Evening star., 1896-12-18
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Mrs. Cleveland and the Cabinet Ladies
Lunch Together
Debata naes BsSw Fr~0 q Garden Of
Posies - Personal Notes
Coming Events.

'AAo''N' mis- Hhdi MISS T1tFbeft
Wilson. Mrs. Francis and Miss Morton.
An atmosphere fragrant with ihe scent
of roses and violets filed the West End
yesterday. The debutantes, of whom a
charming quartet made their first bow.
were largely responsible for this pleasant
condition OF Affairs. and were the happies,
of mortals in consequence.
Postmaster General and Mrs. Wilson pre-
sented their attractive young daughter TO
gathering of their friends and acauaint-
ances. which, IL Ii were of more frequent
occurrence. would require a very large ad-
dition to their pleasant q street home.
MIS-. Cleveland and hundreds OF others in
Inc Official world. the diplomatic and resi-
come The house was decked with palma
ana running vines, which formed a back
ground for the bouquets sent SO generously
70 the debetante. Mrs. Wilson's black satin
gown made an effective foil for the coming
out dress Of her daughter. The latter was
IN white silk muslin, trimmed with satin
ribbons. and the flowers she carried were
wnfte roses and valley lilies. In the re-
ceiving party were Miss Stevenson Miss
Morgan. Miss AsQuith of West Virginia,
Miss Hill of New York. Miss Helen Wyville
ana Miss Bailey. White hyacinths and
Terms decked the tea table from which an
abundance of the daintiest sweets and SOL
Ids was served. The Vice President, the
entire cabinet. the Supreme Court and dip
among the guests.
The Chilean minister and Mrs. Cana pre
sented their beautiful young daughter.
Miss Margaret Cana, at a to tea and
tneif legation home was thronged during
those hours. The bouquets sent the debu-
tante nlled the mantels and piano top and
made fragrant pile Of lopeliness grouped
IN the bay window. Mrs. Cana received in
an elegant gown of blue and black brocaded
satin. with jetted net and turquoise passe-
Ttaa d1.1,r
brocaded satin. with the bodice of chiffon
rnder bolero jacket of heavy lace. She
carried huge bouquet Of American beau
" roses, sent by Mrs. Olney. In the re-
ceiving party were Miss Edwards, sister of
the hostess: Miss Pauncefote, the Misses
Mendonca, Miss Sartoris, Miss Emory
Miss Ashton, Miss Boardman and Miss
Ward, while in the wcll-appointed tea
room Miss Patten and Mrs Loring did the
honors. The entire diplomatic corps was
In attendance. as well as the leaders in the
official and resident world. with whom the
minister and his charming household are
decided favorites.
Mrs. Tisdel, at a handsome tea. welcomed
hundreds Of her friends yesterday. to mark
the debut of the youngest of her ACCOM-
plished daughters. Miss Edine Frances Tis-
del. The family residence which is always
most hoSpitable center, was fragrant
with flowers, the tokens sent the debutante
great bouquets Of roses and violets filling
every available space. Mrs. Tisdei was IN
a black and mauve brocaded satin, ard
MISS Edine in satin striped white silk
with bodice of shirred white chiffon. A
corsage bunch of violets was worn, and a
great bunch of La France roses carried
Miss Helen Tisdei. Miss Carrie Tisdel. Miss
Andraje, Miss Mertwago, Miss Sewers,
Miss Maud Gorham, Miss Bell Miss Gwynn
and Mrs. Fisher assisted in doing the hon.
ors. Miss Cullen and Mrs. Kuhn presided
at the tea table and frappe tables while a
corps of servants dispensed the other deli
cacles In the dining room. A mandolin Or
chestra played, and hundreds of agreeable
people. from resident, diplomatic and offi-
c1al circles, Rad pleasant things to say to
the -debutante, her mother and her charm
ing sisters.
DIR. and Mrs. Swope welcomed their
friends yesterday also to a tea, when their
Youngest daughter. Miss George Ivan
Swope, made her debut The drawing room
was decked with vines and pink carnations
and the tea table was set with large Gins
ters OF carnations. A canopy of vines was
suspended from the chandelier, interspersed
with pink ribbons. All the sweets and ices
were in pink. Mrs. Swope received in an
elegant toilet of green and gray brocaded
satin, with bodice front of white chiffon
and lace. The debutante who is a charm
ing and vivacious girl. was gowned in white
inoire poplin, with shoulder frins of white
satin and puffed sleeves of tulle Her flow
ers were bridesmaid roses tied with pink
ribbons. Others in the receiving party
were Miss Ethel Swope, Mrs H. G, Buchler
of Connecticut Mrs. L. ID. Wine Miss
Warner, Miss Thirikeld, Miss Carmody and
Miss Lamberton. A string orchestra played
throughout the reception. very large
company was in attendance.
Senator and Mrs. Brice will give a dinner
followed by a cotillion, New Year night.
Miss Katherine Stewart of Oakland, Cal
is spending the winter with her aunt, Mrs
s. l.. jackson of 18th street.
very pleasant company met at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Tyner. No
llul X street northeast. Tuesday evening
to celebrate the fifth anniversary of their
marriage. Mrs. Bertha Burch of Takoma
Park entertained the company with music
after which games were enjoyed, followed
by refreshments. All present joined in
singing familiar songs Among those pres
erlt were Mr.. and Mrs. Tyner, Mr.. and Mrs.
Rudy, Mr.. and Mrs. Field. Mr. and Mrs.
Neese, Mr.. and Mrs. Short. MIR. and Mrs.
Lewis. Mrs. Burch, Miss Bleecker from
New York, Miss Tyner and Messrs. Lewis
and Miller.
Miss Martha r. Morgan and Addison L.
Otterhack were married last night at the
parsonage of Grace Baptist Church. Rev.
Z. +. Anderson performed the ceremony.
Only the immediate relatives of the con-
tracing parties were present
Saturday, the 26th, Miss Corinne Parker
will come from New York for q flying visit
friends informally on Sunday evening al
her residence. 40 NJ street
Mrs. Senator Stewart will not receive un-
til Thursday, January Z.
The Unity Club dnc) was entertained
Wednesday evening last by the Misses Har-
vey at their residence, No. Sl3 Vermont
avenue, and the house was thronged with
the members and friends Of the club. The
president. Mr.. Silas Boyce, occupied the
chair. and the exercises opened with q yio-
lin solo by Master George Hunt, accompa-
MED on the piano by Mrs. L Il. Dodsoc.
Mrs w. L. Wilson sang For the Sake OF
the Past" The essay, Patrick Henry, the
Orator OF the American Revolution" was
given by Professor R. Grant Rarnwel. and
was enthusiastically applauded. The exer-
cases we're continued as follows: Violin solo.
sixth aria. by Master George Hunt; scene
from Lucille by Miss Irene Rowland.
contralto solo. III Thou Dadst Love Me-"
Miss Blanche l. Rueckert; select reading
by Mr.. John Tweedale,. The Golden We'd
ding" two exquisite soprano soios by Ass
Stella Fisher, Sands of Dee and mia
Piccirella." closing with a spirited recita-
tion. The Tiger Lny," by Miss Irene Row
land
Mrs. John Morris Ealicott. wife OF Lieut..
Enicott, u. 8. n, h located for the winter
at 1a2S street. where she will be at home
informally Thursdave in January