion was a bril-
llant one and Prince CRntaZucene's debut as a
most IN this city was fattering success.
Among the invited guests were Secretary and
Mrs. Carlisle, Postmaster General AMI Mrs.
u. u.
Bonaparte. Mr.. and Mrs. Il. II. Warder, Mr..
and Mrs. Wharton, Mr.. and Mrs Emmons, Sir
Julian Pauncefote, Ambassador Patenotre and
the Mexican, German, Danish. Turkish. Span
lsh ministers. az well number of resident
society.
The engagement is announced of Miss Ruth
Leeds Kerr to Mr.. Harry Tower Schriver of
New York.
Mrs. Cassells gave luncheon today in honor
Nj
The Young Womans Missionary Society Of
Metropolitan NJ. E. Church gave a tea at Hotel
Fredonia last evening from to 10. which
was largel v attended. not only by scores of
young ladies and gentlemen. but the officials of
the church As well. Rev. DIR. and Mrs. Hugh
Johnston and niece of Toronto and DIR. Corey
were among the guests. Tea was served by the
young ladies in the private dining room.
The japanese minister and Nine Ta.eno gave
dinner party last evening in honor of Mr..
Edwin Dun. the new minister TO Japan. Among
those present were Secretary Gresham, Secre-
tary and Mrs. Carlisle, Secretary and Miss Her.
bert, Assistant Secretary Quincy, Miss Cabell
Miss Relslnger and Miss Maury.
Miss Blanche Newton has returned from Bal
timore, where she spent several weeks with
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boglioho have arrived in this
city from San Francisco and will remain per-
manently with her father at 1929 29th street
Mis-. Otis b. Goodall will not be at home
the following Thursdays of this spring.
DIR. and Mrs. Gallaudet have issued invita-
tations to a limited number of personal friends
TO the marriage of their daughter. Grace to
Mr.. Francis l.. Kendall. professor in Williams
College, on Saturday. May 20.
Mrs. A. Graham Bell entertained a large COM
pany yesterday afternoon at a tea TO meet Miss
Helen Keller and Miss sullivan. The rooms
were profusely decorated with all the spring
blossoms. and after 5 o'clock the parlors were
thronged with friends. who took pleasure in
meeting the special guests, who are young ladies
with many attainments.
At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Wall.
1888 lith street, Mt. Pleasant pleasant infor-
NAL reception was held last evening. rendered
TO members of the Washington military cyclists
by the captain. Mr.. Frank b. Couch and Mrs
Couch. The decorated parlors were filled with
the soldier boys in regulation blue and their
lady friends. An impromptu program. con-
sisting of vocal and instrumental solos and reci-
tations. was arranged by the charming hostess
and rendered by some of those present.
Among those attending were Mr. and Mrs.
J. ID. Mcqueen, Miss Clarke, Miss Blackford.
Miss Wall, Miss kiefer. Mr.. c. b. Story, Mr.
ii. Dimick, Mr.. Benz. Wall, Mr. Bert jackson,
Mr.. W. y. Grounsell. Mr.. Lund Mr. King. Mr..
Churchill, Mr.. Gibson and Mr.. Guy V. Collins
The garden tea at Mrs. Belden Mobiles yes-
terday afternoon for the cancer ward of the
Home for lncurabes very successful
About $500 net WAS realized.
The Twilight Tennis Club spent a very
pleasant evening at the residence of Mrs.
Darling. pa 5th street southeast. last Tuesday.
Those present were Mrs. Darling and little
daughter Flora. Mr.. and Mrs Crandall, Clara
and Bertha Walter, Gertrude Farabee, Lou
and Emma Mass, Alice Simmons. Queenie
Linch and Messrs. Farabee, Willie, Croxton,
Goodwin and Morgan.
As already announced in The STAR the Span
ish royal party will, Immediately after their
arrival in New York. come to this city. Their
visit here will not cover more than two or three
days. and the party will be at the Arlington.
Their entertainment in New York will take
place at the conclusion of their STAY here The
arrangements for the proposed ball have pretty
well reached finish. A date-May 22-has
been selected, if it meets with the approval of
the infanta.
The Duke and Duchess Of yeragua and their
party will be in New York on or about the date
Of the arrival of the royal party They will sail
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