Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-20
SOCIETY NOTES.

Among several agreeable private entertain
ments given Governor-elect Porter during his
visit here, none could have been so gratifying
as that which occurred on Monday evening,
when he dined at the White House, In company
with Secretaries Sherman, Ramsey and Thomp-
son, Mrs. Sherman and Mrs. Thompson, First
Methodist divine from Ohio. The dinner, which
was served In the family dining room, was
handsome repast. All the parlors and con-
dinner the party adjourned to the Blue Parlor.
and all assisted In entertaining the numerous
visitors who called. Among these were NJ.
Bartholomew the new Russian Minister, and his
Wtfe-a handsome and MISUNDERSTANDING
couple; Judge Bradley, Judge and Mrs. Bartey;
Gen. Dunn and Mr.. and Mrs. Mckee, Gen. aud
MIS- Mrs Van van Vliet, Mrs. Whitney, and Captain and
M. Bartholomef, the Russian minister, and
ms vile ooth speak English fluently, as she has
gat 70 ao d1eng Of English He
here. They say they have come with the ex-
pectation of being pleased with their residence
In this country, and hope to remain for long
time; They have very agreeable manners, and
Will De found welcome addition to the attrac.
tive ladies' and gentlemen of the diplomatic
corps. 'he President has remarked that he
cOnslo, NJ. Martholomet an exceptionally
handsome man.
The numerous flowers sent him at his former
Office IN the Treasury, Oh the occasion OF the
reception to him there last week. were sent bg
Governor-elect Porter TO his fair young daugh-
ter In Indianapolis. During bis absence his Son
and daughter have been superintending the
blanche TO have everything done they thought
necessary. 1t is a very handsome residence.
and admirably adapted 10 the needs OF a CUB
ernatOrial residence. Indiana provides no house
for her governor.
Tie rumor extensively published eighteen
months ago that Nine de Catacazy wife OF the
former Russian Minister here, was dead proves
untrue. She and her husband are living in
Paris, and Ill excellent health. 1t is probable
that NJ. CatacaZy Will soon be given an app oint-
ment In Russia. He attracted much attention
last year by letter he wrote to Victor Hugo in
Cefence or the Gar apropoS OF the Hartman at
fair.
A club of young ladies propose giving in
prOmptu germans at their residences in turo
oLce fortnight during the winter. Among the
members are Misses Mics, West, Almy, Haines,
two Misses Ray, Misses Carpenter, Emory,
Heath anG Guyon. Each young lady Is priyl.
legged to invite one gentleman.
The President and Mrs. Hayes are looking
even more than usually well and are In the best
OF spirits; Secretary Ratnsey's wife improves
very slowly In health and IS not yet able to situp
but is compelled to spend most OF her time on a
sofa. Senator and Mrs. Thurman are enloying
visit from their daughter Mrs. Mccormick
and their young friend Mrs. Foster, formerly
Miss Mitchell, who was married at their resi-
dence last spring ajor a ID. Banks is i'm
proving in health. His wife expects to start for
MISSISSIPPI early next week to attend to busi-
ness. Gen. Chalmers and Senator Vance will
"mess" with Major Banks during his wife's
absence. Miss Jessie Walen, Gen. Wallen's
daughter, who, whenever she has visited Wash
1ngton, has made a most favorable impression
Will spend portion OF the coming winter with
Paymaster and Mrs. Carpenter at their resi-
dence on Capitol Hill. =. The following young
la01es Will be among the debutdntes this winter:
General Emory's daughter, Miss Victoria; Miss
CogsW ell, OF the Soldiers Home; General Haines
daughter; Miss Mollie West, and Secretary
Thompsons sons stepdaughter. Miss Barry.
who has come to spend the winter at the Secre-
tarys residence: Mrs. Mary CIemmer has
her sumner traVes General HaiSes' IAN famiIy ~
return to the city to-day. and Will occupy a
house on 10th street, between F and streets.
Mrs. Haines' mother Mrs. Cargtl, is living on
street, between 18th and 10Th streets. &. Mrs.
