Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-10
SOCIETY NOTES.

During his long residence here as Senator Mr.
Frelnghuysen and his family were very popular,
and their removal from Washington was generally
regretted, it is pleasant to know that their house
On street is being put in readiness for their i'm
mediate return. The eldest daughter was one Of
the most active workers I'm local charities espec-
ally at the Children's Hospital where many little
sufferers were often gladdened by her cheering
presence. The second daughter is also unmarried
and is much admired whenever she appears i'm So
c1ety: The two married members OF the family
youngest daughter, Mrs John Davis, who. with
her husband, has been living here year. She, it
VIII be remembered, was one of Miss Nellie Grants
br1deSma1dS. If, as has been reported. Mrs. Davis
is to be, with her husband, among the members of
the Presidents Official household. she will add
sion.
While all the plans and suggestions made by
Mrs Garfield last spring, as to the improvements
and new furniture at the White House. were car
ried out and her taste must be credited with the
selection OF c0l0rs for most OF the refitted rooms
President Arthur consulted Mrs. John Davis about
the alterations he ordered, and she suggested the
finish and furnishing of his private rooms. As
now completed, these two rooms, one large and one
and beautiful. The bed room, which, as hereto
fore mentonedis entirely furnished in blue, seems
as much OF state apartment the Blue Parlors
Gown stairs. There Is an exquisite blue satin
damask lounge in the room, and chair to use
when putting on boots, and another when encas-
vet cushions. These are in addition s to various M Gus
other styles OF chairs The bed room set is Of
black walnut. Over the bed Is canopy. with blue
satin draperies. The bed is covered with
lace over blue satin, and folded upon
it lies blue silk quilt lined with rose color and
Wadded with elder down Around its borders
figures are outlined in colored embroidery SILK
blue satin lambrequin covers the white marble
mantel shelf, above which is large mirror III a
crimson plush frame There is an open CRATE, in
which a coal fire is used The bedroom communt-
Gates by tght-fitting door with the bathroom.
The regular meeting of the Unity Club last even
ing was largely attended at 6l5 street northwest
Mr.. Philip, presiding, introduced as the eSSayiSt,
Prof. Kingsley, who read very interesting article
on the characteristics OF Charlotte Bronte, which
was highly appreciated by the members. Mr. John
Savary contributed a beautiful poem entitled An
Authors FireSide" Excellent music was sl1nnlied
by Miss Emma Morris, Mrs. John Mills Mr. r. =
Whipple and Prof. JeckO. Mrs Lord read two
selections from LOngfellOw during the evening"
Mrs. Lincoln, who has been Ill for week past was
literary reception Will be given next Tuesday
evening week.
Dr. George B. Wallis, of the New York Herald
his wife, and their daughter, Mrs Rhfnefelder
have returned to the city for the winter and are
dGmlc1led at 1923 street,-Secretary Blaine has
another nameSake, the son Of Mr.. EikinS and
grandson OF Senator Davis Of West Va. He pre-
sented service of silver to the infant, who was
born In the eautumn.-Madame de Chambrun has
returned ret from her visit to her parents in France
She had a long and stormy passage home, being
twenty days between Havre and New York.
Senator and Mrs. Beck and Paymaster GoOdloe and
his whether daughter-will occupy the resi-
dence on street adjoining the Hamilton House.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. c. Robbins have returned from
their summering in the north, and are quartered
for the winter at the Hamilton House.