Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-25
THE SOCIAL WORLD
Brilliant Scene at the Charity Ball
Last Night.
NOTABLE COMPANY And FINE GOWNS
Pretty Home Wedding of Miss
Hosmer and Mr. Morris.
OTHER INTERESTING EVEN Is

The charity bail last night was tn bril-
| liant occasion with which the words are al
ways synonymous in the Washington mind
Whenever the lady managers Of the Chill
dren's Hospital. for which noble charity
the ball is annually given, have asked the
cooperation of their friends and the public
generally the results have been most salts
factory. Last night weather considera-
lions did not lessen the ardor of those
whose leadership left the evening entirely
free from other events. II would seem as
if every resident and official family at the
capital was represented in the gay throng
of well-dressed humanity presented to the
ladies of the receiving party. who recog
nized in each new addition to the company
one more substantial reason for the balls
entire success.
The Rifles Armory was very prettily dec
GRATED in pink. The windows had draperes
of pink and the wall spaces between were
sprayed with southern smilaX. The stage
was set as a parlor and adorned with flow
ers and the galleries. hung with pink, were
also sprayed with the smiIax. The lights
were shaded in pink and a rosy glow was
diffused.
The reception committee stood near the
stage TO receive the guests. Mrs. Davis.
pl esident of the board, at the head
of the line and with her were Mrs Hoeke,
Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Shields, Mrs. Goodloe,
Mrs. Ricketts,, Mrs. Stone, Miss Miller, Mrs.
Mcmillan, Mrs. Elkns Mrs Sheridan, Mrs.
Johnston. Mrs. McLanahan, La Vicomtesse
de Sibour and Mrs. Mcclure.
Captain J. Curtis Gilmore, jr., was the
chairman Of the floor committee which was
composed of the following gentlemen: Cap
tain Charles 1. McCawley. Mr.. Jesse
Brown, Lieutenant n. Sargent, Lieutenant
Colonel Francis Michler, Mr.. \. X. Mchler,
Mr.. George Howard, Mr.. p. Lee Phillips,
Mr.. j. H. Small, jr. Mr.. A. NJ. Lothrop.
Lieutenant N. Bevington. Major G. c.
Goodloe. Lieutenant Colonel Marion p.
Maus DR.. Ralph Jenkins, Mr.. Gist Blair.
Nh. Ralph l. Calf DR.. William w. Fisher,
Mr.. J. Henry Wurdenan, Mr.. W. H. Hoeke.
Lieutenant W W. Phelps, Lieutenant II. c.
Pcundstone, Mr.. Edward McCauley. Mr..
John F Wilkins, Mr. John H. MagTuder,
Mr.. Charles A. Mcl<enner. Mr.. {. {. Glover,
Mr.. Jules A. Demonet, DIR. W. \. mcclure,
Major ]. J. Pershing, Mr.. B. Kennon Peter,
Dr.. T. Morris Murray. DIR. I. \. Clayton,
Mr.. William /. Mcpherson. Mr.. e L.
Mason. G.. l. Dunlop. jr.; George A Mills,
jr.; Henry Mills. ". c. Marrow, c. H Poor,
Horace II. Westcott, J. j. Story. jr.; Arthur
Keith. Franklin Wiltse, A. d. Addison. An
thOny Addison Frederick Evans. ]. 3. Hen
derson, jr.. and John Sidney Webb.
The ball was given under the patronage
of Mrs. Hobart, Mrs Hay, Mrs. Gage. Mrs.
Alger, Mrs. Griggs, Miss Long, Mrs. Mikes,
Mrs. Lodge. Mrs. Murphy Mrs. Foraker,
Mrs Hit, Mrs. Newlands, Mrs. Sprague,
derson, Mrs. Michler, Mrs. Thomas Nelson
Page. Mrs Williams, Miss Patten Miss
Riggs. Lady Pauncefote, La Vicomtesse de
Sante-Thyrso Mrs. Nicuna, Mrs. Gray, Mrs.
Brown. Mrs. Peckham, Mrs McKenna
Mrs. Harriet Lane Johnston, Mrs. John
Davis. Mrs. Mott. Mrs. Townsend, Mrs.
