Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-05-06

The Presidents reception OF last Tuesday even
Ing was In point OF fact, though OF course not in
tended, an anniversary Of the last reception thu
PRESIDENT and Mrs. Garfield had In the VIII. q
House, which was an informal one, on the first
Tuesday in May. Mrs. Garfields Illness began
next day. At last Tuesdays reception, when
both ladies assisted the President in receiving his
guests, the wives Of Secretaries Lincoln and
Chandler met for the first time since they were
girls together at the National hotel In the spring
OF 1858, seventeen years ago. Their not having
met earlier was an accident, due to the illness OF
one in the winter, and the other this spring.
The Evening with Daniel Webster'-a recep-
ton given by Mr. L. Fayette Sykes, at the old
Henry Clay residence, 16 list street southeast, was
delightful affair. Alter piano solo by Miss
Julia Wolfe, Mr.. H. Garrett served the first treat
OF the evening. giving the childhood, education.
entry upon active life, and concurrent national
history OF Mr.. Webster; Col. E. N. Hill followed
with Webster as Secretary OF State; Col T. T.
contest with Hayne the most thrilling event of
the great mans life; Mrs. VI. ID. Lincoln gave his
home life, the first Mrs. Webster and family; Miss
Helen Beattie recited with great power the re-
nowned speech Liberty and Union;" Mrs. Bryant
gave a Renaissance, and Mr.. Sykes another; Mrs
Triton read an original poem; Mrs. Lockwood
furnished recapitulation; Prot. Lybrand pre-
sented an original painting Of Marshfleld to the
and Mr. Sykes added the finishing touch by re-
IreShments, making the evening really festival
Excellent singing and piano playing added their
charms TO the occasion, which was most memoir
able and enjoyable one throughout
Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Davis celebrated their
golden wedding on Tuesday evening at their house,
1915 18th street. A large party of relatives
and friends was present, including number Of
children. An original poem, appropriate to the
occasion, was read by their sOn-in-law, Mr.. Henry
Z: Griffin, OF Baltimore. The company separated
at a late hour, wishing the venerable couple many
returns OF the happy anniversary.
1t has been the subject of comment here that
Wine seems to have become an questionable bev-
erage at evening parties other than dinners given
in Washington. At few Of the spring parties or
receptions has there been any wine. and even
claret or other kinds Of punch have often been
oinltted. There are many who honestly prefer
suffering from overheated and crowded rooms, as
wine and punch, even when taken moderately,
usually at such times increase the discomfort
caused by an impure atmosphere.
The greatest interest IS felt in the tea party in
aid OF the Garfield memorial hospital, to occur In
the rotunda OF the Capitol this evening, when a
distinguished company is sure to be present, and
every opportunity will be offered for pleasant
evening including dancing and promenade con-
There are many gloomy hearts in Washington
To-Day among those who expected to enjoy the
S9cai pleasures OF the day and evening on account
OF the deaths of Admiral John Rodgers and Major
Twining
The Italian minister Baron de Fava Will spend
the summer on this side the Atlantic. His wife
VIII go to Italy to visit their SOL, but will return
In October.--Mtss Lucy Page who has been
spending three years in Europe expects to return
here soon, and will go to Colorado to visit ex-Com-
missioner Bryan and wife, who have moved into
9 faeho new and very handsome residence at
probably 60 to Atlantic City in week OF two for
stay OF some time.
Among the number of Saturday evening enter
tainments which have OF late become so attractive
perhaps none have contributed more of pleasure
to the participants than the complimentary
musicale given last Saturday evening at the
residence OF Representative Washburne, ON Rhode
Island avenue, by the pupils OF Miss Clare The
spacious mansion was thrown open to the parents
and friends OF the performers, and the elegant
reception room was filled during the evening by
most OF notable people, among whom were ex-
Secretary and Mrs Blaine, Miss Blaine and Miss
Dodge: ex-AttOrney General Williams; Mrs. Cam
eron and Miss Cameron; Justice Matthews and
daughters; Mrs. Senator Sherman and her pretty
niece; Gen. and Mrs Parke; Miss Freeman: Judge
Adds and wife; Admiral and Mrs. Amy; DR.. Gar
nett and Miss .Garnett; The wives Of Senators
Platt, Malone and PendietOn; Prof. Coffin; Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Payson; Mrs. General Paul. Mrs.
Commissioner Morgan and daughters; Mr. and
Mrs. Nathaniel Wilson; Mr.. and Mrs. Reginald
Fendall, and Mrs Washburne. The lengthy pro-
gram was listened to with rapt attention by the
large audience, and each of the performers some
OF whom looked hardly large enough to reach the
playing so richly deserved. OF special interest
were the performances of the Misses Blaine,
Almy, Washburne, Parke, Malone, Paul,
while the playing OF Misses Garnett and May Cam
er0n and the ''Andante" from Lucia, (play ed with
left land alone) by Miss Beach, was truly won
derfu. AS already stated. many of the fair per-
formers were little children, who more than
equally divided the honors with their older and
more accomplished sisters AS their fairy fingers
deftly touched tue keys and brought forth sweet
sounds, the compositions OF Mozart, MendelsshOn,
Haydn, GOunod and others equally as difficult the
tecfdiqlte displayed was truly remarkable. During
the evening Miss Clare rendered several airs upon
the harp, among which was the LAST Rose of
summer" played In manner calculated to find
corresponding pathOS in many heart. AT late
hour the company separated, shOwering congratu-
latlons upon the gifted young amateurs for their
perfect success, and realizing how much OF sweet
ness there really is in music.