Evening star., 1897-04-01
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Mrs. Mckinney and the Cabinet Ladies Re-
ceive
Wednesday q Busy Day Socially. With
Receptions and Dinners-Per-
sOnal Notes.

Mrs. Mckinley had vHy large recep-
ton yesterday afternoon, and last night
after an informal dinner. in honor of Mrs
Mcclure and daughters of Ohio, other
friends Joined the family circle for the
evening.
Smart eQuipages driving over West End
streets and numbers of persons walking
from house to house. made unusual activity
yesterday afternoon. The Vice President
and Mrs. Hobart and most of the cabinet
ladies were receiving visitors. and the
pleasant weather in addition to satisfac-
ton of being able thus early to make the
acquaintance of the new comers to official
giories. brought them scores of callers.
The Vice President and wife received in
their parlor at the Arlington and had with
them Mr.. and Mrs. e. d. Walton. Jersey
friends who were here en- route to Old Point
Comfort.
Mrs. Sherman received for the first time
during the present administration and had
with her, as usual Mrs. James l. Mccall
lum.
Mrs. Gage had charming reception and
hosts of callers.
Mrs. Alger had the pleasant assistance of
her daughter, Miss Aiger Mrs and Miss
Poe, Mrs. Wallace Radcliffe and Miss
Sickles.
Miss Helen Long had with her Miss
Lowering. daughter of Representative Low
ering of Massachusetts and Miss Mar
garet Cox, and welcomed many callers in
the DarlOr at the Portland.
General and Mrs. Miles entertained at
dinner last night in honor of the Secretary
Of War and Mrs. Alger. Pink and white
tulips formed the centerpiece. The other
guests were Attorney General McKenna.
Secretary Bliss. Secretary Wilson, Justice
, and Mrs. Peckham Senator and Mrs
Hanna, Mrs. Logan. Mrs. Audenried. Mrs
Bates. General Sfckles and Miss Miles.
Representative and Mrs. Hit gave a
dinner last night in honor of the Vice
President ard Mrs. Hobart.
Mrs. William T. Harris gave a euchre
party last night in honor of Mrs Mckee
Mr.. Mckee Joined his family here yester-
day for short visit
Mrs Payne of Massachusetts avenue
gave an elegant lunche yesterday in
honor of Mrs Mckee. The table was deck
meet Mrs. Mckee were: Mrs. Mattinely
Mrs. Bloomer. Mrs. Bradley, Mrs r. NJ
G. Brown. Mrs. Goodloe. Mrs. Chas. ]. Bell
Mrs Seymour, Mrs. Butterworth, Mrs. c.
c. Payne and Mrs. Maury.
Mrs. Carroll Mercer gave a children's
party yesterday in honor of Master Benia-
min Harrison Mckee and Mary Lodge Nc
kee.
Mrs. r. Exner. who has been SO danger
ously III for the past three months has re-
covered sufficiently to be taken to Atlantic
City for months stay, in hopes of a more
rapid convalescence.
Among the guests at the Cochran are
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin L. Paddock and Mrs
Frederick Emerson of Watertown n v
who have been spending some months in
De Land and other resorts in Florida.
A number Of young people assembled last
evening at tie residence of Miss Cora
Dwyer in honor CT her ninth birthday The
evening was passed indulging in parior
games. interspersed with vocal and instru-
mental music. and refreshments were
served. Among those present were Misses
Sallie and Fannie Robey. Martha Bresnan,
Zeda, May and Ray Groshon Minnie Will
Jams, Bessie Frost, r. Thomas, Myrtle
Phillips. Nellie Fletcher and Masters E.
Cooper, Speaks. Willie and John Roby.
Norris Bolster, z. Kelly and Morris Luck
EFT.
Miss Minnie Deyo of GO T street gave a
luncheon to the T. T. Club Tuesday.
Mrs. A. L. Barber returned from New
York Saturday. after seeing Mr.. Barber
of for Europe. This is the third voyage
Mr. Barber has made to England within
eight months. The family expect to spend
the spring at the homestead, Belmont.
Mrs. z. Srrasburger has her guest Mrs
NJ. ]. Ullman of New York city They
will be pleased to see their friends tomor-
row afternoon. 63l H street.
Mrs. Mary Wright was agreeably sur
prised by gathering of relatives and
friends at her residence. 1905 street south
east. in honor of her seyenty-second birth
cay. After a musical program dancing was
irdulged in until a late hour, when the
guests were invited into the dining room.
where refreshments were served. Those
present were Mr.. VIM. B. Hardester Mrs
Mary Wright Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Par
sons, Miss Myra Parsons Miss Lotta Par
sens aud Mr.. Smith. Mr.. and Mrs. Ewing,
Mr.. Edmond Ewing. Mr.. and Mrs David
Hardester, Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Mitchell.
Miss Katie Mitchell and Master David
Mitchell. Mr.. Charles Hardester of Balti-
more. Mrs. Susie Jacobs, Miss Annie Led
don. Mrs. Della Krouse. Mr. Harry Childs
and Mr.. VIM. Wooley. Mrs. Wright's chill
dren. grandchildren and great grandchil-