The Washington times., 1894-12-09
SOCIAL SAYINGS AND DOINGS

eral, presented letters OF Introduction from
the officials of his own country, IN which he
had formerly held the office OF postmaster
general, and it was on this account that the
dinner of last night was given. The table pre-
sented a very handsome appearance, as foi
the first time were used the beautiful open
work silver vases with crystal stands inside
TO hold the long-stemmed La France roses
These rested upon circular pieces of Duchess;
lace The white tapers in the repousse silver
candlesticks were capped with small shades
of open-work silver. At either end of the
table were fruit pieces of different varieties o.
grapes.
The guests were the Argentine Minister and
Nine. Zeballos. the Secretary of the Navy ant
Miss Herbert, the Secretary of Agriculture anc
Miss Morton. the Brazilian Minister and Nine
de Alendonca, Judge and Mrs. Maxwell, and
the Nicaraguan Minister and Nine. GuZman
Miss Maria NJ. Love, OF Buffalo, will ar
rive in Washington early in the week for {
visit to the Postmaster General and Mrs. Bis
sell.
Mr.. and Mrs L. Z. Letter gave a dinner
party on Thursday evening IN honor OF the
Attorney General and Mrs. Olney. The Other
guests were the Postmaster General and Mrs
Bissell, Justice and Mrs. Harlan, Gen. anC
Mrs. Sehoheld, Judge Lambert Tree, OF Chi
Bugher, and Prof. Langley.
Chevy Chase was the scene last evening oi
a dinner given by the Hunt Club in honor OF
the debutantes of the present season. Mrs
De Peyster chaperoned the party of young
people, to whom the occasion was made an
evening of such unusual enjoyment that
without doubt it will be remembered as one
of the most memorable events OF the season o.
'94.- The decorations of the table and dining
room were elaborate. Among the young
ladies who were guests were Miss De Peyster
Miss Lindsay Poor, Miss Rush, Miss Ramsay,
Miss Adams, and Miss Clagett.
Col. and Mrs. De Peyster gave a tea from 4
to o'clock yesterday afternoon, on the occa
sion of the debut of their youngest daughter
Miss Justine De Peyster, who received many
floral offerings from her friends. These flow
ers completely covered the piano and banked
the mantel. IN the tearoom the decorations
were in pink. The hostess received in a
gown Of crepe. At her side stood the daugh-
ter. in gown Of white muslin, with white
ribbons, and carrying bouquet OF American
Beauty roses and white hyacinths.
The receiving party included Mrs. Fraser
Miss Rochester, Miss Crosby, Miss Hagner
Miss Clagett, Miss Poor, Miss Adams. and
Miss De Peyster. Miss Hazeltine poured
tea.
Among the guests were Admiral Upshur,
Admiral. Mrs. and Miss Ramsay, Commander
Mrs. ana Miss Rush, Mrs. Norman g. Iieber
Mrs. Poor Miss Sheriff., Gen. and Mrs
Rochester, Capt. and Mrs. Alexander Rogers
Miss Greer. Mrs. Sanger. Mrs. Barney, DR..
and Mrs. Goldsbofough. Admiral and Mrs.
Crosby, DR.. and Mrs. Hammond, the Mica
raguan Minister and Mime. Guzman, Mrs. n
S. Lincoln, Mrs. Hornblower, Mrs. and Miss
Harlan. Mrs. Field Mrs. Sidney Everett. Miss
Letter Miss Gale. Gen. and the Misses Card
Mrs. and Miss Kelley. and Mrs. MCGOWAN.
The present week will witness a large num-
Der of entertainments and society in coBse-
quence will have lively time in keeping
pace with the events. Among these will be-
MONDAY
Mrs Charles NJ Thomas will give tea
from 10 o'clock at her home on Farragut
Square, to announce the debut of her daugh-
ter.
Mrs. Ralph Cross Johnson, ST., will give a
3 O'Clock tea.
Mrs. Cropper will give luncheon. -
TUESDAY
Mrs. Breckinridge will give luncheon in
honor of HRS. Lamont.
Mrs. Phil Sheridan will give tea to an
nounce the debut of her daughter.
In the evening Mr. and Mrs. Herman
Viele will give an evening party.
WEDNEsDAY-
The marriage of Miss Mary Sherman to Mr.
McCallum will take place at noon at the resi-
dence of Senator and Mrs. Sherman. Mr.. Lee
Phillips will be best man and Miss Cecilia
Miles and Miss Rosa HoYt, of New York. will
be the bridesmaids, and Rev. Dr.. McKim will
officiate.
Mrs. George Dunlop will give tea from 5
to O'Clock.
In the evening Mr. and Mrs. Franklin
Steele will give ball ar the residence of their
sister. Mrs. Morris, on Lafayette Square. in
honor OF the debut OF their youngest daugh-
ter. Miss Helen Steele.
The marriage OF Miss Lizzie Lyons, daugh-
ter of Mrs Addie Deane Lyons. to Repre-
sentative Claude 4. Swanson, of Virginia,
will take place at the residence Of the bride
elect, No. 1915 n street.
THURSDAY
Mrs. William A. Gordon will give a tea
TO announce the debut OF her daughter.
FRIDAY-
The opera of Dorothy will be given as a
matinee performance at Albaugh's by the
students OF Columbia College. Mrs. CIeve-
land will occupy box on that occasion.
Mrs. and Miss HichDorn will give tea to
young people.
Mrs. john Rogers will give tea from to
o'clock in honor of Miss Sheridan.
In the evening Hon. John w. Foster will
Mr.. and Mrs. William D. Cabel give an en-
tertainment at $50, at which Secretary Car
Isle will make short address.
SATURDAY
Mrs. McCammon will give a tea to an
nounce the debut of her daughter.
In the evening the Brazilian Minister and
Nine. de Mendonca will give their second
musicale.
Among the later entertainments will be:
MONDAY. December II, Mrs. Letter will
give D o clock tea.
Tuesday. the 18th instant. Justice and Mrs.
Brown will give an evening reception.
Wednesday, the 18th instant. Justice and
Mrs. Brewer will give a tea 10 announce the
debut of their youngest daughter.
Thursday, tho Goth instant, the ladies of tho
Washington barracks will give a tea from to
o clock in honor of Mrs Daniel Lamont.
Wednesday, December 10. Mrs Davis. wife
of Capt. Davis, will give a tea in honor of the
debut of their second daughter, Miss Elsie
Davis. at her home, 2237 Q street.
Wednesday December 10, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Waggaman will give an evening re-
ception. from 8 to 10 o'clock, in honor of the
japanese minister.
Saturday, December %, Senator and Mrs.
Call will give tea to announce the debut of
their daughter, at their residence, 1903 N
street.
Thursday, December 81. Representative
and Mrs. Draper will give dancing party at
9 o'clock.
Washington society has been in the throes
OF genuine sensation lately on account of
the conduct of certain very prominent wo-
men IN the most exclusively fashionable cir
Gle who have been winning for themselves no
end of private notoriety from their card play.
ing proclivities. Some of their escapades in
this line within the past year would certainly