Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-19
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
The Teas Absorbed Fashionable Attention
Yesterday.
Mrs. Brice's Musicale and the Other
Pleasant Events Where Folks
Met-Persona1s.

delegations Of the D. A. R., who were In
yited to meet the ladies of the Princeton
Chapter, of which the hostess was the
founder and is a most enthusiastic MEM
Der. The occasion brought together at the
outset Of the congress many ladies' Wnose
careers are well known to each other, out
who had not the pleasure heretofore OF
meeting. The rooms of Mrs. Swanns lux
urious home were decked with mowers. anu
in the dining room the bount1fully laoen
table had as a centerpiece plat OF PINK
roses. At a business meeting OF the
Princeton Chapter held earlier In the alter
noon Mrs. Stryker, wife of Gen. Stryker OF
New Jersey, was elected the regent 1or tne
chapter, and with her new honors tresh
upon her, was introduced to the Vlsitihs
delegates by the hostess. Mrs. shippen'
the retiring regent, was also present Mrs.
Swami was also assisted in her hosp1tan-
ties by Mrs. C. G.. Lancaster, mrs ROSA
Wright Smith, DR.. MCGEE and MISS May
Mullan. The ladies sat around IN coy
groups chatting while they partook OF
the dainties, and the event. as all nos
pitalities are in Mrs. Swann's home, was
delightful one to every participant.
Senator and Mrs. Brice gave pleasure 10
a couple hundred of their friends last
night by inviting them to a musicale, at
" bich Madam Melba and Mr.. Edouard de
Reszke sang and NJ. Josef Holman piayeo
the cello to enthusiastic applause OF tne
company. The scene was brilliant, the
company appreciative and a fine supper,
with the usual accompaniment, was en-
jcyed before home time came. Inc misses
Brice assisted their parents In receiving
and the occasion was one which Will De re-
membered for long time.
Mrs. Daniel N. Morgan. wife OF the Unit
ed States treasurer, and Miss Morgan were
at home yesterday to an invited company
from to Z.
They were assisted in receiving the
guests by Mrs D. H. Chatfield of New Jer-
sey. sister Of Mrs. Morgan: and Miss Nor
ton, Mrs John Dewitt Warner of New
York, Mrs. Ashley B. Wright of Massa-
chusetts, Miss Agatha Alling of New
Haven, Conn.,; Miss Adelaide Carson OF
Washington. Miss Katharine Black OF
Georgia, Miss Josephine Sibley of Pennsyl-
vania, Miss PETER of Kansas, Miss Phillips
of Washington, Miss Uhl Of Michigan,
Miss Barclay of Philadelphia, Miss Pad.
deck Of Brooklyn and Miss McGoodwin or
Kentucky. A pretty collation. was spread.
mandolin orchestra discoursed tuneful
music and several hundred guests enjoyed
the occasion.
Mrs. Francis w. Dickins. wife Of Com
mander Dickins Of the navy, is the guest of
the Misses Seawell.
Mrs and Miss Estes Of 1910 T street
northwest will be at home informally to-
morrow.
Mrs. Hopperton, No. Grant place, will
receive informally tomorrow. She will be
assisted by her granddaughter. Mrs DR..
w. P. Jenney of South Dakota, who is
here for a few days.
Mrs. NJ. s. Thompson and Miss Josephine
Jones will be at home to their friends in
formally on Wednesday after o'clock.
Last Sunday was the occasion Of bril-
liant gathering at the residence of MRS. S.
H. King, 3041 NJ street, at the marriage of
her sister. Miss Carrie Walsky, to Mr.. ST.
mon Gensberg Of Baltimore The happy
couple, under a canopy in the parlor. were
united by the Rev. l.. Stern. After the
services the assembled company repaired
to the dining room. where they partook of
a sumptuous repast After supper dancing
was INDUCED in until late hour. During
the festivities the bride and groom quietly
left for a short trip. During the evening
the guests were agreeably entertained with
vocal and instrumental music by Mrs. KEEL
sey, Mrs. Phillips and Miss J. Cohen.
A large audience assembled last evening
at the home of Mr.. Benjamin Perry, No
716 9th street southwest, to celebrate his
thirty-third birthday. The ~parlors were
decorated with bunting and flowers Mr.
tiers of ceremonies. The entire Blue Bell
Social Club, thirty-seven strong, attended
in a body, bringing with them their own
string band. Jack Bayne and T. Fred
Jones gave recitations and comic songs
At II o'clock refreshments were served
after which the floors were cleared and
uanclnS was Kept up until near daybreak
Those present were Mrs. H. D. Anderson
Professor Doc. Anderson, Mr. H. F. An
derson, Miss Maize Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs
r. collingsworth, Mr.; and Mrs. Warfield
Collingswcrth, Miss May Collipssworth,
Mr.. T. Fred. Jones, Professor Tom Rob-
inson, Miss Hettie Cox. Mr.. George B.
Myles, Mr.. Edwin Baker, Mr.. R. S. Davis,
Mrs. VIM. H. Olive, Miss Annie Bowling,
Miss frankie Bowling, Mrs. Emma
Granthan. Mr.. Monroe Perry and family
Mr.; Oscar car, Baker a and and family, Mr.: VIM
NJ. woodward. Miss Alice Ballard, Mr.. VIM
Reese, Mr. Geo. E. Matheny. Mr.. Clay Cox
Mr.. John Matheny, Mr.. J. Frazier, Mr..
Fannie Perry, Miss Matte Perry, Mrs.
Edith Meade, Mrs. Jas. B. Cox, Miss Allie
Cox, Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Bayne, Mr..
Milton Fillius, Miss Blanche Kraft, Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel Martin.
Mrs Andrew B. Graham will be at home
to her friends tomorrow afternoon from
to 6.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther L. Apple have as
their guests Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. c.. Elliott
Of keyser, w. Va.
Mrs. Lloyd Slack of Leesburg, Va. is Wis
iting her sisters, the Misses Fowler. 1888
Both street.
Mrs. Edward p. Mertz will not be at home
tomorrow.
will entertain their friends at the Rifles
Armory with q complimentary hop.
Mrs. Robert 1. Fleming will receive her
friends tomorrow for the last time this
season.
A charming party was given by Mrs.
Julia Bodfish last evening at her residence,
5S b street northeast, in honor Of the coin
cident recurring anniversaries of the birth
DAYS of her niece, Miss Bessie Howells. and
DR.. Hayes. A progressive game party and
vocal selections gave great interest to the
occasion, followed by collation.. Among
those present were Sir Harcourt Lee, Gen.
Farnsworth, Mr.. Charles L. Hooker, jr.,
Mr.. Sutton of the geological survey, Mr.
Robert Howeils, Misses Hayes, Mrs. Eel
lows and Miss Minnie Fellows.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred A. Grant of Capitol
Hill invited a few friends one evening last
week to meet Miss Hazel E. Hill of Wash
ington avenue Brooklyn. very enjoyable
evening was spent with music. DR.. J. w.
Bischoff and daughter, Miss Page of Chi
cago. Ill, and Mr.. T. William Pearman
were among those present.
Mrs. and the Misses German will not re-
ceive on Thursday.
The Misses Miller gave a progressive
euchre party at their home, $50 H street
northwest. on Monday evening. Among
MiSSaS Ia and ALL