The Evening critic., 1882-06-10
THE EVENING CRITIC.
SOCIETY.
,r the social world.
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The Hon. Mr.. Lacey's daughters sail next
week for Europe, where they VIII spond tho
summer, travelling under the care OF their
former teacher. This lady takes small party
abroad, and the journey Will be sort OF post.
graduate course OF study, Among those In
cluded in the circle are the Misses Gar.
senator Jones and Secretary Chandler dI-
yided the oratorical honors at the Naval
Academy yesterday, tho latter giving the
diplomas, and creating much enthusiasm by
his kind, personal remarks TO several OF the
graduates.
There Is quite n friendly rivalry going on
among Madame Burrs friends as to where her
commencement shall take place. Mrs. Win
dom, Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Mcrrick have
each placed their parlors at her disposal, and
several other offers are pending, but believe
Mrs. Merrick's is tho one accepted; for the
comedy and comedietta having been given
there last year, the stage and stage appoint
ments are on tho spot and can be adjusted
without any trouble Of transportation.
Mrs. General Williamson leaves town next
week for Boston to be present at the wedding
OF General Corse, who is to marry one of the
most prominent bellies OF that city. She VIII
at the same time, we are sorry to state, make
all the arrangements for moving her charm
ing family to their new home In the "Blue"
city.
In speaking OF the approaching wedding of
MIR. Walter Lindsay and Miss Turner, few
days ago, l failed to mention fact In the
is Of curious Interest. His father, the late
Major Lindsay, of the Marine Corps, adhered
with much fidelity to the. traditions of his
race, and when his son was born he sailed for
Europe with his wife and baby, went to Scot
land, and invited all Of his relatives to meet
9n Ul tbo ay a
baptized on the spot where his gallant ances-
Tor, Walter Lindsay, OF Edzell, gavo up his life
--one OF the last to fall-ln defense of the
Kings standard, on the memorable day that
worked such woe to Scotland.
Invitations have been Issued for the wedding
of Mr.. Herbert Gill, of the Fish Commission,
and Miss Monita Smith, niece OF the late
Admiral Kitty, United States Navy. Their
wedding will be quiet one, as the bride is
still in mourning for her mother, and will
take place on the 27th instant, at the Church
OF the Ascension.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merrick gavea dinner Thurs.
day evening 70 the Rev. DR.. Chapelle, the new
pastor OF st. Matthews Church.
The death of Mrs. shipman, which occurred
n few days ago in New York, has been source
Of much grief TO her many friends in ou,
midst She is afrectionately remembered here
as Miss Cecil Delafleld, the youngest of Gen
eral Delafeld's daughters, and a sweet and
attractive girl. She leaves a little child. :
weeks old. Her husband, who has been In
Mexico for the past month, started North tc
see her the very day she died. Her disease
was an acute form Of typhoid malaria, and
her Illness was only Of two weeks duration.
General and Mrs. Tuttle gave n garden party
. to the little scholars of the "Free Kindergar
ten" on Tuesday afternoon. They gave them
generous permission to rifle the rose-bushes
and the poor mites went homo laden with
flowers such as only the rich OF tho worlt
usually can possess Maria Cooks, moss roses
giants of battle, malmalsons, cloth of gold
altar roses, Madam Welches, safronas teas o
all sorts, Marshal Neils, and, above ALL hun
dreds OF Jacqueminots
Miss Mary Sanders Johnston returns tonigh
from Boston, where. by the way, she has gained
one of her best vocal triumphs, for she sans
at the "Vendome " with voices that tested hel
own severely, notably Mr.. Adams, whose tenol
is becoming standard. Her duet with hin
was enthusiastically received, her solo equal,
go, and her encore, "The Staccato Polka,
brought her fresh laurels.
"Penelope " was the gem OF yesterday even
iDg's ENTERTAINMENT. Mr.. Pugh bore OFF tn,
honors of applause and laughter, and Mrs. Nc
Cartee was absolutely charming in voice, cos
tune and acting. The audience was large an,
enthusiastic and the boxes were occupied b,
Senator and Mrs. Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. Georg
Douglass, Admiral and Mrs. Murray an,
others equally well known.