The Evening critic., 1882-02-20
SOCIETY.
what is Going ON in the Social
WorrI.

Lieut.. Payne. u. S. N; Lieut.. Macomb,
L. s. A., and the other young officers, who
have the Wise mansion for the season, have
issued invitations for "high tea" at half
past tomorrow afternoon. They call IL
"lady.day," instead of Shrove Tuesday,
and include in their list of guests all who
have entertained them this season.
The British Minister gave his first dip
lomatic dinner Saturday evening. Every
foreign minister in the city was present,
and such governments as had no minister
resident here were represented by the
charges d'afiaires of the legations. The
ladies of the corps were also present. The
handsomest jewels ON the occasion were
worn by Madame Outrey, the Countess
Lewenhaupt and Miss West,
The Literary Society met Saturday even-
ing at tho residence of Judge Saunders
Johnstone, on X street. Coming so near
Washington's birthday, and having for one
Of its specific objects the reading Of the
minutes of the "Garfeld Memorial meet
ingn and the distribution to the members
of the bound copies of tho Tribute of
Respect" the leading features Of the deco
rations on the occasion were bust of Gen.
Washington and a crayon portrait of Gen.
Garfield. The first, after Houdn, was
supported ON pedestal draped with
an E pluribus unum" banner Of blue
silk. The latter was draped in the stars
and stripes, and j was glad to see no Grape
about it, for death was swallowed up in
victory when Garfield left us. Gala lilies
and roses burnt their white and red fires
before the two patriots, and heliotrope and
valley lilies made the air sweet. The meet
ing was called to order by DIR. Gallaudet,
who announced the subject "The Esthetic
Movement and its Results" A brilliant
discussion followed, short papers being
read by Col. Clarke, Mr.. Kennon,
Mr.. Spoflord, Mr.. Hoffman and
Mr.. Dwight, who read for Mrs. Carey Long,
in her absence. and DIR. Gallaudet con-
cluded. Capt. Fades made two recitations,
and Miss McGrew and Miss Mary Johnstone
sang exquisitely. Among the guests were
Judge Halderman, consul.general at Bang
kok, Judge Wickersham, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fearey of Albany, Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Schuyler, Mrs. s. +. Hooper of Boston, Miss
Dawes and Miss Porter: DR.. yelling, q
former president, and almost all the mem-
bers. A pretty collation. followed, and the
evening was the morning of the first day"
before the guests bade good night.
Apropos, the Secretary of State aud his
family have entertained more frequently
this season than any other one society
household. They have given two dinners,
two lunches and an evening reception every
week since their arrival, and during the
past two weeks the pleasant afternoon teas
have been added to the list.
Another of Saturdays dinners was the
very pretty one given by Mr.. J. Stanley
Brown and Mr.. Bateman to Capt. Hooper,
of the Corwin. There were about twenty
covers and the bill of fare contained all of
the best dishes to be had at Welcker's.
The English Minister and Miss West re-
| ceive their friends to-night-the reception
| postponed from last Thursday evening.
Mrs. Sawyer and her daughter, Mrs.
White, give their german tonight.
The Vice. President gave the fourth and
| last of his Congressional dinners on Satur-
| day evening at Welcker's. 1t was perhaps
the menu and wine list having been selected
apparently with reference to the tastes of
| several well-known epicures among the
guests.
Mrs. Janin gives an afternoon lunch to
| about forty of her lady friends to-day, at
| her home on Rhode Island avenue.
| The New Jersey avenue Club give their
last german tomorrow evening: they will
meet at the house of Mr.. Dayton Ward.
| Mrs. Ross Ray sails with her family
early in April for Europe, where she will
spend two years travelling. Her guest
Miss Adams, left last week for New York
| accompanied by q host OF regrets, for hel
pretty face and prettier manners won her
many friends during her stay.
The Misses Delafield have issued invita-
tions for musicale tonight.
Mrs. John Davis gives tea at O'Clock
this afternoon.
Mrs. Emily T. Charles gives her usua
pleasant Monday evening g At home" t.
friends at her residence, 1919 Q stree
northwest, tonight.
Mr.. VIM. Burke and Miss Ida M. O'Far
rel will be married at noon tomorrow al
the Church of the Incarnation.
Mrs. Gen. Ricketts,, Mrs. L. B. Hay ant
| Miss Alice Burnside will receive the puest,
at the National Rifle hop tonight.
Mr.. VIM. Edward Thompson and Mis-
Katie Rily will be married tomorrow even
ing at Trinity p. E. Church.