Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-06
SOCIETY NOTES.

as wen. Lent GOES not peS1E until March "a
but even then the season will not be considered
as closed. as so many OF our citizens DO not OBJ
erve that as an occasion for any special change
their demeanor. Then again, as the inaugu-
ration takes place on the 4th OF March, IL Is
certain TO be followed by festivities OF various
kinds both public and private Already talk Is
heard OF an Inauguration ball, and should it
take place II Will doubtless be one OF the most
splendid OF its kind ever given here. AS II in
anticipation of what is coming. Pennsylvania
avenue and all the fashionable uptown streets
already present most animated appearance
filled as they are every fine day with elegant
eQuipages, while the side walks are thronged
with handsome men. beautiful richly dressed
ladies, and lovely children, out for the enjoy
ment OF such climate as is possessed by no
other City In this country andby few places In
any part OF the world.
The Worthington residence in Georgetown
was the scene al O'Clock p. no. Wednesday LAST
OF very pretty, though simply arranged wed
ding. The bride was Miss Elizabeth, daughter
groom Mr.. S. Barnwel Trescot, son OF the Con
missioner TO China. The groom is conGec ed
with Mr.. Roach's ship building works at CIes
ter, Pei H., but was originally from South Caro-
lima. Tie brides mother was Miss PHILLIPS OF
Dayton, Ohio, and many OF the Ohio families
now in the city, as well as number or Old resi-
dents here, were included amo1g the guests
Tne handsome old house wSS decorated only
with cut flowers, mostly white, arranged II
bouquets aud baskets. The marriage while
was SolemniZeG 10y Rev. Father Healey, TOOK
place in one OF the parloIS. Taere were no at
tendantS. The bride was dressed I'm simply
made robe OF white silk, which, with her long
veil OF tulle fastened TO her head with orange
blossoms, was highly becoming. Among the
guests were General and Mrs. Parke, Admiral
and Mrs Powell, General aaod Miss schenk,
Admiral aud Mrs Sands, and Mrs. Dutton. Mrs.
MarbuTy, Mrs. Farley, Mrs and Misses Wilkes.
Mrs. Clymer and her son, Mr.. and Mrs. Garlic
Patterson, Mr.. ard Mrs. Sanders. Mrs. McCook
and her mother. Mrs. Phillips, OF Dayton.
a party at this season of the year is SO much
OF variety that it is enjoyed on that account
mo more than at any other time. This, added 10
Conway amid such pleasant surroundings
caused the entertainment given by Mr.. and
Mrs. s. II. kauifmann, on Monday evening TO
be an occasion OF special pleasure TO all who
attended. Among the guests, in addition 10
several prominent residents Of the city, were
many Of the members of the Washington Liter
airy Society, OF which Gen. Garfield was elected
president year In advance CT his election TO
the highest Office In the gift Of the American
people. Mr. Herndon Morselrs singing was one
OF the many en- joymentS OF the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Watkins nee England, Were
given an elegant reception on Their return last
"Wednesday evening by Mr.. John Watkins,
OF Alexandria. Mr.. Watkins handsome res-
Hence was beautifully adorned, and the guests,
numbering hundred, spent most delightful
evening. Mr.. and Mrs. Watkins oa their trip
north spent some time with Col. JudSol-"Ned
Buntifne'-Who is a cousin OF the bride.
a dinner was given On Wednesday evening,
the Sd instant, at the japanese legation, IN
honor OF the birthday OF the Emperor OF Japan.
The members Of the japanese legation and Gen.
Capron only were present Gen. C. Is cOnSid-
cred by the japanese almost one OF themselves
and has for ten success i've years been guest at
dinner given by japanese gentlemen on the
EmperorS birthday. This covers the period
while he was living In Japan as well as that
Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Willard have issued cards
for an "At Home at their elegant residence on
x street this evening. Although that fact has
been StudlouSly kept In the back ground, their
intimate friends understand thatt entertain
ment is intended to mark in that pleasant way
the twenty fifth anniversary or their wedding
day.
Senator and Mrs j. D. Cameron have issued
Invitations for the wedding OF his daughter,
Miss Eliza Mccormick Cameron and MI. William
HOrnblOwer Bradley, on Wednesday, November
18th, at half-paSt II O'Clock. The ceremony
will be at the Pine street Presbyterian Church.
