Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-22

The initial german OF the Bachelors Club for
the season was given at Marni's hall last even
ing. and was one of the handsomest In the social
annals OF the capital. The committee consist
Ing OF Messrs. Monroe, Pedarick, de Bildt
Blaine. Blair Lee, Frank NJ. Lee Richardson.
Maconb and Paine, received many congratula-
tionson their opening success. Mrs. Loring, wife
OF the commissioner of agriculture, received the
guests OF the Club, who were presented to her
by its president. Mr.. Monroe The german was
led by Mr.. F. NJ. Lee. The favOrs as Is custom
airy at the Bachelors germans, were flowers.
Mrs Loring never looked more charming than
as hostess of the evening" in toilet of electric
blue ottoman silk, with petticoat of brocaded
velvet In electric and marine blue. She carried
superb roses OF different shades, fntermngled
with lilies of the valley. Many guests of
note were present. Mrs. General Mcclellan.
remembered in her girhood as Miss Helen
Marcy, was lovely in lilac silk brocade. COM
bined with pansy purple She wore lilac o.
trch tips in her hair Mrs. Selfridge. in toilet
OF pale blue silk and satin. was accompanied by
her guest. Miss Montrose Elliott. a beautiful
girl with the . lint-white locks" of the Scottish
lassies, vino wore white tulle with pearl trim
mings and garland of pink roses. Mrs. N. S.
Lincoln, in train of light blue satin with Louis
Quinze coat of seal brown plush, trimmed with
point lace chaperoned Miss Merrill of Natchez
broldered with carnations in silver and gold
ornaments diamonds. Miss Mitchell of Ore
gOn, lately returned from three years soiourn
in Paris, and whose first appearance it was in
washington society, was one of the loveliest
bellies of the evening. in French toilet of white
satin and gauze, decOllette, with clusters of
white flowers on the skirt and cOrsage She &C
cOmpanied her mother and her charming sister
Mrs. Handy. Miss Elsie Mckeever wore white
silk, with oyerskirt of white tulle embroidered
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daughter of General Burns, and the bride of
few weeks since, wore her wedding dress, of
white MORE, trimmed with white lace. and
carried bouquet of crimson and white roses
uther noticeable guests in specially elegant
toilets were Mrs. John F. Miller and Miss Dora
Miller, Mrs. Don Cameron radiant in black vel
vet and diamonds; Mrs. Miles. Mrs. McKeever
ana Miss Mckeever, Mrs. Justice Miller and
Miss Miller, Mrs. and Miss Pendleton Miss
Loring. Mrs. Lieutenant Emory whose dia-
monds were exquisite; Miss Camden, Miss Will
son. Miss Amy, Mrs. and Miss Beach, Miss
Porter Mrs. Rockwell. Mrs. and Miss Berry,
Miss Blossom Drum. Miss Maud Davidge, Miss
Emory, Miss Miles and Miss Sheriff. Among
other gentlemen present were Gen. Van Vliet,
Count FitZ James, Mr.. Allan Arthur and Messrs
Brewster, Gloves, Chew, Babcock, Wilson,
Poore, Coffey and Brown.
The tea party given by Mrs. Chauncy Nc
keever, from four to seven Yesterday after
noon, introducing her daughter. Miss Elsie
Mckceyer, was notable for the brilliant list
OF guest In attendance and for the quin-
tette OF fair dubantes who were as maids of
honor to the belle of the OCCASION as well as
Tor the elegance of the toilets and of the tea
table. Mrs. Mckeever wore deep purple vel
vet. with heIiotrope satin starred with purple.
and drapery of duchess tlounces. Her ornaments
were diamonds. Miss Helen McKeever wore
canary-colored satin, brocaded in flowers of
harmonious colors. Miss Elsie McKeever, Nile
green tissue over silk. She carried lovely
handicapped of rose buds. one of several which
were presented to her for her debut. The young
ladies' assisting her were Miss Natalie Berry
Miss Daisy Stewart, Miss Rochester, Miss Miles.
and Miss Beach. Mrs. Dunbar Price. Of Phila-
delphia, and Mrs. VIM. Speiden. friends of Mrs.
