Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-19
Society Notes.

Society Notes.
1t seems that the White House receptions are
growing in popular estimation, for on Saturday,
when guests were received in the blue parlor,
for the second time last week and the fifth time
this year, there was again large attendance,
principally made up Of those most frequently
seen at large private aSsemblages in Washing
ton. The receiving party included Col. Casey,
who made the introductions, Mrs. Hayes Judge
Strong's wife, Mrs. D. NJ. Key and Mrs Hill, OF
Colorado. The young ladies now visiting the
White House, Miss Matthews, Miss Cook, Miss
Halstead and the Misses Jones, of Cincinnati,
were together just back Of the ladies named,
who stood In line opposite the central door OF
OF diStnig1te looking ladies has not been seen
this winter. Mrs. Hayes wore a combination of
invisible green satin with velvet the same
satin striped with old gold, on which were raised
velvet flowers, strikingly handsome costume.
Mrs Strong's elegant toilet OF light colored bro
cadewas mingled with dark smoke colored satin.
Mrs Key with black silk wore black satin
striped gauze with black lace sleeves and trim
mngS. Mrs. Hilrs toilet Of pale blue brocade
was very stylishly made and trimmed with rich
fringe and lace. Her husband, the Senator from
Colorado, called during the afternoon. as also
did several members of the Cabinet and the
ladies of Cabinet families. Mr.. and Mrs. Bart
lett. of Providence, r. l., and Senator Hllls
sister, who are visiting him and his wife, called
with him. DR.. McCosh, president OF Princeton
College, was present, and seemed greatly to en-
ServatOrieS as well as all the parlorS were open,
and promenading through the suite was greatly
enjoyed. The White Houses till wears its pleas
ing decorations of flags and flowers, and the
only drawbacks to the pleasure Of the occasion
were the mud in the carriage way leading to
the house h and i the heat OF the rooms, as the
was burning its brightest.
The marriage of Mr.. Grossman, of New York.
and Miss Hubbard, which occurred at her
parents residence on X street, on Saturday
evening, was witnessed by very few. The cere-
mony was at half-past seven, and limited
number Of guests were invited from to 10
tiful sisters, looked very lovely In her wedding
robe of white satin. She left with her husband
on the evening train for New York. They will
sail for Europe On Wednesday of this week.
Cards have been received here for the wedding
of Miss Cecilia Sherman Moulton and Lieut.. c.
H. Rockwell, u: s. A., which is to take place at
day, February 5th. The bride-elect is pleas
antly remembered here, having visited Seere-
tary Sherman (her uncle) last winter. and hav
ing spent short time at the Ebbitt House two
years ago. which was before making her formal
entire into society.
oman, in New York, that Charles O'Conor, the
eminent lawyer, viii shortly lead to the marriage
altar the widow of the late Thomas Lord, OF
that city, who, as Mrs. Hicks, was well known in
Washington society few years ago. The report
is rather vague as yet, but 1t seems to have some
consistency from the fact that Mr.. O'Conor
peremptorily declines to be interviewed upon
any branch OF the subject, and refuses to say
yIillnG Whatever In regard u.
The AnalOStan Boat Club, at their meeting
Saturday night, decided to give grand ball at
Masonic Temple the latter part of this MONTH
which will be one OF the notable events OF the
social season.
Gen. VIM. Preston, of Kentucky, eX-minister
to Spain, returned home Saturday evening af-
ter brief stay in Washington: His two young
est daughters will soon come here to visit Mrs.
Randall Gibson. Their sister, who was so much
admired here several years ago, and who was
married last winter in Louisville, is now the
lnfh 0t fJnn hn nnfN
Year german to be given by young ladies next
Friday evening, Miss Waite is to lead in the
dance and it is probable Admiral Porter will
receive the guests. 1t is to be given in hand
some style. Among the pleasant acquiSi-
tions in Congressional gl1, circles are the wife
OF Senator Williams OF Kentucky, and her
ator at the Riggs House. Senator and Mrs
Conkling arrived at the Riggs House on Satur-
day, and expect to remain there for short
time. Ex-senator Matthews second daughter
is expected to join her sister at the White House
on Tuesday. Senator Pendleton last Satur-
day gave dinner to the Justices of the supreme
Court and Others. Senator Thurman was among
those who were present.
THE VISITS Of members OF Congress to the
different departments to-day were more numer-
Gus than any day of the present session. The
state department was especially crowded with
members OF Congress this morning.
DEMOCRATIC DISSATISFACTION WITH THE LIST OF
CENSUS SUPERVISORS. - The nominations for
census supervisors were sent to the Senate by
the President to-day, VIM. II. Boyd, the dlrec-
tory man, Is nominated supervisor for the Dis
trict Of Columbia. There is already good deal
OF dissatisfaction expressed by democrats with
the nominations. On rough estimate it would
appear that about one-third of the number nonl-
mated are democrats, but democratic members
OF Congress think they ought to nave half, and
the majority of the Senate will probably make
fight to obtain more of the supervisors.
CHEF JUSTICE WAITE ANNOUNCED this after
noon that the q. s. Supreme Court will take
recess from the first Monday In February to the
first Monday in March.
THE CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL reported by
the committee on banking and currency to re-
quire national banks to maintain one-half of
their lawful reserve in gold and silver coin will
be resumed in the House tomorrow during the
morning hour. Mr.. Buckner is entitled to the
agreed to yield to Mi. Chittenden, of New York,
to reply to the speech made last week by Mr..
Price, Of Iowa, on the "let well enough alone "
after briefly advocating its passage will devote
himself to replying to Mr.. Price.
CONGRESSMAN LADD, OF MAINE, thinks the
policy of the fusion members OF the Maine legis-
lature will be to adjourn In a body subject to the
call OF Governor Smith, and refuse to take part
In the proceedings Of the republican legislature.
He opposes any force or violence
MRS SARA j. SPENCER, OF Washington, the
secretary OF the National WoHnan's Suffrage As
sociation, appeared before the Senate Judiciary
committee this morning and obtained permis-
sion for limited number OF delegates from that
association TO present the committee oral argr-
ment In behalf OF the proposed constitutional
amendment az special meeting to be held for
that purpose next Friday.
SENATOR VOORHEES, says the statement that
he would address public meeting here in favor
of suffraro IN the Dfcf1jet to 20 lo Soss - ar
is a lie out OF whole CLOTH never thought of
such thing, ~