The evening times., 1895-12-05
CABINET LADIES DOLLS
Handsomely Dressed Creations Sent
to the Baltimore Show.
Wonderful Com mpos.,te Little One Com
ing From Western Ladies of Nh
tionl Fame-Society News.

tional Fame-Society News.
The American Doll and Toy Show at the
| Academy of Music in Baltimore is attract
ing a great deal of attention In this city,
as number of our most prominent women
are interesting themselves in it and have
sent dolls or doll baby clothes.
Mrs. Olncy, wife OF the Secretary of
State, has sent In the name OF her grand
sou, Frank Minot, a doll which has ex-
cited the envy of half the little girls in
Baltimore.S II is a mechanical coll and
when taken in the arms and pressed throws
kiss.
Mrs. Lamont cent a large doll which was
dressed entirely by her three daughters.
Miss Morton, sister OF the Secretary OF
Agriculture, also has doll on exhibit ion,
clad in snowy white.
On the same table Mrs. John G. Ca rlisle has
two dolls, dressed like twins, one in pink
and one in blue.
Perhaps what will be the most wonderful
doll at the show is now on its way from
Gle, Gland, o., sent by Robert T. Porter,
the former superintendent OF census. n is a
pure blonde, three feet high, with 16-inch
waist and 15-inch arm. She will be dressed
as the chocola te girl, after Jean Etienne Lie
tard's La Belle Chocolatiere."
The chocolate set which she will carry
is presented by Mrs. Bellanly Storer. 1t Is
of lockwood ware and comes direct from
Mrs. Storer's pottery in Ohio. The dolls
dress is made by Mrs. Lucretta Garfield.
Mrs. William Mckinley furnished Its shoes
and stockings, Mrs. Joseph Benson Foraker
its white petticoat, and Mrs. Fanny Hayes
It's flannel petttcoat. Mrs. John Sherman,
Mrs. Asa w. Bushnell and Mrs, James B.
Hoyt are other distinguished women who
have helped to dress this RENAL arkable young
lady.
Now that the sea son is about to begin,
1t will he Interesting to knnw something
about the h,stesses who Will cnterta In
largely and on whose in,linations ii de-
pends whether it viii be gay or otherwise
this winter.
Washington is particularly fortunate
In having number OF women who have
not only wealth and cieverness bat are
also prominent officially.
Mrs. John Il. Mclean entertains largely
and in most delightful manner. She with
be one uf the hostesses at the dinner dances
which were 40 popular here and In New
York last winter.
The Morgan house. whhh Mr.. Mclean
purchased some years ago, Is especially
adapted for entertainment. 1t has been
ever stllCc IL "dS itiSt ouht oS
people prominent in society. with the excep-
tion of n short time when it was used as
clearinghouse. The charm OF Mrs. No
Leans functions is that there is always
stamp OF originality about them and they
show care and attention. Mrs. Mclean and
Miss SackviIle West were Instrumental in
organizing the dancing class, which was
so popular some years ago. but which now
has fallen into inniruous desuetude.
Thu tnnc and charitable affDfrS ptypn hy
Mrs. Mclean on the La arge square of ground
which her husband OWNS on Seventeenth
and u streets. and where he had house
put up in "a single night" as a surprise
to his wife, are also unique. The little
folks. too. CONE in for share OF her hos
pitality, and the fancy dress balls which she
gives every Christmas In honor OF her young
son. T. r. Mclean. tr.. are looked forward
to for weeks by the friends OF the young
gentleman.
Mrs Anieiie Rives-Chanler when first IN
Washington said the woman she most adj
nired and wanted to Met here was Mrs
John r. Mclean. Mr.. and Mrs. Mclean are
at present in New York on a visit. but will
return to the city before the new year.
There has been a decided change in the
decorations OF tables for teas and recep-
tions this year. Where Ii used to be the
custom to have one color prevail now we
have every color of the rainbow. The pink
and the violet teas have gone entirely out Of
fashion. One OF the prettiest tables have
seen this year was ata reception the other
day.
Down each side of the table and across
the end were strips OF ribbon about three
inches wide of niauve. pink and yellow In
the center of the table was huge bowl of
roses of all hues and dishes OF candies of all
colors were placed here and there.
The affect. although little startling at
first was quite pleasing. and a relief from
the ruonotonous one-toncd tables. This
mode of decorating Is liable to become very
popular here this winter. and those who
have been on the other side say Paris has set
its seal of approval on it.
The pretty young bride was gowned IN
white silk trimmed with lace and chiffon
and carried white chrys8nthemums tied
with satin bows.
Among the gifts were a decorated dinner
and tea service. presented by the lad =
Of the Golden Eagle. of which order the
briIe was member, who attended the re-
ception in a body. as did aleo many repre-
sentatives OF the Good TenIplars and White
Ribbon workers
Among the guests were the grandmoth.
er of the bride, Mr.. H. o. Hcman. Mr.. and
Mrs. Michael Griffin. Mr.. and Mrs. Cham
beers, Mr.. and Mrs. Greer. Mr.. and Mrs.
Potts. Mrs. N. E. Myers, Mrs. Shoemaker.
Mrs. FiDnigan. Mrs. Posey and Miss Emma
Dogget of Virginia. cousin of the bride.
Mr.. and Mrs. Woods left for Warren
ton, Va. and upon their return will re-
side at No. 131 California street north
east, where they will be at home to their
friends.
Miss May Lou Houston. daughter of SIR.
and Mrs. J. H. Houston. of No. 622 Massa-
cbusetts avenue northwest, was married
last night to Mr.. George Emmett Woods OF
Sontil Carolina. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. ]. j. Muir at the f Street
Baptist Church, the wedding march from
"a ''Lotengrin" being played by Miss Mollie
McGiee. assisted by Mr.. ]. R. Stokes
Mr. Pioda. the Swiss minister who is max
ing n extended tour In the West. at last ac-
COUNTS was expected to visit st. Paul. where |
lhe s Swlss residents. OF whom there are great |
numbers. have arranged to give him rous- |
ing welcome.
This afternoout the Misses Dodge will make |
heir debut at a tea to he given by their |
mother. Mrs Harrison Howell Dodge, at |
fer residence. No. 1645K street.
Mrs. J.. z. Letter has cards out for dance
December "a.
Mrs. MacA rthur viii not begin her Tues
lays until after January 1.
The Indiana delegation in Congress was
given a dinner last evening by Hon. Henry
3. Biount. at his fine residence, THE