Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-30
SOCIETY NOTES.

As so many ladies as wei as gentlemen IN
Washington prefer walking when making calls,
our visiting season will be q dull one indeed
while the snow lasts. unless either public or
private enterprise shall devise and put In
operation some way of keeping the street cross
ings IN passable condition. There is loud CON-
plaint on every hand In regard to the state OF
the streets and sidewalks, and strangers In the
city are simply amazed and disguised az the
plight we are In. 1t is generally the subject OF
comment, con too, that the snow has been covering
the sidewalk IN front OF the Executive Mansion
1ol over week. IL iS In fact, in coalition
rendering travel over it so dangerous that II
would cause severe censure If private citizen
instead OF the government OF big Nation
owned the property fronting on it.
Foundry Church was lighted up last evening,
and about two hundred guests were there as
sembled TO witness the marriage OF Miss Annie
). Pitinger. of Washington, To Mr.. John Philip.
OF SACRAMENTO. California. The attendants
were Miss Meahollin, OF Wheeling, and DR.. TIA.
pressively performed by Rev. DR.. Lanahan
The fair bride looked lovely iD dress CT creamy
sl!k; orocaoed In tiny satin buds and leaves.
bridal veil covered the face and head and fell to
the full length OF the robe behind. large
cluster OF orange blossoms at the throat COM
pleted the attire. The bridesmaid, Miss Mea-
holnn, who Is superintendent OF the public
schools OF Wheeling, wore a beautiful silk
cachemere. en- udia. pleated 10 at back, bodice
laced up behind, and falling below the waist in
vatican folds: the front was elaborately draped
with white satin scarfs. She also wore long
veil After the ceremony a few friends &C.
companled the bridal pair TO the residence OF
Mt. X. Tilton, where the charming hostess had
an elegant wedding supper. Mr. Landhan, at
the light hand OF the bride, presided over the
distribution of the brides cake. After tea
Emily Hawthorne (sirs. Charle} favored the
company by rec.ting lyric appropriate for the
OCCASION Miss Meahollin, Mrs. Tilton aud
Master Lanahan furnished some delightful
music, and pleasant evening was spent. This
evening Mrs Dr.. Bland gives q reception in
honor OF the bride, at her residence, No. 1893 G
street.
The party given last evening by Justice and
Mrs. Bradley In honor OF their son and his bride
Was attended By many OF distinction. including
nearly all Of the justices OF the Supreme CourG
and their families. Judges OF the District Court
and Court CT Claims. secretaries Sherman and
Ramsey and General Sherman. There were
music and dancing and an elegant supper.
The residence OF Mrs. j. b. Hagan, on Ner-
mont avenue was the scene of quite pleasant
social gathering on Wednesday evening last.
The occasion being party given 20 Miss Fannie
u. Johnston, who Is spending the holidays at
ner home here. Miss j. has been attending
school at the N0tre Dame Institute near Bait
more. The evening Was spent In social con-
vcrsation and games Of an amusing character.
substantial collation. was also served By the
hostess assisted by Mir. and Mrs. 5. c. BanIa-
min. Among those present were Mrs. Whiteley.
the authors SIS; Capt. Gross, OF the army, wife
and daughter; Nr. Atwell, OF Philadelphia:
Mr.. Philip Coleman and wife: Mrs Fannie john
ther and wife. OF New ! ork; Mr.. ". L. Johnston
and Miss Annie Johnston. OF Tennessee, and
Mr.. A. d. Johnston wife and daughter, Qn
whose honor the party was givenl
Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson, of New YOTk, whose
oenevolencs is SO often the theme OF deserved
commentator, arrived last night at the Riggs
Rouse. where she viii remain Il few days
Judge Black is making visit to his daughter,
Mrs. Hornsby, on De Sales street. Miss King.
whose father was, fer long time stationed at
the Soldiers Home. has arrived, and Will make
visit to Mrs. HornSby.-MrS j. t. Granger
of Passac. n. j.. will arrive here tomorrow, ID
spend the New Year holidays with her aunt. Mrs.
Kaufman. on III street-MrS. Parsons. Judge
Swayne's daughter. viii remain with her
parents until arter New Year.-SDeaker Ran
dali is expected TO arrive here TO- morrow, aud
will receive, with his Wife. on New Year.
General Clark, OF Iowa, and his bride, recently
Miss Robinson, are expected a. the Riggs
House to-day, TO remain during the winter
TIE engagement Is announced Of Judge En-
brty's daughter and Mr. Coppenhagen, or Bo =
ton. who visited Washington last winter. The
marriage, Ii is said VIII soon take place. Miss
Mary s. Johnston, daughter OF Judge Johnston.
who is studying with Prof. Erranl IN New Yorl,,
will return home tomorrow for a brief vaca-
ton.