Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-05
SOCIETY NOTES,

Yesterday was delightful day for visiting
This Is by no means intended for sarcasm, but is
literally true; for cheerful parlors and cordial
hostesses appeared to greater advantage b. con
trast with the inclement weather, aud as no
one made many calls there was plenty OF time
to chat with the ladies receiving, VINO on bright
days when there is a constant succession OF
visitors have opportunity to speak only a few
words to each one. Most tOf the ladies who usually
receive on Tuesdays had many calls. Among
those receiving were Gen. Sherman's family.
Mrs. Claflln, who was assisted by several young
laoles, Mrs. Heister Clymer, Mrs. and Miss
Starin, Miss Mclean OF Iowa circle, Mrs. Yung
Wing and Nine. Asia Buruaga and her dauph-
ter. Most OF the ladies whose husbands are
Representatives. In Congress receive on Tuesdays
except those who live at the Riggs House
who are at home on Mondays
senator Williams and his wife and her daugh-
ter, Miss Hamilton, who spent last winter al
the Riggs House, arrived at that hotel last
evening. They were accompanied by Miss
buchanan, daughter OF Andrew Buchanan, OF
Louisville.
Mrs. Hone, who as Miss Cadwalader. presided
for her brother while he was Assistant Secre.
tary of State, met with a serious loss recently
In New York. man entered the chamber In
Which SIZE and her husband were sleeping, and.
@ before she could thoroughly rouse MIR: Hone, or
call aid, succeeded In robbing her bureau OF
numerous valuable jewels, many OF which
we're presents when she was married in Sep
temter.
last evening was quite small one and In
formal. Very few, save young people, were
Invited. The young ladies whose fathers are
Justices OF the Supreme Court attended, and
some others.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wm NJ. Gait gave large dane
ing party to their children last night In their
MAGNIFICENT new residence, 1925 Connecticut
avenue. large number OF Washington fami-
lies were represented in the aSsemblage OF
young people that filled the spacious parlOrS
and their good looks and bright appearance
ftnn V1S1v
During the evening several figures OF the ger
man were danced. The supper was declared
lust splendid" by all present. Mr.. and Mrs
cat "a. exerted themselves most successfully for
son Ralph and the Misses Calf. Mr.. Calf, who
Is well known as citizen of great enterprise
and public spirit, has not only one OF the finest
residences In the city, but one OF the pleasantest
homes.
Governor. elect Porter's marriage to Miss
stone takes place this afternoon at the resi-
No. GIG 5th avenue, New York on account O.
recent death in the Gurnee family the wedding
Will be conducted as privately and quietly as
possible TheTe re- VIII be no bridesmaides or
only by few personal friends and relatives of
the bride and bridegroom.
The friends and acqua1ntances of Mr.. and
Mrs. Quinton Corwine were painfully shocked
to-day by the news of Mrs. Corw1ne's sudden
death, which occurred at q late hour last night
She was In excellent health up to yesterday,
gagged for lunch party this afternoon. Both
before her marriage (as Miss Stella Johnson)
and since, Mrs. COrwine was well known In
musical circles as well as in general society,
and she will be greatly missed.-General and
Mrs. Mcclure have returned to Washington for
the winter, and have taken up their quarters
at the Ebbltt House. Madame Bartholomei.
New York.-6en. and Mrs. Grant were enter
tained at dinner by ex-Secretary and Mrs Ham.
ilton Fish, In New York, last evening.