The Washington times., 1895-01-18
SOCIAL SAYINGS AND DOINGs


cred from ali over the world during their
travels. the mansion is by far the most spa
cious of any private residence in the city,
and an invitation TO an entertainment there
is highly valued among the resident and
diplomatic set. AS host and hostess Mr. Lei
ter and bis wife are without rivals, and the
present occasion was enc of the most en-
ioyable on record. The floral decorations OF
the board were of roses and ferns in tasteful
combinations. Covers were laid for twenty
four.
he guests seated included the Misses
Pauneefote. the Misses Briee, Miss Carrie
Story, Miss Emily Wallach, Miss Paten, the
Marquis Inperiaii, Hiss Spring-Rice, Mr..
Wylie, Mr.. Won Flotow, Mr.. McCau!ey, Mr..
GOldsborough, Mr. Heese and Mr.. Knagan-
hjclm.- Among The guests at the dance were
Miss Cameron, Miss Bonaparte the Misses
Brice Miss Rogers, the Misses Hanlin. Miss
! Williams the Misses Boardman, Miss Sheri-
dan. Nj SIS Kennedy, Miss Hay. Mr.. Glymer,
Mr.. Blair. Mr.. Curtis, Assistant Secretary
Hanlin, Mr.. Kurino. Mr.. Adams MIR. Kas-
son. Mr.. Lee Phillips. Mr.. Lee, Mr.. and Mrs.
TruNton Beaie. Mrs. s. 5. Ho Wand Mr.. and
Alrs. Frank Rigs. and Mr.. Bax-lrinsides, OF
the British embassy. The music was fur
n1shed by the Marine Band stationed IN the
gallery. and the scene W thin the beautiful
ballroom was a brilliant one. Mrs. Letter
wore an elegant to let OF black satin en-
hroidercd in silver: Miss Letter. white satin,
hrocaded in white flowers, and Miss Mamie
Letter "a Partisan gown OF satin and chiffon.
Mrs. Lamont was the hostess at a beauti-
ful luncheon yesterday. The floral decora-
tioss were of iak carnations in handsome
cut glass bowls that occupied the center ard
ether end o. the lcng board. the polished
mahpgony setting of 10 advantage the dainty
china and glass At each plate were corsage
bouquets of Parma violeis tied with purple
ribbon. Fourteen were seated. including the
hostess. Those present were Miss Bayard.
Mss Loring. Miss Kennedy, niece of Mrs.
Harriet Lane johnson; Miss Anderson, Mrs.
Blair Lee. Mrs. Janin, Mrs. Thomas Nelson
Page. Mrs. Senator Gray. Mrs. Cropper. guest
Of Mrs. Hearst: Mrs. Schoiield. Mrs. Sands,
Mrs. HUI. wife OF Jim Hill of St Paul an
old and valued friend OF the Secretary, and
Mrs. Perrine.
The Brazilian Minister and Nine. Men
Gonca gaze a dinner last night at which COW
ers were laid for sixteen. The flo, al decora-
ti1ns wee La France roses and ferns in del
icate cut glass vases The guests included
the / a 'ian Anbassa ior aat Baroness Fa va,
the Mexican Minister and Nine. Romero. the
minister from the Netherlands, the Tur ish
minister the Belg. .an minister. the Spanish
minister. Mrs. Jonn ". Foster. Miss Mary
Field. OF New York. guest OF the house: Miss
Sheriff. Miss de Meadonca. Miss Valentino
de Mendonca, and Mr.. Mario de Menionca.
Mrs. Francis J. 0'Neiil gave most enjoy
able tea Il: ber home on Westminster street
yesterday afternoon in honor of Mrs. J. II.
GilEoGF. o. Larrhmont. New York. The
decorations were OF cut flowers harmon
lousy blen led in white. yellow and green.
The hostess was assisted in receiving 10y
Mss Mary Hampton. Of Kentucky; Mrs.