Wallach. Mrs. Boardman, Mrs. Henderson,
Mrs; William Emory, Mrs. Clover, Mrs
Ripla rlSOD and Wastipphn11Sa
Vice President and Mrs. Hobart and the
cabinet arrived about 10 O'clock and after
their reception We're escorted to the stage,
where they viewed the scene. General
Miles was another noted guest.
Supper was served in the lower hall all
evening.
Some elegant gowns We're worn. Mrs.
Hobart wore white satin, trimmed in black
lace, and many fine diamonds Mrs Grigs-s
wore yellow satin and lace: Miss Wilson
was in white: Mrs. Davis wore black lace
over white satin; Mrs. John A Rodgers.
black velvet: Mrs. Mcmillan. white satin
spangled in gold; Mrs. Hawley. mauve sat
in and black lace draperies: Viscountesa
de Sibour, black Brussels net: Mrs. Mer-
ram, white satin and diamond ornaments;
Mrs. Nathaniel Wilson. black velvet: Mrs.
Hopkins, white satin; Mrs. Richardson
Glover, blue brocaded satin. with white
lace; Mrs Wallack, pink satin, yelled on
black net; Mrs. Leech, black satin and blue
velvet; Mrs. Russell Selfridge. yellow satin:
Mrs. Foraker. pink silk, brocaded in roses.
with point lace; Mrs. Condit-Snhth pale
blue brocade; Mrs. W. W. Hammond
pale yellow MORE, with a court train of
brocaded velvet: Miss Van Buren, silver
embroidered blue satin; Mrs. James John
ston, gray and white striped satin and
point lace; Mrs. Lambert, black satin and
point lace: Mrs NJ. NJ. Parker, white bro
cade and silver spangled net: Miss Parker
blue spangled gauge and blue satin: Miss
Fendall, pink satin; Miss German. silver
spansled black net.
Miss IamberS Whita
Miss Selfridge, pink silk; Miss Baker. jetted
black net: Mrs. Albert Acker. white and
lavender striped silk; Miss Merriam pale
blue satin; Miss Mabel Howard, jetted black
net; Mrs. Hancock, white satin; Miss Bliss,
white lace; Miss Kerr white satin;
Miss McComas. black spangled tulle;
roll Mercer, black net with silver spangles:
Mrs. Ralph Jenkins, blue satin; Miss Kauff-
mann, ecru lace; Miss Addison Mitchell, yell
low satin; Mrs Charles Campbell pink bro
cade; Mrs. George Whitfield Brown. mauve
liberty satin and lace: Miss Enrol Brown
yellow satin; Mrs. Gallaudet, black satin
and point lace; Miss GaIlaudet. blue satin;
Miss Hoeke, jetted black net; Miss Caffrey
white silk under black net; Miss Daisy
Bell, pink satin; Miss Bell yellow net: Miss
Richards, violet chiffon: Miss Bessie White,
Dresden crepe; Miss Foraker. white NOUS
seine; Mrs. Horace Wylie, yellow satin and
lace: Miss Howard, Dresden crepe. The
musical program was exceedingly catchy,
and many favorfte and some new numbers
We're played.
President and Mrs. Mckinley will give
reception tonight in honor of the army and
navy.
The list of invitations is completed and
cannot be extended, owing to the limited
accommodations of the Executive Mansion.
As heretofore stated. the number of
guests will be about . 900. BY thus limit
ing the number Of guests each Of the re-
ceptions has proved to be much more en-
joyable, and the crush which has hitherto
'detracted from the pleasure of similar oe-
easions has been, in a measure avoided
During the reception carriages VIII an
proach from the northwest, enter by the
northwest gate and leave by the northeast
gate. Pedestrians will follow the same
route.
The gates will not be opened until s:85
o'clock.
Two carriages only will be permitted to
drive under tho north portico at the same
time.
Coaehman will be provided with number
ed tickets, which must be preserved by
them In order to regain admittance TO the
grounds. Guests will also be provided with
tickets of the same number as their cal-
riages. These should be carefully preserved
in order to call their carriages.