Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-11-04
SOCIETY NOTES.

Chief Justice Waite's family moved into their
new residence, 1417 street, last Thursday, and
| may soon be regarded as settled for Ife The
| house, which has never been occupied, is a most
delightful one, end the neighborhood very
pleasant 1t was <ailt by Mr.. j. w. Thompson.
whose fine residence it adjoins aud he determined
| that, while differing from his own In outward
appearance, 1t should be like 1t In one respect at
least, Viz equally suitable for entertaining or for
comfortable family home. A host OF friends
| nope the present occupants may long enjoy Its
| uses In both respects.
| The publication in Mondays STAR OF the mar
/ rlage or Mr. w. Hamilton Smith to Miss Florence
| HodkinSon was complete surprise to their many
| friends. The bride, who is very lovely young
layd. gave UP her position In the Post Office de-
partment recently, with some such end in view, as
was then thought; but it was whispered that a
'stern parent in the case had forbidden the banns
| on account OF the youth OF both parties land the
ldea prevailed that there was to be postpone
| ment, for time at least. The young couple took
the matter in their own hands, however, as 1t now
seems, and, In spite OF objecJing mamaS, are now
| enjoying their honeymoon In their new home Sl1
| 18th street
| At last accounts from viareggio the family of
| Dr. j. Harry Thompson, Formerly of Washington,
| but now practicing In Rone), ana Mrs. kilbourn
ana her two daughters OF this city, still at
that TIA place but expected to leave soon,-the former
| Tor Rome and the latter for Florence. Viareggio
Is one OF the most delightful and salubrious sea-
side resorts in Italy, Situated a few miles from
Pisa, and Is greatly frequentei by both natives
seasons.
Mrs. Tyler, widow of the President, has leased
| for three years house in Richmond, where sac
VIII spend her winters.
Mrs. Whitney, wife of the chief clerk Of the Bu-
reau of Statistics, and her neice Miss Jenny Moore
returned on Thursday from Baltimore, where they
have been staying with friends for a couple Of
weeks While there they were the recipients Of
Washington ladies, regard our sister city as a
most charming place to visit.
stu pleasantly remembered in Washington as
Miss Harriet Lane, mistress OF the White House
during President Buchanan's administration, are
now In Paris. but they have taken villa at Nice
for the winter The health OF their son. who has
been quite an invalid, has greatly improved Of
late.
Mrs Mary A. Wallace OF Brooklyn, one of the
artists who furnish Illustrations for ST Nicholas is
spending short time in this city, visiting her
Mrs Wallace's water color drawings are a. ex-
abltton in Chapman's window, which are greatly
admired by her friends.
lGrace Greenwood) and her daughter would re-
turn to Washington shortly, but late advices from
Paris are to the effect that they have established
themselves In the Rue de Clichy In that city for the
MH th Miss Lppneot Is now studyng under
soprano roles OF the italian repertoire.
Madame Barca, the wife OF the Spanish Minister
has LETT Newport for New York, where she expects
to remain until December, when she will return to
Washington for the season.
Gen. Joseph E. Johnston has returned to the
city; and was out on Thursday making selections
OF old furniture for his residence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph Kaufman, who since
their marriage in January last have resided on NJ
street. have taken house on Second street north
east, which they are now engaged in fitting up for
thelr own occupancy. Though unpretentious In
size, 1t will be, When fully furnished and occupied
another notable addition to the number of small
but tastefully equipped and comfortable homes
OF which Washington is now happily able to count
SO many. In this pleasant feature the national
capital, where such establishments used to be so
conspicuouSly lacking, is indeed now surpassed by
few cities In the country.
A very pleasant dance was given by the q. S.
Nj
street last night. The handsome large rooms
gave full scope to the dancers, and they Improved
those present were Miss Katie Smith, Miss Mamie
Merritt, Miss Katie Jones, Mfss Lucy Lllley Miss
combe. Miss Helen Nicholson, Miss Maud Noyes,
MISS Moliie Smith, and Messrs. Howard Boteler,
Joseph Latmer, r. F Miller. Oliver Darrell, Henry
Benz. Stinemetz. Albert Wilmington, Lemusi
Bradley, Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison and Mr.. and Mrs
Their many friends will bepleased oknow that.
though ne was not reelected TO his old post by the
Oregon legislature, ex-senator Mitchell and his
family will pass the winter In Washington.
MIS- John +. Waggaman is visiting her mother,
Mrs. General Mason, at Columbus Barracks,
Mrs. Yarnall and her son Eugene have returned
to the city after absence of SIX months and will
Twelfth street.
pleasant surprise party was given last evening
at the residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. Pearson. compli-
Claudio The affair ] was in the hands Of s. commt-
tee, consisting OF Misses A. V. Morrow and Lydia
Stee.e and Messrs R. r. Cooke and A. Herman, and
by them on behalf OF the guests OF beautiful
toilet set to the hostess, which was followed by
bounteOus collation.. Among the many present
Nichols. N. Taylor, S. Richards Il. Stein, NJ Kear-
ney, NJ Whelan E; David. Il. Herzog, E. WINS, J.
HUI Humphrey, lna s. Graham Lyle, Hartman, Miss
Allen, Aleu-, B: peyser. Miss Blake, K. Ready and N.
Newton, suty, Gadey, Johnson, Kerr, Lanahan,
Doyle, Hinton. Hammer, keenan,, Durnin, Hugh
lit, Ray, COtranger, Langley, E. Gibbons, Launen-
berg, OF Baltimore. and Brenner. OF New York
The Garfield historical poem written by Mrs. NJ
ID. Lincoln, or this city, and published in the Gin
cinnati Commercial, June 30th, is being repub-
lshed with Illustrations in attractive styles as
souvenir for the coming Garfield fair Mrs Lin
coin VIII contribute 800 copies TO the monument
fund
An honor not often paid to one OF our country
Women n was conferred upon Mrs. Belva A. Lock-
wood by the invitation extended to her to address
the International Conference to promote Arbitra-
tion as Substitute for War held at Brussels, on
the 18th, 18th and 18th ultimo--an assembIage
which brought together distinguished men and
women from almost every civilized country, as will
be understood when it is stated that the list Of
Vlce-presidentS includes the Duke OF Westminster.
the Earl OF Derby. the Earl or Shaftesbury and Sir
John Lubbock. With her letter regretting her In
ability TO attend the conference, Mrs. Lockwood
sent brief statement in regard to the growth of
the Peace Arbitration movement in America.
which Was received With many manifestations of
interest and pleasure
Affairs In West Washington.
THE PROPOSED NEW MUSICAL ENTERPRIsE-It is
said that negotiations are being made with Mr..
John Marbury for the purchase OF his property on
the south side OF Gay street, between 31st and
conservatory OF music.
PoRT-Schr. Colina, Adams, for Georgetown,
sailed from Providence LIST inst; schr Anna E.