Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-27
Society Notes.

The President entertained at lunch yesterday
nearly all the ladies of Cabinet families now in
the city.
The first formal presentation Of note to occur In
the newly decorated drawing-room OF state the
Blue Parlor, was that of Prince Arisugawa, OF ia
pan, and his suite, yesterday at II a. N.
Tine Tuesday receptions We're unusually we'll oh
served for holiday week. At Gep Shernans Miss
Lizzie sherman and Mrs. Thackara received many
calls. Mrs. Sherman accompanied her daughter
Rachel, who has just returned from New York,
and by Lieut. Thackara. had gone to Baltimore for
the day Mrs. Ihackara is looking in radiant
health, and her little gOlden-haire daughter bears
charming resemblance to Miss Rachel, her aunt
Mrs Hazen, Mrs. and Miss Loring, assisted by Miss
Wise, Mrs. Drum, with her two lovely aidS-de-
camp. Mrs. Lincoln and her group of season
guests, and several ladies OF the Hamilton House.
were among those holding large and pleasant re-
ceptiOns.
Miss Mary Shellabarger entertained many Of
her friends last night at the handsome residence
OF her father, Hon. Samuel Shellabarger. on 18th
evening, dancing being much INDUCED in. The
Misses Means, or Cincinnati, daughter OF the ex-
mayor OF that city, and Miss Short and Miss Sim
mons, or HagerStown, are guests of the Misses
SDeilabarger. They Will remain in the city till
after New Years.
The marriage OF Mrs. Alice NJ Parke to DR. F. j.
Shadd, TOOK place last evening at the 18th street
presbyterian church, and was attended by large
number OF invited guests in full evening dress
Inc bride, who has been avery successful teacher
In the public schools and quite handsome never
looked better than in her bridal robe OF cream
white satin and veil of tulle, held in place by
orange blossoms. She was attended by three
bridesmaids, who wore trained dresses OF white
satin, trimmed with lace and each carried hand
baskets OF different colored roses. A wedding re-
cept1on followed at the BRIDES residence.
The wedding of Miss Nora Sneed daughter OF
COL D. X Sneed assistant postmaster of the Sem
ate, to MIR. c. Henry Cohen, OF Georgia, viii take
place Tomorrow evening. The wedding will be q
private one, In the presence OF the relatives and
immediate friends only.
Mrs. Window desires 1t known that she will not
be prepared to receive until the second Thursday
In january, and on Thursdays thereafter during
the season.
The wife OF Representative Neal, at the Hamil-
ton, expects her friends, Miss PEBBLES OF Ports
mouth, Ohio and Miss Coles, OF Ashland KY to
arrive on Friday, for visit OF several weeks.
Mr.. Beatty Jennings, OF South Carolina who
will graduate from the theological department at
princeton In May, Is making a holiday visit at the
residence OF his aunt, MIS-. McCully, OF New York
avenue.
Mrs II. ii. Wells Is In bereavement by the death
or sister at Albany, last fall, and receives only
personal friends informally
Intelligence is received OF the engagement of Mr.
Henry. r. Linderman, OF San Francisco. son of the
late director OF the mint, to Miss Mari Mariee OF
The many friends In Washington OF Dr. and Mrs.
their winters here for number or years. will hear
with regret OF the death OF that lady. which Oc-
CURED In New York, after brief illness OF pneu-
InOnia, Oh the night Of the Goth inst
Miss Anna H. Eliot, SO popular In Washington
society, Will leave tomorrow for Philadelohfa
where she will spend a few weeks with friends re-
turning after the holidays.