Mckeever, completed the receiving group
Among the guests were Minister West and
daughter; the wife and daughter of the Span
ish and Portuguese Minister'S; the Chinese Minis
ter and secretary; the Chief Justice and Mrs
Waite. Mrs. Justice and Mrs. Miller, Justice and
Mrs Field, Mrs. Justice and Miss Matthews,
Justice Gray, Mrs and Miss Brewster. Miss FIRE.
1nghuysen and Miss Lucy Frelinghuysen, Mrs.
Berry, Admirals Rodgers and Worden. Miss
Sarah Coleman and the Misses Freeman. Mrs.
Ricketts. Judge and Mrs. Davis, General and
Mrs. Mcclellan; General and Mrs. Poe General
and Mrs. Van Welt. General and Mrs. Benet,
Mrs. DIR. Lincoln and Mrs. and Miss Gould, Miss
Merrill. Miss Dora Miller Colonel and Mrs Hoff-
man, Mrs. and Miss Snead, Mrs. McCreary Dr.
Brown, Mrs. Walker Blaine, Mrs Irving, Lieu
tenant Macomb. Captain and Mrs. Story.
The Assistant Secretary of State and Mrs.
Davis entertained some of the members of
Congress yesterday at dinner.
Mrs. Senator Pendleton gave a small aft ernOOn
tea on Tuesday, to which ONLY Young ladies and
single gentlemen were invited. Mr. Gregore
Willamov. charge d'affaires ad interim of the
Russian Embassy. the Misses Bddle Mr. Linden
Kent. Miss Bayard. Mr.. Babcock. Miss Cameron
and Mr. Rodgers. a son of the Admiral, composed
the guests.
Mr.. A. E. Bateman entertained number of
gentlemen at dinner at Chamberlns last even
ing. The entertainment was very handsome
and the guest-list included number of persons
of prominence in public and private life
The many friends of the families of both Mr.
and Mrs. George P. Golf. and Mr.. and Mrs
Nealey, were panied to hear of the death of
Mrs Sid. H. Nealy, nee Miss Carrie E. Goff,
which occurred at an early hour yesterday morn
ing. The deceased. was the center of q
pleasant circle, who with her bereaved family
will mourn her sudden demise. The deceased
left an infant son, only six days old.
Mrs. Senator Cameron, of Pennsylvania, re-
ceived number OF callers yesterday afternoon
Miss Virginia Cameron pleasantly assisting her
Senator Cameron expects his son to spend the
holidays with his family. all Of which will be
gathered here then, except probably his married
daughter.
Mrs. Miller wife Of the Senator from Califor-
nia did not receive yesterday. but will do so
regularly hereafter on Thursdays during the
season. Her daughter. Miss Dora. is an exceed
ingly piquant talker, and her lunch parties to
young ladies last winter were among the bright
est entertainments given.
sister of Mr.. John H. Magruder was a pas
senger aboard the disabled City of Berlin, which
arrived few days ago, and tor which grave
fears were entertained during the four days she
was overdue The lady is Mrs. Maria Wolf, of
Philadelphia, and was withher husband, return
ing from a continental tour.
Mrs. Capt Adams, of A street, receives on
Saturday afternoons.
Lieutant and Mrs. Wood, with their golden
haired children, are spending the winter with
Mrs. Woods parents, Commissioner and Mrs.
West on 18th street.
Mr.. and Mrs. McKeever and daughters receive
calls on Mondays.
The Courts.
EQUITY COURT-Jud0e Hag7aer.
Yesterday, Craig agt. Craig; testimony before
Leon TObriner, examiner ordered to be taken.
Mackall agt. Richards: rule on Lorenzo A. Bailey,
r. Tor, n tod