The morning times., 1896-03-27
SPRIKG RECEPTION At
The GERMAN EMBASSY
Baroness Won Thielmann Gives a
Delightful Informal Affair.
Other Charming Hostesses En-
terfain Their Friends.

Among the topics freely discussed by GER
attn social leaders who are planning for
the next seasons campaign, is the discipline
TO be exercised when guests are tardy.
Strange as il may seem, and as we'll
known as is Punch's law, "Punctuality
is the soul of dinner" TO the hearts OF the
social ma lority. maryelously careless oc-
currences have taken place in this regard
during the season.
At the first state dinner given at the
Executive Mansion it was twenty min
utes past the hour before the last two
guests made their appearance. Possibly
it was by accident, for it is hardly prob
able mere negligence or natural tardiness
would cause such breach OF etiquette
Beitknown. that all who are not promptly
! on hand at the hour when they are bdden
to dinners next season VIII be terribly
punished.
Positively, III never ask them to my
house again. says Miss Fin-de-Siecle, and
she represents the people"
There was delightful informal reception
I yesterday afternoon at the German en-
bassy. Spring flowers filled vases and
bowls on the mantels and tables OF the
| handsome drawing room.
Baroness Won Thielmann received her
many guests with that refined cordially of
manner which is her most gracious charm.
Baron Won Thielmann and the members OF
/ the embassy assisted the hostess, and Miss
Pauncefote poured tea.
Those present include all the n smbers OF
the diplomatic corps, several or the Mem
bers OF the Cabinet and ladies, and other
friends not in official life.
Mrs. Calvin Brice held her usual Thursday
afternoon reception yesterday. assisted by
the Misses Brice, her daughters. Flowers
decorated the drawing-rooms and halls.
A large number Of callers We're present
during the afternoon.
! Miss Gale, OF No. 1877 street north
west, entertained at luncheon yesterday.
Pink roses and smilax were used IN
! decorating.
The guests were: Mrs. Draper. Mrs. Rock
! hill, Mrs. Micller, Mrs. Hunt. Miss Batchel-
/ ler, Mrs. Hobbs, Miss Miles, Mrs. Murray,
Miss Burroughs, Miss Campbell, Mrs. John
| son, Miss Maury, Miss A. Maury, Mrs.
! Lay, Miss Mullan-
! Mrs. Wilson, Of Nineteenth street north
| west, gave a luncheon yesterday in COM
! pllnlent 10 Miss Ferris OF Brooklyn, her
! guest. The decorations were lavender, the
! flowers white roses, with white carnations
: scattered artistically over the table.
Guests were: Miss Ferris. Miss Harmon,
( Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Cheeyer, Mrs. Gallagher,
I Mrs. Harmon. Miss Saville, Miss Summers,
/ Mrs. Summers, Mrs. Adams, Miss Thyron
and Mrs. Peck.
Mrs. Hoke Smith and family Will leave
for the South thisevening. Although much
improved in health lately, the youngest
child of the Secretary OF the Interior
! and Mrs. Smith is still far from strong
/ and it is hoped the warm climate will
! aid her recovery.
| Mrs. Lieber, wife of Judge Advocate
! General Lieber, has gone to Old Point
J for a short stay.
The Venezuelan minister, Mr.. ! Andrade,
has sent out invitations fol dinner
April II.
Senator and Mrs. Calvin Brice VIII en-
| tcrtain at dinner this evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Il. Mclean viii give
dinner tonight.
| Mrs. McKim, wife of Rev. Randolph
| McKim, is visiting friends in Reading, Pa.
Mrs. Schuyler Crosby of New York is
| the guest OF Mrs. Robert Anderson, No.
| 1927 Sixteenth street northwest. Mrs. An
derson is the widow of Gen. Robert An
derSon, tue hero of Fort Sumter.