The Evening critic., 1882-04-11
SOCIETY.
what ~ Going on in the social
world.

MIR. George Alfred Townsend aud his gifted
daughter, Miss Geneveive, arc in town for
short VISIT. Thoy are at their old quarters,
at Willard's. but are entertained 40 constantly
that they see but little OF their local "habita.
ton" The lovers of legendary lore owe a debt
Of gratitude 10 Mr.. Townsend, for in the appa-
rcntiy unpfomising regions OF the Eastern
shore Of Maryland and Sussex Of Delaware,
he has collected some eight or ten stories
ing Stone" and "The Fool" are especially at.
traetive and are told with quaint solemnity,
rippled here and there with fun and pathos,
very characteristic of the author.
The officers are all TO wear uniform tonight,
and am glad OF II, for the monotone OF gen.
tlemen's "full dross " Is "weary, fiat, stale
and Improbable" 1t reminds one OF funny
scene that took place at General Baird's this
winter. He and his charming wife had given
dinner party, and after their return to tho
parlor, one OF the guests asked for glass of
water. Among the servants IL tiny coffee
and creamcolored boy who, with much
gravity initiates the butler as he waits; he
appeared TO answer the bell, dressed immacu-
lately, and carrying I'm his little gloved paws
a tray with the glass on It, General -
took it, and as he drank, the boy stared at him
attentlvely.
''Is you dc head waiter?" ho asked at last.
"No," said the astonished officer.
"lOi ls, den,' turning to General Baird.
"Why. no | am not, said the General laugh
ing. "What made you think SOP
"You bofe has coats jes' like de head
waiterl"
And he went out much puzzled to account
Admiral and Mrs. Leroy, always so welcome
because so pleasantly remembered, have
taken quarters at Wormleys for tho spring
season, Mrs. Leroy Is n great beauty, and
has been a belle from her early glrlhood.
The funeral Of the Rev. Mr.. Barber, of Troy,
VIII take place tomorrow In that city. Ho
was known throughout the army as "The
lighting chaplain" He went out with Ber-
den's sharp-shooters, and after going safely
through the rebellion, met his death by the
accidental discharge Of his gun while clean
ing the piece.
The wedding of Mr.. Howard Hickcox and
Miss Hewitt took place this morning at the
residence of the BRIDES mother. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hickcox left Immediately after the GER
emony for the North, whore they viii divide
thier time between New York and Albany.
The wedding of Miss wallen and Mr.. Kirk.
land takes place this evening at Christ Church,
New York. Preparations for the occasion
have been made on an extensive scale, and 1t
Will be the social event of the day. The
brides beauty and the groom's wealth, the
unge of romance that runs through the whole
story OF the wooing, will lend an additional
charm to the ceremony.
The wedding OF Mr.. John Russell Young and
Miss Coleman, OF New Haven, will be ceIe-
brated on the 25th instant. Miss Coleman Is
niece of the former Postmaster G General, Mr..
Jewell, and their wedding tour VIII be to
China, whittier Mr.. Young has Just been ac-
credited rs Minister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine have returned from
their visit North, and are again at their pleas
ant home on Fifteenth street. Their new
house near Dupont Circle is slowly growing
toward an elegant completion, and next winter
II Will doubtless be the centre OF social gaiety
in the North End.
Mrs. Dahlgreen gives n dinner this week,
which Will be very elegant and formal. The
Invitations were issued ten days ago, and
among the guests are the most distinguished
Of our social elements.
Miss Mollie Coburn, OF Newark, Ohio, who
has been spending the winter with relatives
at our National Capital, returned TO Newark
last evening, greatly to the regret of her hosts
of friends and admirers here. Miss Coburn
was one of the most beautiful and accom-
plished young ladies in our social circles, and
by her grace OF manner and graciousness of
disposition was widely popular and esteemed.