Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-21
Santa Claus Expected Tuesday Night
at the White House.
CHRISTMAS-TIDE IN CABINET HOMES
Brilliant Debut Reception Of Miss
Stevenson and Miss Scott.
ENTERTAINMENTS
COMING

christmas at the w nlte HOUSE VIII NC
largely devoted to the enjoyment of the
little folks there. Mrs. Cleveland has been
making the necessary preparations for some
time back that Santa Claus may not pass the
Presidents house by with the idea that
the children there have everything they
want, and that any offerings from his pack
would not be acceptable. She wants Christ
mas the regulation kind, full of the greatest
anticipation and most joyful realization for
her daughters, two of whom are just big
enough to thoroughly enjoy every precious
moment of the children's feast. President
and Mrs. Cleveland, especially the latter.
naturally receive a great many presents,
ard they give great many also. Mrs.
Cleveland and the ladies of the cabinet
exchange gifts always at this season.
Outside the Christmas tree and irs glo-
rieS, there will be no other outward mani
festation of the day at the White House
The tree. with its wondrous twinkling lights
and shining fruit will be the feature of the
library on Christmas, and either the
eve or TIE afternoon of that day, accord
ing to the now established program Ruth
and Esther will entertain the little boys
and girls of their acquaintance at a tree
party. II is not expected that there will
De any guests at the Christmas dinner, and
IL Will be served at the customary hour and
OF the customary viands suitable to the day
and the season.
The Vice President and Mrs Stevenson
and their daughters will spend Christmas at
their hotel, but will dine that day with Mrs
NJ. i. scott, sister of Mrs. Stevenson at her
residence on 10th street. Mr. Lewis Stew
enson who is travelling in Japan for his
health is the only member of the family
away from them. His wifes health which
Is never vigorous, will not permit her to
leave home this winter to enjoy the gaieties
would desire. Mrs. Stevenson lately receiv-
ed as souvenirs of her Alaska trip last sum
ner, TWO rugs One is a small white hear
and the other is very large one, made of
gray and brown shades, is as soft as elder
down, and makes luxurious cover to the
sofa over which it is thrown
The cabinet families have arranged for
nome CELEBRATE The Secretary OF State
and Mrs. Olney rarely dine either on SIM
DAY or holidays without an extra guest or
two 1t is not likely there will he any
cnange in their program this time Mrs.
olney mas been suffering greatly from her
sprained hand. but which is rapidly recov-
erirg. Mrs. Olney will receive on New
Year after the diplomatic breakfast, and
VIII be assisted by number of young
lduleS. Inc Olney house Is so spacious and
SO well adapted to large entertainments
Il at for the first time in this administra-
lion the events of the home of the Secre-
tary of State assume social Importance.
Secretary and Mrs. Carlisle will have
their family circle complete for Christmas.
ffelr son, Mr. William Carlisle and his
wife and their three children arrived this
morning. to make them a holiday visit
! he children are to have a royal good
time during their stay. and the necessary
preparation has been made for it already
ny their grandmother. Mrs. Carlisle will
receive on New Year day, and will have
guests from time to time during the whole
winter
Secretary and Mrs. Lamont have been in
New York the last few days. but will get
home at least by Monday. They will have
Of hrjst
childrens standpoint. and this is the idea
which rules generally in the Lamont house
hold. Some time during the holidays the
girls Will entertain gathering of children
their own school friends and pharmacies
who will come early in the afternoon and
have real good time dancing playing
games ana partaking of dainty spread
OIL juvenile goodies. Mrs. Lamont will re-
ceiVe on New Year. and will be assisted by
number of army ladies and others.
Secretary Herbert will have reunited
family circle to enjoy a good old-fashioned
southern Christmas with him. With Miss
HerbertS return from Europe and Master
Hilary Herberts vacation from college,
| and the presence of Mr.. and Mrs Micou
and their interesting young family. the
number is complete. Miss Herbert has had
delightful "trip travelling from one end of
Europe to the other, being presented at
court and enjoying all the sights and
pleasures it was possible for her country
people at every point to extend to her.
Secretary and Mrs. Smith had anticipated
the brightest kind of a Christmas, but the
serious illness which has nearly menaced
the life of their little daughter has, of
course, changed their plans somewhat.
brother, Mr.. Burton Smith, are expected
to spend the holidays with him, and later
on number of young ladies, relatives of
either the Secretary or his wife, are ex-
pected to be with them during the winter
The Postmaster General and Mrs. Will
| son will have all their children home for
Christmas, excepting one, who is at sea-
Miss Wilson and her younger sister will
| be back from college. and will probably be
accompanied by school friends, who will
spend the holidays with them. Mrs. Will
| son will receive on New Year after the re-
ception at the White House.
Attorney General and Mrs. Harmon and
| their young daughters will have the mar
| ried daughter of the family, Mrs. Edmund
Wright of Philadelphia, with MIR. Wright
and their baby, who, happening to be the
| only graadchild in the family, is ccrre-
| spondingly important. all with them for
Christmas. Mrs. Wright will remain all
| winter with her mother and take part in
| the gayeties of the household. Mrs. Har-
mon will receive en- New Year, assisted
| by number of lady friends
Secretary Morton and his children are
| never separated at holiday times He went
| to Chicago for Thanksgiving with them,
and some of his sons will be here for
| Christmas with him and Miss Morton.
| The Secretary has been photographed
| lately. surrounded by four handsome grand
| children, and the group is most interest
| ing one. Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Morton win
remain here for the early part of the sea-
son.
| The Vice President and Mrs. Stevenson
| entertained their friends royalty last night
| at the Normandie at a coming-out party
| for their daughter and niece. Each room
! of the parlor suite was embowered in
green, and white roses and marguerites
| added fragrance and beauty. Wild smilax
| draped the dcoIways. and arches and
| twined the chandeliers. The mantels were
| banked with Farlayense ferns in the re-
ception room, and the large parlor, to
which the dining room had been trans
! formed, and amid these the bouquets sent
| the debatantes were massed. There were
| great punches Of violets. and roses of
| every shade, tied with lohg ribbon stream
| ers. and making collection which any
| debutante would regard with pleasurable
| pride. The Vice President and Mrs. Ste
| venson, Miss Letitia Stevenson and Miss
| Julia Scott received in the small reception
| room. The cordially of their welcome
! and the attractiveness Of the two pretty
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