Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-08
Commissioner and Arsip, John B.
Wight's Enjoyable Reception.
LARGE BALLS AND Snail DANCES
Mr.. and Mrs. Letter eiy9 Their An
nuaI Ball January,14.
AT THE RUSSIAN LEGATION

The list Of engagements of President Nc
kinley for the social season is as follows:
January IA, Vice President Hobart's din
ner; January 10. diplomatic, judicial and
congressional reception; January 20, Sec
rotary Sherman's dinner; January %, Sec
rotary Alger's dinner; January "a, Attor-
ney General McKennas dinner; January
26. diplomatic dinner; January n, banquet
OF National Manufacturers Of New York
at the Waldorf; January %. reception by
Vice President Hobart; January %; Post
master General Gary's dinner; January 81
Secretary Cages dinner: February 2, jul
dicial and congressional reception; Feb
ruary 4, Secretary Bliss dinner: February
8. Supreme Court dinner; February ii,
army and navy reception; February 10,
congressional, judicial and diplomatic re-
ception: February 81, leaves for Philadel-
phia: February %, at the University of
Pennsylvania.
Unless the unexpected happens, next
week will be the dullest of the season thus
lar. What is on the cards Is extremely in
terestins, but there is not quite enough of
It, The Russian New Year celebration,
through Mr. Wollant's courtesy, is of itself
an event of special note to the dane
ing contingent, as well as to the others
who like something just bit out of the
common. The New Year celebration last
year at tho Russian legation was an all
day affair. Tables We're spread with all
manner of dainty dishes, prepared in Rus
sian style, and every one who came par
took without being asked, as such is the
Russian custom on the great holiday. An
other indication that the events Of the
coming week will be very interesting in
deed to those who like to hear of the small
squabbles which mar half the pleasure of
Itx,i,, Eos &t.@k
taken the same night, and it will be fun to
the lockers ON to see who has the strongest
drawing power. Before the week closes,
too the President and his wife will have
emerged from the mourning retirement
they have observed for the past month to
dine with their neghbors, the Vice Presi-
dent and Mrs. Hobart. The hospitable
feeling which mas been stored UP for the
Vice President and Mrs. Hobart Is now
finding outlet, They now dine at home
but few times each week. and have numer-
GUS engagements ahead for dinners and
other courteSieS.
The Secretary Of the Interior and Mrs.
Bliss have dinner invitations out for Feb
! ruary 4 to meet President and Mrs. Nc
Kinley. 1t seems to be understood that
" hen the President will dine at the various
cabinet homes this winter the guest lists
will not be confined to the other members
of the cabinet. a custom which has pre-
vailed for eight or ten years.; The greatest
cinirg-out President ever known probably
was Mr.. Arthur. He invariably met at
dinner his own special -favQrftes. but also
we'll as the visiting lions, 1Hnd there is
not any good reason WHY such a practice
should not be resumed. /.
After the Russian New Year celebration
will come the Chinese, which will be mark
ed by a tea at the Chinese Legation, to 6,
Tuesday. January Is, for which the cards
are already out. Minister and Mrs. WI
received callers yesterday, afternoon and
had the pleasant assistance OF Mrs Schnei-
der and Mrs. Kwai, the American wife of
recently appointed, aktache- ....
Diplomatic receptions are rather the or
der of this month. Lady Pauncefote and
her daughters were at home to their friends
yesterday and will continue to receive Fri
days this month. Baroness Hengelmuller
Will receive this afternoon and subsequent
Saturdays this month, and Mrs. Romero
will be at home to callers, to 6. Tues
days, January IL and %.
The society event of the season in which
everybody. charitably disposed people, as
well as those fond Of gay events are inter-
ested, and for which all other social func-
lions make way, Is the charity ball given
every year for the benefit of the Childrens
Hospital. Wednesday, the 10th instant, is
the date fixed for this seasons entertain
ment. and it is quite safe to predict that it
will be one of the great attractions Of the
year.
Among the leading events of the coming
week will be for
Commander and Mrs. Richardson Glover,
q dinner.
Monday night. dance at Rauscher's Hall
Mrs. Mattingly. 1915 H street. book tea
for the newsboys' library; to 6.
Wadneedav-
Mrs. Emile Montgomery, tea in honor of
Miss Lee of Baltimore
Mrs A. G. Bracket, tea to meet Mrs.
and Miss Hubbell.
Mrs. and Miss Warner, a tea; 4 tot.
At st. Patrick's Church. at Z o'clock, the
marriage of Miss Cathryn Selma Phelps to
Mr.. Walter B. Brooke.
Mr.. de Wollant. charge d'affaires of the
Russian legation. a dance to celebrate the
Russian New Year.
Vice President and Mrs Hobart, q dinner
in honor of the President and Mrs. McKin-
ley.
Small and early dance at Rauscher's
Hail.
Mr.. and Mrs. Letter. at home; small
dance.
The marriage of Miss Aileen O'Donnell
and Vicomte de LAVE will take place with
IA q AlOulu VI ~. NulSS " DONnell, VINO mas
been i'll since late In November with ty-
phoid fever. Is convalescing rapidly. The
ceremony will take place at St. Matthew's.
and most probably in st. Anthony's Chapel,
the marble work Of which is almost cSm-
pleted.
A handsome reception was. given last
evening by Mr.. and Mrs. John B. WigAt
at their residence. 1867 Q street, in honor q
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd B.sWight, who were
recently married. The event served to
bring together q large company OF people
representative Of the resfdd4t society Of
the city, as well as many who are promf-
nent in official circles. Mr.. and Mrs. Wight
were assisted in receiving by Mr.. and Mrs.
William McKelvey Of Ptttsb4rg, the latter
being sister Of Mrs. Wight; Mrs. John
Dalzell. Mrs. De Witt A1noIdv Mrs. w. H.
Moses and Mrs. w. B. Bfyan. In the din
ing room, where an elaborate collation. was
served. Miss Warner, Miss Parker, Miss
Hough end Miss Edison Assisted in dispens-
ing graceful hospitality. Tie house was
attractively decorated, the mantels in the
parlors being massed Xgfthmmferns, while
about the rooms and the balls were clusters
of palms, roses and azalfAs. The table dec
orations were scarlet. During the recep-
Of music