Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-15
THE SOCIAL WORLD.
Mrs. Oleveland's Reception Saturday
Afternoon.
An Army of Guests Paw Respect.-
Other Entertainments-Pe
sOnal Notes.

were introduced to her young relative, Miss
May huddleston, who, for the rest of her
lie. can enjoy the enviable distinction OF
having made her debut at the White House.
The two ladies received in the east room,
where Col. John NJ. Wilson made the pre-
sensations to Mrs. Cleveland and Capt.
Pitcher performed the same agreeable
duty for the young lady. Mrs. Cleveland
wore shaded light silk. that had trim
mings and sleeves of black velvet and lace.
Miss Huddleston was in white chiffon, and
carried bunch of roses. All the parlors
and the state dining room, where a COL
lation was spread, were deliberately deco
rated with plants and flowers as upon
state occasions. The Marine Band was
stationed in the lobby and played through
sparkling program during the reception.
A number of young ladies, daughters of
the justices and Senators. and some others
assisted In entertaining their acquaintance
among the throng of ladies who were in
each room. Among these assistants were
Miss Scott, Miss Gordon, Miss Kate Brice
Mary Thomas, Miss Josephine Boardman,
MISS henderson. Miss Johnson, Miss KEN
nedy, Miss Rodgers. Miss Brewer, Miss
Macdonald and Miss Lockwood.
Secretary and Mrs. Carlisle entertained
the President and Mrs. Cleveland at dinner
bers OF the cabinet and their ladies' were
present save the Attorney General and
MRS. Olney, who are still detained in Bos-
ton The other guests at the table We're
one vice President and Mrs. Stevenson
the British ambassador and Lady Paunce-
fote. Mr.. ard Mrs ]. NJ. l.. Curry, Assist
ant Secretary Hamlin and Mrs. l.. r. Riggs
of Baltimore.
The table decorations were I'm green ana
white. The certerpiece was of green or
chlds ana white roses, the cloth was strewn
with sprays of maiden hair. and the tapers
In the low silver candlesticks burned under
green shades, and the name cards We're a
lily leaf.
The Washington Assembly has been re-
organized for the season, and will give a
ball on the evening of February :.
Mrs. Chas. c. Bassett will give a luncheon
this week in honor Of Miss Herbert.
The first regular meeting OF the Literary
Society for this season was held at the
residence OF Mrs. Lander. on Saturday
evening, with more than the average at
tendance of members and a number of
invited guests. One of the features OF the
evening was the installation of the new
president Of the society. DIR. w. 4. Har-
ris. chief Of the national bureau Of edu-
cation. This was followed by the usual
literary and musical exercises, which, on
this occasion, consisted of violin solos by
Miss Appleby and songs by Mrs. Herbert
owen, with piano Accomplishments by Miss
Bell, an interesting paper on the early
transcontinental explorations and adven-
lures Of Captain Bonneville, by General
Greedy. and humorous and pathetic recita-
tons by Mr.. Charles Rohlfs, who, with his
wife. formerly Miss Anna Katharine
Green. the well-known writer) is making
a visit OF some two weeks with Mrs. Lam
ger; On the conclusion OF the formal ex-
ercises a tempting collation. was served.
ana the company pleasantly enjoyed itself
until nearly midnight.
The Vassar Students Aid Society gave a
very pretty tea on Saturday afternoon at
the home Of Mrs. Thomas 1. Sidwell on 2lst
and Mrs. Herman Walbridge and the as
sociate members. Owing to her recent ac-
cident ii was feared that Mrs. Seckendorf
would not be able to come. but to the de-
light of all she was present for a short
time. The president of the society, Miss
Virginia Butler. received the guests with
Mrs. Sidwell The tea table was very at
tractive with its pretty china ana silver and
a center piece Of gay tulips, and was pre-
sided over by Miss Halderman, sister of
Mrs. Sidwell. Miss Brosius. Miss Higbee
and the Misses Clisbee. young friends of
the hostess. Among those present besides
the guests Of honor were Mr. and Mrs
Horendon, Mrs. and the Misses Clisbee,
Miss Anna Ellis. Mrs. Philip Chaplin, Mrs.
