Evening star., 1898-02-01
THE SOCIAL WORLD
A Very Gala Week in,a Season of
Gayeties.
RECEPTIONS, TEAS And DINNERS
Coming Departure of the Chilean
Minister and Family.
PERSONA NOTES OF INTEREST

completed and will not be extended, it is
said today, owing to the limited accommo-
dations of the Executive Mansion. Appli-
cations tomorrow cannot he considered be-
cause of insufficient time to do so. One OF
the necessary things is the placing of names
on the printed list.
AS heretofore stated, the number of
guests will approximate 1000. Many per-
sons whose names are not included in the
list will receive invitations to the next re-
ception. BY limiting the number of guests
each of the receptions. it is thought, will
be much more enjoyable, and the crush
which has hitherto detracted from the
pleasure of similar occasions will in a
measure be avoided. At the last recep-
ton a number of people went to the White
House who had not been invited. They
pushed by the dOorkeepers, who protested.
Tomorrow night, it is given out, this will
not be permitted, even if it is necessary
to quietly make some elections.
During the reception carriages will APP
prcach from the northwest, enter by the
northwest gate and leave by the northeast
gate. Pedestrians will follow the same
Ioute. Guests will not be admitted to the
grounds until S:45 o'clock.
Two carriages only will be permitted tc
drive under the north portico at the same
time. Coachmen will be provided with
numbered tickets, which must be preserved
the grounds. Guests will also be provided
with tickets of the same number as their
carriages. These should be carefully pre-
served, in order to call their carriages
1t will prevent confusion and delay If
lhVltec guests who are not known to the
doorkeepers are prepared to show their
cards Entrance will be by the main front
deer; departure over the bridge east of
the north portico.
After leaving cloaks in the main vesti-
tule guests are requested to pass through
the private dining room into the state dir
ing room as far as possible. Owing TO lack
OF space it has been Impossible to provide
separate dressing rooms for ladies'. Their
wraps should be left with those of their
escorts in the main vestibule.
A breeze Of the 'ill wind that blows no
body good variety swept across the broad
expanse of Washington society yesterday.
bending hearts to sadness, when the an
houncement of the Ganas approaching de-
parture was made. Senor don Domingo
Cana is, OF course. in great good luck to
have been honored with the important mis-
sion OF representative of his country to
Great Britain, and congratulations are in
order. The 'ill''-ness of the wind that
brings such happening lies in the break
ing of ties that during seven years have
grown strong with friendship and good
Will. Apart from the dignified career of
the minister of Chile is regretful interest
in his charming wife, who has done so
much for Washington in hospitality's
name. and then the young people of the
household. Senior Alfred Cana. who
dances and rides and skates and is in for
every bit of jolly fun the smart set know
Senorita Margarita Cana, the fair, gentle
girl. who not long ago made her debut
amid wealth of roses and violets and the
younger folks of the household, who are
companions of the children of society The
Ganas will be missed from musical circles,
+ for every member of the family is accom-
pilshed in that direction "A drifting popu-
nf Voc el,s
it is place of many 'good-byes.'
The President and Mrs. Mckinley will
give dinner tonight in honor of the pres
ident of Hawaii and Mrs. Dole. The draw
ing rooms of the Executive Mansion have
been eiaborately decorated and the affair
Will be arranged in the elegant manner be-
fitting hospitality TO such distinguished
guests.
The Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs
Gage gave a dinner last evening in honor
of the President and Mrs. Mckinley The
hostess wore gown of light gray satin
combined with rose chiffon, and Jewels
Pink roses decorated the table on which
candles, shaded rose color and white were
set in gold candelabra and a service of
crystal and gold used. The guests were
the President and Mrs. Mckinley the Vice
President and Mrs. Hobart, the Secretary
or State and Mrs Sherman. the Secretary
of the Navy and Miss Long, the Secretary
of the Interior and Miss Bliss, the Post
master General and Mrs. Gary, the Secre-
tary of Agriculture and Miss Wilson JUS
tice and Mrs. McKenna, Miss Page and
Senator Hanna.
a large reception was given last evening
by Chief Justice and Mrs. Fuller More
than 600 guests were hidden, including the
Vice President and Mrs. Hobart the dip
lomatic corps, judiciary, members of the
cabinet and ladies, and many persons in
residential society. The chief justice and
Mrs. Fuller were assisted in receiving by
and
of Berlin, their guest
Mrs. Joseph Washington has sent out
cards for luncheon Thursday
The ex-minister to Russia and Mrs Gift
ton c. Breckinridge were guests of honor
at reception given last evening by Gen
Breckinridge and Mrs. Brecknridge
Several hundred guests were present
including Major General and Mrs
Miles, Surgeon General and Mrs Sternberg
and representatives of army navy and Off
cial life Mrs. Breckenridge wore a gown
of mauve satin, draped about the bodice
with lace, and jewels
Owing to the death of a relative in Pitts
burg, Mrs. Shiras, wife of Justice Shiras,
did not receive yesterday.
Mrs. Hanna and Miss Mabel Hanna are
expected to arrive in Washington today.
Mrs. Reed, wife of the Speaker will dis
continue her Wednesday afternoon recep-
tions for the present
Mrs. Long and Miss Helen Long will not
hold their usual "Wednesday reception this
week.
Mrs. Sara H. Champlin and Miss Cham
plin are visiting relatives in Rochester
N. Y, al d Cleveland, Ohio
The Spanish minister and Mrs Dupuy de
LONE entertained at dinner last evening
IN honor of his excellency, the ambassador
OF Germany. Guests were: The Belgian
minister and Countess Lichtervelde. Mrs
Patenotre. the charge d'affaires of CoIom-
bia and Mrs. Rengifo, the charge d'afaires
of Italy, Count Vinci the Argentine minis
ter. NJ. Merou; Mr.. and Mrs. Adam of the
British embassy, Count Galarza Mrs. Sher-
idan. Miss Riggs, Miss Drain, Miss Simp-
kins, Mrs. Audenreid and Mr. Dubosc.
The German ambassador has invited for
AT evening reception Monday. February H.
The illness of Mrs. S. S. Howland is re-
ported as serious, and the presence of Mr.
Perry Belmont and Mr.. August Belmont Of
New York in the city caused the rumor
that her condition is dangerous. Mr. s. s.
HoWland, however, denies that Mrs. How
land is other than suffering from an in
disposition Mrs. Howlard is reported to
be much better today. Mr.. Perry Belmont
and Mr.. August Belmont, who came over
from New York on that account returned
this afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Parker Mann gave one Ct
the most delightful receptions of the sea-
of Pot obor Sc lac