Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-02
SOCIETY NOTES.

Slrove Tuesday in washington was only OBJ
served In mild way. There were no carnival
features, but number Of refined and eleg ant
entertainments were enjoyed instead.
The largest reception was that given by Colo.
Gel and Mrs. McCawley at the Marine Barracks.
The fine old mansion which commandants OF
the Marine Corps have occupied since the ar !.
polntment OF TIE first one never In its palmiest
days presented a more charming appearance
than II did yesterday, when filled with so many
nne looking young and Old men and handsome
ladies in rich ATTIRE. There was review Of the
marines promptly at o'clock, the showy dress
neuvers and The music Of the band presenting a
novel opening 10 the festivities, which lasted
until p. N. Mrs. McCaWley. In an elegant
toilet OF black velvet, received her guests, as
sisted by Miss Kate. daughter OF Captain Davis
Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Goodloe. These ladies'
extended cordial greetings to all spresent, while
Colonel McCawley, in rich uniform. assisted by
Major Goodloe and the young officers attended
to the ladies, supplying them with the hot and
delicious refreshments which were served all
the afternoon and evening. The Marine Band
played the most enticing dance music, and as
soon as there was room. young and old Joined
In the merry waltz.
The Japanese minister and his charming
wife, Madame YOsh1da, held their last Tues lag
Edwards and Mrs. Williams, of Indiana, who, with
her husband resided several years In Japan.
The wife and daughter OF Judge Miller and
Miss Peck. of Keokuk, also assisted In enter
tanning Il large crowd which called to pay
their respects. Madame Yosh1da's three inter-
eStlrg children were present, and added much
to the interest OF the occasion. A bountiful as
well as beautiful refreshment table was set ont
and the guests were Tegaled with every deli
cacy and fine wines.
There were only two evening entertainments
OF much Importance last evening. Sir Edward
and Lady Thornton entertained about three
hundred guests at dancing reception which
was avery handsome ball, and Mrs. Weston gave
german. principally to young people.
Senators Thurman and PendletOn will en-.
tertain at their residences on street, the
general assembly and state officers OF Ohio and
invited guests next Saturday evening, between
and II O'Clock.
Mrs. Bingham, wife OF Representative Bing-
nam, has issued CARDS for next Saturday even
Ing at O'Clock.
Hon. Thos. b. Bryan and family arrived here
Monday and win spend a few weeks In Wash
lngton. 1t will be matter OF regret in Wash
ington society to hear that this will probably
be their last occupancy OF Highland Place,
Which is to be sold, as a permanent residence
is In process OF erection at Idaho Springs. Colo
raGo. This charming, ro0my mansion has a
historical character, as 1t was originally built
ators.
Chief Engineer j. w. King. United States
navy, late chief OF the bureau OF steam engl-
leeriDg in the Navy department, and Miss
+. Straub, daughter OF the late Hon. G. M.
Straub, Of Penna., were married in Trinity
church, Boston, February 2Sth, by Rev. Phil
lips Brooks.-Mr. and Mrs A. B. Mullett, hav-
ing leased their residence here 20 Senator
voorhees, for prolonged term, are now re-
sidipg at Elizabeth, N J.-Miss Lizzie Lowrie,
OF Brooklyn. Is spending the week in this City
Mrs. Kndleberger now has as her guest
Miss Jercme of New York, niece OF Leonard
jerome. Miss Btssell, OF New York, Is the
guest OF the Chief Justice and g. Msa waite .
graduated her yesterday.