Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-05
Society Notes.

At the closing exercises on Saturday after
noon OF the industrial school, which is especi-
ally under the patronage of the New York Ave-
nue. Presbyterian Church, Mrs. Hayes was one
OF the most active OF the ladies present In at
tending to the wants Of the children, who were
RECALLED with cake, ice cream and other refresh
ments. Extremes certainly met in Mrs. Hayes
social experience last week. The first part of
the week she was being entertained In the hand
somest style by the wealth1est residents of New
YORK, and at its close was assisting in the en-
terta1nment OF poor children in one OF the least
agreeable sections of Washington. She showed
the same admirable tact and seemed to enjoy
herself as much in cne situation as the other,
The Literary Society met Saturday evening at
Gov Claims, on K street, where the member
snip and number OF invited guests were en-
terta1ned most charmingly. The question
what desirable social elements are endangered
0y rapid advance in civiliZation?" was discussed
by number OF members in both written and
oral remarks; a delightful paper on Whittier. by
Mrs. Claf1in, was read in admirable style by Miss
WoOlson, of Concord, Y. H.: and vocal music
was contributed by Miss Harlan and Mr.. Cas-
well. After these more formal proceedings the
company inspected the works Of art sent in by
Mrs. Fassett. paid its respects to bountifully
ana elegantly spread table, and gave UP the rest
invited guests present were Mrs. Hayes. Sena-
tor Dawes, wife and daughter, Mrs. Justice Har
Ian and Miss Harlan. Mrs. Nathaniel Paige Miss
WOOlSOn, Gen. F. A. Walker and Mr. and WrS
Stedman. of New York.
appears that most of the members of ST
JOINS congregation were greatly amazed when
they read in The STAR on Saturday that the
rector, Rev. John Vaughn Lewis had resigned
which was their first news on the subject. Dnr
ing the service yesterday morning many In the
cnufch were In tears, so great was their grief at
missing @ thelr beloved pastor from his accus-
toned place. Several ladies' called on Mr. Lewis
In the afternoon to express sorrow for their
loss and presented him with flowers II street
aater M tne service at st. Johns was over yester-
V
Ject OF Mr.. Lewis resignation, and there were
some very animated debates.
AT the dinner which Mrs. Astor gave to the
PRESIDENT and Mrs. Hayes in New York last
week, that lady wore her handsomest Set Of
pearls, instead OF the diamonds she displayed
Whlie visiting just before Lent. The flowers
at tnls So dinner were not only very beautiful,
Dut thelf arrangement was peculiarly TASTEFUL
as well as novel The stands on which they
were placed We're so high that the guests on on
Roslte @ sides OF the table could look beneath
tnem across the table at each other This of
course; added to the pleasing effect, as thev
seemed 10 see each other through floral arch
ways. Floral decorations for dinner tables
should always be either low enough TO look over
them or high and far enough apart to permit.
one to look between them at ones ris-a-6is.
Sllall paftles were OF frequent occurrence last
ms., week. one lot young people was given at the
British legation, and one at Secretary Eyarts'
residence. Mr. Perkins, who has been visiting
his tdncee. Miss Bette Evarts, has Concluded
tiHn ms VISIT. He attended the two sources men
at lunch last week. who were invited to meet
mrs; Ramsey.-On saturday evening Mrs,
du Barry gave party in honor of Mrs and Miss
GOrcOfan, The s1Ster-fn-law and niece of Mr.. W.
w. Corcoran. limited number OF guests were
invited. Mrs. COrcOran is at the residence OF
her 6rother-ln-law.-Mr. Stedman, who is at
the Riggs House with his bride, is the son of
Lathrop who have been spending the winter at
the Riggs House, left to-day for New YORK
where they Will spend few weeks before going
MLane and his daughter have moved into their
beautiful new home on Iowa Circle.-Mrs. s
:; cox has returned to the city, and is again at
tne Riggs House, accompanied by her relative
MRS. ID. b. Sexton, OF New YOrk-Nr Davis
OF Rhode Island is in town making a visit to his
Hdncee, Miss Minnie Stewart, w. ---'