Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-23
SOCIETY NOTES.

The snow on the ground aud the temptations
offered for Christmas shopping prevented many
from visiting yesterday. Mrs. EvartS and her
daughter received at the residence Of the Secre-
tary OF State. Postmaster General Maynard's
wife and their daughter, Mrs. ktdder, received
visitors together. Mrs. Maynard enjoys com.
pany when she is able to De in her parlor, and
cOnverSe5 easily and agreeably. The Cabinet
receptions Will be limited to very few families
this winter. The War and Navy Departments
being temporarily consolidated, and the wife OF
the secretary OF both being unable TO see yiSl-
TORS, and the Attorney General being bacne-
lor there can be no PERCEPTIONS except at the res
licences OF the Secretaries OF State, Treasury and
Interior. and the Postmaster General.
AT the wedding or Miss Mary Frances Nc
hllster daughter Of Col. Richard McAllisteD
this evening at Epiphany Church there Will be
no bridesmaids or groomSmen. The ushers
VIII be MesSTs. Richmond and Darlington o.
New York. Messrs Miller and Eldrey or Ba'ti-
more, and MeSsrS. QuickSall. Coffey. BeStOr aud
Lieut.. Mccartney or Washington. The groom
Mr.. waiter Stanley Richmond, Will have a. has
best man Mr. James Richmond or New York
There will be no reception at the house OF the
brides parents until after her return with her
leave at O'Clock this evening for Rochester
Their home Will be il New York where tho
groom is engaged in business. A supper will D.
given, Immediately after the ceremOny to the
bridal party and the relatives at Col MCCALL
ter'S residence. 1928 New York avenue.
AT the Mexican legation Instructions hav-
ceen received 10 put the two houses in readi-
ness for the return OF Mr. I3macOna and Il an! l.
who are confidently expected here before tAa
lSt OF January.
The Bachelors Club Will give the first ger
man or their series on January 5Ul, ana d l.
alternate Wednesdays thereafter during III
season. The Army aud Navy Assembly CiuD
Will give four assemblies, the first bhllg O
MouCay, January 10th. All the Others VII
occur Oh Mondays.
Washington can boast OF a lady Who, althoug 4
possessed OF abundant means, made journey
through Europe last summer. and Would no
spare time from seeing objects or interest 10
purchase clothes, and actually returned with
fewer gloves than she took there with her,
such case is believed TO be unparalleled I'm the
history OF this country, SO far as the gloves are
concerned.
The announcement is made that Governor
elect Porter, or Indiana. Will be married In New
York, January 9TH, to Miss Stone, an esttm aba
lady, who has visited Washington more than
once. and been the guest OF Register ScofeldS
family, at the Riggs House. She has summer
residence at Chautauqua Lake.
EX- Secretary and Mrs. Delano are visit
Ing, their son-in-law and daughter, Rev.
street, with whom they Will spend the holidays
MIR. and Mrs. s. II. Kauffmann expect TO
have their neice Miss Miriam Phillips OF Ohio
With them by New Year day, TO remain during
the rest OF The season. During previous visits
here Miss Phillips made many friends who will
be glad to see her In Washington again.-The
wife OF Senator Jones OF Nevada will not COM
TO Washington this winter, but will pass rhs
most or he season At her home In Gold Hi
Vice President Wheeler viii spend the holi-
days In Washtngton.-Gen.M McCook will leave
Washington early In January to take command
OF his regiment at the White River agency
Mrs. McCo0k and their children will ioin him
after time Robinson lef /
here to-day TO spend the holidays az his home
Mrs. Robinson will accompany him on his re
turn TO Washington