The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
Mrs. McLean's Reception for The
Colonial Danes.

Mrs. Bnrber the Hostess Mt De
IiphtfuI Luncheon on Board Her
Yacht, the Shemnrn, Her Guests he
ing she visiting DANES aud other
Fricnds-Tess and Dances 10 Come.
The Mclean mansion. which is gracious
" associated with everything that is hos
pitable on a lavish scale. was thrown open
yesterday in honor of the Colonial Danes,
now in session in this city. The hostess,
in a reception toilet Of cloud-colored satin
trimmed with silver and with a touch OF
blue in her brown hair, received in the
ballroom, assisted by Mrs. Dewey. The
wife OF the Admiral OF the Navy wore
a very beautiful robe OF white silk
with a lounce and sleeves OF brocade-the
white ground lowered with roses shaded
fJsm pink to red. The entire dress ives
richly appljqued with pyramids OF creamy
lace, and her small bonnet was tlinmed
with pink and red rosebuds. Admiral
Dewey and Mr. Mclean were present dur
ing the receiving hours, and number
OF ladies' aided in the general entertain
ment Of the Danes, a number Of whom
were strangers. Refreshments we're served
in the adjoining room by Mrs. Archibald
Hopkins, Mrs. Richard Mulligan, Madame
de Meusner, Miss Schroeder. and Miss
Hunt. large bush OF pear blossoms in
full bloom, mingled with branches Of wild
clematis. formed the central floral decora-
tion Of the table. and in the salon were
vases Of annunciation lilies and long
stemmed American Beauty roses. Bcden-
hausens famous masterpiece, The Ma
donna and Child. hung on the walls and
attracted an admiring throng throughout
the afternoon. The Admiral escorted sew
eral groups Of ladies from the ballroom TO
the salon TO show them the picture, which
he greatly admires.
Mrs. a. L. Barber entertained a number
OF Colonial Danes and other friends at
luncheon yesterday on board Mr.. Barber's
yacht the Shemara, now cruising in these
waters. The floral decorations Of the
table were yellow roses and the tapers
burned under golden yellow shades. The
guests we're.
Mrs. Fairbanks Mrs Cllliuger. the Countess
Doyhe. Mrs Hansbr0ugh. Mrs Sternberg Mrs
Burrows. Mr.. Greedy. - John W Foster.
Mrs. Robert J. Fleming, Mrs d. J. Hill. Mrs
tridler, Mrs. Scuily, Mrs. Williams Mrs Thomas
\. Walsh, Mrs. NandeUcnter, Mrs. Gallaudet
Mrs. George Rouzer. Mr.. Joseph Washington,
Mrs. J. B. Henderson. Ms. Tutt'e, Mrs Lucy
Page STEELE, and Mrs. Dean
MI and Mrs Lafayette NfcWnIiams. OF
Chicago have arrived in the Presidents
private car, and will be guests at the
White House for few days.
Chevalier Trentanoye. the sculptor. who |
has recently returned from Europe. was |
busily engaged while abroad superintend- |
ing the casting of his colossal bronze /
statue Of Gen. Albert Pike the eminent |
Mason. and student OF books and men. |
The statue is TO be placed In the triangle |
at the intersection OF Indiana Avenue and |
Third Street within sight OF the Supreme |
Council House Of the Temple. where Cen |
eral Pike lived the last years Of his life |
and IN which he died The bronze will lie |
unveiled with imposing ceremonies on /
May g. 1901. the centennial anniversary 1
OF the founding in this country OF the |
Supreme Council Of the Thirty-third De- |
gree. The monument will be Of granite |
similar in design TO that on which stands |
the Webster statue az the Intersection |
near Scott Circle. and on one of the sl0p- /
ing Lodges viii recliae an aIleg0rical figure |
of Masonry holding a banner Of the Thirty /
third Degree.
Mrs. GaIlaudet and Miss Gallaudet will /
not be at home today.
nTr "a
issued cards for a tea for young people /
in honor OF Miss Casey Wright Thursday. /
May 3, from g TO O'Clock.
Mr. and Mrs James A. August have is |
sued cards announcing the marriage OF their I
Eva Lee to Mr.. James Augustine |
Hendley on Wednesday April Is.
The Saturday Evening Assembly Will give |
its last dance of the season this evening /
at the National Rifles Armory.
The Abracadabra Literary Club met with
Mrs. Sidney l. Besselievre 3l5 E Street |
northeast Wednesday evening. Mrs Eu-
gene Stevens presiding. Responses to roll
zau were original verses OF poetry. Mr.
7. ". Scott read an Instructive paper on
Discovery Of Gold as a Factor In the Set
lement Of New Countries" The paper was
discussed by Messrs. Abbot Baker Nc
7reery. and Chamberlain The Misses
3esselieyre played piano duet after which !
Mrs. Davis read some interesting letters
from Mr. and Mrs. j. d. Croissant de-
OF their travels in Egypt Mr. c.
G. Abbot. accompanied by Mrs. Abbot. sang
D solo and also gave TWO selections On the
cello MIR. Eugene Stevens read graphic
description Of A Bicycle Tour Through
fhnrfl Turkey 90 lie gaga his rrrg,va1 ]