Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-28
SOCIETY NOTES.

honored citizen, Mt. W. w. Corcoran. and sure
ly none who more richly deserved the pure
happiness that comes Of doing good to others
The occasion was the celebration of his SD
birthday. According to the custom he has fol-
lowed for several years, Mr.. Corcoran preferred
spending the evening at the Louise Home, the
beautiful memorial institution he has reared to
his wife and daughter, In whose name he gives
happy home to many ladies whom they would
have delighted to benefit were they living, The
Home, which is beautiful work OF architect
ure. was brilliantly lighted throughout an1 the
parlors and large dining hati, AROUND which
galleries run on each floor, were decked with
Christmas green's The ladies or the Home 90
Miss Hunter, all assisted Mr.. Corcoran In re-
ceiv1ng and entertaining the guests Most OF
the ladies of the board OF visitors were present,
inclu6lng Mrs. j. N. Carlisle, Mrs. MarbJIry,
Mrs. r. T. Merrick, Miss Coleman Miss NJ lrga
ret Washington, Mrs. Thom and Miss Jones'
OF his own family MT. CorcOran had with him
his niece Miss Jones, mis- two grandsons. Miss
Nicholson. Mr.. and Mrs. William Hill. AMI Mrs.
and Miss Thorn. While the entertainment was
very informal, there was much handsome
dressing. and an elegant supper was served III
the picturesque dining hail. Every one present
seemed thoroughly TO emily the occasion.
Amuch more extended invitation was given
to this birthday ttte than to those which nave
preceded it. In addition to many Of Mr.. Cor
coran'S lifelong friends, a number OF the Con,
gressional families were Included. Among the
guests were the President and Ms. Hayes
Judge Swayne and daughter, Secretary Ram
say, Secretary ana Mrs. sherman, Senator Nor
rili and Miss Swan, Senator and MIS- Rltler
Senator Mrs. and Miss Randolph. Senator and
Mrs. Vance, Senator Davis, OF West Virgiaia
Mrs. Blaine Miss Herman, Representatives L0r-
ing, (and wife,) Singleton OF Hiss, {and wifa,)
Chittenden, {and wife.) Ciymer, (and wifej
Randall Gibson, Johnston. Mrs. Clatlin anI
two young friends Mr.. Guiilaume, tn artist,
Mr. and Mrs Ed ward Clark, Professor and Ms
Baird Paymaster aud Mrs GjOIloe DR.. Baale
Or. and Mrs. Frank Loring, Judge and Mrs.
Mr. ard Miss Snyder, Mr. Watson, Mr.. S. II.
Kaufman, the Misses Wilkes. Drs Tyler ard
Hunter, Mr.. ana Mrs Clark, Mr. and Mrs
Hornsby, Mr. and Mrs. r. T. MerrlcE Mss Mar.
OF Hartford aIti niGoT SISTER, Mrs Chinn Mr., and
Mls. Philip Phillips and their daughter. Mrs
Cohen, DR.. Elliott OF Ascension Church General
TWiggs' daughter Mrs. Myers, and Mr.. Arthur
T. Brice. II Is probable that at no entertain
Dient he has given since before the war has
Mr. Corcoran had as guests as many persons
including so great number OF olicla's
Several baskets Of choice flowers We're sent
Mr. CoIcoran, one OF them from the ladies' or
the Home. The ladies who are studying a. the
Corcoran Gallery sent long garland OF flowers,
handsome illuminated card was sent by the
children OF St.NinceDt's Asylum: Mr. Guilaume
sent painting OF fruit and flowers and Mr. E.
F. Andrews fire screen, in the center Of which
is medallion of Nr. Corcoran, surrounded by
wreath. and by chefuos representing painting
and sculpture. 1t was sent unfinished. bat the
artist will soon complete it. After supper Dr..
Elliott OF Ascension Church, in a very happy
address presented to Mr.. Corcoran small and
painted by Miss Bessie Denntson, OF Baltimore
granddaughter OF President Tyler. Miss
Custis was the sister of George Washington
Parke Custis and the adopted daughter OF Gen.
Washington. She married Major Lewis
The first meeting OF the Literary Society for
this winter was held at the residence OF DR..
and Mrs. s. NJ. Burnett on street last evening
and the occasion brought tognt her a large and
brilliant asSemblage, despite the bad weather
and tempting social attractions elsewhere. The
usual literary and musical exercises were had
followed by bOunteOuS and elegant repast
and an hour or two Of social intercourse. MI
E. 81. Miller exhibited couple OF his beautiful
crayon portraits and several etchings. in which
branch OF art, by The way. he bids fair to TAX
as high place as he now holds In crayon por-
traiture. These, added TO the many beautitu
and valued souvenirs OF travel and friendship
scattered throughout the house, together with
the hearty welcome and charming powers OF
entertainment possessed by the no 1t and his
brilliant wife, made the evening thoroughly
enjoyable one throughout, and all present voted
that the season OF 'S0-'Sl had opened most aus
piciousiy.
A very happy but quiet affair took place this
morning at 1921 10th street northwest, the resi-
dence of Mr.. Andrew Barbour, esq, one OF our
most respected citizens, the event being the
marriage Of his daughter Imogene, (who, in
addition to her other attractions, possesses
musical circles, to Mr.. Robert A. Phillips, OF
this city. Owing to the recent death Of the
grOom's only brother, invitations were limited
to members Of the family only. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Father Mccarthy, tmme-
dtately after which the happy couple took the
train for an extended northern tour
Secretary Ramsay's friends are facilitating
him on the recovery Of his wife's health. She
intends resuming her Wednesday receptions,
and will also receive on New Years at the
Secrelary's residence.-Mrs. Gen. Land r.
who returned on Friday last from her six
months European tour was warmly welcomed
last evening by the members and invited guests
OF tie Literary Society, OF which she has long
been leading member. Mrs. Lander brought
one OF her sons home with her; the other is
pursuing his dramatic and literary education at
the Dresden Conservatory, where he will PROB
ably remain for year.-Hrs. Ciafin VIII
have number OF young ladies and young gen
tlemen from Massachusetts, to spend the re-
matBder OF the holidays with her.--Gan,
sherman's wife and daughters will have Mrs.
ORe1lly, wife of the Boston poet-editor with
them on New Years dsy.-Gov elect Porter
is expected here Saturday next to remain over
Sunday, on his way to New York to be married
On January 5th to Miss Stone. The wedding
will be celebrated at the residence OF the bride )
relatives. Mr.. ana Mrs. Gurney who have an
elegant home On 5th avenue.