The Evening critic., 1882-02-18
SOCIETY,".
SOCIETY.
what is Going On in the Social
World.

At Miss Gracie Adams birthday party
Thursday evening one Of the features was
q large birthday cake, into which had been
kneadcd silver thimble, ring and a
dime, all of which were significant of
something-the ring the first wedding;
the thimble poverty the dime riches lt
was the adaptation of an old German Gus
tom, which made these things, at Xmas
tide, necessary ingredients of the plum
pudding.
The friends of DIR. Somerset Robinson, U.
s. N. are much grieved to hear Of his ill
ness. 1t seems particularly sad that paraly-
sis should have claimed rs victim one of
the brightest ornaments of the service and
the profession.
The concert to be given Shrove Tuesday
at the Congregational Church will give the
public an opportunity to hear Miss Mary
Johnstone's wonderful voice, for her gener-
osity has prompted her and a few Of her
young friends to sing for the benefit of that
modest little chapel in the North End,
which is :" the shadow Of q great rock in
weary land " to so many tired hearts and |
darkened souls. Their programme is one
of the best we have had this winter, and |
includes Mulders Staccato Polka" Mol |
loy's "Postilion," Sullivan's Looking |
Back" violin solo by Miss Lucas; the |
"Tally-ho" quartet Of Balfe, piano trio
by Miss Moxon and Messrs. Kubel and
sing the "Regnava Mel Silenzio," from
"Lucia."
| The engagement of Mr.. A. X. Paris to
| Miss Howison, of Philadelphia, is an
nounced. The groom-elect is so we'll
known and so popular hero that every one
congratulates the young lady on her choice
She is a sister of Capt. Howison, U. S. N,
now stationed at the Yard, and Is said to be
as attractive as she is pretty. Their we'd
| dino will toka nlape in April. inst after
Easter.
Miss May Stevens gives an informal
dancing reception this afternoon, She will
be assisted in receiving by her mother her
beautiful sister, Mrs. Vail, and large
corps of young gentlemen-the friends and
classmates of her brother, and her own
friends and admirers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fox will also give an in
formal dancing reception this afternoon. 1t
is their "at home" day, but the additional
attraction of music is a sort of echo of their
beautiful party.
At Mrs. Sawyers german Monday even
ing every figure is to be a favor figure, and
the favors are unusually pretty and taste
full.
Mrs. Grape gives tea this evening in
honor Of Miss Longfellow, at her home on
Lafayette Place.
The gay world was divided last night
between the bachelors german and Mrs.
Walkers reception at Wormley's. Marinis
Hall was, as usual, the scene of the first,
and also, as usual was crowded with
brilliant company-the most brilliant with
the exception of the diplomatic dinner, that
has been gathered together this winter.
The decorations were of the same nature
as at their last party-palms, flower
and pyramid of favors, flowers and de-
vices in silk and satin in the centre of the
room. The guests were received by Mrs.
Pendleton, and the german led by Lieut..
Macomb, U. S. A. The toilets were of
great elegance and richness, notably those
worn by Mrs. Senator Hill, of Colorado
i Mrs. Blaine, Sonora de Barca, Miss West,
Mrs. Brewster, Madame de Belle, Mrs.
, Pendleton and Mrs. Justice Miller Among
|, those present were Secretary and Mrs.
Lincoln, Senator and Mrs. Groome, the
: Attorney General, the Austrian, Chilian
: and Danish Ministers, General and
Miss Emory, Mrs. Drum and Miss Blossom
z Miss Ray, Mr.. and Mrs. John Davis, Mr.
+ Blaine, Mr.. Jay, Senator and Mrs. Hale
| Mr.. Seton Munro, the Misses Chew, Miss
!, Waite, Miss Hill of Colorado, Secretary
!. and Mrs. Hunt, the Spanish Minister and
t | the Minister from Venezuela Madame
It Comacho, the Misses Kilbourn, Miss Hunt
o Mr.. and Mrs. Schuyler, Miss Brewster ant
4 Senorita de Barca. Saturday morning wa
|
for the season to the scene of their many
9 pleasures.
. The floral decorations at Mrs. Walker
n reception were unusually abundant ant
Is beautiful, one feature being the smila!
Is which garlanded the crystal chandeliers
o e giving look of grace and lightness T.
4. these usually heavy, appesndages., Tn
y Walker in the front parlor. The dancin
was in the next room, and in th
Is last of the suite was the supper table ladeI
,ss with all the pretty designs the confection
Q er's art could supply, and coyere
y with flowers and wax-lights. Som
II of the decorations were quaint and pretty
= one of chocolate cream, nodded in the shap
VI of q large fish just landed by two tiny fsl
at ermen, whose nets of spun sugar traile
he over the head and tail of their prize;
90 white swan in nest of spun hIgar, wit
n. cygnets about her; fruit with natural hut
ny and an abundance of leaves and spray
~ done in creams and ices, and SO on. Mr.
Walker wore jupon Of white satin, en-
p broidered in silver and red pearls, wit
ol corsage and court train of pale blr
%, satin. In vivid contrast was the bouqu
ay of Jacaueminots she carried, for they burr
in like a flame against the faint hues Of h
dress. She was assisted by coterie
tn friends in her duty as hostess, among the
Ith Mrs. Leo Knott of Baltimore, Mrs. Scrantt
'er Thurlow. All wore effective toilets, who
IA. colors harmonized. For instance, MI
led Knott, claret velvet-of- Lyons, with poin
er, de Venice; Miss Smith, pearl-gra
'ss with embroidered bands of pir
roses and azaleas; Mrs. Arrison, pa
IN IN rose and white brocade; Mrs. Scranto
be black satin, and Mrs. Thurlow, whi
ler satin. Among the guests were Senat
or, and Mrs. Hill, Senator and Mrs. Cockere
ar DIR. and Mrs. Lincoln, Miss Beach, M
'A' Hawley, Miss Foote, Gen. and Miss Sh'
Inc man, Judge Douglass, Miss Douglass, M
EN-. Chadburne, Assistant Secretary and M
md Bell, Senator and Mrs. HARRISON the He
D. Mr.. and Mrs. Mason of New York, Senai
te ! and Mrs. Teller Senator and Mrs. Aldri'
, to the Hon. Mr.. White and daughter, Ma.
Iii and Mrs. Butterworth and hosts of othe
Senator and Mrs. Hill gave an elega
n N dinner last night, alter which they a
led their guests went to both the parties OF
In evening.
tan Masquerade.
'''' A most enjoyable masquerade party v
re- given last night at the residence Of
tho Misses Kennedy, Ninth and II stree
'ver Among the merry maskers were Miss Ill
oot Night" Miss Humphreys, peasant 81
,la2i, Miss Deckman, queen; Miss McCartl
Goddess of Liberty" Miss Baxter, sch
Y at girl Miss Johnson Bob, from Lotta NJ
nor Scriyner, Evening STAR" Miss Weay