Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-16
Washington Society.

Yesterday the bright weather caused the
visiting to be the nveliest yet witnessed this
winter. Among the ladies who received nu-
meIouS calls were: Miss Waite Mrs. and Misses
Strong, Mrs. and Miss Harlan, Mrs. Field Mrs
Stocking Judge Miller's daughter), and her
friend, Miss Ballinger, Mrs. Mckee Dunn, Mrs.
Mckee and Others on Capitol Hill; the ladies at
the arsenal, navy yard and marine barracks
and several of the ladies at the hotels Judge
Hunts wife did not receive visitors, though
many called upon her.
Last evening many of the charitably-disposed
divided their time between Col Curtis play at
WIZARDS Hall, for the benefit of a charity
school, and the kettledrum at Odd Fellows
Hall, TO aid the Chtldren'S Hospital. At the lat
ter entertainment was large representation OF
those most frequently seen at private parties
especially the young girls and young men. The
temple, tea room, and refreShment table ON the
platform were especially attractive. Dancing
was kept up merrily for several hours General
Schenck was present, and was surrounded by
friends congratulating him on his improved
health.
SThe Perfect Fox" Col. Curtis admirable
audience assembled at W1llard's Hall 1t is
understood that the use OF the hall was gener-
ously given by the proprietors Of the hotel free
OF charge.
Mr.. Ewing, the brother of Senator Cockrells
wife, has brought bis bride to Washington.
The tntimation In Sunday paper that Gen.
party is understood to have been unauthorized.
1t is expected to be the event OF tomorrow
evening. s- ~ fl.- - -.
The brazilian minister, Senior Borges and his
wife are daily expected to arrive from Europe.
General regTetfS Is expressed that Count utta,
the very intellectual secretary of the Italian le
cation, is in such precarious health. He is in
New York, and 1t Is said his physicians think
the affection of the throat with which he has
been suffering for year may terminate his life
by suffocation at any time. y ,slal. iE4f
Gov Matthews, OF West Virginia, who was at
the Riggs House last week, has left the city, but
expects TO make another visit later in the sea-
son. s 5"Et" at5 9st 30 --4 r
The widow of the late Dr. Woodwork, the
surgeon general of the marine hospital service,
is in feeble health. She has gone to the water
cure at Clifton, \. T., where she win probably
Mime. Dardon. the agreeable Ohio wife OF the
minister from Guatemala. has o young lady OF
Italian descent, Miss Lorfni now visiting her at
her house on street. near 18th, which Is owned
by the widow Of Mr.. MacFarland
Mrs Don Cameron viii be absent In Phfladel-
phia and Harrisburg until after the holidays
The japanese minister, Mr.. YoShida, expected
to return here by this time, but owing TO hav-
ing devoted the time needed by his business In
Japan TO preparing for Gen. Grants reception
sion, he will probably be detained until spring.
He and his pleasant little wife have now two.
children, the eldest born here, and the other In
Japan, since their return there
to spend the holidays with her Senator Hiil
VIII spend his vacation In Colorado
Miss Stanton and Lieut. Bush viii be married
before the middle OF next month.
Mrs Hickok has issued Invitations for this
evening 70 meet MISS Thursby at Mr.. Fernando
The Portuguese minister is prenartnp for b,s
government report on the pnbiic schools OF
the United States He considers the SYSTEM the :,
most admirable In the world.