Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-14
SOCIETY NOTES.

Yesterday was very gay, both in the after
noon and evening. A more animated scene
could scarcely be imagined than that around
Thcmas Circle, where there are so many Sana.
torlal residences. In the afternoon between three
and half-past four o'clock. The snow and sllsh
ae1 Ma1er were Ve5y deep yet ladies' as well as
ages fnnumerable were going from house to
mouse, ard number or iaborers, with pick
axes, were cutting the ice from beneath the
SLOW. IL seems strange, in View OF the fact that
SO many in that neighbOrhood receive on Thurs
day, that some effort to clean the streets was
not made on Wednesday. The condition OF our
City strangers who have cone to enjoy riding in
washington, which has now for some years en-
JOyed the reputation OF being an emtnently cl an
Visitors on Thursday failed to do so yesterday.
MRS. Blaine, owing to a severe cold, did noC,
now no ever, see company, and Mrs. Allison is In
Pllpdelphla, where her health Is improving
uIoer the advice OF her Physician. on street,
ABOVE 18th. MIS-. jeremiah Wilson and her
daughter, Mrs. and Miss Redfern and Mrs. Poi.
lock, received many calls
esterdaY afternoon, Judge Loring, formerly
OF he Court OF Claims, and his wife celehrat e1
their golden wedding with an fmprompfu re.
6. .ptlon, at their residence, from to O'clock
Su1hciently well acquainted with them dropped
Ia Informally, and quantities CT the most eX
qulslte Nowtls were sent. Secretary Evarts
sent very large basket of flowers with a
per1shaoie souvenirs Were also sent. The occa-
sion was highly gratifying to Judge and Mrs.
D9,aRg L99I1g as proving the high estimation in
nor their family having themselves taken any
sterS TO insure such celebration OF the 5Oth
anniversary OF their marriage
ire wedding OF Mr.. William H. Patterson OF
Baltimore, and Miss Georgie Evans, OF this CITY.
last evening attracted large throng to the
Chulch OF the Ascension, where the ceremony
was performed. The bride went TO the altar
ID nrl hn nvv 10
II. Evans. to the inspiring notes OF the wedding
march from Lohengrln. admirably rendered by
PIof Walter. She was beautifully dressed in
White WI satin and tulle. with the traditional veil
ana orange blossoms Her attendent was Miss
Mary Patterson, sister OF the groom. Eis best
man was Mr.: Harry w. Wells, of Washington.
with Mr.. Robert Lawson, OF Baltimore. for
eTooMSnan. After the ceremony the brida!
pair went north. They will reside In Baltimore.
III ID dhe evening there were several dinner par
Hosa ene @ @amoag 81 was that at the White
lshed In yesterdays STAR. The Ornamental.
ton OF the table was very handsome, and also
the decorations OF the rooms. The Marine
Bano pay ed curing the repast in the hall with
Out the state dining rOOm.-A number OF
young ladies' and gentlemen enjoyed the hos
pitality OF Senator MOrgan's daughter, between
ard p M. and some OF them also attended
tne party given by Judge Hunt. OF the Court of
claims, and bis wife ife-AssiStant-Secreta
ana MRS. John hay gave another agreeable re.
ceptlon last evening, which was attended BY a
S1NGh6u uioASu CSIupduy. lue ufSG informal
hop OF the season at the Riggs House occurred
last evening, and was enjoyed by many ladies
ton. ~-''-A0-
The sudden death of Mrs. Franklin Steele
which W occurred Yesterday, was great shock
70 ner !rlends and acquaintanceS Few knew
OF her Illness, which began only on SATURDAY
last. She had been In apparently better heath
tnan usual, and had given more attention to
business matters than she had ever before been
SDie 70 90. 1t VIII be remembered that her
husband died very suddenly In Minnesota last