Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16
SOCIETY NOTES.

The Marine Band played In the vestioule at
the White House last evening during the dinner
given in honor Of General and Mrs. Grant. The
entire first floor OF the mansion was brilliantly
lighted, including the conscrvatorles, of which
view was obtained through the new windows
opening into them from the state dining room.
The latter room, the parlors and grand corridor
were all lined with tropical plants, tastefully
grouped, and choice cut flowers were arranged
In oOquets- The dinner table had no tall orna.
ments. but low dishes and baskets of flowers
alternating with glass bowls filled with fruit
and 60n-bonS Thus the view across the table
was unobstructed, and conversation could be
carried on from the opposite sides The Presi-
dent escorted Mrs Grant TO the table, and gave
her seat at his right, while Mr. Hayes, who
was escorted by General Grant, sat between
him and Vice President Wheeler. Mrs. Waite
sat on the left Of the President. and Secretary
Evarts Oh the right OF Mrs. Grant. The other
guests, who were all named In yesterdays STAR
were seated according TO the rules OF precedence.
There was nc wine served, but the menu com
pr1sed every delicacy. The new china, made ex-
pressly for the White House, was used ON this
occasion.
Most OF the Cabinet families received calls
yesterday, and so many persons were visiting
them that their parlOrS looked as IL the season
had began in earnest.
Mrs. John b. Alley and her daughter and
daughter in-law greeted many of those who
enjoyed their hospitality on Monday evening.
the bridal couple propose going to Chicago 70
visit the brides mother in few days Mrs. and
Epiphany Church was filled last evening to
witness the marriage of Miss Sara f. G. Robin
son. OF Iowa, and Gen. g. W. Clark, OF the same
state. Representative J0rgensen, Mr.. Sapp
the son OF Representative Sapp, Mr. Harry Sui
ltran TaymaSter L. 5. NJ, aud Col. Remey
Judge Advocate General OF the Navy, ofticlated
aS uSherS. An arch, covered with tin foil
stood In front of the chancel, and from it de.
pended marriage bell OF white blossoms. On
one side OF the arch was lovers knot In green
and White flowers, and on the other floral
he r1AI
bridal party to the chancel, while the organ
played the wedding march. The groom entered
with Mrs. Thompson, the wife OF Representa-
came in with RepresentativHe' H' sapp. 'fq
who gave her away Rev. Dr. Paret
performed the ceremony. The Iowa delegation
10 addition to those named, by Senator and Mrs
krkWood, MT. and Mrs Deering, Mr.. Thomp-
son. MIS-. Sapp and Mr.. Updegrah. Gen Sher-
man and others OF distinction also attended.
lhele was an Informal reception at the Hamil-
Ton House alter the marriage, TO which no
special cards were issued. The bride, who is
hanGsofne, wore white satin trimmed with
point applique lace. Her veil of tulle was
fastened with wreath Of orange blossoms.
Her silk stockings were worn by her grand
mother at her wedding. aud her shoe buckles
belonged 20 her great grandfather. The pres
ents numbered about one hundred, and were
very elegant. The groom gave her diamond
SolitaireS ard diamond cross. They went at
10 p. H., On bridal trip, and by New Year Will
return here and spend the winter at the Riggs
House.
Mr.. Allen, the Hawaiian minister, is at the
Riggs House, where he spent last winter. His
Wife, who was then with him, died In August.
She was a most lovable character, and made
many friends here. Her attractive young
daughter may. perhaps visit her father here
New York.-A letter lately received from Mrs.
Edward Davis. recently Miss Minnie Steuart
speaks Of the pleasure she and her husband are
enjoying In Canada.-MrS. Morrels reception
last evening was a very 'plpaSant affair and wac
largely attended, by both ladies and gentlemen
prominent in public and private life.- The mus
ical and literary selections were Well chosen
and credttably executed.