Evening star., 1897-05-27
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Postal Delegates View the Gallery
Treasures.
MT. and Mrs. Hubbard Euterfain at
Twin Oaks-A Coming We'd
ding-IAcrsOnals.

a Private view of the gallery, and the invi-
tation so graciorsly accorded was very
generally accepted by the distinguished
foreigners. The gallery was brilliantly IL
Illuminated from 8 until il o'clock, and its
art treasures were seen and admired under
the very best possible conditions. The
CT mpany was a large one in reality. al
though the invitations We're limited in a
measure to high officials and their families
leading artists, etc, but distributed as the
guests were throughout the building wher-
ever they found special attractions II
seemed but small gathering Mr. s. H.
kauffmarn. Mr.. Frederick B. Mcclure
Mr.. NJ. w. Gait, Mr.. Calderon Carlisle and
others of the trustees formed a reception
committee ana extended a welcome to the
guests as they reached the top of the
stairs. The delegates paid many compli-
m"nts to the beauty of the building. well
as the value of its contents, and made a
careful tour of, every room. Postmaster
General Gary and Miss Gary were present.
The company began to assemble about
half-past s. and from that until long past
10 continually received accessions Among
these present in addition to the delegates
were the Mexican minister, the Colombian
cEarge daffaires and Mrs. Rengifo Miss
Barbour, the Misses Pauncefote, Senator
ard Mrs. Carter, Senator and Mrs Bate.
Mrs. Burrows. Mrs. A. ]. Halford, Mr.. and
Mrs. Rudolph Kaufman. Miss Kauf-
mann, Mrs. Calderon> Carlisle. Mr.. and
Mrs. J. l.. NJ. Curry, Miss Connolly Mr.
and Mrs. Hinckley. Mr. Max Weyl The
Spanish m mister and Mrs. Dupuy de LONE,
the Austrian minister and Baroness Won
Hengelmuler, Mrs F. b. Mcclure, Mrs.
Beriah wilkins, Mrs. Frank Conger and
Miss Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gardiner G. Hubbard well
coined to their beautiful suburban home
Twin Oaks yesterday afternoon the dele
gates to the universal postal congress and
many other friends who were asked to meet
tnem- The surroundings Of Mr.. Hubbards
place seem just now to be looking at their
very best, and the drive there. leading
through the most picturesque country about
washington, prepared those of the guests
tC whom it was all new sensation to
more thoroughly enjoy the brilliant event
TO which they were hidden. and the cha rm-
fng hospitality which was offered. The
spacious mansion was decked with roses
and all the gay summer blossoms. and the
dining room was equally elaborate in its
| floral adornment. Mr.. and Mrs. Hubbard
AID Mr.. and Mrs. Charles ]. Bell met the
guests in the hall, which, with its hand
some furnishings and hangings. gave "A
happy suggestion of the other elegant ap-
pointments of the house. Mrs. Hubbard
wore black silk and Mrs. Bell was in a
dainty gown of mauve orEandie over silk.
A tea table was spread in the hall and
elaborate refreshments served in the din
ing room
The wide verandas around the house. as
well as all the beautifully arranged resting
places about the grounds in close vicinity,
gave ample opportunity to the guests to
enjoy the place from every point of view.
The croquet grounds were another attrac-
tive feature, was the lily pond.
Among the guests were the Vice Pres-
Gent and Mrs. Hobart, Secretary and Mrs.
Gage. and Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce of Chicago.
who are their guests; Postmaster General
Gary. Miss Lillian Gary. Attorney General
Mckenna, Secretary and Miss Long. Sir
Julian and Lady Pauncefote. the Misses
Pauncefote, Minister and Mrs. Rom@ro.