Bloomer is improved In health and VIII return
to the city next week. She is now at her coun-
try place near White Sulphur Springs, West
Va. Mrs. Wylie is expected to return to-day
ffom New YORK, where she has spent week
:....Jucge Adds and Mr.. Drummond OF the
British legation, have each given dinners to
Walker are at 14l4 street for the winter
Representatives Carlisle, Kimmell, Deerlng.
Fort. Mason and oscar Turner and their wives,
Vice President Wheeler and Mr.. BIrchari Dl
rector Of the Mint, have all re-engaged their
former apartments at the Riggs House for the
winter, and are expected here by the first week
ln december: The number OF bridal couples
visiting Washington during the present month
has been very great
The art loan exhibition for the benefit OF the
Church OF the Incarnation has attracted to il
many visitors. The managers have succeeded
in collecting many notable articles, includln;
antiquities, historical relics. Japanese ami
Chinese brio -brac bronzes and Old and new
pictures. Not only the citizens of Washington
aud Georgetown, but a number of merchants
nave generously loaned their treasures to add
to the attractions OF the exhibition. The arr
gallery contains 100 pictures, 16 different pieces
or statuary and bronze and 26 engraving and
crayons. There is also case of miniatures on
ivory. Among the curiosit1es are cloisonn;
vase from Pekin, 800 years old. loaned by Mrs.
Admiral Reynolds; pitcher over 100 years old
with map OF the United States when it com
prised but fifteen states, loaned by DE-
1dent Monroe by the city OF Boston. when
he visited there with Lafayette Imagine an
umbrella remaining so long In one family
iCaLed by MIS-. GOuveneur; Two gold bronze
vases which are very rare. loaned by j. A
Smith, l. S. N; cup and saucer used by King
george ". loaned by Mrs. Haistead; CAM,
Lafayette during the revo ution, loaned by Mrs
de la Roche: d bapttsmal rO0e worked with
pure gold wire, $50 years old. loaned by DR.. c.
F. Henser, OF Baltilnt re: the chair used by Johu
Hancock when he signed the Declaration or
Independence, loaned by Mrs. Giilis the man
uscript OF ''That Lass o. Lowries, loaned by
DR.. Burnett; Chinese carved bedstead OF
can Of condensed milk found by the crew
Of the Resolute sent by the English In search
OF DR.. Franklin. loaned by Miss Henry two
pieces OF imperial Chinese Silk loaned by Miss
O. Risley Seward; copy OF the Boston Netcs
Letter, the first newspaper printed In America
during the week between Monday, April nth
and Monday, April 24th, lT04; the Connecticut
CU17d1u. printed Ia 1854; Swedish communion
service, presented by King Gustavus Adolphus
nearly 200 years ago TO the Swedish church,
Wilmington, Del; a tea table which has peen
$50 years In President TylerS family, loaned by
his daughter. Mrs. Sempie. and a medal struck
by the city or New York on the opening OF the
E11e canal, loaned by Rev. DR.. Townsend
Major Andres portrait painted by himself
which is now exhibited for the first time de.
servedly attracts much attention. There Is a
retreshment room, where choice edbles can be
obtained. The ladies and gentlemen In attend
ance In all the rooms contribute greatly to the
pleasure of the visitors
very enjoyable reunion of Ohio people was
held Tuesday evening at the house of Captain
Chapman. on Defrees street. Miss Iita Chap
man, Capt. Burbr1dge. Miss Allie and Master
Milo entertained the company with choice Sc
lections OF music. accompanied by violin aud
piano. After an elegant collation.. aud the sing
Ing of 'Old John Brown the guests dispersed
with the consciousness OF having had a good
old fashioned Buckeye gathering.
THE Total SUGAR CROP OF Louisiana, this
year, Will reach 23T, 900 hogsheads an increase
over last year OF ~40, 900 hOgsheads. The yield
Of molasses will be about 2S 0O0, 900 gallons, or
nearly double that OF last year. The yield Is