The Washington times., 1895-02-23

page, Miss Jane Gibson; warder. Mrs.
Jessie c. Osborn; sentinel, Mrs. Emma
i. Myers; pianist, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Hilton.
The Army and Navy Club entertained So
ciety last night at a reception and dance
given in honor OF Washington's birthday
strictly speaking the reception was not given
by the club as such, but was rather IN the
nature OF subscription affair by the MEM
bers. The only complimentary cards
issued were to the prominent officials OF the
government and members of the diplomatic
corps.
The clubhouse which is admirably adapted
TO such entertainments, had been beautifully
decorated for the occasion by Small with
quantities of Southern smilax, palms, fow-
ers. flags, and bunting. The Marine Band
was appropriately selected for the occasion.
The elaborate decorations, added to the fine
collection OF flags and bunting, quite trans
formed the place from its usual appearance.
The entire clubhouse was thrown open to the
company, and the conversation OF the even
ing was marked by staccato notes OF admira-
tioD. The two branches of the service were
represented In overfiowing numbers in addi-
tion to helarge number Of residents invited.
The stairways were rendered very pic
turesque adiuncts to the general decorations
by having the railings twined with wild
smilax. In the rooms the mantels were
banked with cut flowers, the corners were
filled in with pains, smaller varieties OF
which filled in the spaces beneath the man
tells. The chandeliers were hung with smilax
and about the walls were draped flags, many
OF which had interesting bits of history at
tached. There was food OF light every
where that shone down upon the gaily
dressed company and brought out to the
fullest extent the beauty of the decorations.
The ballroom on the top floor was decorated
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palms, while the walls were hung with hags.
The ladies OF the receiving party. Mrs.
Woodward, wife OF the president OF the
club; Mrs. Lamont, Miss Herbert,
Mrs. Schofeld. Mrs. Ramsay, and
Mrs. Lemy welcomed the company In the
spacious rooms on the second floor. This Is
the second reception OF the kind given by
the club, the first having been on the occa-
sion of the houserwarming after the building
was first occupied. This, with one other re-
ception. given several years ago by a men,
ber of the club. is the only occasion previous
to last night ON which ladies have been
admitted TO the club
The membership of the club comprises a
large number of distinguished men, who are
either now or were formerly in the military
or naval servies. a5 IS +. ana 80
Among those present. in addition to the
members and their families, were Secretary
Lamont. Secretary Herbert, Gen. and the
Misses Rucker. Gen. ID. E. Sickles. Mr.. and
Mrs. b. II. Warmer, Hon. and Mrs. T. b.
Reed, Miss Villas, Hon. gere NJ. Wilson, DR..
j. Y. Vincent. Justice and Mrs White. Mr..
de Weekerherlin. Gen. III. Reynolds Count
+. Reventlow, Justice Harlan. Hon. and Mrs.
Frank Aldrich. Col. aud Mrs. r. G.. Ruther-
ford, Mrs. and the Misses Harlan.
Senator and Mrs. Hale, Hon. and Mrs. Z. E.
Meredith, Senator, Mrs, and Miss Mills,
Senator and Mrs. Murphy. Mr.. and Mrs. John
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sistant Secretary and Mrs. McAdoo. Gen. and
Mrs. McFeeley. Mrs. McCeney. Hon. J. X.
McCammon, Mr., Mrs. and Miss Noyes, Sena-
tor and Miss Proctor. Hon. G.. A. Boutelle,
Miss Grace Boutele, Mrs Ruker, Dr. S. C.
Busey Hon. J. C. Burrows, Mr.. Mrs. and
the Misses Boardman. Hon. and Mrs. J. C.
Catchings, Mr.. w. L. Curtis Senator and
Mrs. Call, Mr.. Chung Nun Yew, Gen. and
Mrs. Doe, Mr.. and Mrs. John Joy Edison and
Miss Edison, Admiral, Mrs. and Miss Greer,
Mr. Henry w. Garnett, Miss Garnett, Mrs.
Hazen, Mr.. GailIard Hunt. Mr.. and Mrs.
Harvey S. Page the Misses Patton, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. E. Reyburn, Miss Peachy, Mr.. S. Her
bert Giesey, Mr.. and Mrs. S. II. Kaufman,
and Mr., James Longstreet, jr.
While most of the Washington world con-
tended in doing honor to George Washing
ton. the Woman's National Press Association
their country. Through the courtesy OF Mrs.
Mary s Lockwood the beautiful parlors OF
her residence, No. 1101 K street northwest,
the Strathmore Arms, were placed at the
service of the press association, who from 4
D. m. until p. N. entertained there the
Daughters of the American Revolution and
of the National Council of Women.
The north parlor was occupied by the re-
ceiving rarty and the south parlor was used
for the refreshment service. The portieres for
the connecting rooms on the lower suite
were of United States flags and the ratings
of the staircase were draped with the same
material. The tables in the south parlor
were decorated with broad bands of red and
blue, the ground being white. In the center
of each table was bank OF red tulips these
flowers also filling vases on the mantels.
The shades of the candelabra were red. The
mantels and paintings were draped with
flags.
The parlors were crowded from the open
ing to the close of the reception, the callers
being the daughters" and the members of
the council generally and a number of unof-
fetal visitors Mrs. Mary S. Lockwood made
the presentations. The accomplished hos
tess was attired in black velvet and howered
brocade.
The members of the receiving party were
Mrs Hannah b. Sperry, president of the
Press Association, in heliotrope and black
| silk; Mrs. nj. ID. Lincoln (Bessie Beach1,
heliotrope and violet velvet; Mrs NJ. n.
North. mauve and black silk; Mrs E. NJ S.
Marble. cream and black silk; Miss Georgia
Snow, garnet silk; Mrs. H. n Raiston,
black silk; Mrs. Marian Longfellow
| O'Donohue, white and fawn-colored velvet;
Mrs. Belva A. Lockwood, old gold and rose;
Mrs. Mary S. Gist, bla,k silk; Mrs. Eleanor
Wright, black silk; Mrs. Margaret r. Wick
ins, black silk; Mrs. D. A. Childs, black silk,
cream ostrich tips; Mrs. Frederick Day,
black silk, jet trimmings; Mrs. G. f. Smiley,
black silk with jet trimmings, and Mrs. E..
| w. Nye black lace over tan silk.
! The refreshments were served by Miss
Lillian Lockwood. Miss Virginia Day, Miss
Agnes Shaw, Miss Marie Hoffman, Miss
Eugenia Brosius, Miss Anna Amory. Miss
Della Norris. of New York, and Miss Mary
Smiley.
The ladies OF Electa Chapter. No. 2, Order
| of the Eastern Star received an official visit
! on Wednesday evening from the most worthy
grand matron of the order, Mrs. Mary G.
| Snedden, of st. Louis, Mo. The Masonic
! Hall in Anacostia, the home Of the chapter,
was thrown open to visitors from Ruth and
Naomi chapters Of this city, and Alpha
| Chapter of Baltimore, who were invitel to
meet this distinguished guest. The occa-
sion was heightened by an elaborate floral
| display by the Messrs. Gude, together with
an artistic arrangement of gas jets by Mr..
! James T. Harrison, making the scene one OF
great brilliancy and beauty. The exemplif-
cation of the rituaIistic work by the
officers OF the chapter worthy ma
tron, Juliana Allan; W. p, @. Wokers;