Niv,fcs A,,aIN .ls1v-
and Mrs. Patenotre. the Chilean minister
and Miss Cana, First Assistant Postmaster
General and Mrs Perry Heath, the
Chinese minister, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick
Miss Batcheller, DR.. Andrade. Miss An
drade, Mr. and Mrs. Crosby S. Noyes, Miss
Noyes, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry F. Blount Miss
Blount, Mrs. Wallach, the Misses Walldch,
the Misses Patten, the Argentine minister
and Mrs. Garcia Merou, ex-Secretary Her
bert, Miss Herbert, Mr.. and the Misses
Dodge, Senator and Mrs. Elkins, Naval
Constructor and Mrs, Hchborn, Miss Hich-
born. Miss Gordon, Mr.. Geo. c. Gorham,
Miss Gorham, Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Curtis,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Wilson. Mr.. Board
man, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. NJ. Parker. Mr.. Pol
Ick Mr.. s. w. Woodward, Mr.. and Mrs.
d. r. Mckee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis A. Belt nave issued
invitations for the marriage Of their daugh
ter Clara Jane to DIR. Ernest Calvin Bull
ard at Trinity NJ. E. Church. On Tuesday.
is an accomplished musician, and has been
the organist at Trinity NJ. E. Church for
several years DR.. and Mrs. Billiard will
be at home after June Is at East Randolph,
Vermont, where the former practices his
profession.
A dance was given last night at Sunny
side, the home Of Mr.. Rupert. on the Ben
ming road. The house was tastefully dec
Grated with the national colorS and feS
icons of evergreens, while the spacious
grove surrounding the house was brilliant
ly lighted by myriads of Japanese lanterns.
The first set. quadrille, was formed about
s o'clock. At midnight refreshments were
served, and then the dancing continued un-
til a late hour. Among those present were
the Misses Clausen. Ida and Jessie Barnes,
Maggie and Fanny Leapley. Elizabeth. May
and Rhoda Summers. Groves. Owen. Therle
OF Bowie, Lovelace. Purdy. Jones and
Clark. and Messrs. Clausen. Hagen.
| Baker. Faunce. Lovelace. Jenkins. Leap
ley. beavers. Cubbidge, chace and Blair.
Mrs. Miers. the mother of Representative
| Robert w. Miers of Indiana, is visiting the
family of her niece. Mrs. ]. E. Hart, No.
SIS B street northeast.
Mrs. John Blake Kendall, 18th street
| road, will not be at home Friday, the 18th.
Miss Minnie r. Downing of Benning. d.
c.. is visiting her aunt, Mrs. H. G. Isel at
her charming country home, the Naples,
South Brookland.
Mr.. and Mrs. William ]. Kolb will be at
nome 10 their 1r1enQS wednesday evenings
at S09 9TH street northeast
Mrs. Richard kerens was hostess at a
large reception given yesterday afternoon
in honor Of the Countessa di Brazza Saw
orgnan and Miss Clara Barton. Mrs.
Kerens was assisted in receiving by Mrs
Hawley. president; Mrs. Violet Blair Janin
vice president; Mrs. c. W. Harris, secre-
tary, and the ladies of the executive COM
mittee of the Washington Auxiliary of the
Greek Red Cross fund. Addresses were
made by Mrs. Hawley, the Countess di
Brazza Savorgnan and Miss Barton. The
pink ball room Of the Cairo was decorated
with palms. flowers and Greek and Ameri-
can flags. Mrs. Kerens wore a splendid
gown of green moire, with emerald and
diamond ornaments. Mrs. Hawley wore
steel gray silk and black lace. The Coun-
tess di Brazza wore cream silk. with pearls
and beautiful lace. Miss Barton wore red
silk. yelled in black lace, with ruby jewels.
Mrs. Harris wore cream silk, with pale
green satin revers, under old Irish point
lace. Her jewels were small. greenish an
tique medallions' of the Greek gods and
goddesses, forming an artistic necklace,
bracelet and pins. Refreshments were
served by Miss Kate Quinn, Miss Cockrell,
Miss Cecil Smith of st. Louis, Miss Gladys
kerens and little Countess Ida, the pretty
dan tor Of ov,l az