The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-14
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
The German Ambassadors Recep-
ton Splendid Affair.
Dinner Companies Entertained by
senator and Mrs. E1kins. senator
HiiI-NOtabIe Guests sat Yesterdays
Concert Several Other Events.


The reception held by His Excellency
Herr Won FHolleben was an event to be
remembered. 1t not only eclipsed in ele-
gance all previous hospitality of a like
character dispensed throughout the win
ter, but ii does not seem possible that
the social annals OF the Capital can ever
have shown a more brilliant gathering
of distinguished men and magnificently
gowned women than were the guests Of
the German Embassy last evening.
The host. with the gentlemen of his Off
cial staff, received at the head OF the
steps near the ballroom. BY the transfer to
Washington of Count Quad and Lieu
tenant Commander Won Rebeur PasGh
WITT. both of whom have attractive wives,
the Ambassador is at last happily and
abundantly provided with hostesscs to
preside over his bachelor household.
Countess Quadt, who is tall stately, ana
always, artistically gowned wore last
night toilet of white satin spalrglad with
piettes of silver. Ropes of pearls were
around her neck and IN her brown hair
was worn a tiara of diamonds. Frau ven
net over black satin.
The white walls of the ballroom formed
an effective background for the Southern
tsmilax that sprayed its surface and the
music gallery at the extreme end was
walled from view by palm trees that rose
from bank of fern starred with pink
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were splendid life size oil portraits of the
present Emperor and Empress of Ger
many. their massive Florentine frames
wreathed with smila2 and blossoms. In
tine refreshment room the table decora-
ton were azaleas roses and hyacinths
and the lights burned under softly Tint
ed shades. The drawing room and sew
eral reception parlors, each adorned with
palms and flowers, were enriched with
treasures collected by the Ambassador
during his world wide travels.
The nine hundred guests included the
entire Diplomatic Corps, Cabinet and court
families, a brilliant showing from official,
civil, and resident circles. together with
many distinguished visitors who are now
in Washington.
The President and Mrs Mckinley have
invited a few guests to be present at the
ner which they will give to the dignitaries
of the Diplomatic Corps.
Mrs Mckinley attended the Pittsburg
Orchestra recital yesterday afternoon.
She was escorted by Adjutsnt General
Corbin. and accompanied by several young
friends, among whom were Miss Alice Hay
and Miss McWilliams. who has been
White House guest for the past few weeks.
Mrs. Dalzen also took party of young
people TO hear the famous orchestra,
which, incidentally. is from her native
city Among her guests were Miss Griggs,
Miss Moore Miss Mary Pierson. of Pitts
burg. who is her house guest; Mr.. Stauf-
fer and sfr. Sam Dalzvll.
Senator and Mrs Elkins entertained al
dinner last night. when their guests in
cluded the Speaker and Mrs. Henderson,
the Postmaster General and Mrs. Smith,
Representative and Mrs. DalZel, Miss
Cockreu and Senator Warren.
The Assistant Secretary OF State and
Mrs Hill gave a small but elegantly ap-
pointed dinner last night in honor of Mr..
Robert Buchanan the director general OF
the Buffalo Exposition and Mrs. Buchan-
an. Invited to meet them were the Ger
man Amba ssador. the French Ambassador,
Minister from Brazil and AIRS. de Assis-
Brasil the Minister from Chill and Sonora
vicuna and Mrs. j. Dcemer Steele.
Senator and Mrs Hanna gave Il dinner
for young people Hast night. The COM
psuy gathered about the beautifully ap-
pointed table were Miss Root Miss Sher-
idan. Miss Liela Griggs, Miss Gladys
Ffoulke, Miss sGallaudet, Miss Katharine
Ward, Miss Hagner. Mr.. Foraker, Mr..
Dorey. Mr.. Bingham, Mr.. -CauldWell, -Mr
Thompson. Mr. Bradley, Mr.. Parsons. Mr.
Wilcox, Mr.. Clyde and DR.. Clayton.
Commander and Mrs. Cowles will view
the inaugural parade from a balcony at
the corner of the Avenue and Fifteenth
Street. Mrs. Roosevelt and family will
be with them.
Mrs Hitchcock and her daughter went
to Boston 10 attend the wedding OF the
formers nephew, Mr.. Hitchcock, who Will
marry Boston girl.
An artistic incident Of last Saturday
was the musicale given by Miss Nellie
Hunt. Miss Benson, OF Augusta. Ga, who
is spending the winter here and who is
a wonderfully gifted violinist contrib
uted several selections to the program.
Mrs Hanna will not receive today.
Mrs. Walter 4. Johnson will give a
tea at her home. The Villa" Kensing-
ton, this afternoon, from 8 to 5. assisted
by the rector. Rev. David Barr and the
ladies Of Christ Church Guild.
Mrs. p ]. McCumber, wife of Senator
McCumber. will be at home today for
the last time this season.
Mira. Burrows Will not receive today.
but viii be at home on Thursday. Feb
ruary p. for the last time this season.
Miss Paulding Will hold her final re-
reption today.
Mrs William E. Brosius Will re at home
to her friends Friday evening, from to
l0:3G, at the La Fetra Hotel.
\ quiet wedding took place yesterday
morning at II o'clock. at 1918 Caroline
Street. when Miss Mamie Award and Mr.
Irving Drake we're married by the Rev.
Stowell l.. Bryant. Only the family and a
few friends OF the bride were present. The
couple left Immediately for New Jersey,
where they will make their home.
The Solicitor General and Mrs. Richards
VIII leave next Tuesday for weet's visit