The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-23
SOCIAL and PERSONAL
The Diplomatic Corps Will Mourn
the Death of the Queen.
The Bachelors Give Their Second CO.
ner Guests Entertained by Mr.. and
Mrs. Hackett - Weddings of the
Week - The Coming Charity RnIl.

The death of Her Majesty, the Queen of
England, will practically put an end to
the seasons gayety, as far as diplomatic
entertaining is concerned.
AS the Gefnan Emperor and the
Czarina are grandchildren of the late
Queen, both the German and French En-
bassies, as well as that of the British,
will go into deepest mourning.
All scceptances have been Cancelled by
those dignitaries and the German Ambas-
sador will withdraw his invitations for
the large entertainment which he wac to
have given on February s.
Other representatives of nations allied
to Great Britain, notably the Ministers
from Belgium, the Netherlands, and Por-
tugal, will observe a period Of mourning,
and one diplomat gave it as his opinion
yesterday that the entire corps would
suspend all social functions fer an agreed
time in Difference to Great Britain.
Last week instructions were given by
Baron Covers home Government that the
Dutch representatives throughout the
world should celebrate in some way in
honor of the marriage of the Netherlands
Queen. Baron Covers was already ar
ranging for that event, and as it was to
have been his first large entertainment
since his arrival at the National Capital,
society was anticipating the event.
The Emperor of Austria was to have
given a court ball last night, but cam
celed the invitations as soon as the
Queens state became hopeless. The re-
tirement of the foreign dignitaries from
society, together with the omission of the
White House receptions, proves that the
plans OF society, as well as those of mice
and men can gang aglae." AT the open
ing of the official season the prophets
were unanimous in their forecasts of an
unprecedentedly gay winter-and the re-
suit has only been the vindication of the
old saw that it is always the unexpected
that happens.
The First Assistant Secretary OF the
Navy and Mrs. Hackett entertained at
dinner last night. when their guests were
the Secretary of the Navy. Senator and
Mrs. Lindsay. Admiral and Mrs. Terry.
lfr. and Mrs. Hornblower, the Assistant
Secretary of State and Mrs. Hill, Dr. and
Mrs. Alexander Mackay-Sm and Mrs.
The Bachelors gave their second ger
man of their annual series last night at
the National Rifles Armory, and though
the majority of the guests invited from
the Diplomatic Corps remained away be-
cause of the Queens death, the event
was, as usual, notable attraction for
hundreds of beautifully gowned women
and distinguished men. The hall was as
yellow as sunbeam with golden-lined
silkoline that draped the windows and
veiled the side brackets and central
chandeliers. The platform, which was
hung entirely with the yellow, was half
yelled with Alabama laurel and other
Southern vines. Tall palms hedged the
steps leading from the platform to the
floor. and novel feature in the decora-
supports between each window of the
room, from which hung large baskets OF
fern.
The favors, as usual, were displayed
upon floral screens on either side of the
steps. Among the pretty souvenirs. in
addition to the always lovely corsage
bouquets and boutonnieres. were pink and
blue scarfs of woven gauze and silver,
fringed with gold tinsel ends; Chinese
crepe birds, fish. and queer fruits sus-
pended from satin ribbons, and gilded
bows twined with pink and blue bios
SONS. The third and final coIillion of the
season to be given by the gallant hosts
will occur February ~. TO take place,
as usual, at the National Rifles Armory.
Mrs. Hearst's hospitality for the sea-
son will include two musicales, the dates
for which are February 4 and 16.
The Charity Ball, which is to occur at
the Arlington next Monday, now bids fair
to be the most important society func-
tioE of the dancing season, with the ex-
ception of the Assembly Ball, which will
close the season as usual,
On Shrove Tuesday night.
Columbia Chapter, D. A. R., has issued
to the Daughters of the Dis
trict to a reception in honor of the
Regent. Mrs. J. d. Croissant. Tuesday
evening. January %, from to 10 O'Clock,
1t the Ebb;tt House.
Rev. DR.. and Mrs. Samuel H. Greene
left last evening for a brief trip to the
West Indies. and consequently will not
be at home to their friends on Wednes-
lays till February 10.
Gen. and Mrs. Arson Mills, who have
been among the most gracious of the sea-
sous entertainers, are both recovering
from the grip. Mrs. Mills is still con-
ined to the house. and is unable 10 make
,aIls.
At the meeting of the Manor House
Chapter d. A. R.. Saturday, at the Riggs.
Miss Claudia Stuart. Principal of the
Stuart Seminary. delivered an interesting
paper on European travel, and delight
ful music was rendered by NJ. Franconi
and Mrs Harris. of Boston.
The subscription dance by select
number of young ladies and gentlemen
at Confederate Veterans Hall next Fri
day evening will be enc of. the events
Of the week. Mrs. Dabney- and Mrs.
Daniel are among the patrorses.
Miss Cornelia Adler, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Simon Adler of New York. was
married Monday in New York to Mr.. Jo-
'eph Castelberg, OF Baltimore and Wash
ngton. The ceremony took place at
Sherry s. and was followed by a reception
'or 800 guests. canopy OF roses and
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