Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-10

spring. Outdoor life has taken on Il new
meaning. society has resumed it's afternoon
drives, and all the world is smiling over
the near presence of that most desired
and most capricious of all seasons--the
spring Easter invitations are I:v,ny
around as thick as the traditional snow
flake, the florists are showing snowoLi.s
and lilacs to those who want to keep ahead
of the seasonable blooms, the milliners
windows are gorgeous with fiower-declSed
headgear. and the hyacinths, tulips and
crocuses are so far above ground that you
can almost hear them growing. The pre-
liminary notes of the social overture are
being rehearsed at least. and the quiet of
the coming fortnight will make the gay
performance of the Easter revival all the
more appreciated. During the wait there
is good deal to talk about of one sort or
another. and SO the time will not be long
passing.
There Is considerable disappointment that
the marriage of the French amba ssador.
Monsieur Patenotre and Miss Elverson will
not take place here, when Ii could be ar
ranged SO just as well, since the family of
the bride-elect own and are now occupying
Tor few days one of the most spacious
and elegant suburban homes near this
city. 1t is said, however, that for the sake
Of those who may feel a little personal
disappointment as to monseur's selection
1t will spare their feelings to have the cere-
mony take place anywhere else. There is
no denying that society, and especially that
part of it which was supposed to enjoy the
| closest confidence of the French ambassa-
dor. was thoroughly surprised by the
nouncement of his early matrimonial in
tentions. Some of the real smart ones ,dy
, that they had strong suspicious almost
amounting to knowledge for the last SIX
months of his engagement to this charming
young lady. and they kept mum as to
enjoy the spectacle OF seeing the much
coveted prize further angled for by the
many rich families who We're continually
winning and dining him. Only for very
good reason. as NJ. Patenotre was de-
termned to give dramatic surprise
to his acquaintance, the announcement of
the engagement would not have been made
until the wedding invitations were
all ready sent out. but the early
departure of a friend for Europe caused the
news to be given out a little in advance.
Excepting for some members of the en-
! bassy, 1t is not likely that invitations W IL
| be extended to the members of the 1ip'o-
| matte corps generally for the event. The
ceremony will be as quietly solemnized as
| possible consistent with the dignity Of the
| groom. After Z short Wedding trip, it is
| said, the couple will return here and give
! reception at the French embassy before
| society scatters for its summer travels.
The bride-elect was here last spring, and
was guest at various entertainments
given after Easter, but she is by no means
widely known i'm society. Those who co
know her agree that she is a charming
young lady whose natural gifts for music
and the languages have been thoroughly
cultivated, and that she will adorn the high
position which will be hers in the dlp!c-
matte corps. She speaks French. Italian
and German, a delightful accompli shinent
for the wife of diplomat.
Mrs. Cleveland has resumed her afternoon
| receptions Mondays, which were the
feature of previous seasons at the White
House. and for the last two weeks her
callers have been RECALLED not only by
chance of quiet conversation with her.
but also partaking of q cup of tea made by
her at a prettily decorated table in the blue
room. The company expected at these re-
ceptions is never very large. which makes II
all the more pleasing. They last usually
from until g. Mrs. Cleveland has also
been a noticeable figure the past week at
the various lectures now being given under
fashionable patronage.
One of the changes which Mrs. Cleveland
has made in the living rooms at the White
House has been the transformation of the
southwest chamber from d bed room to
sitting room for herself This room has al
ways been a favorite one a sleeping room
for former Presidents and Is well remem-
bered as the room where Mrs. Harrison
died. 1t was there also that Garfield lay
through long months of suffering, and II
was lIlS ldcl tndt caused MS successor,
President Arthur, to choose room just OPP
posite it, on the north side of the house, for
his bed room. President Cleveland kept to
the same choice through his first term, and
upon his return, Immediately after these
rooms were placed again in suitable condi-
ton. resumed occupation of them.
The southwest chamber makes a very
cheerful and sunshny boudoir Its decora-
ton Is in light and dainty colors and it is
very prettily and cozily arranged. The
room Is next door to the nursery, into which
the bed room known as the Prince of
Wales room, has now been converted.
Miss Anne Seabury Brewster of New
York, whose engagement to Count Henri de
Frankenstein, has just been announced. is
well-known in Washington, where her elder
sister, Mrs. Reamy, wife of Lieut.. Lowery
l.. Reamy, resides. Miss Brewster made
her debut in Washington at a series Of re-
ceptions given by her mother during a win
ters residence at the Richmond. She has
visited here frequently at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Anthony Pollok and has been
quite favorite in the smart set, to whom
the announcement of her happiness in her
approaching marriage gives great pleasure
Miss Brewster and her mother have spent
a great deal of their time in late years in
Alaskan and European travel After Miss
Brewster's first trip to Europe she brought
back with her the fashion of making de-
mure little courteses to married women.
and her appearance at any gathering was
always accompanied by these little hobs,
very much to the amusement of the many
who think the fashion t-ife exaggerated
Miss Brewster is very pretty, talks well
and will make a charming countess Count
Henri de Frankenstein was at Mrs
Ffoulke's reception Thursday night and
made a splendid impression. He is just as
gOod-looking as the newspaper accounts
have implied, and has converse tional DOW
ers of no mean order. The count accompa-
MED Mrs. Reamy, his future sister-in-law to
this reception. and many of her friends
have met him.
The entertainers of the week have been
the Brazilian minister and Madame Mem
donca Senator and Mrs. Wolcott, Mr. and
Mrs Henderson, Mr.. and Mrs. Ffoke Mr.
and Mrs. Andrews, Mr.. and Mrs Pelew. and
Mr. and Mrs. Whittemore, who gave din
ners; Mr. and Mrs. Ffolke, who gave large
evening reception on Thursday evening;
Miss Caroline Gordon, who gave two teas
and Miss Cabell who gave tea and a sup
per party in honor Of her guest, Miss La
mont of Philadelphia.
Among the Easter invitations already out
are those from Ex-Governor and Mrs. Car
roll who Will give an Easter Monday ball
to meet Miss Horsey and Miss O'Donnell.
Miss Helen Carroll who spent the winter in
Paris with her sisters, returned home last
week.
Mrs. Brice will give a cotillion, as she
generally does during a holiday season, and
the annual ball will be given at the Coun-
try Club on Thursday of Easter week. The
Yale Glee Club will be given tea by Mrs.
d. a