Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07
N THE WORLD OF SOCIETY |
DIPLOMATIC RECEPTION AT
WHITE HOUSE TONIGHT.
The, Bachelors Cotillon. and the
Early Dinners-Timely Per-
sonal Notes.

The annual diplomatic reception will be
held at the White House tonight. Car
riases will approach from the north TO
the east entrance of the White House. op-
posite the Treasury Pedestrians will
follow the same route. After discharg1ns
passengers carriages will be parked
around the ellipse in the White Lot.
The gates will not be open until >
O'Clock. Two carriages will drive under
the porte cochere at the same time
Coaclmen will be provided with number
ed checks. which must be preserved by
them in order to regain adElittance to the
grounds. Guests will also be provided
with tickets of the same numbers as their
carriages These they should carefully
preserve. in order to call their carriages.
which will depart from the same en-
trance. 1t is requested that the line or
carriages be not delayed by paying for
the carriage service at the entrance. Car
riages will be called by electric signal.
After leaving coaks in the cloakroom
guests are requested to fall in line in the
colonnade and pass up the main staircase.
The southwest gate will be opened at
$50 pm. Guests holding special carriage
cards will enter the grounds by that gate
and the house by the door under south
portico. Carriages will approach this en-
trance by 18th street.
The Chinese minister, WI Ting-fanS;
Senator Lodge and Mrs. Harriet Blaine
BeaIe were guests at dinner at the White
House last night.
Nine. Jerome Bonaparte was hostess
last night for the Bachelors at the first
of their seasons series. A company
which was representative of not only
Washington society, but also that of other
cities. was on hand to enjoy the occasion
at the New Willard. The bathrooms were
decorated in red and the flower favors
were in red blossoms and the others were
tied with red ribbons. The favors were
red parasols with enamel handles, red
pincushions in silver frames and red
lamp shades. and for the men canes.
tumbler holders and thimble drinking
cups in leather holders, with corsase bou-
quets for the women matching poutoh-
nieres for the men.
Col. Montgomery Macomb led the CO.
tillon The debutantes of the season were
out in full force.
Mrs. j. Ellen Foster and Miss Pierce of
the Portner will be at home Friday after
noon from 4 to q o'clock. Their house
guests Mrs. Helen Clark and Miss Helen
Barick Boswell of New York, will be
with them.
Representative and Mrs. Davis of
Normandie for the winter.
Mrs. III. r. Guss and Mrs W. G. Guss
will be at home Fridays in January
from :; until =, at .1406 Girard street.
Senator and Mrs. Bankhead have taken
apartments at the Riggs for the winter.
Mrs. Eugene Byrnes will he at homo
Thursdays in January, 1898 r street
GEORGETOWN Heights.
Mrs Samuel Wallis and Miss Wallis
will not be at home Friday, January $,
but will receive the remaining Fridays
in January.
Mrs. Kate Lomax Reed has sent out
| cards announcing the marriage of her
daughter katharine Lomsx, to Mr.. Mel
son Chancellor Burwell Wednesday. De-
| ceinber 30. 1908. at Trinity Chapel. this
| city. Mr.. and Mrs. Burwell will live i'll
| Parkersburg, W. Va.
Miss Hanna Willard Taylor of this city
was among the bridesmaids yesterday in
Baltimore attending Miss Mary Rawlings
! Brady at her marriage to Mr.. Joseph Par
! ker Norris of Philadelphia. The four
| bridesmaids were dressed alike in direc-
| toire gowns Of white chiffon and lace
! made over white satin and wore white
lace hats. A breakfast followed at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. James II. Brady.
\
Among the out-of-town guests were Mr.
| Joseph Parker Norris. sr.. Mr.. Henry
Pepper Norris, Mr.. John Ridgeway Nor
| rs. Mr.. William p. Norris Miss Eiole,
Philadelphia; . Mr. and Mrs. J. Hannis
| Taylor, DR.. and Mrs. Reid Hunt Miss
| Katherine Crane. Mrs. Godoy. Miss Cam
eron. all OF Washington Miss Rae
! Thompson of Annapolis. Mr.. Bernard
| Brady of Georgetown University and Mr.
. 1 r Eannce Era6N 81 Moroan,twu w Va
Mrs. Fairbanks began her Wednesda.
| receptions yesterday and was assisted by
Mrs. Hopkins. Mrs. Sutherland. Mrs
Clarence d. Clark Mrs. Sternberg, Mrs
Warren Fairbanks. Miss Anna Cockrel
Miss Hemphill. Miss Phelps and Miss
Wade.
There were also receptions at the home:
Of the Secretaries of War and the Navy
Mrs. Bonaparte. Mrs. Meyer and Mrs
| Garfield and Mrs. Stratus also welcomed
callers.
Miss Cannon began her days at home
also yesterday. and was assisted by Mrs
j. Davis Brodhead, Mrs. Mann Mrs
| Wilkes and Mrs. Busbey.
The District of Columbia Society of tn,
Sons of the American Revolution ha
invitations out for its annual reception
entertainment and dance. January Il, u
s O'Clock. at Rauschers.
lass of San Francisco and Mrs. Mar,
Woods Eaher of Stockton. Cal. who hav,
acquaintance in this city took place a
the Hotel st. Francis. San Francisco
Tuesday evening. December - and wa
witnessed by number of intimate friend
Of the contracting parties. Rev. William
Kirk Guthrie officiated. Mr.. and Mrs
Douglass have returned 10 Stockton ant
are now a t their beautiful home a. tn,
corner of Hunter and Magnolia streets.
Mrs. r. j. LennoX. wife of Prof Lanno.
of the Catholic University. will be a
home tomorrow friday from to
o'clock at the Toronto.
Mrs l.. A. Coolidge will he at home to
morrow and on Fridays throughout tn
season, except Friday, January II.
The Iomo Club gave It's second dane,
Tuesday evening al 1Jl7 r street fort,
couples being present. a reception pre-
ceded the german. and at intermisSion re
,freshments were served. The membership
of the Yomo Club comprises MesSrs
Barber. Byres. Brace, Clark, Collier. Cove
Gvubbs. Holt. Horn Jenkins, Stevens. J
Taylor. z. Taylor. limbs rlakc and Wen
deroth.
! Miss Blanche Small. daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. f. \ Small. was married t,
Mr. Bruce p Whip, last night at :;
O clock at the Church of the Advent. TIL
marriage ceremony was performed b.
Rev Dr. Edword NJ Mott. rector of tn
church Miss Grace Small sister o
the bride acted bridesmaid and Mr.
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