Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-15
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Nh. and Mrs. Wilkins Will Entertain Grid
iron Club.
Reception Planned for washington's
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ents aad
Teas-PcrsOnaI Notes.

Mr.. and Mrs. Beriah wilkins have invi-
tations out for a reception Wednesday
evening, February 80, at O'Clock to meet
the members of the Gridiron Club.
The congressional ladies living at the We'll
lington Hotel gave a st. Valentine recep-
ton and dance last night, the hostesses OF
the occasion being Mrs McCulloch of Ar
kansas Mrs Brundidge of Arkansas. Mrs.
De Graffenried of Texas. Mrs. Davidson OF
Wisconsin, Mrs. jenkins of Wisconsin ana
Mrs Marcus Smith. The drawing room
suite was profusely decorated with palms
and flowers. The large parlors on one size
of the hall were arranged for promenading
and the refreshment tables, while the large
dining room became a spacious ball fooh-
A heart-shaped centerpiece on the supper
table and dancing cards in heart shape were
some of the pretty suggestions I'm the deco
rations Considering the weather the at
tendance of outside friends was large, and
the affair was a great success socially Ine
hostesses of the evening Will receive next
Tuesday for the last time this season
Mrs Arson Mills gave tea yesterday
in honor of her sister, Mrs Kline, VINO,
with Miss Kline, now her guest, MISS
Miles, Miss Gilmore Miss Gushing, MISS
Bliss Miss Alden, Miss Skunk, MIS-
Schwan, Miss Baxter and Miss hlnes as,
sisted the receiving party. Roses anu
were served in shapes of hearts and doves
Mrs. William f. Aldrich and Mrs. John
w Pratt gave another large reception last
night the resident friends OF the represen-
tatiye and his family being invited AS Is
usual when they entertain, their nome was
charmingly attractive in every way. Mrs
Van Seudeu Mrs. Wasserbach. Mrs. hlte
Mrs. Craig. Mrs. Crandell, Miss Livingston,
Miss Mantz and Miss Ten Eyck assisted lil
receiving A musical program, In Nhlch tne
7 and Mrs w llliam L.
Wilson and Mrs. Pratt PARTICIPATED aooe"
to the pleasure Of the evening.
Mrs Audenried gave dinner last night.
Mrs. Abram Lisner will not receive to-
morrow Thursday, but will be at home
the following Thursday for the last time
this season.
A party was given by Mr. and Mrs. VIM
H. Campbell Monday evening. in honor OF
their daughter Rosiila's birthday. Inc
young hostess was charmingiy attired IN
pink taffeta silk and white lace. after
games and dancing the young people re-
paired to the dining room, where bounu-
full repast was spread Assisting TO receive
the guests We're Mrs. Louise f. Campbeil,
VIM W. Campbell Miss Ida Campbell and
Mrs. Philip b. Keefer. Among those pres
ent were Misses Rosette Campbell, Kitty
and Agnes McGarraghy, May Blumer, Nay
krahling, Esther Murphy, Clara Thurbf en-
Ethel Daughton. Grace and Maud Smith,
Josie KrahIing, George Cross. Mabel and
Virgie Waltemyer, Ruth Estridge, AGA
Coonbs. MesSrs. VIM. H. Campbell, JOS
Waltemyer, Edwin T. Campbell. Joe krah-
ling. Earl Blumer, Charlie Smith and Geo.
Cross.
Mrs. Sam Gassenheimer will be at home
tomorrow Thursday at the Hotel Law
renee and will be pleased to see her friends.
Mrs. Fannie Kautz, widow of Gen. A. V.
Kautz, and her two daughters are staying
at the Dewey.
The Current Literature Club of the Cen
trail High School will meet at the residence
of Miss Orr, Spring street between Morgan
and Eslin streets, Friday evening, Febru-
airy IL.
Mrs. Victor Louis Jason, Mrs. Simons
and Mrs. Frank d. Simons will be at home
Thursday, the 10th and I'D, in February.
Miss Walker will not be at home FRI
day. February II, but will be glad to see all
her friends on the following Friday, Febru-
airy "a Mrs. H. o. Nettleton, Mrs Abbott
r. Walker, Mrs William Britton and Miss
futile of New Haven will be with her for
the afternoon.
Miss Dorothy Smart entertained at lunch
con on Monday in honor of Miss Brown of
New YORK, who is visiting Miss Cannon of
Massachusetts avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. 7. Raley, who were
married early This month have returned
from their wedding tour. They will reside
at No. 52S 10th street southeast