Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-15
Washington News and Gossip
SOCIETY NOTES.

The social feature of yesterday was calls on
the wives of such Senators as have begun their
receptions thus early In the season. These were
generally crowded,-the visitors commencing
their pleasant duty at two o'clock and not ceas-
Ing until nearly six. Mrs. Vance, Mrs Window,
Mrs. Mahone Mrs Bayard. Mrs Jonas and Mrs
Voorhees, did not receive. using the day to make
calls themselves. Mrs. Morrill,, Mrs. Allison and
Mrs. Beck and her daughter, Mrs. Goodloe, had
many calls. Mrs. Allison's extreme Illness with
IN the last few months has left her such an in
valid that her friends rejoice that she is even
well enough to be al home to them She is not
able to return visits, however. but sends her
card. Mrs Cameron. OF Pennsylvania, was also
among those VINO had many visitors. The re-
turn of this lady TO general society after her be-
reayement. Is a matter OF cOn@ratulatiOn, and
with the return also OF her sister. Mrs. Miles,
who i Housekeeping here this winter, accom-
panied by her mother. Mrs. Sherman. of Cieve-
land two bellies of few years earlier in Wash
ingtOn aanaIs renew, under fatterin~ auspices
the associations of their gifhood. Mrs Sena-
tor sherman introduced into society here these
beautiful ni"ceS If her husband and in her home
both we're sought and won by the distinguished
men whose wives they subsequently, became
The only daughter OF General and Mrs Miles
bears the name Cecilia Sherman, for this be-
loved aunt.
Masonic Temple was crowded last evening on
the occasion of the sociable of the New York Re-
publican Association. An entertaining musical
and literary program was offered. the following
taking part:-MisSe5 Berthe Crawford. Maria
Maidren and Marie 4. Reid: MessrS. F j. Wood
man. f. ]. Whipple. I. T. Atlee Frank Mcguire
E. c. Townsend, ). A. Kennedy, and William
LaCkey. The entertainment was in charge of
committees composed of Messrs- j. II, Patrick,
A. Sealey, Charles II. Thomas j. ;. BOlway ST.
George X. Raby, Ed1ar Baker. George A. JONES'
Paul Livingston, NJ. Whipple +. H. Houch. C r.
Ferguson. G. II. ShoulteIs, and \. H. Stamp.
Among those present were Mir. Edward Roome.
Mrs. ". q. ROOme. Miss Rose COtterilI Mr.
MuZZy \. NJ Capp. Julian Hendley. Edwin
Frey. Miss Mary Flynn, A. ]. Clarke Mr.. A H.
Sbattnck. Mr.. Frank Rawlings Miss Rose Whip
pie. Miss Emma CayWOod, Mr.. II. r. Hale j.
Barton o. :. Firmin, H. A. johnson. t G. Hem
esey, Owen Riley, F. W. Pease f. J. Jennings
s. H. Hillman, K. d. Nest on. Mr.. and Mrs C. r.
Ferguson. Mrs. J. II. Patrick. Mr.. j. Hasttad
Mr.. and Mrs David c. Dickson. Miss Eiinor f.
Jones. of Louisville. KY; Miss Emily X Wnans
and Mrs. NJ Whipple.
Representative Farwell has removed from his
country seat at Lake Forest to house in CHI
cage for the winter. and his wife and their eldest
daughter. Miss Anna. who was So admired in
Washington last winter. will remain there in
preference to joining him here during the brief
Session. Miss Grace Farwel. who passed two
weeks here last spring. is now in Paris. pursuing
her studies in French family. and will return
Ia September next To he presented in society
Another beautiful daughter not vet in her teens
Is at school in Chicago. Sir. FarweI who met
with a serious fall through an unfinished floor n
few weeks since while going through the new
block which himself and brother are erecting in
Chicago. has fortunately RrarlY recovered
though his right wrist is still lame and swollen
giving him continued pain. He was at first I'M
Conscious from the fall. which gave rise to the
Geographic report that he was fatally injured
and uccaSiOued surprise and congratulations
when he came on promptly to take his seat at
the opening of the session. Mr.. FarweH deeply
regrets the disc0uragin@ action of the House on
the huilding of the proposed library.
Representative and Mrs. joyce have parlOrs at
blO 18th street. Their bright son. Charles is at
school here Nr. and Mrs. I. c. Crawford their
son-iil-law and dauIhter occupy the same plea
SAINT fourth floor rooms as heretofore at 1920
New ! ork avenue. easy Of access by the elevator
and commanding a beautiful prospect from the
windows. Mr.. Crawford has charge of the
Chicago Ne1rS Washington bureau
The I've o'clock tea given last evening by Adj
miral and Mrs. Selfrd@e largely attended
amon1 those present being Admiral and Mrs j.
G. Howell. Admiral Stevens. Admiral and Mrs
W H0-ers Taylor Lieutenant and Mrs f. K
Moore and Miss Carleton Mrs. Charles Evers-
field Mrs. Ricketts,. Captain and Ms. Story
Mrs pr Nelson, Mrs. General Parke, Dir. and
Mrs. W ". Story. Miss Shufeldt Mr. and Mrs
Lloyd AspinvalI OF New York, Mrs. Earle Eng
hsh. Mrs. FAINT, Dr. and Mrs. p. LanSGIae Mrs
and Miss BlagHe. Commodore and Mrs and Miss
De Kraft. and Admiral and Mrs. and Miss Almy
Representative NadSWOrth and family are
occupying the house on Fifteenth street recently
sold by Mr.. Blaine TO Mr. Trayers of New York
Mrs. Nadsworth is a daughter of Mr. Trayers,
And i very charming.
Cards are out tor the marriage of Lieutenant
Walter ;. Wyatt. So well known here and Miss
Elizabeth c. Roberts of Philadelphia on Thurs
day. the 2Sth inst, at twelve O'Clock, at st.
MARKS Church.
Mrs. Bryan. who has been living in Colorado
for several years. and her sister Miss Lucy
Page. are here for the winter at their home on
Highland Place. Miss PAGE returned from
Europe Il few months ago. after an absence OF
three years. and is glad to get back Mrs
Bryan Is daily expecting her daughter Miss
Jennie from New York where she is visiting
Mrs John Scott LaughtUn has returned for
the season TO her house here. and was at the
reception at Secretary Freinghuyscn's Wednes-
day evening.
The wife OF the Attorney General will receive
next " edneSday Tor the first time this season
Mrs. BlIelOw Lawrence will be here in Janu-
airy, and viii keep the same house she had last
winter. on street, and dispense her usual hos
pitahty-
Mrs Craig Wadsworth has decided to remain
abroad Tor some months longer. She is now in
Paris. Lucy Hooper. the correspondent, saws
She il considered Mrs. Langtry's superior in
beantF and fascination Mrs. Wadsworth has
the advantage, too, OF not being professionally
beautiful.
Ms. ten McKeever and Miss McKeeyer have
issued cards for four O'Clock tea for Thursday
2lst inst.
Senator and Mrs. Pendleton give dinner this
evenIn- az eight O'Clock.
MrS. William Emory geve card reception
Tuesday evening
Mrs, cen Emory, who has been quite i'll, is
much better
MI C"rc0ra9s two grandsons have come
from College 10 spend the vacation with him.
His granddaughter and Miss EuStis are also
here. but will leave, usual. in January for
Aiken. :. G.
Representative Manning's family viii not
come to Washington this session
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