Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-27
Social Matters.


before New Years day. Subsequently their
receptions will be held on Wednesdays, be-
ginning with January 5th, between the hours
Of go and ; O'Clock p. m. As the public
makes many demands on the time OF these
ladies, IL is 10 be hoped that the hours 10
which the receptions are limited will be
strictly observed. Mrs. Fish has gone 10
New York 10 pass a few days. but will return
before New Year.
1t is hoped that General Sherman will soon
visit Washington. Mrs. Sherman intends
going 10 san Antonio, Texas, shortly after
the holidays, in hopes OF beueiting the
health Of her youngest SOD, who is, some
The son OF Secretary and Mrs. RriStow. a
COiiegiau from Princeton, is passing mis-
Christmas vacation with his parents ia this
city.
Miss Mamie Bris;ow writes glowing de-
ScrlptionS Of her enjoy meut in the pursuit OF
her studies at pension near Paris. Albeit
quite young ISIS BristOw possesses won
derfGl faculty for letter writing. and her vi
vacious descriptions ind talent Of no
common order.
ON Christmas eve small party OF Ken
tuckianS, among the number Judge, Mrs.
aud the Mis- SEES Burnam, Senator McCreery,
and Captain and Mrs. Shirley, OF LOU sviIle.
were entertained by Secretary AID Mrs.
BriStOw az dinner.
Mrs. :. s. Cox did not go 70 New York last
week as was her intention, but gratiieI her
many friends in Washington by remaining
in their midst.
holidays with General aud Mr.. Mcclellan
In baltimore. Mrs. Marcy may possibly re-
main 10 receive with her daughter on New
Years.
The programme for the weeks festivities.
in addition to the entertainments hereto
fore mentioned, include a dramatic SOiree
with dancing by the h. F. Il. club on Tues
day evening.
on Wednesday Marshal and Mrs Sharpe
VIII give an even ng party 10 their son ami
daughter and their young friends.
q ! IL Qtna nir hn0 mt f.
fGL niece who has won so many social tri-
ulnphs in our city TO make them a visit dur
ing the winter.
Mrs. Carlisle hopes that her handsome and
agreeable sister, Mrs. Wright, OF Louisville.
Ky. will visit her 1T some time daring the
cold months. Being in deep mourning, Mrs.
Carlisle does not Visit or entertain tins win
ter.
On Christmas day Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Merrick entertained friends at dinner.
Miss Margaret Preston, who when visiting
Mrs. Carlisle won for herself so many friends
by her grace, beauty, and men tai attractions,
Will pass the season in Louisville, KY, where
her parents, General and Mrs. VIM. Preston,
have leased residence for the winter.
The horn nuisance was rampant at the Ma
tlonal on Saturday evening, and Colonel
Sellers not relishing the efforts of the tOOte-
larry GlvinitieS of the gallery, administered a
de. erved and effectual re0uke.
IL is rUmored that the wedding Of Miss
Nellie Douglas and DR.. McMuTtrie is fixed
for the early spring.
Mrs. Mary Clemmer is rapidly recovering
her health. She will spend the winter in
New York, where She is al present, buthopes
to return To our city in the spring. Her large
circle OF friends will be glad 10 hear that Mrs.
Clemmer Will probably make her residence
in this city. She purposes establishing her
self at Ousekeeping here.
Mrs. Belknap returned from New York yes
terday morning. She went 10 that city TO
attend the Patriarch's bali lest wee k. Daring
her stay In the metropolis this brilliant lady
was the recipient of many attentions in the
way OF lunches, dinners, and evening enter
tainmentS.
Secretary Belknapis enjoying the pleasure
OF having his sen at home for the holidays.
The latter attends an academy near Boston.
Miss LigntfOot, who has been the guest of
General and Mrs. Paul, returned 20 her ViT-
sInia home on Thursday last. This bright,
attractive young girl made her way into the
hearts OF all who met her during her brief
visit, and her departure is very generally
regretted.
has invited few of the young friends Of his
son 10 pass Thursday evening with him.
The Sunday schools celebrated Christmas
eve very generally with Christmas trees. At
the Church of the Epiphany, Santa Claus
appeared in l)TOpTi0 persona.
The exchange of gifts has been very gen.
eral in our community, despite the hard
times. Flowers and BON, 6ons have been ac-
cumula!ing on the shrineS of the bellies, as
dainty tributes from countless admirers.
The washington German" and that given
by Miss Redfern will be the events OF this
evening.
Senator and Mrs. Robertson hope soon to
welcome as their guest Miss Emma Eth
eridge, who has been so much admired
during her previous visits TO our city.
When about entering parlOr to attend q
reception, the genial General Belknap was
asked by 81 raw servant who was in attend
ance for mis- name, and replying "the Secre-
tary of War;" was somewhat amazed TO hear
himself announced as "Mr. War"
The fair and pleasing Mrs. Mansfield
Brown passed Christmas with her relatives
in Baltimore.