Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-12
Society Notes.

Every one seemed inspired by the fine weather
Of Saturday, and even before three O'Clock, the
hour for the reception at the White House, a
crowd had assembled in the vestibule and East
Room, and as soon as the doors leading to the
Blue Parlor were thrown open the visitors be-
gan to congregate there in numbers Colonel
Casey made the 1ntroducfions to Mrs. Hayes,
who presented each person to Judge Harlan's
wife, who stood next her on the right. Mrs.
Ramsay and Senator Randolph's wife also as
sisted in the reception. The four ladies were
kept busy hand-shaking until five O'Clock, when
they left the parlOr Each one Of the receiving
party was richly and becomingly dressed. Mrs.
Hayes wearing tinted white silk, with drape-
ries brocaded in white. In her hair were natural
flowers tastefully arranged. Mrs. Harlan wore
trimming; Mrs. Ramsay a delicate cameo silk,
full skirt, with basque Of the same shade Of
embossed velvet. Mrs Randolph wore brown
silk, With brocaded velvet trimmings. She is a
KentucRian, her father, Mr.. Coleman, having
been for many years an esteemed citizen OF Lex
1ngton, Ky.
Professor, Mrs. and Miss Baird entertained
invited guests in their pleasant home on Massa-
chusetts avenue, from to on Saturday after
noon, and many divided the afternoon between
this and the White House reception; among the
number many ladies' and gentlemen Of Congress
sional families many Of the diplomatic corps,
and numerous representatives Of the scientific
men in and out of official life who are now in
Washington. When the Director OF the Smith
sonian is understood to be " at home" to visitors
with his family, the guests are sure to include a
number OF ladies' and gentlemen whose busy
lives, devoted mainly to Intellectual pursuits,
give them little time to indulge in the ordinary
round of fashionable pleasures.
Among other charming entertainments of Sat
urday evening was the meeting at the residence
OF Judge Sanders w. Johnston, on X street, OF
the Literary Society, which includes goodly
portion of the fashion as well as much Of the
culture of Washington. The literary feature Of
the evening was a consideration Of the relative
America, touching which papers were read by
Mrs. Chapman Coleman, Mrs. Cary Long and
Col. I. L. Clarke, and remarks were also made
by several other members of the society. After
the literary exercises the company was charm
lngly entel tained with music by Miss Mary
Johnston, daughter OF the host, and Miss Nc
the company by the fresh, rich quality OF her
voice. not less than by the ease and grace with
when the several selections were rendered.
The attendance, which was quite large, in
the society, but number Of distinguished in
vited guests. and the occasion was one thor
ougbly enjoyed by all present.
The dinner given by Attorney General DevenS,
at Wormleys, on Saturday evening, was at
tended by the following gentlemen: Chief JUS
t1ce Waite, who eat on the right OF the host, and
Sir Edward Thornton, who sat on his left; Mr..
OF Be ston; the French Minister, NJ. Outrey; JUS
tices Clifford, Strong, Miller, Harlan, Bradley,
Swayne and F,eld; Senator's Edmunds, Hoar and
the Solicitor General, Mr.. Smith, of the Attor.
ney Generals office; Mr.. L. P. Morton and Mr..
Flagg. The dinner was very elegant in all its
appointments. The table was handsomely deco.
rated, and the menu very elaborate.
Mrs. Comptroller Knox gave musicale at
her residence on 10th street, near NJ, Saturday
evening, the attractions of which were keenly
appreciated by all who were fortunate enough
to be her guests on the occasion. During the
evening The company was entertained with q
large and choice selection of vocal and instru.
mental masic, given with remarkable skill an(
effect by both lady and gentlemen participants
Aside from these, there were a number of per-
sons well-known in society and politics present
The Secretary Of the Navy gave dinner to The
gentlemen of the Cabinet on Friday. -. Mis-:
Mclean, daughter of Mr.. Allan Mclean, who II
passing the winter at Wormley's, will give
lunch 70 about fifty young ladies' next Satur
day at pm. miss Garcelon, daughter O
the governor of Maine), attended Mrs. Hayes
reception Saturday, with her aunt, Mrs. Frye
:...M Nils. Preston Powers wife of the sculptor
is visiting Senator Morrills family on Thoma!
Circle.