The Evening critic., 1882-03-16
SOCIETY,",
what Is Going on in the Social
vVorlI

Masonic Hall Is now the scene OF the prettiest
fair ever given In Its lnclosuro, for the National
Rifles having announced their wish to uniform
twenty-five or thirty new members and 70 pur-
chase n site and mako the nucleus of fund
FOR building an armory, their friends came
forward with such elegant contributions that
n fair was determined on, nnd under the aus
plces of Mrs. Gen. sherman, Mrs. Gen. Rick
etts, Mrs. Gen. Rnum, DR.. and Mrs. Lincoln,
Mrs. Senator Logan, Gen. lIazen, U. 3. A., Mrs
Ross Ray, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Conger, Mrs.
Gen. Richardson, Col. and Mrs. Robert Boyd,
DR.. and Miss Joseph, Con. Frank Hatton. Mr..
G. W. spofTord, Mr.: and Mrs. Fitzgerald. the
Hon. Mr.. and Mrs. Money, Mrs. W. t. Carroll,
Mrs II. j. Walker, Mr.. Malcolm Seton, Capt.
l. N. Burrltt, MIR. Saks, MIR. Stinemetz, Messrs
Bassett, Oyster Page, sample, Manson, Ken
dig, somervllle, Davis, Hufty and Boteler,
Misses Kraft, Abner, Hutchinson, Wlllott,
Anger and others, IL speedily assumed its
present proportions: ON each side Id, OF the nall
gllded balls, from which flont banners OF dark
blue, crimson, apricot and crimson and black
silk Roman silk, the trl-color, white, old gold
and pale blue; all bear the monogram N. r."
In gold letters. At the base of each
stan is an eagle volant clutching the
nag and arrows with Its claws and bearing In
its boak pennon with the popular legend
"National Rifles. " Each tent is a booth, the
wares Of which are hung about the canvas
walls, banked against the back and spread
out for Inspection on cross.plece which Is
made to add to the general effect by being
covered with the stars and stripes. At the
corners OF each tent are stacked muskets, and
between each is full-grown pine tree or
cedar, under whose resinous branches is
placed a rustic seat. The walls are hung with
pale-blue silesia, and there Is an abundance of
bunting tastefully displayed. The stage IL
carpeted with green, and large.drop curtain
covers the east wall, which Is one OF the best
pieces of scene-painting we have seen In
Washington. II Is n continuation OF the
campment begun in the room, the tents,
with their waving banners, running down to
the banks OF river, whose vcrdant shores
lose themselves In the woods and clouds bs-
yond. On the stngel are also ce1ars, palms,
pines and spruce, together with two saracsn
tents and several elegant articles which are
to be raffled and voted for. One OF these Is a
superb screen OF ebony, supported by silver
rests, and carved so richly that It lo%ks like
part Of an old cathedral stall. Down the centre
OF the room isplaced the lemonade we'll, which
Is sheltered by n pretty pagoda of white
ana sold stGI ana aor h tne % om wna m
L~called because "wheelof-fortune Is hack
/ neyed. The west end of the hall is occupied
by large stall, filled with the articles to be
and Immediately above this is the band gal
lery, which is draped beautifully, the three
handsomest flags OF tho corps being grouped
| at the back Of the Colonels portrait. Sus
| pended from the supports of the gallery is a
| four.oared shell. 1t is swung by pale blue
\ bands-a presage of victory to the Analostaus,
| we hope. Each tent is under the chaperonage
| of several matrons, who arc assisted by a large
| corps of pretty girls, and each group has some
distinctive feature of toilet. For Instance, the
ladies at Mrs. Noot's table all wear old gold
satin. Polish caps, with the monogram, n. r..
| painted or embroidered on them. The ladies
with Mrs. Gen. Richardson wea. lchus and
| caps of white lace, fastened and trimmed with
| the tri-color; those with Mrs. Boyd, white lace
| caps, with knots of crimson ribbon and trail
| ing sprays of crimson roses; those with Mrs
| Wilson and Mrs. Darlington seemed to prefer
| a Neapoltan head-piece OF muslin, and april
cot silk, to match the banner of their tent, was
| the prevailing shade. A little before oclocl
| the ringing tread of many feet, and the clanl
of side-arms, announced the approach o
the corps, which marched around the hall, and
IA ,fNats
stood at 'parade rest waiting the advent o
the Postmaster-General, Senator Hawley, Gen
Raum and Col. Boyd, the last of whom intro
duced the speakers of the evening, Mr.. Howe
and the Senator. After the speeches presen
tation of silver "thimbles" Twas made to th
orators, and a great deal of amusement wa
created by the ignorance of their use whicl
was displayed. The fair was then formall
declared open, but as have filled my allotte'
space must reserve all mention of the ele
CANT wares, the handsome toilets, the tasteful
display at each booth, and the very, yer,
pretty girls, until tomorrow, adding onl
these three statements, that the lady VIII
sells the largest number of tickets ts to re
ceive the diamond ring given by the Gal
Bros, the second In successis to haye the gol
watch given by Harriss & schefer, and tn
solitaire earrings, given by the Gait Bros, ar
10 be the great prizes In the lottery.
| Miss Heard, who has been spending the viii
ter with Mrs. Senator Jones, left yesterday, I
the great regret of all who have met her.
| Miss Annie Randall, who has been visitin
her relatives at Sing Sing, has returned. Sh
brings news that is still discouraging of he
| cousin, Miss Burnett, who shows but littl
sign of convalesclng from the long Hines
brought on by the fatigue and grief incider
on her mothers death last summer in Swedei
The old Zuni Chief, now visiting the city,
quite i'll, the result Of his trip to Mt. Verno
on Monday. The scene that day was reall
impressive, for the yAufans, observing I'll
width and quiet majesty of the Potomac, ros
simultaneously, and, with many gestures an
low reverences, muttered prayers and uplifte
faces, began to worship 1t. Large bodies
water are among their gods; the clouds, gre
winds and sun sharing the alteration.
Mrs. and Miss Grafton will remain some da!
longer with Mrs. Senator Jones at her attra(
i've home.
The programme offered by the mer
bers of the Hammer Quintette to-nig
is one OF peculiar fascination to mus
clans. Dvoruk is to be introduced for IL
first time 10 the Washington public, and as Il
"Dunka" is one of our young Bohemian col
poser's best works, and is a pure specimen
national sclavonic music, 1t is awaited imp
tiently.
Mr.. sartoris is spending a few days in tow
He is waiting the arrival Of Gen. Grant, al
will go South with him.