Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11
THE SOCIAL WORLD
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What is Ahead I'M the Way of
..., go Pleasure.
DEBUT TEAS DINNERS AND OPERA
Mrs. Foster Entertains in Mrs.
Nordhoffs Honor.
OF H E r NEWSY TOPICS

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The sociabilities of the coming week run
largely to afternoon events, and very prop
erly, with a short opera season in pros
pective. The lucky few who are embar
raised with invitatio have had to decide
between dinner enga gements and bids t.
the opera, and naturally it has taken great
mental resolution to accept the forme,
when opportunities to enjoy the latter are
so far between in this city Vice Presiden,
Hobart, Secretary Bliss, Senator Mcmillan
Senator Wetmore, Mr.. Letter Mrs. War.
der, Miss Gale, Mr.. c. A. Williams, Repre-.
sentative Hit, Representative Simpkins
Mr.. John w. Henderson, Mr. George West.
inghouse, Commander Richardson Clover
Commander Brownson, Mr. Henry Nav
Mr.. w. J. Boardman and Mrs John Ward
have taken boxes for the opera season.
With the exception of the Vice President
and the cabinet officers named, all will en-
terrain parties every evening The with
drawal of the cabinet families from social
life since the departure of the President for
his mothers home in Canton has changed a
great many plans. A number of entertain
ments, notably luncheons, had been ar
ranged for this month IN honor of several
of the cabinet ladies and the wife of the
Vice President, but in respect to the Presi-
dents sorrow all acceptances have been
withdrawn.
Whether or not this indicates that the
first part of the winters program will be
omitted at the White House. in case of the
death of Mrs. Mckinley. which now seems
inevitable, is as yet a matter of doubt on
the part of those best qualified to Judge
The consensus of opinion, however is that
the usual program will be carried out as
indicated, and this view Is strengthened by
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official notification of the receptions and
dinners have been sent out to those who
will later on receive formal invitations.
The last days of the year are saddened
by the bereavements which have come 10
several Of the more prominent resident
families. The death of MIR. Gardiner Hub
bard removes a kindly gentleman, whose
name has become synonymous with all that
was elevating and refining, as we'll as sug-
gesttve OF hospitality in its most delightful
phases. His death brings sadness to a
large family circle and a host of friends
who held him in the highest esteem. The
death of Mr.. Kavanaugh of the British en-
baSsy staff, a young man in the prime of
life, is another reminder that the death
angel spares neither young nor old. and
more sympathy will! be felt than can be
expressed for his mother. who will land to-
Gay from England. too late to her son
in life. A few friends have gone to New
York to meet the lady and escort her here.
The present week has been very busy
ore. 1 ne teas are sui turning out DuuS by
the two and threes-one day there were
fOur-and next week S list is just as full
Pretty speeches to these WlnSome young
misses seem easier to say than ever, and
to those whose hearts never grow old or
cold. when there is a young face to smile
upon, it has never seemed a more charm
ing occupation than that of welcoming
these lambs in the fold. The debut parties
have been delightfully."- monotonous in their
usual details, plenty of flowers and smilin g
There have n
this Is sensible revival. for whether you
partake or not, refreshment table, which
has something else on it besides an en-
broidered centerpieCe.- bouquet, softly
shaded tapers and an array of cleaning
silver or pretty tea. CUPS is an object that
the world has notA grown too etherH to
properly admire between the hours of
and every afternoon. -Srhere were few
changes from the ordinary noticed here and
there. Some Of the cards of invitations
have not suggested a debut, and at the
Letter tea only their intimate friends knew
1t meant the debut of the youngest daush
ter Of the house, unless the information
was CLEANED from the public prints. Miss
Daisy Letter also made the conventional
white dress of the debutante conspicuous
by it's absence. She wore pink, and it was
exceedingly becoming.
Small dances by subscription are the
features of the winters program. In add
ton to the Monday evenings at Rauschers,
which are under the chaperonage IF
y,
man. Mrs. Arnold Hague and others, and
FOR which the dates. December 81 and jan
uary 10 have been selected, another set CT
dances will also be given at Rauschers
Thursday, December %, January IA and
February II. Mrs. Lodge, Mrs. Archibald
Hopkins, Mrs. John G. Walker and Mrs.
Ward Icing the patronesses. The Washing
ten Cotillion has rsorganized for the sea-
son and will give three assemblies at Rau
sellers. and the Bachelors germans will
take place. as already announced, at the
Rifles Hall.
Leading events on the cards for next
week are:
Mr.. and Mrs. George c. Gorham, a dinner.
Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs John Joy Edison, an evening
reception, when Miss Edison will make her
debut.
Wednesday,
Mrs. Charles G. Dulin luncheon.
Mrs. w. F. Mattingy. a tea. to Z, when
Mics Genevieve Mattingly will made her
debut.
Mrs. Crosby, tea, to 6.
The marriage Of Miss Margaret Knicker-
booker Tyler and Mr.. John Henry Churchill
Clark. pm, at the residence of Capt. and
Mrs. r. w. Tyler. 1853 N street.
Mrs. E. Southland Parker, 1920 10Th street,
tea. to 6, at which Miss Lucy Parker
will make her debut.
Mrs. Ralph Walsh, tea, o'clock, when
Miss Walsh will be presented.
Mrs. H. G. Ogden and Miss Ogden, tea
Mrs. H. E. Matthews, a tea, to present
Miss Harriet Elizabeth Matthews.
Mrs. Darneille, a tea, to present Miss
Hariot Elise Darneille.
Friday
The Chinese minister and Mrs. WI, a din
ner.
A very pretty wedding was solemnized
Wednesday afternoon ct the First NJ E.
Church Annapolis.l Nd the contracting
parties being Miss Anna n. Sinclair, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. J. s. Sinclair. U.S.N., and Mr.
Clinton NJ. Moore OF Frederick. The cere-
mony was performed, by the Rev. DR..
Waterman, in the presence of large as
semblage. The bride was gowned in a
handsome gray novelty suit. trimmed with
purple velvet, with hat and gloves to
match, and carried handsome bouquet of
pink roses. The bridal party was preceded
to the altar by the ushers, DR.. George T.
Feldmeyer and Mr., j. T. Mustermann of
ANNAPOLIS. Mr.. Lyster Moore Of Washington