Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-15
Society Notes.

yesterday afternoon many called on Mrs.
Grant, at Gen. Beale's residence, where she.
Mrs. Beale and Mrs. Jesse Grant were receiving
Informally. Mrs. Grant Is looking very well.
and seems much pleased to see her Washington
friends again. Mrs. Jesse Grant is very g.rlish
looking. She Is small In stature and very
slender, her waist appearing not over sixteen
inches In circumference. She is a blonde, and
has very pleasing manners. She wore a violet
colored satin, trimmed with very rich gold
on Friday morning. 1t Is possible Mrs. Fred.
Grant may visit Washington later In the winter.
She is sure OF cordial welcome whenever she
comes Mrs: Sartoris fourth child. by the way,
was born this month In England. She has
three only living, as the elder a boy died when
less than year old The second, which was
also son, was born here in March, 1877. The
Two youngest, both born In England, are girls.
The dinner to be given this evening at
O'Clock by the President and Mrs. Hayes to the
eX-President and Mrs. Grant. Will be exception.
and Mrs. Grant; Mrs. Jesse Grant; the Vice
President; Chief Justice and Mrs. Waite Justice
and Mrs. Swayne; Secretary and Mrs. Evarts;
Hecleaary Hai & ana Mrs: sherman; Attorney General
Mrs. Logan; Senator and Mrs. Edmunds; Sena.
tor and Mrs. Hill. OF Colorado: Senator Hoar:
Mrs. Clafiin; Representative and Mrs Hqwley;
Representative and Mrs. Robeson; Mr.. and Mrs.
Alley; Gen. George Crook; Mrs. Austin; Miss
Cook.
Mrs. Lincoln's social and literary reception.
at 6l5 street, last evening, was well attended,
at least fifty guests being present. Although
the rain kept many from attending, the pro-
gram was well filled, and selections from Burns,
Incidents and amusing "reminiscences occupied
the time until nearly II O'Clock. General
Murphy and Miss Lucus, his daughter, Miss
saens and the hostess contributed music or
gave readings. These receptions VIII be CON
unued during the season, and authors Of the
poetry will be discussed. Some of the best
literary and musical talent OF the city viii aid
In making these reunions Intellectual as well as
social. ~
1t is probable that no lady In private life In
Washington had larger funeral than the much
regretted Mrs. Powell. 1t occurred yesterday
afternoon at Admiral PowelIs residence. The
mouse was literally filed to OverfiOwiIg and
each one present felt as Ii personal loss had
been sustained. Many beautiful flowers were
sent by friends. The LADY managers Of the
Children's Hospital attended in a body. each
carrying a bouquet, which were buried with
their late and beloved associate Although
there has been board of lady managers of the
Chlidrens Hospital since it was flrst started,
Mrs. Powell is only the second of the members
VINO has died. The other was Gen. Marcys
WIFE who greatly resembled Mrs. Powell in her
power OF making friends among people OF all
within ten years that whenever Mrs. Powell
ald MIS- Marcy were seen at an entertainment
every one felt that the enjoyment of the Occa-
sion was assured.
Odd Fellows Hall Thursday and Friday even
lngs. offers many attractions. The floral bower
wheel OF fortune. supper and tea rooms pro-
vlded by our leading society ladies', with
Weber's wellknown music, and dancing for
the young people, ensure enjoyment Gen.
aud Mrs. Grant, who retains her former inter
est as member OF the ladies' board have pro.
missed to attend, and 1t will be a social success
Wnlle meriting an equally agreeable financial
success ior tins deserving charity.
MIS-. Representative Pound Is in New York
put expects to come to Washington soon She
mas oeen quite III, but Is improving 60 sneral
Wnich VIII soon be reorganized. Miss Ransom,
sh Tno !, originated the Classical" win, now that
sne Is oack again, be the nucleus Of this organi-
zation. n.-Miss Emily Beale has been quite sick
again and unable TO receive visitors with Grs.
Grant.-Ftrst Assistant Postmaster General
Tynel 8 wife Is quite ill.-Mrs. Hickok receives
calls at Mr.. Fernando Woods residence on Tues.
aayE-Mrs Chittenden will spend Christ
~ mas N Brooklyn. She win begin her receptions
receptions on Mondays next month