Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-02-25
SOCIETY NOTES.

1t Is said the President will not give the state
dinner to the Justices Of the Supreme Court until
the bench has its full quota OF Justices.
The gay season, now temporarily suspended,
was Distinguished by the unusually larse number
OF handsome parties given by gentlemen and Ia
dies OF the foreign legations. There were eight
such evening parties given this seaSOn,-One at the
French legation, in honor OF the French visitors,
In October; two at the Spanish legation, one oc-
curing In November and one in January; one at
the japanese legation. In December; one at that
OF Mexico, in January; and three at the British
legation. one occurring in January and two in
February.
Whenever the subject OF the dress which Will ap-
pear most suitable for ladies who attend the Gar
field memorial services at the Capitol on Monday
Is discussed, Is agreed that light or bright col
Ored bonncts and dresses will appear IN UGH out Of
place on such an occasion. 1t IS suggested there
fore that those who have no black dresses or hats
win wear such as Will look dark enough to appear
black, when seen in the galleries, and that they
flowers.
A pleasant gathering of friends assembled at the
residence OF Mr.. Alexander Mckerichar, on Thurs
ter Mary to Mr. John z. HALEY, formerly OF this
city, now of Rapid City, DakOta.-the ceremony
being performed by Rev. Dr.. Bullock, chaplain OF
Mrs. John steward, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Frank Miller.
Mr. Kuhl; Mr. Joseph and Miss Adelia TAFT, Mr..
Nagle, Mr. Charles Hemingway, Mr.. and Mrs
George Powers, Miss AcDermott, Mr. Robert Nc
Dermott and sister, the Misses Tullnore, Mr.. and
l.
and Mrs Tippin, Mr. Simon Imirte and sisters,
Mss n. T. COrcoran, Mrs. Noble Lindsey and Mr..
john McGregOr. The happy cOutie lett after the
ceremony for Rapid CITY, where the groom is en-
gagged in mercantile pursuits. The presents to the
bride, It may be added, were numerous, elegant
Last evening Commissioner and Mrs. Loring re-
celved many OF their friends, is their custom on
Mr. uppitt, Of the Department of Justice, and
his Wife, gave reception last evening In honor OF
Rev. Edward T. Hale.
Mr.. Takahira, charge ddfdi,eS Of Japan, has is
sued invitations to certain gentlemen of the for
eign legations to dine with him on March 1st
senator Window expects his wife next week.
Their new house will soon be ready for them to
Deen spend Ing the winter here, first with Mrs.
Ricketts, and latterly with other friends, are
soon 10 leave the city to make visits In Balti-
more ana Philadelphia, and will in April sail for
europe, where they have spent many years.
The Mexican Minister and his family have nearly
completed preparations for their departure, and
expect TO sail March 9Th for Mexico. Sefor Zama-
coma thinks he may return here after q time on
private business. He Is sure OF welcome at any
tlme.-Grs- Col. John w. Forney, of Philadel-
known In Washington, are visiting Mis- Lander.
at her cottage home on Capitol HilL-Justice
HarianS Wife continues seriously ill.-MlsS MIL
dred Lee, the daughter OF the late Gen. Robert
Lee, Is visiting MIS- John Lee, on II street
The imprOmptu childrens party given by Miss
Carrie Bates, OF Mount Pleasant, last evening. to
the members OF the -allthe- fun -you-can
Club" was greatly enjoyed by all present. includ-
ing the elders who were, OF course, mere "lOOkers
on here In Vienna" Nearly the entire club were
Brown, Maud Lipecomb, Kittie Corbin, Matte sax
ton, Nellie 6kenkle, Masters Latham, Delano,
Brown ana othera Tho hostess was pleasantly
assioeed ~ her four yeaxcol0 sister Rein6