Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-30
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
SENATOR AND MRS SCOTS BRIL-
LIANT RECEPTION.
The WOrthington Dance-Mrs. swans
Tea-Coming Events-Interest-
Ing Personal Notes.

Senator and Mrs. Scott of West Virginia
gave a large reception last night at the
Shoreham, which was doubly enjoyed be-
cause of the infrequency Of evening
entertainments of late years The ball
room as well as the parlors nearby and
the connecting halls were arbored In green
vines and gay with pink roses and axaleas
An orchestra played throughout the recep-
ton in the ball room. and supper was served
in an adjoining dining room, where the
floral decoration was continued Mrs
Scott was handsomely gowned in light gray
satin and point lace, and wore diamond
ornaments. She was assisted by Mrs. Ell
kins- The guests numbered four or nve
hundred, and included members OF the cabi-
net the Supreme Court, with the largest
representation from among the senator's
colleagues in the upper house, all the west
Virginia delegation In Congress. as wen as
acquaintance from the resident circles OF
the capital. The hospitality gave an OPP
portunity for social intercourse In a COM
pany Of distinguished persons and In sur
roundings most conducive to good cheer
and comfort.
Mr.. and Mrs A. s. Worthington gave a
beautiful dance last night at Rauscher's.
when about $50 guests were present. the
stairway and reception room were decorat-
ed profusely In green vines. the erect OIL
HANGED by bow knots and streamers OF pink
ribbon. The hostess was becomingly gown
ed in light silk and pink velvet, and her
debutante daughter, Miss Florence Worth
ington, wore white satin, trimmed with yell
low roses. Miss Worthington was In light
blue satin, and Mrs. Charles L. Frailey. the
elder of these three attractive sisters, was
in white satin. A midnight supper was
served in the interval of the dancing. A few
personal friends Of the host and hostess
were present, with the younger set, from
whose ranks was made UP the evening 8
guests.
Senator and Mrs. Mason welcomed the
Illinois Republican Association to their
home last night, and the pleasure of the
occasion was enhanced by the musical
numbers rendered by the daughters and
son of the household, each of whom has
exceptional talent in this direction.
Mrs. j. Thomson Swami entertained sew
eral hundred friends yesterday afternoon
at a reception from to o'clock when
large representation Of the oldest residen-
tial families met in a home In which the
charming personality Of its mistress Is so
delightfully."- apparent. Mrs. Swami was ele-
gantly gowned in a heavy lace over pink.
and had assisting her the Countess Ester
haZy, Mrs. Crowninshield, Mrs. Mckaig.
Miss Woodbury., Mrs. Arthur Lee and the
Misses Mullan. In each apartment OF the
drawing room suite flowers In fragrant
clusters and fairy lights added festive
touch while in the dining room the refresh
ment table and the chandelier overhead
were gay with crimson tulips and tapers,
shaded in the same vivid hue. Mrs.
Swans treasures In paintings, bronzeS,
embroideries, etc, are a delight to every
lover Of the fine art visiting her home. In
each room there are many beautiful and
unique objects, the possession of which by
their owner is doubly priced when others
enjoy them with her.
Mrs H. F. Blount and Miss Blount will
be at home tomorrow for the last time this
season.
Mrs. J. R. Hawley will not receive again
until after March 9.
Mrs. c. v. Young and Mrs. Thomas c.
Bourne, 2O27 FIillyer place, will not receive
Saturday of this week or the Saturday fol-
lowing but will be at home Saturday, Feb
ruary 16, for the last time this season.
Mrs Edward " Murphy. Miss Murphy
and Miss Florence Dodge will be at home
Thursdays. January 81 and February Ia.
Mrs. Frank L. Freeman will not be at
home tomorrow, but will receive February
Z for the last time this season.
A pretty wedding took place at high noon
Friday in the Presbyterian Church of
Jamestown. DR.. w. H. Stone, the pastor,
performed the ceremony. uniting Miss Ber-
tina Vinson and Mr.. Elijah Heffner of
Washington, in the presence Of a large as
semblage Of friends. Miss Eva Vinson
played the wedding marches. The bride
was attended by Miss Lille Green as
bridesmaid. reception followed at the
residence of the brides parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Heffner subsequently left for Wash
ington, where they will reside.
Mrs Clarendon Smith will not be at home
tomorrow, but will receive the 7th and 18th
of February.
Miss Josephine Steinberger has returned
home after a months absence
Mrs. E. Baker Evans will be at home
at the Cairo Friday, February and O.
Mrs. Alfred Reynolds and her daughter
have gone to Old Point Comfort on account
of the i'll health Of the former, and will
probably remain q week.
Miss Annette G. Martyr of Warrenton,
Va, who has been visiting her aunt Mrs.
Charles Martyr of East Washington, has
returned home.
Mrs. George A. Bacon Of 170S 10Th street
will not be at home tomorrow. but will re-
ceive next week, Thursday. February. Z,
when she will be assisted by her daughter,
Mrs. Bond of Boston.
Mrs. Vance and Mrs. Martin will not re-
ceive until the 7th of February.
Rev. and Mrs. John Van Ness will be at
home to their friends Friday evening Feb
ruary l, from to 10 at the manse in Ia
koma Park.
Senator and Mrs. Mason will not receive
tomorrow.
Mrs. J. c. Pennie will not be at home to-
morrow, but will receive the Thursdays IN
February.
Mrs E. c. Gilbert Of Philadelphia is on
an extended visit to Mrs. j. B. Kinnear,
Holly avenue Takoma Park.
The Assembly dance which was to have
been given last week will take place next
week at Confederate Hall. Cards have
been issued for Monday night, and a num-
Der Of well-known ladies are chaperoning
the affair.
Mrs. M. H. Martin has returned from a
brief sojourn in Charleston, 8. c.. and is
now with her son, Mr.. Frank B. Martin, at
1887 L street.
Mrs. w. NJ. Dove and her guest. Miss
Annie P. Spurrier of Lancaster, Pa, will
be at home Friday, February l.
Mrs. George A. King, 1911 18th street, will
not be at home tomorrow afternoon, but
will receive February and IA.
Mrs. Lindsay, 1771 Massachusetts. avenue.
will not receive tomorrow afternoon but
will be at home the following Thursday.
Mrs. Hanna will not receive tomorrow.
Miss Paulding will resume her receptions