Evening star., 1897-03-26
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Pleasing Events Of Recent Occurrence in
Washington.
Informal Receptions, Dinners and
Lunchcons-Mfss Long Guest
of HonOr-NUtcs

tanning Mrs. Mckee. had a very large re-
ception yesterday afternoon. great many
friends calling to see the latter especially.
Mrs Harris presided at the tea table. Mrs
Mckee Is looking very well and is greatly
enjoying her stay here. Mrs. Brown has
asked her lady friends to meet Mrs. Mckee
al a tea next Monday and on Saturday will
give children's party in honor of Mrs Nc
KEGS two children. who are here with ner
AT the conclusion of the latters visiy to
Mrs. Brown. she will stay with Mrs. Elkins
for week before leaving Washington
Ex-senator Davis, with his wife and
daughter Miss Grace Davis is now r.
Bermuda.
Ex-senator and Mrs Brice and Miss Kate
Bf1ce are down in Jamaica. but will return
mere the latter part of next week Miss
Brice is at Corcoran House which the
family VIII occupy for a month longer
Mrs Frank Hackett gave tea yesterday
in fonor of Miss Long Miss Mott. Miss
Eastman Miss Parke Miss Patterson and
Mrs Everett We're in the receiving party.
Senator and Mrs. Lodge entertained at
dinner last night in honor of the Vice Pres
idtnt ana Mrs. Hobart
The Misses Hamlin, who have been guests
OF Mrs. Carlisle for several days. left last
night for the Hot Springs before returning
W 'iN'i ioiut III massachusetts
The marriage of Miss May Morrill, Dunn
and Mr.. Stacey Curtiss Richmond of New
YORK will take place April s.
Miss Dorothy Flynn of 1914 Columbia
road gave luncheon "Wednesday in honor
OF her friend. Miss Katherine Bryant, who
leaves TINS week for an extended west
ein "Trip. The table was prettily decorated
Mith American Beauty roses and smiiaN
IhoSe present Were Miss Schniechard Miss
LI's Miss Curtis Miss Johns. Miss Brock
EFT Miss Viola Brockett, Miss Bryant and
Miss Carlotte Brockett.
Last evening Mr.. G. Rottman of l1o1
Pennsylvania avenue entertained the Dia-
mond Pleasure Club at their regular week
ly meeting. After the affairs of the clun
were discussed music. dancing and games
We're the features of the evening" Those
present were members. including Misses
Lizzie Barry, Lille Enrmantraut. Katie
Nell, Katie Nogcl, Alice Pepper Ivy
Jennings, Nellie NJ. Leadingham and Anrie
jest, Messrs. Milton " hite. viii Rout G.
Rottman. Rob Prosise. J. S, Fee of Ohio
Milton Taylor. Arthur Buckman, David
Barry. John Maher, Robert Neiligan. Jos
Leery and Colin Mckay.
Miss Andrews of st. Paul MINI. is visit
ing her sister. Mrs. Chas. A. Junken 1u9
ID street northeast.
A progressive euchre party was given by
Mr.. and Mrs. G. C. Bollinger Wednesday
/ evening at their home, No .a0a | street
The parlors We're tastefuily ornamented
with ivy and flowers. Those present We're
Mrs Sarah Lawton. the Misses Sarah and
Eva Lawton. Mr.. and Mrs. Mic1ael I.
OLeary. Mr.. and Mrs. James c. Spencer
Mrs Sheppard and Miss Nellie Sheppard
from New York and Miss Lottia Magee.
AT the close refreshments were served.
Among the Washington people at Allan
tic City are Gen. and Mrs. A ID. Hazen
and their daughter, Mrs. II. Clarence
Duffey.
Mrs w = IJoItzm,n .p,; NI;cs IIol,.p,,,,
will not be at home tomorrow
Mrs Cora VI. Shevalier of Cortland, n
Y. has returned home after three weeks
visit to her sisters, Mrs. Falck and Mrs
Wooden of Capitol Hill.
Senator Spooner has Eot taken house
on street, but after the lst of April will
he settled for the session at 1901 New
Hampshire avenue. Mrs. SpooHer will De
home Informally on the last four
Thursdays in April.
A tea given yesterday afternoon in
New York by Mrs. Frederic H. Benedict
for Miss Alice Wimerdng. who will be
married to Mrs. Benedict's brother. Mr.
Frederic X. Coudert, jr. about the middle
of May. The ceremony is to take place at
the residence of the brides mother Mrs.
Ferdinand Willnerding, No IA West 10Th
street.
Mrs. Alexander Mackay-Smith and the
Misses Mackay-Smith sailed for Europe
stSttIlds
Mrs. Philip Hichborn gave a luncheon
yesterday in honor of Mrs. Justin S. Nor
.ill. The table was decorated with yellow
tulips and ferns, forming a centerpiece,
with corsagc bouquets of yioletS. The
other guests We're Mrs. Edmonds Mrs
Westinghouse, Mrs. Geer, Mrs. Gorham,
Miss Swan. Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Cummings
and Mrs. Hilborn.
Mrs. Francis Marion Barker has returned
from Boston, and is stopping with her
mother. Mrs. Margaret Walker. for a few
weeks. whore she will be glad TO see her
friends.
Mrs. Mary Putnam and daughter of Dav-
EXPORT, Iowa. visiting Mr.. G. r. Put
nam, at l2l7 X street.
Mrs WEI. Angel of Chicago. grand
daughter and friend. Mrs. Engels will
leave for home March %. accompanied by
Mrs. Scherrer. mother of Mrs. Angel, who
will reside there with her daughters.
Miss Millie Burrill of Boston. Mass is
the guest of Miss Edith Burrill of 424 New
York avenue