The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-21
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

At the reception held yesterday by the
President and Mrs. Mckinley. in compli-
ment to the Daughters of the American
Revolution. Mrs. Hay appeared in the ie-
ceiving line for the first time since the
death OF her mother. Mrs. Mckinley wore
a white satin. brocaded with waves OF
lilac color. and carried a bouquet of lilies
Of the valley. which she afterward gave
to Mrs. Daniel Manning. Mrs Hay was
gowned in a mourning toilet of black
crepe. made severely plain. Mrs. Gage was
in black velvet and cream tinted lace. Mrs.
Root in a simple, dainty gown OF soft
grey. Mrs. Griggs in black with bolero
of ivory lace. Mrs. Hitchcock, lavender
silk and white lace. and Miss Wilson in
a Paris gown of white lace. sprayed with
pink roses. Mrs. Manning's gown was of
grey cloth. opening over a petticoat of
Persian silk.
Senator Depew announced last night
that the engagement between his niece,
Miss PauIding and Lieutenant Edie had
been cancelled Further than this neither
the Senator nor Lieutenant Edie would
say. The news was surprise to every
one and no reason can be given Tor TINS
sudden change of plans. The young peo-
pie have been devoted to each other ever
since Miss Paulding has been in Washing
ton. They were out to dinner together
Sunday evening, but have not been seen
anywhere since. Miss Paulding had ac-
cepted an invitation to Mrs. Hills fancy
dress ball for last night and the hostess
did not know that she did not intend to
attend. Cards had already been printed.
but the invitations to the wedding had
not been issued. 1t was to have been
-. IL and
have been attended by all the pomp OF
church ceremony.
The rumor is that Senator Depew sent
for Lieutenant Edie Monday afternoon and
had a conference with him. They we're
together somewhat over an hour and the
present move was decided upon at that
time. Lieutenant Edie is not man OF
means He has only his officers pay ana
also is the support OF a widowed mother
1t was thought last year when II was
known that the young people were fond
of each other that his lack of means would
stand in the way Of a match. but Senator
Depew came to the aid of the young cou-
pie. He recently purchased house for
them in n Street near the British En-
bassy and this house was nearly ready
for occupancy. This house the Senator
had decided to his niece.
Apart from the receptions held in honor
of the visiting Daughters. yesterday was
as dull as the most acetic devotee could
wish. Today will be n bit livelier. as the
calendar contains dinner or two, in ad-
dition to the several receptions, at which
different members of the Daughters OF the
American Revolution will be the special
guests.
Mrs. Yung Kwai will be at home today
and next Thursday, at her residence in
Cleveland Park. when she will be assisted
by her sister, Mrs. Arthur Chase Eddy,
of Springfield. Mass.
Mrs. F. s. Nash held a reception yes
terday afternoon from 4 until 6, in honor
of Mrs. Fairbanks. Invited to meet her
we're the national officers, State regents,
executive board, and the delegation from
South Carolina. The hostess was assisted
in receiving by Mrs. Daniel Manning, Mrs.
William Lindsay. Mrs. George NJ. Stern
berg, Mrs Alden, Mrs. Goodlow. Mrs. w.
X. Ryan. Mrs. Arthur Ryan, Mrs. Foster.
Mrs. Clark Waring. Regent for South
Carolina and Mrs D. \. Montfort, Regent
for Minnesota.
Receptions will be given this afternoon
in honor of the ID. y. R., by Mrs. j. G.
Foraker and Mrs. William Lindsay.
Miss Lillian Cooper, of 1913 Wallach
Place entertained at tea Sunday evening
a number of young friends in honor OF
Miss Edna r. White, of Baltimore. Those
present were Misses Edna White, Bessie
McKnew, Lillian Cooper, and Helen
White and Messrs. Paul Sexton, W. G.
Young. Frank Yost, and William Sinn-
hold.
Mrs Stewart, wife of Senator Stewart
of Nevada. will receive this afternoon for
the last time this season. She will be as
sisted by Mrs Foote and Miss Sherard.
Mrs. James X. Jones will have her last
reception of the season this afternoon.
At the reception held by Mrs Claude A.
Swanson Tuesday she was assisted by her
mother, Mrs. Lyons, and Mrs. Elder. Mrs.
Boehner, Mrs. Lavender, Mrs. Studs,
Miss Adams. Miss Anderson. Miss Payne,
Miss Lyons and Miss Jordone.
Mr. and Mr.. B. Schlostarg announce the
engagement of their daughter. Mary, to
Bernard Krulewitch, and will be at home
Sunday February "a from to 9.
Plat Expects nm ENtrn Session.
Opinion still continues to be divided
among members of Congress who saw the
President yesterday as to whether or not
Congress will be called together in extra
session. Senator Plat of New York ex-