Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
THE WORLD. OF SOCIETY
RECEPTIONS AT WELL-KNoWN
HOMES YESTERDAY.
The Admirals House Thronged by
Callers-Dinners and Teas
Personal Notes,

Mrs. Dewey's reception yesterday after
noon was thronged by old and new friends.
While not entirely well, Mrs. Dewey 9
health is much improved, and her recent
receptions in her own home and attendance
upon others have not perceptibly impaired
it further. She hopes to continue to see
callers on Mondays this month. :
Miss Macveagh will be the guest Of Mrs.
Harold Mccormick in Chicago the latter
part Of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs Walter Farwell have gone
to housekeeping in Chicago and are being
greatly entertained.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Moore and the
mother of the latter, Mrs. Swift, sailed last
week from Boston to divide the winter be-
tween Egypt and Paris.
Bishop Satterlee will officiate Saturday at
the New York residence Of the bride at the
marriage of Miss Helen Stuyvesant Dudley
and Mr.. Dwight Braman.
Mrs Henry Clay Prick will give a large
reception next Saturday afternoon at Clay
ton, the Prick residence In Pittsburg, In
honor of Mrs. Philander c. Knox.
Mrs. T. De Witt Talmage and her daugh-
ter, Miss Collier, have been visiting in Pitts
OuIS, WueEe last week The ldtleI was gwen
q dinner by Mrs. James r. Mellon.
Mrs. Myron B. Wright Of lilo P street
will be at home tomorrow.
Mrs Astor's ball last night in New York
as an annual exhibition of what Is consid-
cred real society, seems to have been more
than usually satisfactory. AS this hostess
is progressive and does not hesitate to add
as many new names each year as she
thinks worthy Of recognition, her ball
means great deal, not only to the new
corners, but also to the Oldest families on
her list, who have thus an opportunity to
enlarge their circle, and perhaps brighten
it up bit. The New Workers. who were
here last week for the White House and
British embassy affairs were back in New
York last night to greet Mrs. Aston and to
enjoy the most brilliant event of the winter
at the metropolis The two Aston houses
were at the service of the guests, the cotil-
lion being danced in the ball room of the
hostess and supper served in the John
Jacob Aston house.
terday in honor of her sister-in-law, Mrs.
George d. F. Robinson. Miss Annie Brown,
Mrs. Edward L. Munson and Miss Elizabeth
Rittenhouse assisted in the entertainment
Of the numerous visitors.
Miss Mamie Cohen Of this city and Gen.
Yaden Scott Of Atlanta, Ca, were married
Saturday In the church at Riverdale, Prince
ton of Branchville performed the ceremony.
Mr. A. H. Carroll of Baltimore, whose
marriage with Miss Miriam Perkins will
take place tomorrow at the Perkins resi-
dence, Connecticut avenue, gave a dance
last night at the Baltimore Club to his
ushers, Messrs. John Brogden, William F.
Hilles, John Symin gton, Richard White, Il.
Brooks Hopkins, Champlin Robinson, Thos.
8. Heulings, Austin McLanahan, Philip Car
roll and Charles Carroll.
Mrs Knox, wife of the Attorney General,
was the guest of honor at luncheon yes
terday given by Mrs. Sibley. wife of Repre-
sentative Sibley. The others present were
Beck, Mrs. NJ. s. Quay, Mrs. c. w. Fair
banks, Mrs. Cortelyou, Mrs. Sewers. Mrs.
Serene E. Payne Mrs. Olmsted, Mrs. Ritz
man, Mrs. Kicking, Mrs. Fowler, Mrs.
Needham and Mrs. Bennett.
The italian ambassador and Nine. Mayor
DIES Planches gave a dinner, followed by a
reception, last night. The dinner guests
were: Baron Covers, the Netherlands min
lister; Gen. Isaac Kahn, the Persian minis
ter; Senator and Mrs. Chauncey NJ. Depew,
Senator and Mrs. George 2. Wetmore, Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert Wadsworth, Miss Jo-
sephne Patten and Baron Won Ritter, sec
ond secretary Of the German embassy.
Senator and Mrs. Foraker gave dinner
last night for the acquaintances of their
daughter, Miss Foraker, and there were
present Miss McKenna, Miss Louise Jones.
Miss De Smirnoff, Miss Satterlee, Miss Pos
tlethwaite, Miss Carolyn Huff Miss Gwen
doline Ffoulke, Miss Fairbanks, Miss Nc
Kibben, Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Grosvenor,
Mr.. Wauter. Lieutenant Gibbons. Mr.. Rous-
Huidekoper, Mr.. Clement Wainwright Of
Philadelphia, Mr.. James Crawford, DR..
Church. Mr.. Samuel Dalzell and Mr.. Keith.
ceive Wednesdays in January, but will be
at home Wednesdays, February and II.
Mrs w H. Amiss, 1885 9th street north
west. and Youngest son, accompanied by
her sister, Mrs. Thomas Graham, will leave
Washington on the 10Th instant for Den
yer, Col Mrs Amiss is going for her
health, and If the climate proves beneficial
will reside there permanently. Mrs. Graham
will be Joined by her husband at Denver,
and they will continue on a trip to southern
California, returning by way Of New Or
leans.
Mrs. Bnger Hermann and Mrs. H. Pres
colt Galley will be at home Wednesdays
January IA and q.
Mrs w. A. Jones, wife Of Commissioner
JONES' will not be at home tomorrow, but
will be pleased to see her friends the re-
naming Wednesdays Of the season at 1920
Vermont avenue.
Mrs Graves Of 927 Massachusetts, avenue
will be at home Wednesdays, February 4,
IL and 16.
A meeting will be held at the residence
of Mrs. John W. Foster. Tuesday morning.
January 20, at II o'clock, in the interest Of
the National Woman's Auxiliary Of the
Young Mems Christian Association. Miss
Helen Gould and Mrs. McAlpine will present
the work Of the organization.
Mrs William A, Giesekine will not he at
home tomorrow, but will receive the follow
ing Wednesdays in January.
Mrs Edward Goodrich and her guest,
Miss Wannall, will be at home Wednesday
afternoon, January IA.
Miss Virginia Holt Of Hillsborough, Nd,
is at present making her home at the resi-
dence of her cousin. Mrs. A. r. Chase of
$50 E street northeast, where she will be
pleased to welcome her friends. Miss Holt
contemplates remaining / nthis city for
month or six weeks.
Mrs. Lion A. Matile will be at home at
the Portland Wednesdays, January IA and
Fl.
Mrs. Odell s.. Smith and Mrs. Hurley, 1886
street northwest, will not receive this
month, but will be at home to their friends
the Wednesdays in February