Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-02-28
SOCIETY NOTES.

Seldom has so very large a crowd assembled
within the walls OF the White House as that
OF Saturday, when Mrs. Hayes held the last
reception she will have there. The hours as
usual were from to O'Clock pm, but soon
after two the visitors began arriving, and by
three O'Clock they filled the portico and the
large entrance hall. There they were forced
to wait, struggling as such crowds Will, until
the glass doors leading to The corridor by
which all the parlors are entered were
opened punctually at threas The crowd was
pushing and struggling with such force that it
IS strange no serious accidents occurred The
throng continued until after five O'Clock, aud
every room was filled. Mrs. Hayes had as
assistants In the Blue Parlor the following
John Sherman. Mrs. Gofr and Miss Schurz.
Back Of them were the ladies now visiting Mrs.
hayes. among whom were Miss Cooke Miss
Rsh1es hs,, Mrs. s., Lovng Mrs Noble Mrs Heron
Will be remembered that Mrs. Heron and Mrs,
Davis ,aV were guests at the White House during
MIS- MIS- Hayes, first winter there, and
ch1istened there on December 3Oth, 1877, the
day before the President and his wife celebrated
the twenty-fifth anniversary Of their marriage
by "silVer wedding" Those who called corn-
prised many who were invited to the diplomatic
reception Thursday evening, and tnnumerable
strangers as we'll as private citizens Regrets
OF the most heartfelt earnestness were ex-
last time Mrs. Hayes would publicly officfate as
the lady Of the White House. Every one had
something TO add to the list of good deeds re-
membered OF her during her residence there,
made al feel who had called upon her at her
more private receptions. Mrs. Hayes and her
friends were greatly sadGened Saturday just
before the reception began by telegram from
Columbus announcing the death there that ~
OF Dr. Carter, who, with his wife, was a guest
at the White House TWO weeks ago. Mrs. Car
Ter has since been visiting her sister, Judge
Bartleys vie, and was only summoned away
On Friday by news OF her husbands critical Ii
ness. II il had not been her last reception Ms.
Hayes would probably not have seen any vIsi.
t0 Oh Saturday.
Secretary EVartS had his last recaption on
saturday evening, which was q brilliant affair."
Ills wife and daughters assisted MIN. Mos Of
Tie members OF the Cacinet called With their
families, as also did many of the Justices otth
supreme Court, a few Senators and large re-
presentation OF the diplomatic CORPS
Mrs. and Miss Peterson gave a dancing re e -
uon from to pm. Saturday. at their re,l-
deLce. No. 1914 Connecticut avenue In honor #
tnelr guest, MISS Preston, the daughter OF t g
Hay t1an minister. IU was delightful enier.
tainment and attended by many ladies and
gentlemen, who add to the pleasures of such
occasions M S ana Miss Peterson, Miss Pres
ton and Miss Mary FFeeland. the step daughter
OF Major Banks. received together, and were
A very delightful party 10 every respect was
that given by Mr.. ard Mrs. Nathaniel Paige at
their S elegant residence, On Thomas Circle, last
saturday evening" The number of invitations
was not large, but the attendance included
many persons Of distinction in various walks OF
life, and there was an unusual display or rich
ana tasteful toilets. Among others present Were
Secretary Schurz, Judge Wyl1e, Senator and
Mrs Morrill,. Senator and Mrs. Wlndom Rev.
James Freeman Clarke, Of Boston: Col. and
M Mrs Cas- Csssells; Col. Mrs; and Miss Irish; Mrs
Wendell, Miss Philips, Miss Doherty, n, and Mss Mss
Keene; Mrs. Lander, Mrs. Leonard Whitney,
Mrs. Col Mallery. Mrs. Robinson; Paymaste er
General @ and Mrs; Cutter; Mr.. and Mrs: Polok;
Judge Lander, Mr.. Robinson, Mr.. Lovejoy;
Marquis, Madame and Miss Chambrun: aud
Mr.. and the Misses McCeney.
The Literary Society met at the residence OF
Judge Sanders w. Johnston, on K street. on
Saturday evening, bringing together an un-
usually large number OF members and invited
guests: The evening was devoted TO discus
sion This was followed by handsome COLA
ton and later by most attractive music by MISS
Mary Johnston and Mr.. Rice.
The attendance OF those to whom cards were
issued TO witness the lighting OF the Ma
large. The decorations, the plan OF which was
published In Saturdays STAR. are nearly com
pleted and were very much admired. Two elec-
tric lights In the rotunda In the center of the
building were OF sufficient power to illuminate
this section and all the adjacent halls, out to
these ;, were added 5,CcO gas Jets along the
agreed that nothing had been left undone TO
heating apparatuf, " hich is a permanent one
TO be used after the bull ding is opened as Ma
tlonal Museum, was pronounced perfect, so no
one need fear that It will be cold inside the
ballroom, whatever the temperature outside
oD the 4th.
Mr. de Meissner, OF the Russian legation, gave
lunch In honor or h:r. George Asia Buruaga
ON Saturday at Welcker's Many PROMINENT
ger tlemen attended. d.-RepresentatiVe Chit
tenden has invited gentlemen to meet General
GaIllelo az his residence Wednesday evening,
March I'd from 10 to II o'clock k-NtSs En1i
cott, OF Boston, daughter OF Hon. Charles End-
cott; is the guest OF her uncle, Mr.. r. B. Clarke.
OF Massachusetts avenue.--The students of
,ae opeIceiiah BUSINESS College will give lite
Ialy and musical entertainment at their coliege
nan iom TO IL next Tuesday evening, Which
Will Conclude with dancing and SoctabIe