Dubois. Miss Haidee Williamson, Frau
Navmann. Miss Lee. Miss Mackey of To-
ledo. Miss Higbee Of Lancaster. Mrs. Taber
Johnson, Miss Josephine Hemingway Mr..
Monroe, Miss Brown. Miss Leonard. Miss
l<luBlc, MIS-. L. -. MenuenQdll. MrS. fsnocn
Totten, Mrs. Thomas Wilson and Miss Rey-
nolds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Fleming have stay
ing with them this winter a young cousin
Of the latter, Miss Anita Vedder OF Rome,
daughter of Mr.. Elisha Vedder. the artist,
who is a debutante and whom Mrs. Flem-
ing will shortly present to her friends at a
tea. Mrs. Fleming will be at home on We'd
nesdays. commencing the oath instant.
Mrs. Emma Dent Casey and Miss Casey
will give tea on Thursday from to-.
Mrs. Felix A. Reeve and Miss Reeve will
give tea on Saturday next from 4 to-.
Senator and Mrs. Faulkner are shortly
expected home from their wedding trip and
Mrs. Faulkner will hold her first reception
on Thursday at their residence. 1919 Rhode
Island avenue.
Mrs. John r. Williams will give a
luncheon on Wednesday to meet Miss Rug
giles.
Mrs. Mclean, wife Of Lieut. Walter Nc
Lean, U.S.N.. received her friends Satur-
day afternoon at her charming home, 1927
o street. She was assisted in receiving by
her mother, Mrs. Jarvis. Miss Halves and
Miss de la Montange, all OF Towanda, Pa,
and Mrs. Doyen. Mrs. Louis Gulick. Mrs.
Willard Warner. Miss Ritchie and Miss
Holstrom OF New York presided in the din
ing room. Mrs. Mclean will be at home
the remaining Saturdays in January.
Mrs. Walter Mclean will give luncheon
on the SDtn instant IN nOnOr OF Mrs. BiSSell.
Miss Anita Wild Of Medina, New York, is
visiting the Misses Heaven.
Mrs VIM. NJ. Irwin and the Misses Bar
bour gave a delightful dance on Saturday
evening at their old home. The entire lower
floor was beautifully decorated with grow
ing plants and smilax, and the mantels were
banked with cut flowers. The orchestra was
stationed in an alcove at the west end Of
the parlor, the handsome inlaid floor being
waxed as smooth as glass, so that dancing
was a delight. Among those present were
Miss Herbert, Miss Buell. of Alabama, Miss
Ruggles. Miss Slocum of New York Miss
Tardy. the Misses Howell. Miss Mannix,
Miss Casey. Miss Wescott. the Misses
Huyck, Miss Norris, Lieuts. Noble and
Richardson, L. S. A: Lieuts. Barnett
I.auckheimer. Nevill and Williams. u. s.
NJ. c.: Mr. Maynard, Mr.. Huyck Mr. Boeu-
FIVE Of the French legation, Gen. Rengeifo
of the Colombian legation, Mr.. wescott.
Mr.. McCammon, Mr.. hampton. Mr. Janney
of Philadelphia, Messrs Casey Tunstai
Macias, Sunderland and DIR. Hord
Mrs. and Miss Gillet, wife and daughter of
Congressman Chas W. Gillet of New York.
have joined him and are at the Hamilton
Eotel for the winter.
Mrs. A and +. d. Mayer will be at home
tomorrow. Tuesday afternoon, and not i'm
the evening. as heretofore. They will re-
sumo their Tuesday evenings next week.
Owing to the serious illness of Mrs.
Ralph Lee Calf cards for her tea January
ID have been recalled.
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