Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-05-08

The tea-party given In the rotunda Of the Capt.
sol oa Saturday evening, by the Ladies' Aid Society
the Garfield Memorial Hospital Association
vas no less successful In attracting large and
sstinguished company than was the memorable
one given In the same place seven years ago last
December in aid OF the ladiess District committee
sor the centennial exhibition. Many OF the same
ladies who made that entertainment so great a
success were actively engaged in this one ALSO as
well as number OF the more recent additions to
our winter residents Too much cannot be said In
praise OF the energy and devotion to good works
Of those who have labored for weeks to insure the
success OF this tea-party, and who. despite the
rain outside and the cold draft in the rotunda,
Lahore in making the final arrangements all day
long and stood at the tables until midnight 1t
was much more laborious than arranging fair
or festival in hall adapted for the purpose, and
Of standing and walking more weari-
some than On wooden floor
enjoyment OF conversation and promenading, for
not only was the rotunda full, but the old Hail OF
Representatives, where the Marine band played
joyed dance after the crowd Trimmed out The
decorations OF the rOtunda ana the tables repre-
senting the several states were much admired, and
the refreshments for sale were greatly enjoyed by
those sufficiently fortunate to get near enough to
the tables to make purchases. There was ready
opinion that some OF the rooms in the Senate and
House wings, where there are seats. should have
been open SO as to permit tie weary to rest The
liberal indeed All the good hOusekeeperS in the
city who contributed prepared edibes in as dainty
style as II for a private banquet in their own
houses The donations IF lm grocers and confec-
TONERS were also very generous.
The fortieth wedding anniversary of Mr.. and
MIS-. oliver Dufour was appropriately celebrated
at their residence 14th street last Tuesday even
ing. A large number OF cO1genial guests and old
Indiana, the old home OF the host and hostess and
all greatly enjoyed the occasion. As Mrs Dufour
has long been identified with literature, the exer
cises OF the evening were naturally rather INTEL
lectual than festive in their general characters
tics. and formed an agreeable medley OF readings,
music mus. Rotations; etc. Notable among these
Miss Flora Sullivan, Miss Eva Henderson, and
Captain Wells; songs by Miss Annie Haas, Miss
Wells. and a solo on the flute by DR.. Harrington.
The evening closed with fine collation., and at a
late hour the pleasant company separated, wishing
the genial couple many returns Of the day.
The reception given ON Saturday afternoon from
TO by mr. Richard Storrs Willis in the hand
some house belonging to his daughter, Mrs. BrOd-
mead, on Scott Circle, was attended by number
OF fashionable ladies and gentlemen, mostly resi-
dents OF Washington, and members OF the dplo-
at the tea table, and Mrs. Ruggies and Mrs. Poe
assisted Mr. Willis in receiving the guests This
being the first entertainment given in this house,
nueh interest was felt in inspecting il and admir-
Ing the extensive views from its windows.
G. on account Of the indsposition last week of ex
Secretary Hunt which kept him in his room, he
and bis wife were compelled to recall their dinner
invitation for Saturday evening. They had in
yted all the gentlemen who had served in the
cabinet of President Garfield and their wives. EX.
Attorney General MacVeagh and ex-Postmaster
General James had been unable to accept, but ex-
secretaries Blaine and Window and Secretary
Lincoln had accepted Owing to the time now
being too short before Mr. and Mrs. Hunt will go
10 Russia, the dinner cannot take place
invitations are out for the wedding of Miss Hat
Tie Sutphen to DIR. Henry C. Symmes, of New Jer-
Sey, to take place on tomorrow evening" at the
residence Of the brides parents 1903 street north
west. Miss Sutphen Is the only daughter of Mr..
}. j. SutpheD, and niece OF Doctor Susan A.
Il isOn.
Senator Pendleton and family Will shortly take
possession OF their cottage at Newport-Mrs
casey, widow Of Gen. Silas Casey, with her daugh-
ter Miss Julia Casey is visiting her sister, Mrs c.
4. Pearce. 1!18 street northweSt-MrS Senator
Bayard and family are at the Warm Springs of
Virginia.