The Washington times., 1895-02-07
SOCIAL SAYINGS AND D0lNGs


Senator and Mrs. Sherman gave dinner
party last night at which the decorations Of
the table were of Bride roses. The guests
were Prince Cantacuzene, the Mexican Min
lister and Madame Romero, Senator and Mrs.
Brice. Senator and Mrs. Henderson, Repre-
sentative and Mrz Cultivate, Representative
aud Mrs Tom Johnson. Mr.. and Mrs. J. B.
Henderson. Miss Pendeton, Mr.. and Mrs. l..
z. Letter, and Mr.. and Mrs. McCallum.
1t was seal skin and sable edition of So
ciety that made The rounds of Cabinet calls
Yesterday afternoon, as the cold weather was
so intense that only the furclad element
dared to brave the polar wave that has swept
over the city and struck a chill even to the
most ardent society rounder.
Mrs Gresham received in her pariors at the
Arlington in a gown OF gray and white
striped silk. Her assistants were Mrs. Nellie
Grant Sartoris. Mrs. Charles Spaulding, and
Miss Mary Sheridan, daughter OF Mrs. Phil
Sheridan.
Mrs. Carlisle had as usual large recep-
room proved an especially attractive spot
with callers Mrs. Carlisle received in a
gown OF iawn-colored silk and brocade. Her
assistants were Mrs McAdoo. Miss Hamlin,
Miss Helm, Miss Hatch, and Miss Morgan.
In the tearoom Miss Myra Noyes and Miss
Griffith presided. The two little grand
daughters of the hostess, though not strictly
to be classed as members of the receiving
party. were present during portion OF the
reception ana proved the center OF attraction
to many of the callers.
Mrs. Lamont received in gown OF mauve
bengaline and lace. BY happy inspiration,
shs opened her tearoom TO callers, who were
resa,ed with fragrant cups of hot tea that
were especially appreciated by those coming
in directly from the freezing weather outside.
The refreshments served, like those at the
res esidence of the Secretary of the Treasury,
were quite simple, but the mere fact that a
steaming cup of tea was offered to each oil
the callers as they stopped TO greet some oil
the receiving party. served to impart feel
ing of unusual sociability to the reception.
In the tCaroom Mrs. 0'Reiily presided. The
ladies of the receiving party included Mrs.
Marrow. Mrs. Jebb OF Buffalo; Miss Rugg!es,
Miss Kelton, Miss Scott, Miss de Mendonca,
Miss Edie, Mrs. Legare, the Misses Gray,
Miss Carson, Miss Cassells. Miss Rodgers,
Miss Carlisle, and Miss Lockwood.
Miss Herbert received in a gown of light
blue silk and was assisted in receiving by
Mrs Reamey Mrs. Cobb of Alabama; Mrs
Perkins, and Miss Tardy. Those who made
the trip to the residence nt the Secretary OF
the Navy were repaid by the warm welcome
that met them upon their arrival, and in the
pleasantly hospitable atmosphere the genera
discomfort out of doors was forgotten for the
time being.
Mrs Bissell received in gown OF blacl
silk, trimmed with old rose velvet, and wa:
assisted in entertaining her callers by Mis-:
McCammon, Miss Kennedy, Mrs. Rodgers
Miss Patten. Miss Victoria Emory, and Miss
Fowler.
Miss Morton received in a gown of blacl
moire antique and had the assistance of he
niece. Miss Cressy. in entertaining caller
during the afternoon in her pleasant apart
ments at the Portland.
Mrs. Olney welcomed callers in gown o
mauve brocade and velvet. and was assisted
in the task, which she always so pleasantly
discharges, by Mrs. Dean. Miss Dawes, o
Massachusetts,; Miss Stevens. daughter o
Representative Stevens, OF Massachusetts
Mrs. and Miss Thurber, Miss Reed, Miss Jack
son, and Miss Kate Hopkins. AS the callers
entered they were greeted by the welcome
sight of a large fire OF cracking logs in th
big open fireplace in the lower hallway, anC
not q few, before ascending to meet the hos
tess and her receiving party, stopped Il
warm themselves by the cheerful blaze
Miss Queen who has been visiting Secre
tary and Mrs. Carlisle since the beginning o
the season, has returned TO her home in Ken
tucky.
Mrs. Schofleld made the round of Cabine
calls yesterday afternoon and was surrounde'
at each house by friends who showered upol
her their congratulations upon the nomina
tion of Gen. Schofield. by the President, to b.
lieutenant general of the Army.
The British ambassador and Lady Paunce
fote have issued invitations for dinner, t
be followed by q reception on Monday even
ing next.
The German ambassador and Miss Vol
Saurma have issued invitations for musical
at 4:30 o'clock on the afternoon of the l5t
I instant Prof. and Mrs. Burmeiser will b
the musicians on that occasion.
Mrs C. II. Smith aud Miss Smith have issue
invitations for an afternoon tea on the 13t
| instant from 4 to 7 O'Clock at 1928 o street.
Mrs. Hearst will give coming out enter
tainment this afternoon to Miss Henriett
Anthony, of Boston, the young daughter o
| one of Mrs. Hearst's dearest friends of lon
standing.
Mrs. Lindsay, wife OF Senator Lindsay
will not receive this afternoon, but the fol
lowing Thursdays during the season.
Mr. C. Emet, of 452 NJ street southwest
was given happy surprise Monday evening
it being his birthday Friends me. him an
enjoyed sumptuous repast.
Mrs J. Ellen Foster, Mrs. Pierce, and Mis-
Pierce were at home at the Elsmere yesterda
| afternoon. They receive Wednesday in Feb
ruary.
RECEIVER HAS NOT ACCOUNTED
Capital Trust Company's Allegation Con
corning the Alex Milne Assignment.
The Capital Trust Company wants a re
ceiver for money accruing from the sale o
Mr.. Alex Mines stock of furniture. Mr.
Milne assigned on October 2, 1893. to F. G
Townsend. The Trust Company was cred
itor for 7,2S9
Mr.. Townsend, it is alleged in the Trus
Company's bill in equity filed Yesterday. ha
never given an accounting; has declared onl,
small dividend, whereas n large one wa
expected: has conducted the business as If j
were not to be closed up; and has recent,
had the remainder of the stock sold at auc
tion.
A discovery and accounting are asked 70