Harrisburg. Senator Bayard's daughter Will be
one or the bridesmaids
The marriage ceremony OF Miss Jane Flndlay
Skunk and Lieut.. Robert kennOn Evans, of the
18th infantry, will take place at st. Johns
The reception given by the brides mother and
step father, Mr.; and Mrs. Isham Hornsby. VIII
be at their residence the same evening from TO
10 p. N. The bridal couple start Immediately
Oh their journey to Arizona
The wedding Of Miss Eva daughter OF Chief
James ]. BROOKS, OF the secret service to Mr..
Henry A. Johnston, is announced to take place
on the evening or the 10th instant, 1t the CAL
vary Baptist Church In this city.
Assistant PaymaSter General Mcclure, when
he returned to the city this week, was aeon
panied by his wife, who Is In deep afitc ion on
account OF the loss OF her father, Mr.. Eagl-h.
Of kentucky, to whom she was deeply attached.
She had been his companion most or his life,
and during her childhood for SIX or seven years
used regularly to accompany him to the saS-
sions OF the state legislature, OF which he was
member for seventeen years. The child Was
| known as ''the little member from Carroll
| county" for daily she sat by her fathers Side
while the legislature was In session.-Admiral
| SchenCk who has been visiting his brother
| Gen. Schenck, has now returned 20 his home III
| Dayton, ohio. He was the reclpien5 OF many
entertainments while here General Schenck's
health has very greatly improved. --Generat
Ricketts, has recently returned from Elizabeth,
\ j., whittier he went to see his daughter before
she started for Washington territory, where
OF the 4th artillery, is now stationed
Gen. Alvord has moved from his old residence
on \ street TO 1901 Q street northwest, and DR..
Thoms Craig (hIs son-in-law) now resides at liz
Maryland avenue northeaSt.--MiS5 Addle
| Slack has returned TO the city after pleasant
visit to relatives in New Jersey, with which she
concluded her summer trayels.-Mr and Mrs.
| Gore, OF Wisconsin, will spend the winter with
| their daughter, Mrs. Col. EdwaIQ Daniels. Mrs.
Daniels has been very i'll, but Is slowly recover
| ing. General Walker, superintendent Of the
census, who returned this week, was accompa-
! nied 10y Mrs. Walker and their eldest daughter,
both OF whom will sDcr.1 snne time in this city.
Mrs. Representative i,obe5on is. expected
here next month. Sac has been Ia Europe With
her children and the NJ. sas Stout or two years
return. be iG+Ir-Iseo OF Miss Minnie stewart
aud Mr. Davis or Providence, is fixed for Tues
DAY. November 30th.-MrS. Ladd, General
Paineis daughter. is now permanently located
In Washington, her husband having recently
bought a home here. The latest arrival IN
their household is a lovely babe IN
which Mrs. Laid will find beautiful sub
Ject for her artistic skill Hrs. General
Paine's health is somewhat tmproyed.-
Mrs. Eaton has returned 10 the residence or
her husband. the commissioner OF education,
On Capitol Hill. Mrs. Pennock, Gen. Eaton5
sister who visited them last season. will prob
ably come again during the winter and bring one
OF her daughters with her.-Judge and Mrs.
Ferris who returned to the city this week are
again at the Mcpherson House, where they have
passed the last TWO winters-Senator Morrill,
Will return to-day from Vermont whittier he
went TO vote Els wife and her sister Miss
Swami have been at their residence here Tor
over week. Senator Mnrrill'S son viii pass
the winter here attending the law school,
Colonel Bacon, OF Gen. Sherman'S staff and his
wife are now keeping house On L street-Mr.
and Mrs j. Il. LathIop, who went TO Europe 20
meet their daughter MIS- Field, who was mar
ried last November, viii not return before
spring or summer.-Miss Lucy Page, who has
been in Europe several months is now in
Venice and Will spend the winter in Rome and
sail for home next April
FoRGERS OF RAILROAD TICKETS.-At Chicago
two Lnen who gave their names as Stafford ana
Miller were arrested last evening for selling
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