The evening times., 1896-12-05
HONOR TO The WIDOW
OF WINCHESTER'S hero
Brilliant Reception in Philadelphia
to Mrs. Philip Sheridan.
Occasion Was the Unveiling Of Mul.
vany's Heroic Patnting-Promi-
nent People in Attendance.

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day from this city ut $50 O'Clock, ana
were entertained at dinner at the Hotel
Lafayette by Capt. and Mrs. Bignham. The
other guests were GOV. and Mrs. Hastings
and Secretary Lewis E. Beitler.
Prior to the reception the visitors as
sembled in the main dining room nf lhe
hotel to witness the unveiling OF Null
yany's heroic painting. entitled "Sberi-
dams Ride"
Mrs. Sheridan and her son sat IN front OF
the veilcd picture while on either side OF
them were the members of the reception
committee and the non-commlssloned OF
fcers' guard.
The party also included the governor,
with Mrs Hastings, and his entire uni
formed staff; eX-Gov. Pattison and Mrs.
Pattison, Mayor Warwick, Archbishop
RYAN. Gen. George Z. Snow,ien and the
members OF his division staff in uniform;
Gen. j g. Showcll OF the First Brigade and
staff; the commanding officers OF the
local militia, with their respective staffs;
Gen. Schall and staff, and nearly al the
members Of the army and navy depart
ments stationed in this vicinity.
The unveiling ceremonies were opened
with an address by Gov. Hastings, who
was introduced by Capt. Bingham. TIE
governor referred to the painting rep
resenting one OF the rloSt stirring scenes
of the War of the Rebellion, and great
soldier i'll the Union army. 1t was Il great
opportunity, he said, 10 assemble and pay
respects to those vino loved Sheridan best
and who shared in his honor and glory.
The governor then introduced col. 4. X.
Mcclure as the orator of the occasion, who
told several "reminiscences of how the PEOPLE
OH the border line of Penns ylVania had
never felt secure during the war until
after Sheridan had driven Gen. Early s
forces up the Shenandoah Valley. He
ROT, rod tn Sheridan "a u, who had
made possible the final victory at Ap-
pcInattOX. for without Sheridan's VIC
tories. said Col. Mcclure, there would have
been no AppomattoX.
An address on behalf of the artist was
delivered by john A. Qualey, and then
Philip H Sheridan drew the unvclIng
cord. AS the well-known representation
of Sheridan on his famous black charger,
surrounded by the rallying forces of the
Union army, were revealed, there was
great and long-continHed applause.
After the unveiling, reception was held
in the main nariors OF the hotel on the sec
ond floor. The decorations were rrinci-
paliy of a military character, fac-similes
of famous battle flags being arranged on
the walls. Capt. Bingham introduced the
guests to Mrs. Sheridan. Beside her stood
her son. Among those in addition 10 the
reception committee, who assisted Mrs.
Sheridan in receiving. were the Governor
and Mrs. Hastings, Mrs. c. S. Bingham, Mrs.
W. W. Frazier Mayor Warwick, ex-Gov.
Pattison and Mrs. PattSon. Mrs. John A.
Qualey Gen. David McI Gregg, Gen. Bng-
ham Mrs. John A. Wiedersheim, Mrs. John
NJ Campbell, Mr.. a nd Mrs Charles E. Inger-
soil and Col. and Mrs. r. NJ. Popham.
One of the pleasantest social events of
yesterday was the piano recital given last
night given by Mrs. Daisy Louise Fox and
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Mrs. Fox, gowned in n ombination OF
black satin and chrySa mt hemum pink six
was assisted in receiving by Miss Mary +.
Clements, who wore an elegant toilet Cf
black satin trimIn ed With white and black
lace.
The program opened with duo by Miss
Georgia Barrett and Mrs. Fox. which WIS
followed by recitatio n by Prof. Ballenger,
Il vocal solo by Miss Nyrtelle Dexter;
piano solo, Miss Barrett: soprano solo, Miss
Helen Prentiss Donohue; contralto solo,
Miss Elizabeth Tyler; violin solo, Muster
George Hunt: selections by MI. J. Barton
Miller, and a duo by Master Bruce Magru-
der and Mrs. Daisy Louise Fox. AT the con-
clusion of the musical numbers dainty re-
freshments were served.
Miss Annie Chamberlain AMI Mr.. Charles
g. Cotton of the District Commissioners
Officers were married Tuesday at high noon
by Rev. DR.. Kelly of the. Fourth Presbytc-
rian Church. Mr.. and Mrs. Cotton left
Immediately after the ceremony for "a ten
days trip that will include visits to New
York and other Northern cities. and upon
their return will be at home at No. 716
Twent y-second street northwest.
Mrs. Albert L. McLernore, wife of Lieut.
McLernore, L. S. N, now stationed at
San Francisco. is visiting her mother,
Mrs. W. f. Stevens, at the Garfield. Mrs
McLernore has just returned froman extend
ed trip through the South. and expects to
Join her husband about the 1st of March,
Mrs. Charles Hartweli Grail will give
tea Thursday, December 10, from to Z, to
introduce Miss Helen Hartwell Craig
DR.. and Mrs. ]. A. Swope have issued
cards for Thursday, December II, TO Z,
to present their youngest daughter, George
Ivan Swope.
A number of the friends OF Mr. and Mrs
Jacohn p.ancn were at the station lester
day. to say goodbye and wish them q pleas
ant journey TO their Mexican home.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Blanen have made
many friends during their stay in this
country, who part with them with genuine
regret.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy B. Hills are located
at No. 1881 Columbia road for the winter
Miss Carrie E.. Stevens, of Oregon ave-
nue., entertained a number of her friends
Thursday evening TO meet Miss Maude Ter
willer, of Macon, Ga, who will spend the
month OF Decembcr as her guest The mar
Tors and wide halls were lined with palms
and ferns, and the chandeliers and mantels
were draped with snilax and dotted with
pink and white roses
Miss Stevens, in a blue taffeta, with
sash and crush collar, of blue moire was
assisted by Miss Terwiller, in pink rhadame.
and Miss Dollie Stevens, in a white gown.
trimmed with violet ribbons.
Mrs. George Young presented her daugh-
ter. Miss Caroline May Young, yesterday aft
crnoon at pretty tea at the Bolton. Mrs.
Young appeared in handsome gown OF