Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-02-18
SOCIETY NOTES.

The receptions Of yesterday afternoon were
among the largest and most enjoyable of the week.
Many ladies who have been receiving on Fridays
90 not purpose doing so again for the present
Mrs. W. T. Carroll and her daughter, Mrs. Brown,
had dancing at their reception, which was kept up
merrily until after six O'clock and attended by
many guests. Many o; those who atten led the
wedding of Miss Ray and Lieutenant Harrison on
Monday called yesterday on her mother, Mrs. Ross
Ray, who Was assisted in receiving by several
young ladies'.
Several other beautiful entertainments occurred
In the evening, two OF them again being at leading
hotels. The last OF the series OF charming hops
wil:h have been given since the first OF this year
at Wizards took place in the handsomely deco
rated ballroom belonging to that hotel last even
ing 1t was in al respects fitting wind UP OF the
parties there, which have given 50 much pleasure
to all who have attended them. Again a large
representation Of Congressional families We're
present, and many Who attended other parties
would not Hnlsh the evening without spending
AT Wormiey's Representative and Mrs. Walker
gave their second ball. The large rooms on the
walls lined with potted plants, the chandeliers
trimmed with smlax, and the carpets covered
was heautifully-adorned supper table, from
which many delfcacies were served. In the front
room MI and Mrs. Walker welcomed their guests,
and the central room was u3e1 for dancing. The
toilets. OF even more than ordinary richness, We're
very numerous at this party That OF Mrs. Walker
was pale blue satin. trimmed with cry5ta, passe-
inenterie and the whole front embroidered in crys-
tai beads; ornaments diamonds. Her guests
Mrs Knott, of Baltimore, and Mrs. Arrison, Mrs
1nurloW and Miss Smith--were also beau
TRULY dressed. Mrs. Knott wore a rich wine-col-
ored velvet, trimmed with rare lace and Mrs Arri-
son son tast@tul m combination OF pale pink and white
brocaded $ tin Representative Mason's wife wore
an exquisite pale blue brocade, combined with
satin OF the same shade. and trimmed with fine
lace Senator Hawley's wife, beneath draperies of
black Brussels lace, wore an ivOry-tnted sltin
Among others present were Representatives Bow
man and wife, Norcross, Latham ana wife. Curtin
Wisconsin, wife and daughter; liubbel! and wife
and their guest, Miss Aana Russell, of Milwaukee,
who Was iiiost beautifully attired; Representative
Bingh ims wife; Senator Morrli's son. the wives
OF Representatives Singleton Of MissiSSippi: Har-
denburgh, and scranton; General and Miss Sher-
man; Col: Hooker, the Sergesnt-at-Arms OF the
House and his wife; Commissioner Dent; Senator
Coskrelps vie; Senator FRYE, wife, and nieces;
Groome and wile, she wearing an elegant white
brocaded satin; Hawley and wife: Vance and wife
ana MISS Steele; Dawes and wife; Voorhees, wife,
and daughter; Harrison and wife, Aldrch and
Vic, and Jones, OF Florida; Mr.. and Mrs A. r.
Sponord Mrs. Alnut. Mr.. and Mrs. T. c. Craw-
ford Mr. James B. Eads, Mr.. and Mrs Ames, of st.
Mrs. George w. Adams, Mr.. Douglass and daugh-
ters. Mr. and Mrs. Shaw, the Danish minister ana
wife, Secretary Hunts son and daughter Miss
Emma Jane, and many others.
The concluding german of the series for which
the Bachelors Club have invited guests took
place last evening at Marini's Hall, which was
filled with large and agreeable company. Sena-
tor PendletOn's wife o1iciated as hostess, and MIR
MacOmb led in the dance. Mrs. Pendleton wore a
rich white satin combined with brocade satin,and
trimmed with lace. Her dauyh yhter also wore be-
coming white toilet Some OF those who attended
IN addition TO many OF those named as being at
Mr. and Mrs. Walkers party, were ex-Seeretary
Blaine, Attorney General and Mrs. Brewster,-she
Msarng ssgpsre toilet OF pale blue satin and
John Davis; Mrs Ricketts,: Justice MIler's wife
and daughter; Miss Waite, Miss Katie Curtin Mrs
and Miss Bella kiibourn; Miss O'Donneli, of Balt-
more; Captain ana Mrs. Hartley,-she wearing a
magnlticent satin dress and numerous diamonds:
Mrs. Craig Wadsworth; Miss Chamberlain, OF
Cleveland; Miss Gregg. OF Baltimore; MIS-. and
Miss McCeney; Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Ashton: Gen.
