The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-06
SOCIETY,".
What is Going ON In the Social World.

Every one who has read TON Burke of
Ours" will remember the fright of the hero
when no finds himself I'M oavesdroppcr, and
overhcars the weighty conversation betwoon
Napoleon and Talleyrand about the English
occupancy of Malta. Well, tho scene was ro-
peated, with different personages and set
tngP, few weeks since in Paris and an
amiablo youth of the beau monde became tho
lion Of the day, by reason of being caught be-
hind door at the residence of our Minister,
Mr.. Morton. II seems that at tho grand
ball given at the American Legation,
Baron Hohenlinden, the German Minister, aud
Essad Pasha, tho Turkish Ambassador, were
among the guests. During the evening, these
two gentlemen drew apart from the company
and began an undisguised tcto-a.teto on tho
present complications OF the Eastern question:
In n moment tho nows flashed through tho
salons, and curiosity was rampant. The con-
yersation was long and earnest, and derived
"winding way" OF Turkish diplomacy has been
counting on the aid OF Germany TO break tho
solid front OF European interference In Egypt.
Behind the door, near where tho diplomates
were standing, was jeuBe dOre, pale as his
immaculate tic and motionless as n statue.
Curiosity TO hear the conclusion and anxiety
as TO the results Of staying to liston contended
in HIS youthful soul, and OF course curiosity
triumphcd. When tho room was vacated he
slipped out and was MS busy MS a beo the rest
OF tho evening telling all no know. He was
the central point Of interest, and the next day
on tho Bourse was buttonholed Mt every step
by eager brokers. He was dramatic, this young
man, In his recital of the story; for he wound
up his listeners 10 the conviction that tho Ger.
man Minister had consented; and then with
an emphasized "Mais" (BuD added: "The
policy of Prince bismarck forbids Il ~
General Halderman is the most popular
member Of our Corps Diplomatic, II ono can
Judge from the journals of the day. Every notice
Of his recent promotion from ConsulGenoral
10 Minister. Resident Is accompanied by tho
kindest expressions of goodwill, and II Is no
wonder, for his commanding presence and
fine head and nguro are only outward symbols
of his manly nature, culture and attachments.
He IL great favOrite at the Court OF slam, Its
capricious sovereign being constant In this
one liking. The fact that his promotion gives
him diplomatic functions would point to the
conclusion that General Grants advice Is
about 10 be accepted-tho advice given during
his visit 10 bangkok, that the siameso Govern
mcnt should have Il representative at wash
ington. The additional fact that ono OF the
Princes OF Slam Will soon arrive in New York
TO travel through tho United States seems an-
other straw which would indicate that tho
royal wind is blowing In the same direction.
Tho most successful 18th OF July pleasure
PARTY was that which went down TO Point
Lookout in tho revenue cutter now In tho
river. II included Senators, Members and
other officials. They escaped tho storm,
caught II marvellous draught of fishes, had
music OF the best, and, as one of them naivcly
remarked, "we all came homo SOBER
Mrs. James Butler, who was called North by
the extreme illness of her mother, writes
that her invalid has so far recovered rs TO DO
able TO sit up, and that, rs pleasant conse-
quence, she VIII return home In few days.
on Monday, the non-issuance of THE CRITIC
on the Fourth accounting for the apparent
mistake in the date assigned the same.
The many friends OF Medical Inspector and
Mrs. Maxwell congratulate them that their
sailor boy Is ordered TO the Maynard; 1t VIII
be the first time for seven years that the young
ofllcer has been at homo for other than short
visits for a few days each
Mr.. Hit, who left so pleasant n memory
among his official and social friends IN our
city, Is summering at Newport. He has
taken quarters ut n private cottage, and Will
doubtless remain all season.
Pleasant news comes from Mrs. Justice
Matthews and her daughters. They have
pitched their tents in the beautiful country OF
upper New Hampshire, and arc 30 we'll salts
fed that they Will spend the ontire season
there. Their new home Will be ready for oc-
cupancy about the middle OF August, and tho
| superb furniture ordered for 1t Will be com.
| pleted and delivered by the first OF Sep
tomber.