Evening star., 1912-09-09


her only son was a boy she gave every
winter a birthday fancy dress ball Tor
him and several hundred OF his young
associates The splendors of these oc-
casions are still vivid recollections to
Washington families whose sons ana
daughters have long since taken an I'M
portant part themselves in social or other
activities.
OF late years. when the daughters of
her own girlhood associates were enter
ing society, her favorite winter d.
version was the giving Of large dinners
and beautiful balls in their honor. The
hospitalities of this kind which she ar
ranged as debut welcomes for Mrs.
Longworth. then Alice Roosevelt, and
later for Miss Edith Roosevelt and Miss
Helen Taft, as well as several others.
notably Miss Margaret Preston Draper of
this city, were striking expressions OF her
regard for them and her pleasure In
bringing hundreds of their friends as well
as her own together under her roof. For
these events she added a personal touch,
either in the decorations. the cotillon
favors or something which greatly IN
creased the compliment conveyed Most
of these parties were arranged Tor
Saturday nights. and were modestly de-
scribed as small and early.
Gives Musical for Tafts.
4 musical in honor OF President and
Mrs. Taft was the state function of the
Mclean social history last winter. which
was preceded by large dinner party.
Mrs Mclean was 4 frequent and
gracious hostess to various visiting con-
ventions of women, notably those of the
suffrage movement. and also each winter
invited students of various schools and
seminaries of this city to be her guests
at her city home. where the resources
Of her splendid mansion. it's art gal
lerieS. etc. were at their disposal for a
happy afternoon.
Mrs. Mclean had great pleasure also
in her suburban home, Friendship. on
the Tenleytown road. where Mr.. Nc
Lean and she inaugurated many years
ago the giving of Sunday morning
breakfasts. These occasions. usually
beginning Easter Sunday. became quite
as fixed social institution at the
capital as the New Year reception at
the White House or the annual charity
ball. The simplicity of the affair, the
absence of any fOrmality in the seating
of the guests. no matter how notable
their official or social standing hap
pened to be. the ringing of the bell when
the meal was ready and the old-fash-
foned substantials and delicacies served
We're all details which appealed to her
as they have to hundreds of home and
visiting grandeeS
welcome TO AmOaSSaQ0r.
Notable among her social activities for
the past year was the welcome given by
Mr.. and Mrs. Mclean on the arrival here
as Russian ambassador of NJ Bakhmeteff
and his wife. who was Miss Mary Beale
and Mrs. McLeans only sister. 1t took
every delightful form and circumstance
and continued during the recent stay of
NJ and Mime. Bakhmetef In Bar Haroor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mclean went to Bar Har-
bor. favorite resort of the latter in the
early summer. and letters from their
friends within the last ten days men,
toned how well Mrs. Mclean looked and
felt and her interest in the entertain
ments given by her son and daughter-in-
law. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Beale Mclean,
who have occupied their villa there the
past summer, which was gift to the
younger Mrs. Mclean from her father,
the late Thomas F. Walsh of this city.
Belle of Distinction.
As Miss Emily Beale. the youngest
daughter of the late Gen and Mrs. Beale.
Mrs. Mclean enjoyed a belleship of great
distinction in this city, and not only in
this country, but also abroad, where she
travelled frequently.
The old Beale homestead, one of the
important historic spots on LAFAYETTE
square. was the scene Of great hospitali-
ties during the lifetime Of Gen. and Mrs
beaie. and following the return Of Gen.
and Mrs. Grant from their tour around
the world they entertained in a splendid
manner for their old friends
Mrs. McLean's charities were of the
qufetest nature and continuous-in large
and small affairs. Characteristic Of her
kindly nature and of unfailing friendli-
ness were her remembrances OF her old
friends. whose wnr1d1v offofru
prosper. This. perhaps the sweetest chap
ter In her usual nfe's history, is one, the
story of which is known only to those
1T benefited and to whom the relief was
so delicately conveyed.
Besides her sister. Nine. Bakhmeteff,
the wife OF the Russian ambassador, the
deceased Is survived also by her brother
Trustun Beale of this city and California,
whose Washington residence is the old
Beale house.
Mr.. Edward Beale Mclean is the only
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Mclean. His only
child, Baby Vinson Mclean, Is at New
port, where his parents left him with his
guardians and nurses when called to Bar
Harbor. Mrs. Mclean was a member of
st. Johns Church In this city, which she
attended from childhood.
Marriage Occurs in Washington.
Mr. and Mrs. Mclean were married in
this city at the home Of the latter's par
ents. Gen. and Mrs. Beale. The cere-
nony was very quiet and took place at 8
o'clock In the morning in the presence Of
their respective family circles. Following
short residence in Cincinnati, the cou-
pie came to this city to live
Mr.. Mclean bought the old Hamilton
rish residence at 18th and I streets.
Wsich ne subsequently greatly enlarged
Within the past decade the original bousa
was nearly demolished and the entire site
covered with the present splendid man
sion, which ranks among the most paIa-
tiai at the capital Every possible device
looking to the security and comfort of it's
occupants, and especially OF its gracious
mistress. was incorporated In its con-
struction and adornment Each trim
aoroad or recent years taken by Mr.. and
irs. Mclean added new treasures in
pictures and furnishings of artistic merit
ihese interesting possessions In the
mclean homes also include articles of
local historic value or sentiment