Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-06
WORLD OF SOCIETY.
The Senatorial Receptions Held Yes
terday Afternoon.
WEDDINGS TO TAKE PLACE.
The Calling Season Fully Opened-Numerous
Observation-Disclosures OF Various
Kinds, Including Teas and Dinners-Per-
sonal Notes of Interest,

Representative and Mrs. Tom L. johnson
were at home to their friends last night at a
brilliant reception given in honor of their
guests, Mr.. and Mrs. John 7. Whitelaw OF
Cleveland and Miss Marable of Tennessee.
The extreme cold weather had little effect on
the acceptances, end the rooms were throngod
the entire evening. The house was beautifully
decorated with plants and flowers. Portieres
of smilax draped the doorways, and the mantel-
pieces were banked with yellow roses. An
orchestra played popular airs during the recep-
ton. Mrs. johnson wore an elegant toilet OF
light green and black silk trimmed with black
ostrich tips. Mrs Whitelaw wore white and
gold brocade and Miss Marable wore yellow
and mauve brocade. Among those present were
Secretary and Mrs. Elkins, Secretary and Mrs.
Foster, Secretary and Mrs. Noble, Mr.. and Mrs.
". c. Whittemore. Miss Wilcox. Representative
and Mrs. Cable. Senator and Mrs. Brice, the
| Misses Brice, Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. Hutchinson.
Representative and Mrs. Cultivate, Mr.. and
| Mrs. Seaton Perry, Senator and Mrs. Sherman,
Miss Sherman Mr.. and Mrs. Beriah Wilkins,
Representative and Mrs. Wheeler. Representa-
| tive and Mrs. Harter. Mr.. and Mrs. A. d.
| Andrews, Mr.. and Mrs. George Vending,
! Senator and Mrs. Carlisle, Representative and
Mrs. Dalzell. Senator and Mrs. Dixon, Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Lockwood, Representative
| and Mrs. Taylor, Mr.. Albert Halstead. Mr. Paul
Johnson, MIR. and Mrs. Christy, Miss Christy,
Mrs and Miss Belknap, Miss Harter, Mrs. and
Cabell, Lieut.. and Mrs. briggs, Gen. and Mrs.
Shields. Miss Shields. Senator Mrs. and Miss
Walthall and Representative Newberry.
The receptions yesterday afternoon at the
senatorial residences were quite numerous and
| calling was the feature Of the day! very
| large company called at the Corcoran house.
| many Of Mrs. Brice's recent guests paving their
party calls. Mrs. Orr OF Piqna. Ohio, who is
sister of the hostess assisted her in receiving.
The Misses Brice were also present
Mrs. Cullom had large reception also. She
had receiving with her Mrs. Casey, wife OF
Senator Casey, Mrs. Carr, Mrs. Weldon and
Miss Fisher. her sister. Miss Tisdel and Miss
| Cabell presided Mt the tea table.
Mrs. Dolph also resumed her formal recep-
tions and had Mrs. Lawrence Miller Of New
York to meet her callers. In the tea room at
the daintiy set table Mrs. Nixon presided.
Mrs. and the Misses Gorman had another OF
the pleasant receptions of the afternoon at
their apartments at the Portland. Mrs. Chas.
Gibson received with them, but will resume her
own afternoon receptions at the Shoreham next
Thursday.
Mrs. Howard Ganson White had delightful
reception and as usual music and her beautiful
ball room thrown open for those who wished to
dance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Beriah Wilkins, 1909 Massa-
chusetts avenue. have issued invitations for a
reception on Thursday evening, January II, at
9 o'clock.
Invitations have been received in this city
for the marriage of Miss Frances Soutbgate,
daughter of the Rev. William Scott SOuthgate
of Annapolis. Nd. to the Rev. John Charles
Gray. formerly of Washington. The ceremony
will take place in st. Annes Church, Annsp-
oils. Tuesday, January "a. at IL o'clock. Mr..
Gray lie the son of Mr.. II. J. Gray of this city
and has many friends here. He graduated
with great credit at Princeton in the class of
SO, and afterward studied for the ministry at
the Episcopal Seminary in New York city.
