The Washington times., 1895-02-05
SOCIAL SAYINGS AND DOINGS.

The Washington CLUB was the gathering
place for society yesterday afternoon upon
the occasion OF the tea given by Mrs. Hawley,
wife OF Senator Hawley, and by Mrs. Sweat,
OF Maine. The clubrooms were decorated
with palms and on the manteis were cut fiow-
ers
Mrs. Hawley received in a gown OF pink
brocade, with waist of pink chiffon. The gown
worn by Mrs Sweat was of lavender brocade.
Each OF the ladies carried large bouquets of
roses. The ladies of the receiving party were
Mrs. Chatard, Miss Boardman, Mrs. McMil-
Ian, Mrs. Leigh Robinson. Mrs. A. ,Lowrie
Bell, Mrs. Chadwick, and Mrs. Lothrop Brad
ley.
The tea table, decorated in pink, was set in
the lecture hall on the second floor OF the
club. Senator Hawley and Mr.. Sweat were
present and added their welcome to thar OF
the ladies of the receiving party. The ut
tendance included the leading members of
the diplomatic corps, the Senate, and resi-
dent society.
The Secretary of War and Mrs. Lamont
returned yesterday from short trip to Mag
ara Falls, where they went in private car
with their family on Saturday TO see the mag
nilieent winter scenery. The party crossed
to the Canadian side in order to obtain bet
ter view of the ice formations, and while
there the Secretary's Oldest daughter, Miss
Bessie, fell on the ice, severely sprainfng and
cutting her left hand. Vi on the arrival OF
the Secretary OF War and Mrs. Lamont with
their three daughters they were joined by
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Goodyear and Mr.. and
Mrs. Z. H. Goodyear, of Buffalo. The trip,
barring the accident to Miss Lamont, was in
all respects most enjoyable one TO Secretary
and Mrs Lamont.
Mr.. and Mrs Andrews gave tea on Satur-
day afternoon at their residence on Massa-
chusetts avenue. Mrs. Paul Andrews assisted
in receiving. Miss JULIA Edie served bouiion
and Miss sheriff. poured tea. The decora-
uons OF the tearoom were IN pink.
Among the guests were Mrs. and Miss
Clagett, Mrs Perrin. Miss Margaret Cox, Mr..
and Mrs. Alex Legave. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh
Legare, Miss Hagner, Miss Emily Nelson,
Miss Pavson, Miss Belknap. Miss Hoy. Miss
Todd, Miss EDITH Davidge, Mr.. and Mrs
William II. Harris, Mr.. Heese, Mayroyeni
Bey, Mr.. Yogel, and Mrs. and Miss De Peyster.
Mr.. and Mrs. Murray Addison gave tea
last week at their home on n street The
decorations OF the rooms were OF La France
roses and palms.
The hostess was assisted In receiving by
her guest Miss Roman of Cumberland, Md. !;
Miss ementina Smith, and Miss Cobb.
Among the guests were Lieut.. and Mrs.
Kimball. Mrs. William Gordon, Miss Giovina
Gordon, Miss Margaret Cox, Mr.. and Mrs.
Cropper. Mr. Anthony Addison. Miss Clagett
the Misses Campbell, Mr.. Eveleth Whiting,
the Misses Burroughs, Miss Chester, and Mr.
Douglas Sims.
The Misses Riggs have Issued invitations
for two evening receptions, the first OF which
will be on Friday OF the present week and
the second on the 22d instant.
Mrs. Hearst has issued invitations for a tea
on Thursday afternoon to meet Miss Anthony.
The tea will be from to clock, and music
will De the especial feature of the occasion.
Mrs. yanderpool has issued invitations for
o'clock tea on Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs John Blair will give tea on Friday
afternoon from to O'Clock.
Mrs. Leech will give tea on Friday after
noon from to O'Clock at her home on Mas
sachusetts avenue.
Mr. Laurie Benet was passenger by the
steamer City of Paris, due III New York yes
terday Mr. Benet will come direetto Wash
ington for stay with his mother. with whom
ent, having been called to the city by the ill
ness and death of Gen. Benet.
The Brazilian Minister and Madam de
Mendonca will give a dinner party on the
evening of the 2Sd instant.
Mrs. Chauncey Reynolds and the Misses
Reynolds have issued cards for tea On the
afternoon of Tuesday, the 18th instant, from
to O'Clock.
Mrs. Ruggles has issued invitations for q
luncheon on Saturday in honor of Mrs Per
rine.
Mrs William Boardman has issued invita-
tions for 5 clock tea on Monday, the l1th
instant.
Recollections OF the last assembly and ger
man OF the Tuesday Cotillon, at the Rifles
Armory. are so pleasant. those fortunate
enough TO receive invitations for the clubs
next dance on tho 11th are anticipating
equally as enjoyable an evening. Mrs.
Blanchard. Mrs. Gibson, Mrs. Clarke, Mrs.
Swanson, Mrs. Zane the committee, and Mr..
James Cresap Sprisg, the secretary, are un-
firing in their efforts and will add new charms
and interest ct the next
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