Van Van vliet Miss Stout Dr. Magruder Miss Wen
Bach; Miss Barnes; Miss Porter; Miss Katie Ray;
DR. and Mrs kindieberger and friends; Mrs. Eos
and Miss Drum; Gen, Mrs. and Miss McKeever:
Commodore and MIS- Upshur; Gen. Robertson
senator Saunders and his wife and daughter; Sen
ator and Mrs Hale; Senator and Mrs. Hill, OF Colo
RADIO. and many Others OF prominence.
=, The second annual ban of the Bank Clerks, at
Masonic Temple, last night, was most enjoyable
anair. The elaborate decorations OF the Charity
Ban still graced the walls The dancing was kept
up with that spirit for which this clever organiZa
tlon Is SO well known, whether the occasion be a
bsll or an excursion. The post of master Of cere-
monies was filled by Mr. Henry F. Bauer, who was
T. Parks. The reception committee consist ed Of
Messrs: VIM. E. Cox, H. B. Proctor, Chas- B. Dove,
C. C., T. Fl Flather and Jno E. sioussa Among those
Ra5ts aao,s n,,; Wass Nj IT, and NE MasIlsi, Mss
Geo. c. Walker, Mr. Martin Cronin. Miss Keseker
Mr.. Walter Hewitt, Mr.. John Cromelien Mr. Harry
Capt Thomasen, Miss Annie S. Fuller, of New
YORK; Mrs. Dr. Warder. Miss Sewell, Miss Hodges,
Mis- Miss IS Jones, Miss Rosie Menhorn, Mr.. Geo n
Smith, Mr. Geo. Rawlings, Miss Tley, Mr.. Robert
Wade, Miss Harvey, Miss Grace Sherman, Mr.. and
N, Mrs Brandebnry, Mr. Robert Clarvoe, the Kisses
Reebsaum, Miss Rosa Steinie, MI Oliver Darrell
st,a Mt: Dayid kindiebsrger, MI; R; E. Joyce, Miss
hinnfe P,t Sc aS Miss Rosa the Misses
son, and Miss Susie Sheriff.
Secretary and Mrs. Frelinghuysen gave dinner
party last evening, ct which the President and
some OF the Justices Of the Supreme Court and
their wives were present. and also ssane OF the
Mrs. Hin OF Colorado also entertained some Of the
gentlemen and ladies Of foreign legations at din
ner ;ra last x evening;
evening at Mrs. DR.. Holtons with her daughter
Miss Lille, at 723 Thirteenth street, on TUESDAY
and hshy Sr s aSes
Mss Mss yssts Richards eneerta1uea party Of young
people At her fathers residence, 1869 Tenth street
last evening. The principal features consisted q
games, readings and music. MSS vesta Richards
Miss Carrie Randall and Miss c. c. Richards sang
soleS A charming reading OF "Over the Hill to
1ne pGoy ny costume was
was served, and most delightful evening en-
hrs. Lee gave an elegant lunch to young ladies
Gratz OF Kentucky.
Masonic Temple next Tuesday evening, promises
t. be an unusually attractive and interesting
event Originally projected by the Washington
Art Club as an expression OF the feelings Of that
body towards Mr: Corcoran, the plan and man.
agement OF the entertainment has been widened |
by the cooperation OF number OF gentlemen rep
resenting the business, social and other interests
OF the city, so as TO make alike worthy its object
and the city, and to allow as many as possible In
all walks OF life, who are equally benefited and |
equally apprecfattve to join IN the proposed de-
mcnstration OF afect!onate respect to an honored
private citizen who he's done so much for Art, and
through Art, so much for the country
at large, not less than for its beautiful Capital
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