Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-29
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
The Fashionable World Was Gathered at
Oorcoran House.
The Receptions and Teas of Yesterday
AfternOOn-PersOna
Mention.

Mrs. Cleveland was at home yesterday
afternoon from until 6 to receive the
members of the diplomatic corps, who were
paying their dinner calls.
Senator and Mrs. Brice gave an evening
of music to their friends last night, the
like Of which is by no means an everyday
affair. The company assembled 4. IL the
ball room Of Corcoran House and listened
to the new violinist Ysaye, who came on
from New York especially for the occasion.
1t is needless to say that the kid-gloved
applause was worthy the artist and his
listeners. Mr.. Mckenzie Gordon. who has
sung in Mrs. Brice's house before, was
heard with renewed pleasure. Mrs. Penn
berton Hincks also sang, and her selections
were creole songs. The music commenced
shortly after 10 O'Clock and the snow storm
had little effect in lessening the size OF the
company which included many Of the cab
met, the diplomatic corps, the Senate and
resident circles.
The Secretary of War and Mrs. Lamont
have invitations out for Friday evening,
February l and Is. at 8 O'Clock.
Mrs. William Schofield-Hoge and Miss
Hoge entertained yesterday afternoon at a
tea and their home on 18th street was
palms. Mrs. Hoge received in black bro
caded satin End chiffon and Miss Hoge
wore pink Powered satin and velvet. As
sisting in the Inequalities were Miss Brew
err Miss Mannix, Miss Reisinger, Miss Mes
bit, and other young ladies. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hoge welcomed hundreds of their friends
| and the event was a very pleasant one.
Mrs. Westinghouse held her second re-
ception yesterday from 5 until o'clock
The roc ms were decked with American
beauty roses and in the dining room the
table was deliberately adorned with mign-
| onette and white orchids. Mr.. Westing-
house assisted his wife. who had also with
her Mrs. Charles Gibson. Mrs: Charles
Tracey of New York, Mrs. Dalzen Of Penn
sylvania, Mrs. Henry Hopkins, Mrs. swan
son and the Misses Mullan.
Mr.. and Mrs Louis Denham Wine have
issued invitations for the marriage of their
daughter, Lulu Luttrell: to Mr. Dwight
at 1870 o'clock. Church Of the Covenant.
Reception will follow at III q street. from
1 until 3 o'clock. The couple will be at
home after March Is at the Lincoln, Phila-
delphia-
Miss Winner gave last night a very pleas
ant progressive euchre party at the house
of her father, Mr.. J. b. Winner. on Wyo-
ming avenue when a number Of her young
friends were delightfully."- entertained.
A larger company than at either Of the
previous concerts were present yesterday
at Mrs. Lannon'S for Miss Katherine Will
lard's last musicale. The latter was heard
to better advantage than ever before, and
the Misses Sutro played delightfully."-. An
additional treat was afforded by Miss Ger
aldne Morgan in violin solo. Among the
auditors were Mrs. Cleveland, Mrs. Perrine.
Mrs. Gresham, Mrs. Bissell. Mrs. and Miss
Mrs Tracey, Mr.. Hamlin, Mrs. Thurber
Mr.. and Mrs. Whittemore, Mrs. and the
Misses Mendonca, Miss Waller, Mrs. Halli
day and Miss Hamlin.
Mrs. A. E. Johnston and Miss Amelia
Johnston 1924 O street, have cards out for
tQa l.
Woodward of New York is their guest.
Mr.. and Mrs S. H. Kaufman have in
vitations out for a reception, Friday. Feb
ruary 8, at O'Clock.
One of the pleasant receptions yesterday
afternoon was at the home of Mrs. b. +.
Leighton on Capitol Hill. The parlors were
profusely decorated with choice flowers.
Mrs. j. K P. Gleeson and her niece. Mrs.
Leonard Bradley, will be at home on
Thursday January 81, from to q. 1916 r
street northwest.
Mrs. Rudolph Kaufman will not be at
home tomorrow wednesday, afternoon.
Mrs. Squire. wife of Senator w. c.
Squire, is at La Normandie.
A pleasant party was given by Mrs.
Stuart of 18th street on Saturday in honor
of Mrs. Caleb c. Magruder. Mrs. John w.
Belt of Maryland and Miss Preston of Bos-
ton, guests of Mrs. Charles G. Dulin.
Miss Ryerson of % West 61st street. New
York city. is visiting Mrs. Tower at 1904
Riggs street northwest.
A surprise masquerade party was tender
ed Mrs Warfieid last evening at her resi-
dence 761 9Th street southeast, by the
popular Blue Bell Social Club, of which she
is a prominent member, to celebrate her
forty-third birthday. Mr.; 7. Fred Jones: in
behalf of Mr.. Warffeld, presented Mrs.
Warfield with pair of gold eyeglasses
and a gold watch set with diamonds A
bountiful supper was served. after which
dancing and singing were INDUCED in until
after midnight Those present were Miss
Maize Anderson, Miss Hettie Cox. Miss
May Collingsworth, Miss Langley. Miss
Sullivan, Miss Annie Bowlding, Miss Addie
BowldiEg, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Martin. Mr.. and
Mrs. Grant Thompson, Mr.. and Mrs. War
field, Mr. and Mrs. A. Warfield. Mr.. and
Mrs. r. Collingsworth. Mr.. and Mrs. r.
sansbury, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Anderson. Mrs.
Anderson, Mr.. Percy Martin. Mr.. James
Frazier, Mr.. VIM. Frazier. Mr.. 7. Fred
Jones, Mr.. Harry Anderson, Prof. Doc.
Cox, Mr.. John Dempsey, Mr.. George B.
Myles, Mr.. Wakefield, Mr.. Fillius. MIR.
Mettler, Mr.. and Mrs. Finch, Miss Finch,
ladies' quartet from the Blue Bell Social
Club.
Mrs Robert I. Fleming will receive her
frier DIS Wednesdays in February.
The Tuesday Cotillion give their first Of
a series of germans at the Rifles Hall this
evening. The assembly, which begins at
$50, is to be followed by the german, COM
MERGING at $50. Mrs. Blanchard, wife of
Senator blanchard, and Mrs. Chas. H. Glib
son, with a number Of other well known
ladies, are the chaperons. and the german
will he led by Mr.. Martin. Mr.. JAS Cresap
Sprgg is the secretary Of the club and
Messrs Knott and Browne are on the COM
mittee of arrangements. The Invitations
include many of the seasons debutantes.
who will doubtless enjoy one of the pref
test events of the season.
Mrs. Blaine's Augusta home is likely to
become memorial building. A resolution
was introduced yesterday in the state sen-
ate to inquire into the expediency of pur-
chasing the homestead of James G. Blaine
by the state to be preserved as a memorial
building end as an executive mansion. This
historic house is a modest two-story struc-
ture, and was occupied by Mrs. Blaine and
her family during the summer and fall.
and is closed now. The lot is a commodious
enc, ornamented with trees and shrubbery
Mrs G. H. La Fetra gave a reception
last evening to large circle of friends
Miss Brownelle of Boston entertained the
company with readings and Miss Church
rendered some fine piano selections.
A number Of little girls gathered at the
home Of Miss Ruth NJ Stauffer, 323S N
street northwest, last evening to help her