The Washington times., 1894-10-26
SOCIAL SAYINGS AND DOINGS.

til December, when Congress convenes, and
society is plunged into rapid whirl of re-
ceptions, dinner parties. and various forms of
entertainments popular in National Capital
| where gather sometime or other during the
winter all the beauty, wealth, and fame of the
| nation.
The ladies of the Cabinet have been home
long enough to have their houses in peefect
order and in readiness for the winter fes-
| tivities
Only few of the diplomatic circle have de-
layed their return to Washington for while
longer, that they may enjoy TO the fullest eX-
tent the glorious Indian summer. reveling in
the autumn woods now clothed IN their most
brilliant colored foliage.
beautiful home awaits the coming OF the
! mistress of the White House. Her own apart
ments are decorated with huge clusters of
roses and chrysanthemums, which brighten
even moro her cherry boudoir and private
rooms. In the Red parlor, where Mr.. Cleve-
| land receives his friends, is a vase of beauti-
| ful white cosmos lending their peculiar
1 fragrance and charm TO the general welcome
| SO manifest everywhere
The president was expected yesterday even
| ing, for in the private dining-room the snowy
cloth was laid for supper; the steaming ket-
| tie, the full stocked ice chest OF delicious
viands and sparkling beverages suggested
his early presence. Even Baby Esther's high
| dining chair had been received from Gray
! Gables, though not yet uncrated. The ele-
| gantly carved mahogany buffet pieces were
| laden with various articles OF rare gilt and
painted china from the Lincoln, Hayes. Grant
/ or Harrison service sets. as it is the custom
Of each mistress of the Presidents mansion
| to add a new set of her own selection. OLD
| silver knives with ornate pearl handles and
| gold knives were ready for use.
These gold knives are part of that set of
| gold plate which proved so disastrous TO the
/ g Dryra for fha
story goes, it was this very extravaganza in the
use OF gold plate that caused his downfall in
| the minds of the people, and consequently his
| failure to be reelected. The foyer or prone
made hall and the imposing East Room have
not until now, been regilded since the days
! of President Arthur, when the newly-added
beauty of gilt and delicate tints lends attrac-
tiveness TO the illustrious home Of the wife of
| the President.
Mrs Lamont and Miss Herbert expect to at
tend the wedding of Miss Grace Sanders and
Mr.. John H. Macy, which will take place
| November Z, in New York city.
very familiar as well as picturesque sight
on our streets every afternoon is Secretary
Hoke Smith, accompanied by his son. The
| Secretary himself rides in the saddle and the
little boys jogs along by his side On beauti-
ful little pony. chatting as earnestly and
pleasantly as pOSslDIe.
Mr. and Mrs. George B. Williams have re-
turned, having spent pleasant summer in
the Shenandoah Valley.
Mrs. Irvine is visiting her sister. Mrs. S. F.
Miller, at her home, 1415 Massachusetts ave-
nue..
Mrs. P. NJ. Price, wife of the late Capt.
| Dr;o of+ = +ta tif,Lr -bn
died at Fortress Monroe: while on an inspect
ing tour, is in the city forEa few weeks, at the
Richmond.
Miss Morton, sister of Secretary Morton,
has taken Mrs. Stannard's apartments at the
Portland for the winter.
Mrs. Bruen, with her daughter. the wife of
Commander Ide, United States Navy, has re-
turned TO Washington and will soon take pos
session of her charming home, No. 17Oj K
street.
Mrs Jack Webb has returned from abroad,
and is looking handsomer than ever. She
will entertain at her charming home on Mas
sachusetts avenue this coming season.
Mrs DR.. Irving Rosse has also returned to
Washington, and is at No. Lafayette square,
while waiting for the completion of her apart
ments at the Cairo Flats on Q street.
The many friends Of ex-C Commissioner Col.
NJ. NJ. Parker will be gratified to learn that he
has returned to the city fully restored to
health, and has taken charge of his office
again. Col. Parker has been spending the
summer at Nantucket, where he has beauti-
full cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Armend, of New York
city. have been spending the past week at the
Buckingham. Mr. Armend is a prominent
young lawyer and has many friends in this
city.
Mrs. NJ. L. Balch. proprietress and owner
of the Louisburg Hotel, Bar Harbor, Me-,
with her mother, sister, and servants, are
now stopping at the Buckingham. They in
tend to make their home in Washington this
winter.
Miss Mary Jones, the popular and accom-
plished daughter of Senator James K. Jones,
of Arkansas, will spend the winter in Little
Rock, as the guest of Miss Wrenetta Beidle-
man.
Mr.. James K. Jones, jr., and family have
returned to the city from Frostburg, Md,
and are at their home, No. 912 NJ street north
west.
The Misses Hawke gave their first dancing
reception of the season at the Carroll Insti-
tute Hall last night. The floor was in charge
of the following: F. E. Gibson, B. J. Saxton,
E. c. Wells, T. W. Brandenburg, jr.. Fl. @.
Stiles, NJ. A. Keen, and w. Z. Blocher. The
dance was well attended.
The Society of the Kettle Drum met at the
house of B. B. Gilbert, No. 332 street
northeast, on Wednesday last, from l to p.
M, and elected the following officers: Presi-
dent, Mrs. Annie Harding; vice president, B.
B. Gilbert; treasurer, J. A. Davis; secretary,
A. c. CLANCY. The following members were
present: Mesdames B. B. OIpert G.. w.
Burk. ]. B. Burk, J. 7. Caldwell. J. A. Davis
j. Fritts, A. G. CLANCY. Annie Harding, T. G..
Jones, NJ Mccoy, T. F. Sargent. S. w. Mad
dux, G.. W. Uline and J. W. Welborn. The
next meeting will be held at Mrs. G. W.
Burk's, No 324 E street northeast, November
8, when quite number of new members are
expected to be admitted.
Another social organization was formed
last Wednesday evening at the residence o.
Mr.. and Mrs J. Fleming No. log street
/ northeast, to be known as the P. P. Euchrt
Club, the purpose being to afford the mem
bers regular opportunity Of assembling fol
an evenings entertainment. Among those
who will constitute the member
ship of the club are Mr.. and Mrs
: r. L. Moorsom, DR.. and Mrs. Shekell, Mr.. anC
Mrs. j. Bundy, Mrs. G. Spicer. the Misses
Hess, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Fleming, Miss Jennie
Masterson, Messrs. Pierce, c. w. Spicer, c. P
Goddard and Morgan. The first regular meet