Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-05

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those who have collapsed under the
strain. But gay society goes right
along, taking little heed of those who
fall by the wayside.
Among the most interesting enter
tainments of the winter have been the
dinners given at the British embassy.
A noteworthy dinner was that given
by the Russian ambassador to Mr. and
Mrs. Cramp Of Philadelphia. The
probable significance of this function
is traceable to the czar's interest in
warships, of which the Cramps are not
ed builders.
The first bachelors cotilon of the
season at Rifles hall was grand af-
fair and conformed fully to the reputa-
tion that these balls have earned in
past seasons. or course there has
been or will be the usual round of
functions at the White House and at
the homes of members of the cabinet,
but even these that have so far taken
place have been more brilliant as n
rule than formerly.
The decision of Mrs. Dewey to re-
in Farragut square, rather than at
her own home proved n keen disap-
pointmept to the public, whose interest
in the Dewey house Is something more
than mere curiosity. Yet her explana-
tlon has been accepted as satisfactory,
and 1t Is understood that the real mo-
tive of her determination was her OBJ
lection to rlsking the unavoidable draft
from the opening and shutting of the
front door, directly facing the drawing
room. Mrs. Dewey has delicate
throat, and every one appreciates the
arrangement, especially rs Mrs. Nc
Leans house is far better adapted to
the holding of large entertainments.
The house is thrown open every Mon
day for the reception of the friends of
Mrs. Dewey and the admiral She re-
ceived more than 500 callers at the
first Of these receptions, many of them
from out Of town. The Dewey house
is proving as great drawing card for
bridal couples as the executive man
sion or the cchoing gallery of the capi-
tol rotunda.
The home of John r. Mclean Is one
of the attractive substantial residences
of the city. 1t is situated on the cor
ner OF Fifteenth and streets. 1t was
here that the admiral and Mrs. Dewey
We're entertained at their first dinner
after their return from their wedding
journey. One OF the principal attrac-
tions Of this house Is its immense ball
room. The room is famous in the So
ciGl annals of Washington as the
scene of some OF the most brilliant af-
fairs In the city's recent history, in
cluding the annual fancy dress ball Of
past holiday seasons given In honor Of
the young son of the house. Susan Il.
Anthony and other pioneers of the suf-
frage movement have been entertained
upon each occasion OF their meeting in
this city In this room, Mr.. McLean's
house being one of the few private
homes thrown open to this body of wo-
men.
The bachelor senator from New Jer-
sey, Mr.. Kean, who lives IN the Fair
held Carpenter house, on Sixteenth
street, Just off Thomas circle. bids fair
to be reckoned as one of the city'u pop.
ular entertainers this winter. Mr..
kean has with him in Washington this
winter his mother and three sisters,
and 1t Is understood that the eldest of
the latter, Miss Sue, wiz preside at
the elaborate affairs given In the SEN
ator's home.
or course Senator Depe~' will enter.
tain deliberately at his home at the Cor.
coran house, his niece Miss Anne De
pew Paulding, presiding. Residents
are wondering what sort of provision
the senator Is going to make for pedes
trlau callers. Since the alterations
made by the late Senator Brlce there
appears to be no way of gaining an en-
trance except through the porte co
chere, and Mr.. Depew's friends say
that one runs the risk of being tram
pied to death under the horses feet
In this connection an amusing story Il
recalled, One morning, shortly aftel
the alterations ordered by Mr.. Bric'
had been effected and the original from
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