The Evening critic., 1882-06-23
SOCIETY.
What is Going On in the social world.

Senator and Mrs. Williams gave an elegant
dinner at the Riggs House m Sc last night m to their
eighteen covers, and among the guests were
the Hon. Mr.. and Mrs. Carlisle, the Hon. Proc
tor Knott, Mrs. Oscar Turner, Miss Dade, Mrs.
snead and the Hon. W. r. Cox, of North Caro-
lima, who was adopted as a Kentuckian for
tho occasion. Mrs. Williams was very hand
some in black satin, with lace sleeves, and
"lighting" OF fine old lace at neck
and wrists. The General was, as usual,
the soul of hospitality, and the evening
Williams, her daughter, Miss Hamilton,
created quite a sensation In London during
the season. She was distinguished by much
attention from the leaders of society, and the
Irish members of Parliament enlisted to a
man under the banner of the fair American.
Miss Hamilton is now In Florence, whence
she VIII go 10 Vienna, and home by way of
Paris and London, arriving in New York
about the middle of November.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lowery leave their home on
Vermont avenue to-day for the North. Their
daughter accompanies them, and they go to
recruit the ranks of our society at Nara
ganselt.
The wedding Of Lieutenant Frank Harde,
U. s. A., and Miss Rood, OF Philadelphia, will
take place early In October. Tho Lieutenant is
the eldest son Of the late General Hardie
U. S. A., and this marriage was originally ap-
pointed for this month; but just as he applied
tor his leave he was ordered on on scout,
and, like the gallant young soldier he is, he
withdrew his request and went with his COM
mand.
Weddings are still the order OF the day.
Cards have Just been issued for that OF Pay
master Hobbs, U. s. NJ, so pleasantly remem-
bered here, and Miss Hazard. The ceremony
will take place at Newport, which is the home
OF the bride and the present station OF the
groom. II will be brilliant affair, as the
friends OF both include the residents aud many
Of the summer guests OF Newport and Nara
gansett.
Secretary Chandler is expected TO return to-
day from New Hampshire, whittier he went
with Mrs. Chandler, who, by the way, will re-
main with her mother until their Rye cot.
tage Is completed.
Senior Goday, the new Chilan Minister, has
arrived, and has taken suite of apartments
at the Arlington. Nj. Martinez, his predeces
sor, leaves shortly for home with his house
hold, accompanied by the good wishes and
regrets OF all the friends they have made dur
| Ing their stay among us.
| Miss Risley Seward, who has been so long
abroad, VIII not return until December. Hel
Pheasant homo Is once more open, however
| being occupied by relatives from the West
who are spending some weeks In the city.
| The servia, on which Mr.. Nathaniel Paig,
| sailed last "Wednesday for Europe, bore quit,
a complement OF Washingtonians, promlnen
among them being Mr.. and Mrs. Theaker AM
| Mrs. Belknap.
The Hon. Mr.. Defrees was removed yester
| day TO Berkely Springs, and his friends ar
waiting with great anxiety TO hear how h
stood the journey.
The family OF Chief Engineer Shock, o. S.
| will spend the summer at dehobOth Beach
| whore they have Just built a pretty cottage.
The friends OF the Hon. Mr.. and Mrs. Pouni
| regret TO learn that he has declined renomi
| nation, for that means they will not be Il
| Washington again for some time.