Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-04
SOCIETY NOTES.

Postmaster General Maynard's wife is so much
Of an invalid that she viii not be able to receive
calls this winter, or to make visits.
Owing to the death last summer of her
brother, Mr.. ThrusJon, Admiral and Mrs Powell
will have no formal receptions at their resi-
dence this winter. Mrs. Poweils receptions
were always greatly enjoyed, especially by
young people, and their discontinuance causes
great regret.
The ladies who dance round dances complain
that the fashion for gentlemen not to wear
gloves has proved most expensive one to them,
as hnger marks have ruined the backs OF the
waists OF many OF their handsome dresses.
Many of the daylight receptions have been
quite animated this week, especially those OF
the families OF the Justices OF the Supreme
Court on Monday and those of several Senate
rial families Thursday.
On Tuesday evening Major Burch took the
bridesmaids and the gentlemen who were the
bridal attendants at his daughters wedding
that day and some other young people to the
theater and gave them handsome supper at
his residence after the play was over.
Mis- Miss Minnie stewart, who married Mr.: Ed
ing last. left the city the same evening with
her husband. He is an only son, and his
tamy are mu S deV9 PIE 20 nm Me ana rs
when he VIII build house for their residence,
CT neral and Mrs. Hunter are teDderly attached
Mrs. stewart. was born in their house.
Mr.. Rutherford Hayes now has the position
in his fathers Office which his brother Webb
had. The latter will not return here except for
stead at Fremont for the return OF his parents,
Tie first assembly of the Army and Navy
G ub Will occur within the next ten days. 1t Is
utterly impossible for any one club to extend
Invitations to all those who come here to pass
the winter, including the congressional families,
in addition to the number OF residents Of Wash
ingtOn to whom the gentlemen OF the Clubs
which give entertainments are indebted for
hns-rN ffaIft at<,Ir~
suggested that 1t would be a good idea for
Congressional Assembly Club to be formed, its
members consisting OF oil gentlemen belonging
to either house OF Congress who desire to have
their families aud friends enjoy the dancing
parties TO be given by the Club. AS is well
known, most members OF Congress have young
ladies in their families, sometimes several In
addition to their own daughters, and when
these gentlemen desire to subscribe to any OF
The local Clubs in order 60 obIaiu Invitations it
makes the number of guests SO large at any ball
that enjoyment Is scarcely possible for any one.
1t would accordingly be much better to have
special club, which would enable many who
now can not entertain at ali to do so at COM
paratively moderate cost, since 1t would be Just
as much OF a compliment TO be invited to a ball
Oy one OF the members OF such Club as to be
Invited to Ills private house.
When young ladies VINO come here to spend
the winter complain OF the small number OF
beaux IN Washington they do not reflect that
every family who can dos invites young ladies
to pass the season here. which largely aug
ments the number ready in the city, and as
DO one imports Young gentlemen, OF course
washington can not provide enough beaux for
The family OF eX-PoStmaster General Key go
this week TO Florida, where t -ey will pass the
winter.--Friends OF the family mention the
matrimonial engagement of Miss Flora, daugh-
Ter OF Senator Sharon to titled Engllshman.
Mrs. GouId, OF Troy, who came here to be
godmother for her grandson, DR.. Ilncoln's
make her daughter, Mrs Lincoln, another visit
later In the winter. Representative Robson
has the pleasure Of having his wife and children
ana are In excellent health. Representa-
tive Southland expects his wife and their son
and her mother, Mrs. Hamilton, TO return to the
winter.-Mr. and Mrs. Lair Lord have
been warmly welcomed since their re-
turn. They are again at the Riggs House. -
Patterson, the eldest daughter of the superln-
tendent OF the Coast Survey, the fortunate
sutton being Mr.. Frank Winslow, U.s.N., who Is
Hornsby; who has been attending to business
at his old home-LouiSville, Ky..-has returned
to his residence here. Els wtfe's sister, Mrs.
Hunters wife, Who was s Miss KIM Kinney very
young Child living with her parents at Fort
Dearborn on the site OF Chicago during the
Of the massacre at Fort Dearborn 'D by y the
Indians Her father was agent Of the
american amer nas Fur Company Minnie
months ago. Her sister Julia is still In Europe.
studying painting-Mrs Harriet Lane john
son. the niece Of President Buchanan, who was
so much admired when she presided for her
Uncle at the White House, will visit her friend
Mrs Hornsby, In this city, at some time during
he Winter--A son named for his father, Chas.
Fox Frederick Adam. was born to the latter and
his wife, formerly Miss Palmer, Of this CITY,
fortnight ago.-Mr. and Mrs. Curtis j. Hlllyer
a and 'la happy parn qaso Of swnf Swd S9y
sister TO Mr.. Georse Nj. Lockwood, OF the
Interior, Will pass the winter months In WASH
tngton. Mrs. Murphy, wife OF Gen. Murphy,
her daughter, Mrs. Charlton OF that city. Her
daughter, Miss Lucy, viii keep house during
her a6sence. Major Gillette and his bride,
been spending the week here as guests at the
Ebbitt House, but as both were Old friends OF
Miss Murphy, she has been entertaining them,
Mrs Morrells reception Oh Wednesday
evening was largely attended. and some excel
lent music and readings were enjoyed by the
guests. The Unity club Will meet at her studio
next Friday evening.-A dancing reception
for the young people was given by nr and
Mrs. clagget, OF Il street, near .th, this week.
scene, and their partners, equally graceful,
were not wanting in gallantry.--Dr. Mason
and bis bride; nee shannon. have returned rrom
tour Their wedding was very quiet one
It is believed at the Mexican legation that
Senior Zamacona and family will return by the
ulluuic vi LILLY IuOutl.-Gduy army Ou1CcTS
have called upon the two officers of the French
army. Col. Baron Faverot de Kerbrech and Capt
della Chere, who are at the Riggs House.--Mr
Fernando Wood will Introduce one OF his
younger daughters into society this winter
She Will be chaperoned by Mrs. Hck0k, who is
now with her at Mr.. Wood's residence here
Miss Wood is ne-looking young girl.-Miss
Jennie Hagan, the young improvlsatrice, ar
rived with her mother from Boston yesterday
morning. An impromptu reception was given
her last evening at Capt. Cabelrs on Capitol
H1ll, where large party were entertained by
her wonderful powers. She will probably re-
main In the city during the month.
DEATH OF AN OLD CTTIZEN.-A respected OLD
citizen died this morning. Mr.. William
blanchard, aged is. He was born In Mont.
gomery county, Nd, but came to Washington
when young. He was OF the printing firm or
Buell. Blanchard, who were the printers of
the National Era throughout the history of
that paper. Later he was for four years consul
to Melbourne and resigned that position on
account OF his health. The Immediate cause OF
his death was pneumonia. He was an estimable
upright citizen, and his death will be lamented
ALLEGED ABDUCTION OF Young GIRL.-A
colored man named Boyd Nelson. yesterday
afternoon was on the war-path in South Wash
tngton, armed with sc ven shooter, to prevent
the repetlt1on OF wrong which he says he has
suffered. The police told him the consequences
OF any rash act he might do, 80 he went TO