Frank Il. Mills. oil Michigan: Miss Eupham
Washington. OF Virginia. and Miss Carrie
Keeler. OF New York.
Mrs. 0'Eeifl is mos: charming hostess.
aTd during the at rnoon more lban 100 OF
the. friends OF herself ana Mr.. 0'Aeiil were
present. Tie neEs iaper world OF Wash Ing
ton was well represented, and the mem bers
OF Mr.. Charles Frohmans Sowing the Wind
Company were present. An elaborate COLA
tion was served.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Ingle. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry West. 1Ir.
and Mrs. Charles Fletcher. Mr.. ard Mrs.
Charles Z. Hoover. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Winn. Mr.. and Mrs. H. ]. Ellcett. Mr.. and
Mrs. George B.sMaithews. Major Thomas
Kirby, Mr.. James b. Nurse. Mrs. Commodore
Semmes and the Misses Sem nes. Mr.. and
Mrs. Lieut.. Heiner. Mr.. ana Mrs. Henry E.
DAVIS. Mr.. Thomas Whihin. Mr.. Fred Strong
Mr.. Frank Girth. Mr.. Frank Mills, Mr.. 5. II.
Gilmour, and others.
Mrs. Ross Perry gave o'clock card party
to ladies yesterday afternoon, which was
most enjoyable.
Mrs. Thomas Riggs and the Misses Riggs
returned from a visit to Baltimore on Tues
day.
Mrs. and the Misses German held an enjoya-
ble reception at their street residence yester-
day afternoon. Mrs. German welcomed her
visitors in a gown of black moire with JET trim.
mings. She was assisted by her five daugh-
ters in pretty reception gowns, ana Miss May
Barbour. Miss Marian Miller and Miss Car
ter. of Virginia. The latter presided at the
elegantly set tea table in the dining-room, in
the rear Of the second parlor. The magnif
cent silver service presented to the Senator
by his constituents and political admirer:
figured conspicuously on the board.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Bell gave the first oil
the series of two evening card receptions last
night, which was largely attended by the
official and resident society. Their spacious
home on Connecticut avenue is planned with
a view to extensive hospitality, and the draw.
ing-rooms were tastefuily decked with palms
and cut flowers. Later in the evening ar
elaborate supper was served from a flower
decked beard.
On last Saturday night a delightful party
met at the house of Mrs. Mary A. Denison
and Mrs. Walter S. Eaton, No. 1403 Rhode
I 1Slduu df6DUe. Inc guests Oh the OccHSlOl
were their nieces, the daughters of DIR. r.
Andrews, Of Cambridge. Mass. Miss Angie
Andrew is graduate of Harvard Annex >
now known as Radcliffe College" The
sisters are both musical. Miss Angie on the
piano an dgutar, and Miss Ethel with piano
and banjo. The latter is also a violinist oi
unusual excellence. Added to this both have
voices of great purity and sweetness. and
they delighted their guests with several mum.
bers both vocal and instrumental. some songs
the production Of the Harvard students. being
specially pleasing.
Among the company was Mr.. r. Smiley
who gave several dramatic recitations in q
superior style. Monsieur Samson sang the
national air of his country in his native
tongue with great spirit and true French
fervor. A song by Mr. Arthur Ernest, one
also by Mr. Harry Whipple Miss Lulie
HELEN. Miss Young. and Miss Kerr played
several pieces on the piano. Miss Hinds
Burke recited ''The Gipsy Flower Girl" in
costume, with much grace and spirit, and
Miss Oona Scanlan recited one of her fathers
poems with excellent effect.
Miss May Belle Stewart has issued invita-.
tions for dance on Monday evening next
the first of series of entertainments that
will mark the present winter at Stewart
Castle.
Mrs. William Walter Phelps spent Sunday
in the city as guest OF her sister, Mrs. Will
liam Boardman.
The Misses Graham, of No. 916 Twenty
third street, gave a progressive euchre party