The morning times., 1896-01-03
room made new delights for even the most
fastidous.

room made new delights for even the most
fastidious.
The ladies interested in the ChIldren's
hospital Will give their annual ball, 1.-The
Charity Balr' OF the season, at National
Rifles Armory, January 80.
Mrs. Bugher entertained at luncheon
yesterday.
Mrs. Cornelius Belt OF New Hampshire ave-
nue., gave tea last evening, and had to
assist her in receiving her guests, Mrs.
Richard Thompson, Miss Quackenbush. Miss
Anna Quackenbush, Miss Bowdell, Miss
Tyson, Miss Harvey, and Miss Cox OF Balti-
more.
The decorations We're of La France roses
and ferns, and the soft glow OF delicately
shaded lamps mace the drawing room more
attractive.
Mrs. Belt was gCwned in violet silk and
velvet, with lace dalntily draped on the
decolete corsage. Mrs. Richard Thompson,
who stood with Mrs. Belt in the front
drawing room, was superbly gOwned in
ivory satin brocade and duchess lace.
In the tea room with its charming decora-
tions of Ia France roses ard pink capped
candles, were Miss QuacEenbush in black
| biath anu NIItt Siih, ditu lTilll-
mings; Miss Anna Quackenbush in pale
green silk with back velvet; Miss BOwdeli
dccOllete gown of white silk with lace
trimmings and hyaCintbs and smilaX orna-
menting the corsage; Miss Tyson yellow
satin brocade with black satin and jet
|passementrie; Miss Harvey in pink silk
and chiffon: and Miss Cox OF Baltimore in
embroidered white null over blue silk.
Among the guests Were Justice and
Mrs. Morris, Mr.. Washington Bail, the
Misses Bail, Mr.. and Mrs. Radcliffe, the
Misses Radcliffe, Mrs. and Miss Nelson Mr..
II. WadswOrth, Miss Chapman, Mrs. and
Miss Oliver, Mrs. Hoge, Mr.. Hoge, Miss
Biilopp, the Misses Grimes, Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Ward, Mr.. and Mrs. King Crenshaw,
Mrs. Parker Crenshaw, the Misses Minitree,
and others.
Miss Pauline Bradford, daughter OF the
late Commodore Bradford, is the guest OF
friends at No. 1918 Connecticut avenue.
Mrs. Andrew Duvan gave a Tea last
evening for the Misses DuvaH and tier
guest, Miss Gait OF Baltimore. In the
receiving party We're Miss Lutz, Miss
Mason, Miss Walker, and Miss Katherine
Beall.
The dra wing-room was beautifully dec.
GRATED with palms and Golden Gate roses.
Tie bay window .was banked with tall
palms of different varieties, which formed
an effective background for the four young
ladies who stood in line to receive the
guests. They were Mrs. Duvail, who
was gowned in yellow satin hrocade, with
velvet trimmings and diamond ornaments;
the Misses Duvall, who Were gowned
similarly in white silk with pearl passe-
menierie. and Miss Gait. in a dainty gown
OF delicate blue silk crepon. The mantels
were banked with La France roses, ferns
and long-stemmed callas.
The tea table had a center piece OF
Golden Gate roses, and the shades of the
handsome candelabra were of white and
gold.
The Ladies' Southern Relief Society
held their regular meeting last night at
their hall, No. 80 PENNSYLVANIA avenue
Business matters were transacted and it
was decided that a charity BAH shall he
given similar TO the one given last sea-
son. The date and location will be decided
at n special meeting to he held at an early |
date.
A german was given last evening at |
Hall by the ladies' sGeuryc-
town German Club" Forty-five couples |
and fifteen stays participated. The han |
was draped in pink and garlanded with |
evergreens.
DR.. and Mrs. H. A. Dobson No 100 |
street northeast, entertained Wed
nesday night in compliment to Mr.. ALE |
Dobson, who is home from Newport, O..
FOR holiday. Supper was served at l D.
m. The table was prettily decorated with
roses and the guests enjoyed a delightful
evening.
Those present were Miss Carolie c.
a"binette, Miss Rosalic Robinette, Miss
Nellie McCabe. Miss Mae McCabe, Miss
Mabel Miller. Misses King, Ashley, Rich
mond. Pollock. Harvey Cole. More. War.
len. Cooley and Josie H. Dcbson, Messrs
Cole. Van Doren, Henry A. Dobson
md W. Fl. Dobson.
The Misses Brice were a home yesterday
afternoon to a host of friends.
Mrs. Dora T. voorhis and Mrs. Isabel
Norrcll Ball OF 1121 Fourteenth street,
will be at home on Thursdays during the
season, informally.
Miss Louise Williams, assisted by Miss
Maggie Aschcnback, entertained a large
lumber OF her friends last evening at her
ome, 1917 ID street southwest.
DR.. and Mrs. Guzman will give Monday
light receptions, 9-12, this month and Feb.
uary.
The Secretary OF State and Mrs. Olney
will give diplomatic dinner in honor OF
he diplomatic corps, January IS.
The Chilean Minister and Mrs. Cana will
i've a dinner in honor of the Secretary of
tate and Mrs. Olney January
Senator and Mrs. Lodge entertained at
inner Tuesday night, Mr.. and Mrs. Cam
ron, Miss Bouaparte. Mr.. Endicott Mr..
ushing Stetson, and Mr.. John Ledge.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Carter, of No. 937
irginia avenue southwest, entertained
large number of friends last evening in r
onor of the birthday OF their daughter, I
iss Fannie Carter. Music and recitations
ere the order of the evening, solos being
wen by Mrs. Stephen Harrison, Mr.. F. | \
;. Ashford, and Mr.. E. NJ. Carter, and +
.citations by Mr.. George Griffin, and j
rof. Garland. Refreshments were served G
Among the guests present were Mfr. I
I'd Mrs. W. F. Carter. Mr.. and Mrs. John
N, Mr.. and Mrs. Yates Mrs. Wood,
rs. Griffin, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Edelin,,
isses Bessie and Mary Seger, Misses a
llian and Albin Yates, Miss Lulu Davis, =
ss Maud De Grummond, Miss Lizzie De =
Miss Lula Weaver, Miss Lizzie n
Dward. Miss Mary Hanes, Miss Alice ii
lilly. Miss, Fannie Livingston. Miss Mary | a
httemore. Miss Eta Flowers, Miss Annie "
'ach, Miss Minnie Lewis, Miss Fannie "
,rter, Miss Eva Carter, Miss Blanche 81
lelin, Messrs j. B. Bailey. J. P. Headley,
of. Garland, Handy, Gessford, Griffin,
'rd, Davis, Hanes. Ashford, Howison,
gar, Mooney, Price, C. T. Carter, and | a
II. Carter.
There win be dance at the Elsmere Sat. b,
day night.