Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-12
SOCIETY NOTES.

Again yesterday the weather did not prevent
the Tuesday receptions from being very pleas
ant. Among those who were found at home
were Mrs. Yung Wing, Mis- Yoshida {the Jap.
anese minister's wife), Nine. Asia Buruaga and
daughter at the Chillan legation, Mrs. Wylte,
Mrs. Hay (at the residence OF the Assistant Sec
retary OF state}: Mrs. MacArther, and many
other ladies on NJ and N streets, Mrs. Claiiin.
MIS- Hawley, of Connecticut, and the wives Of
many other Representatives.
The snow storm prevented crowd at the
CURED between and 10 O'Clock. There were,
however, so many agreeable people present
that al who went were glad they had gone.
Mr.. Rutherford Hayes. jr., made the introduc-
tions to the President, and Col. Casey to Mrs.
Hayes. Miss Morgan, Miss Mills. Miss Cook,
Miss Scott and Miss Heron were ali assisting
In making the time pass pleasantly to the visit
ors. Col. Weir, Mrs. Hayes cousin, who is now
her guest, also contributed to the pleasure OF
the occasion. Mrs. Hayes simple toilet OF
black silk was very becoming. Miss Morgan
wore an elegant toilet of cameo silk, with train
and low waist and short sleeves; her plump
white neck was covered with lace cape. Miss
Mills was charmlngly attired In white dam
attended with his wife, who was exquisttely
dressed and was cordially welcomed by those
who had regretted her absence last winter, when
she slS dld not come to Washington Mrs. Miles,
man, wore rich black velvet trimmed With jet
and lace. She is looking extremely well, and
Will remain In Washington about two months.
She Is now visiting her uncle, but will soon join
her mother and sister, Mrs. Don. Cameron, at
Wormley's. Among others present were Chief
Justice Waite and a young lady; Secretaries
Marion schurz; Attorney General Devens;
Speaker Randall ana his agreeable daughter
and her guest, Miss Hyatt: Representative and
Mrs. Ch1ttenden tshe wearing handsome toilet
and many d1amOnds); Mr.. Il. +. Andrews, Rep
resentative and Mrs. Mckinley; Senator Viii
liams Miss Hamilton and Miss Buchanan; Sen
ator, Mrs and Miss Saunders; Representative
Russell Of Massachusetts; Arlstachl Bey; the
japanese minister and wife; Mr.. George Asia
BuIuaga and others of the diplomatic corps
MIS-. Putnam, Of Saratoga. and her brother NJ.
Morris; Miss Ferdon; DR.. and Mrs. j. D. Baxter;
Mr. Dickinson and Miss Baker; Mr. Douglas
Sherley and Miss Miner, OF Virginia. The
whole first floor OF the mansion was thrown
open and brilliantly lighted, as also were the
COZ servatories. In which many enjoyed prom
enade. The Marine band played choice selec-
uons during the reception. Flags draped the
all the parlOrs.
In spite OF the disagreeable snow storm pre-
Va1l1ng. large and brilliant company accepted
Kettle drum from four to seven o'clock yester-
day afternoon. and their warm. bright parlo:5
so pleasantly filled, afforded striking coEtrass
10 the Wlntry aspect OF nature outside. Many
persons prominent In public and private life
were present, and the occasion was greatly en-
toyed by all.
Ine greatest regret Is expressed at. the an
nouncement that the popular Chllian m!u;5Jcf
and his agreeable bride Will remain here OIL
about two months longer Another gentleman
Will then represent Chilli in Washington.
Some OF the young ladies visiting Mrs. HlyeS
and other young people went from tne Whit,
House reception to attend the dancing ut
given by Senator Carpenters daughter. whiCl
was very handsome entertainments.
ON Monday evening large number OF guest,
attended Mrs. Lincoln's reception, at 6t5 II
street, and although the hostess was suffering
from neuralgia, she did not permit that circu;is
stance TO interfere with the pleasures OF 81.
evening, which consisted OF music, reai.n-s
ard rec1tati0ns.---The Shakespeare Gu.
which has recently reorganlzed under favorable
auspices, met at Mr.. MurdOck'S, on street, on
Saturday evening. MI. Gorham was electej
president, and many new members Joined
The musicale given by Mr.. and Mrs. George
Bancroft last evening was also greatly enjoyed
by the limited number invited to iL.-MrS.
MOrrell receives this evening at her studio
rooms in the COrcoran Building g.-Senator
Joseph 4. Mcdonald, or Indiana and Mrs. Jose
phine F. Barnard, Of the same state were mar
Iied this morning at $50 O'Clock, at the resi-.
dence of the brides brother, Mr.. Frank Is.
FaInsworth, 1911 Q street northwest. The
Wedding was very quiet one, only relatives
and the most intimate friends being present.
Senator and Mrs. Mcdonald took the $50 tran
for New York, to be absent only until Saturday,