After being ordained by the bishop of Mary
land at Baltimore he was made the assistant in
the Episcopal Church at Annapolis, but il now
located in Virginia A number of people will
probably go from Washington to be present at
the marriage ceremony in Annapolis.
Cards have been issued for the marriage of
Miss Adelaide Schroeder of Brooklyn to Mr.
Knowlton Lymon Ames on Wednesday. January
1S. at o'clock. Mr. Ames il well known in
Washington rs the famous Princeton foot ball
player Of the class of so.
The engagement is announced of Miss Alma
Norton johnson of Minneapolis. daughter of
Chief Clerk Chas W. johnson of the Senate, to
Mr.. Jas. Thorpe Of Minneapolis
Mrs. Leiber has invitations out for luncheon
on January 18.
Mrs. Wolcot. will entertain small company
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock, when Mrs,
Richards will recite.
Secretary and Mrs Elkins will give a dinner
party tonight.
Miss Pendleton gave a high tea yesterday for
her friends to meet the Spanish minister and
Mrs. Dupuy de LONE.
Mrs q. W. Haney of 923 Massachusetts,
avenue northwest gave pink luncheon to her
daughters Katie and May and their young
friends before their departure for Frederick to
resume their studies. Among those who were
present were the Misses kathleen Clarke of
Philadelphia, Carrie Marque, Charleston. s. c.
Mamie Barry. Madeline Murphy OF Richmond,
Va. Addie Soullion of Brookland, d. c., Lilly
Callaghan. Edith Hutchinson. Marguerite
Haney. Gertie Haney. Daisy Habrisson. Cora
Daw, Matha Haney, X. Haney and MAY Haney.
Mrs. DIR. Scmmes has returned to the CITY,
Mr.. W. Mosby Williams has returned to the
city from weeks trip, visiting friends in Har-
risonburg. Va. of which place he was for
merly resident-some ten years ago.
Mrs. Charles Haywood has as her guests
Mrs. and Miss Robinson of New York.
Miss Grace Porter of "Kenwood>' Char
Iottesville Va. is visiting her friend. Miss
Louise Hopkins. at 225 7th street northeast.
Ex-Minister and Mrs. Curry will receive on
Saturdays in January from 4 to Z. -
The residence of Miss Carrie Allen was the
scene Wednesday evening Of n pleasant gather
ing, the meeting of the Straw Ride Club.
Music, dancing aud games were the feature Of
the evening, after which Refreshments were
served. Those present were the following: Mr.
Allen and Miss f. Hughes, Mr.. Ellis and Miss
l.. Hughes. Mr.. Cox and Miss c. Allen, Mr. w.
Kimmel, Miss A. Sievers, Mr.. Hughes, Miss X
Kerr.
Lieut.. A. W. Yates, ninth United States in
fsntry, and Mrs. Yates are visiting the latter y
mother. Mrs. b. Robinson, 1909 18th street
northwest.
Mrs. Dieudonne entertained a large number
of invited guests on New Year day. Miss
Margie Sin Claire, Miss Blanche Beall and Miss
Marie Dieudonne were the young ladies who as
sisted her in making the occasion very enjoy
able. .-.' $4,000
Mrs. James 7. Hardin Of Hagerstown, Nd.
who has been spending the holidays with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. T. Mitchell, has re-
turned to her home.
Col. and Mrs. Luther Caldwell of 1859 Q
street entertained a company Of friends at
dinner yesterday afternoon. Covers were laid
fo- fifteen, among whom were their sister,
Miss Lucy Newhall of Linn, Mass. Prof. &. T.
Ford Of New York. Mr.. and Mrs. W. p. Van
Wicklc. Dr. and Mrs. Geo. H. La Fetra and
Mrs. DR.. o. A. Brown and mother. After the
repast Prof. Ford entertained the company
with few recitations.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles B. Bailey have given mp
their apartment at the Portland and are living
Mt LAG Stoughton street, where Mrs. Bailey