The Washington times., 1895-01-20

Cullough, Miss Kate Field, Mrs. Crosby, Mrs.
Major Parker. the Misses RUSSELL Mrs. Bid
die, Misses Hamlin. Mrs Chadwick, Mrs.
Halliday, Mrs. L. z. Letter. Mrs. Fuller, Miss
Field. III
1t has been AhlctIliy determined, after
| mature consideration, to make no change in
the usual order of entertainments In conse-
quence Of the death OF Miss Stevenson, and
| the Wednesday receptions of the ladies OF the
Cabinet will be held qs heretofore.
Mrs. Lamont has out invitations for q
luncheon on the 25th instant.
9 Solicitor General and Mrs. Maxwell enter
tanned distinguished company last night at
their hospitabie residence on New Hampshire
avenue and Twentieth street. The guests in
| cuded those prominent in official, diplomatic,
and resident circles The entire suite of
/ spacious drawing-rooms were cleared OF Oh
! structing furniture for the greater accommo-
dation of the large company present. and
| palms grouped in the hallway and alcoves
added their beauty to the scene.
Mrs. Maxwell welcomed her friends in an
elegant gown OF the newest shade of moon
| light green. The bodice made with hutlngs
OF the satin and trimmed with scarlet rose
buds artisticaly nesting in the creaSes OF the
folds around the neck OF the corsage, edged
| Will pCutlo auu Win natiOh ohhuo
OF ermlne. The sleeves were short, pulled,
ana ornamented with roses. Mrs. Harry
Maxwell, of Cincinnati guest OF the Solicitor
| General and his wife. looked very handsome
in toilet Of black satin trimmed with
ermine. Birds caught the trimming ON the
shoulder and nestled in her hair.
Miss Taylor OF New York, who is also
guest OF the house. wore Doucet gown OF
white satin with embroidered bodice finished
with a fall of old Flemish lace. Miss Taylor
IS strikingly pretty brunette and has been
greatly admired since coming to Washington.
The music was furnished by number OF
pieces of the Marine Band hidden in an alcove
just out OF the dining-room. Supperwas served
| at a late hour from rose-decked board
drawn to one side of the spacious dining
room. The solicitor general and his charm
ing wife are noted for their hospitality, and
an invitation to their home is highly valued.
The rooms presented brilliant scene when
the reception was at its height, and the best
of it was that all enjoyed themselves.
Paymaster General and Mrs. Stewart gave
one OF the handsome teas of the week on
Tuesday afternoon al their home on Rhode
Island avenue, which is filled with many rare
and beautiful ornaments brought from all
parts of the world. Tho decorations of the
tearoom were in pink and yellow with a
centerpiece OF maiden hair ferns.
Mrs. Stewart received in a gown OF black
satin with corsage of yellow chiffon, and was
assisted by Mrs. Gilmore in black satin and
Jet; Mrs. Ffoulke, white silk striped in black
satin; Mrs. Dunlap, wife OF Lieut. Com
mander Dunlap. black satin with corsage OF
pink.
In the tearoom Miss Gilmore. in a gown of
black satin with pink corsage, poured choco-
late. and Mrs. Hemphll, in white silk, served
tea.
Among the guests were Mrs. Yang Yu, Ad-
mraI and Mrs. Ramsay, Miss Ramsay. Ad
miral, Mrs, and Miss Irwin, Pay Director
Eldredge, Mr.. Micou, Capt. and Mrs. Nc
Nair. Dr., Mrs. and Miss Parker. Mrs. Aims
worth, Mr.. Fritch, Commander aud Mrs.
Hemphill. Lieut. Commander Dunlap, Mr..
Michler, Mr.. Carpenter, Capt. and Mrs. Crit
ndenWatson, and Mr., Finney.
social dance was held last Friday even
ing at the resldence4of Mr.. and Mrs. David
Grady, No. 122 Heating avenue northeast.
Among those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Foley, Mrs. Callahan Mrs. Foley
and Mrs. Powell, and Misses Maggie Grady,
Lizzie Murphy, A. 0prsey, Birdie Grady,
Blanche Mahoney, Mamie Carr Josephine
Grady. Annie Murphy, Girdie Walters. and
Katie ScanloDs Messrs. John j. Flayin,
Will Joonson, Fred Prinzhorn. Joe ZegowItz,
Will T. Grady. Bob Maxwell, George Mangan,
ID. Flavin. Dan Eoley, Will Gotthart, II.
Flavin. and George Hall. The music was
furnished by Prof. divers Orchestra.
Mrs. B. NJ. Lang. formerly of No. 1915
Rhode Island avenue, is now staying with
Commander and Mrs. George NJ Bache, No.
1926 r street. ,s..sN,s
Fl. a. hammond win to-day leave for South
Carolina for months stay.
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