Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07
Great Part La Grippe lie Taking in
Present Affairs.
NOTABLE GATHERING At DINNER
Vice President and Mrs. Hobart
Entertain.
P ERSON AL HAPPEN INGS

The illness Of 50 many persons prominent
in social matters has been rather the fea-
ture Of the week. and a very unpleasant
one, not only to the sufferers themselves,
but to many others who cannot enjoy the
gay doings without the society of their
everyday companions. Indeed, the energy
and spirit displayed by many under the de-
pressing conditions which have prevailed
would be remarkable anywhere but in
Washington. where kindness and good
feeling are 30 marked, and where the gay
est and most frivolous take time to call
and inquire for those who are missed out
of the procession. Hosts and hostesses who
had arranged events for the present week
nearly month ago have found it neces-
sary to either abandon the whole affair or
to get along with substitutes. The uncer-
tainties in selecting dates three or four
weeks ahead ought to cause more i'm
promptu entertaining than has been COM
mon mere In several years past. In these
days OF telephones, messenger services and
other ready helpers ones friends can be
quickly summoned and refreshments speedi-
ly prepared, while the novelty Of the whole
business Is much more delightful than the
entertainment which is anticipated for
weeks and, alas! so rarely comes up to the
point expected. So far this winter the en-
tertaining has been of that steady and safe
SoAt 4>otAlu6 OIiSludl VI StTlhlllS has Deeu
evolved, for one reason perhaps because
those who would be most likely to offer
that Kind OF enjoyment are not in town or
are mourning But the year is young yet
and there is plenty of time for promised
wonder TO come to pass. In Paris, every
other sort of amusement having palled, lit
tie parties to visit the theaters, where
Graeco-Roman wrestling matches are in
progress. are the fad of the winter, with
large or small restaurant dinners before
or suppers after. Cafe dinner parties are
quite the thing in London and in New York,
but 1t is hardly likely will every become
the custom in conservative Washington.
Mrs. Charles G. DuIin, who is at home
to her friends the Wednesdays in this
month, had very pleasant reception this
week on that day.
Major and Mrs. Parker, who are south
for the latters health, are now at St.
Augustine, Fla, which they greatly enjoy.
Mrs. Parker is much improved and is look
ing forward to returning to Washington as
soon as 1t will be prudent for her to do so.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Wasserbach, who
were married in Albany in 1874, will cee-
brate their silver wedding Saturday, jan
uary IA, at a o'clock tea, when Miss Was
serbach will make her debut.
The Vice President and Mrs. Hobart gave
a dinner last night in honor of the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Mckinley, at which all The
members of the cabinet were present, ex-
cepting the Secretary of State, who has a
pau COiu MIS- nay, SeCTeldIy OIL tue
Treasury and Mrs. Gage, Secretary of War
and Mrs. Alger, Attorney General and Mrs.
Griggs, Postmaster General and Mrs.
Smith, Secretary of the Navy and Miss
Long, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary
of Agriculture and Miss Wilson Mrs. Stan
ley Matthews and Adjutant General Corbin
were present. with President and Mrs. Nc
kinley. The house was most profusely
adorned with roses, and the dinner table
was a picture with orchids and bridesmaid
roses. A Hungarian band played during
dinner, and afterward New York artist
rendered tenor solos. A few friends Joined
the party after dinner.
Mrs. L. D. Scott, formerly of Washing
ton but now of Kansas City, is visiting
Mrs. F. Hubert Chamberlain. 1904 North
Carolina avenue northeast.
The Misses Hay, daughters of the Secre-
tary of State, Lieut.. A. T. Long, United
States navy: DR.. William H. Bell and Mr..
E. Clymer Brooke of Washington were
guests last night at the Philadelphia as
sembly. The Misses Hay are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Clement Gorscorn, who gave a
large dinner in their honor before the ball.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt's ball
last night at their New York mansion
marked their return TO social affairs, and
was an exceedingly brilliant event, as might
be expected with a host and hostess SO pop
uiar and the most magnificent house IN
New York. No Washington names appear
in the list of guests.
gone to housekeeping at 122 East Capitol
street.
The Belgian minister and Countess de
Lichtervede will sail today for this coun-
try. In anticipation of their coming, Mr..
Maurice Joostens, the Belgian charge daft
flares, has leased the residence Of Chief En-
gineer David Smith, 1914 Connecticut ave-
nue., which will be the Belgian legation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry ]. Horn held de-
lightful reception Thursday evening, assist
lit &c ri-st
Miss Perkins studied art in Paris. Choice
music was rendered by Mrs. Johnson, Miss
Burns and Miss Howes. Occult forces were
discussed and collation. served.
Mr.. and Mrs. George C. Bloomer gave a
beautifully appointed dinner last night The
guests were: Senator and Mrs. Elkins, Mr..
and Mrs. Blair Lee, Mr. and Mrs Ffoulke.
Colonel and Mrs. Michler, Mrs. Rodgers.
Mr.. Gist Blair and Mr.. Lee Phillips.
Mrs. z. c. Robbins has returned to the
city In improved health after her serious
illness OF the past summer, and with Mrs
Henry A. Robbins, will be at home Wednes
days in February.
Mrs. and Miss Bowie have moved from
1215 M street to 1112 18th street. where
they VIII be pleased to see their friends.
Mrs. Arthur Duane Kline will be at
home to her friends informally Wednes-
days, January Is and 26 and February 1. at
1906 K street.
MIS-. unS hWal Wlfe OF the INTERPRETER
of the Chinese legation, will be at home
Thursdays until Lent at 1906 R street
northwest.
Mrs. ]. w. Davis of 1107 o street north
west will be at home Mondays.
Mrs. Zaidee Smith, who has been quite i'll
with grip for the last two weeks, left for
her home in the south few days ago, to
be absent about ten days.
Miss Olive Lesh of Americas, Kan. is
visiting her cousin, Mrs. Isaac Pearson, Of
1916 18th street.
Miss Mary Blankford Marshall was for
mally introduced by her mother Mrs Field
ing Lewis Marshall, at 5 o'clock tea on
Thursday afternoon.
Capt. and Mrs. Jesse. Carr, 6S D street
northeast, gave a fancy dress dance last
night to their daughters, Edna and Jessie.
A pleasant feature of the evening was the
cake walk, participated in by all the dane
ers, accompanied by a string band. The
following were present, Misses Ethel John
sen, Edna Lockwood. EsteH Waterman,
Leila Stickel. Bessie Hart, Sallie and Lena
Belt, Maud Bean. Mae Richenbacker. Bar
bara and Sadie Kiovet, Ida Posey, Masters
Walter Lockwood, Beril Martin, Lester
Stickel. Willie Belt. Whitney bowling, Cary
Lagerous and Jesse Bowling. The cake
was won by Miss Edna Carr and Master
Berfl Martin. Four fancy dancing prizes