Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-09

CLEVELAND.
the cabinet officers and their wives. The
early honeymoon was spent at Deer Park.
Old-fashioned arrangements prevailed
during Mrs. Cleveland'S two residences at
the White House. In addition to the
evening receptions the wife of the Pres
ident received the public Saturday alter
Moons throughout the season.
The latter events aroused the greatest
local enthusiasm. No White House host
ess was ever so young or fair. and the
personal admiration she excited was I'M
paralleled in the history of the Presi-
dents home. The quiet, dignified retire.
ment of her life since was unbroken till
a few months ago, when her intention 10
marry again and her introduction of her
eldest daughter to society turned national
attention her way again.
Lady Aberdeen. wife Of the lord lieu
tenant of Ireland, and Miss Violet As
quith. daughter of the British premier,
returned to New York last night from
Philadelphia and We're the guests today
of Mrs. Henry Phiprs at luncheon in
their honor at the Colony Club
Mrs. Henry F.. Dimock and her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Hutchinson, entertained several
hundred guests at tea yesterday in
honor Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Schelling
of New York.
Miss Virginia Hammond. daughter of
DR.. and Mrs. Thomas V. Hammond, made
her debut yesterday. Pink roses and the
many floral tokens sent the young bud
adorned the drawing room, where the
debutante received in a gown of apricot
charmeuse, assisted by her aunt Mrs.
William r. Fleming of New York, and
guest, Miss Gertrude Douglas of Albany,
n. Y, who wore white lace over pink.
Mrs John F. Blair and Miss Lucy A.
X. Adee presided at the tea table, and
the other assistants were Miss Frances
Brooks. Miss Virginia, lie Seure. Miss
Miss Alkaline Hammond. A supper for
the receiving party and several young
men followed.
Miss Hammond is giving a theater
party tonight.
Representative and Mrs. Robert o. Har-
ris and their daughter, Miss Alice o.
Harris. of Massachusetts have taken
apartments at the Grafton for the re-
mainder of the session In December they
enjoyed a trip to the Panama canal.
The Secretary of War entertained at a
dinner last night at his home for the
general officers of the army. Among the
guests were Maj. Gen. Wood. chief of
Maj. Cen Murray. Maj. Gen. Wother-
spoon, Brig. Gen. Bill. Brig. Gen. Smith.
Brig. Gen. Maus. Brig. Gen. Hoyt Brig.
Gen. Evans, Brig. Gen. Edwards. Brig.
Gen. Steever, Brig. Gen. McClerad. Brig.
Gen. Oliver, Assistant Secretary of War,
and Senator Warren.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Henry Butler en-
tertained at dinner last night in honor
of the amba SsadOr to Great Britain and
Mrs. Bryce. The company also included:
Mr.. Justice Brown, retired. and Mrs.
Brown; Brig. Gen. and Mrs. Mills, Mr.. and
Mrs Hugh Wallace Mr. and Mrs Arthur
Jeffrey Parsons. Mr.. and Mrs. John May
nard Harlan, Mrs. Henry F. Dimock, Mrs.
F. Lee Phillips, Mrs. Flagg. Col. Hugh
Lenox Scott, Mr.. Charles w. Bum and
Mr.. James Parmalee. Mrs. Butler is at
home Thursday afternoons in January.
The annual charity ball of the Southern
Relief Society will be given at the Will
lard Monday evening. January u.
The President and Mrs. Taft have ac-
cepted an invitation to be present, and
will occupy their box.
Receiving with Miss Mamie Randolph
be Mrs. White. the wife of the chief
justice, and Mrs. William Corcoran Eus-
It's
Official, diplomatic and resident society
will be largely represented in the list of
patronesSeS.
This ball has been one of the big func-
tons of past winters and, coming as it does
this year toward the end of a short sea-
son of social activity, promises to be the
most brilliant event of the closing days
before Lent.
Mrs Hoke Smith and Miss Lucy Hoke
Smith are at home this afternoon for the
first time this winter at their residence,
2117 California avenue. They will be as
sisted by the wives of the Georgia con-
gressional delegation. Mrs. Charles Bart
lett. Mrs. Dudley Hughes, Mrs Thomas
Hardwick Mrs. Gordon Lee Mrs Samuel
TRIBE Mrs Edwards, Mrs. Brantley,
Mrs. Bell. Mrs. Roddenbery. Mrs. Will
liam S. Howard and Mrs. Charles Crisp;
also Mrs Gordon Ellison, Mrs. Dwight
Chandler and Miss Shirley Curry, grand
daughter of Senator Bacon. and Mrs
Ronald Ransom, Miss Sarah Rawson,
Miss Annie Lee Mckenzie. house guests
Callie Hoke Smith, younger daughter of
Senator and Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Ellison,
Mrs. Chandler. Miss Curry and Miss
Overman, daughter of Senator and Mrs.
Overman, will preside at the tea table.
man of the reception committee of the
Woman's National Democratic League
welcomed that organization yesterday to
a o'clock tea. Charmngly gowned in
crystal beaded white lace and chiffon
with smart touches of black, she received
at the entrance to the picture gallery.
Mr.. Belmont assisting also in the hos
pitality.
The refreshment table, spread in the
adjoining dining room. was presided over
by Mrs Horace Westcott, Mrs. Preston
Gibson, Mrs. Joseph Letter and Miss Ce-
celia May
a number of other guests, representing
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