Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-02-13
SOCIETY NOTES,

The ladies who receive on Saturdays had throng
of visitors last Saturday. It being the first time In
| month that that day OF the week has been bright
The Spanish Minister'S family and the ladies on
connecticut avenue and 18th street, near Dupont
circle, had most agreeable receptions
Saturday evening was distinguished by several
notable dinner parties, given respectively, by the
President, the acting Vice President, Senator and
Mrs. MCPHERSON, the French Minister and Nine.
Outrey, Representative stephens, and Stillson
Hutchins That which occurred at the Executive
Mansion was intended to be In the nature OF a
family dinner, since the President preferred that
his frst dinner party to his Cabinet should be OF
that character. 1t served in the private dining
room. and the guests invited to be present at
7:3O. The table was beautifully trimmed with
snlax ana mowers, and fruits were taStefuliy
arranged in silver and glass. The central ornament
was the Hiawatha boat filled with choice flowers.
were also on the table. The side lights recently
Introduced into this room have pink glass globes,
when make soft glow through the room Potted
plants were disposed against the walls here. and
also IN the corridor, which is now so beautifully
furnished as to be even handsomer than the par
lorS The President escorted Mrs. FrelinghuySen
to the table and gave her seat on his right while
Miss Folger sat on his left. The Others present
were, beginning on Mrs. Frelinghuysen's right,
secretary Folger. Mrs. Lincoln, the Postmaster
General, Miss Frel1nghuySen, Secretary kirkwood,
Miss Hunt, Secretary Frelinghuysen, who sat OPP
MIS- Brewster, Secretary Hunt, Mrs. John Davis.
Attorney General Brewster, Mrs. Hunt, secretary
Lincoln, and Miss Folger. The menu included
fourteen courses and six varities OF wine. The
PreSidelt is evidently good housckeeper, for as
soon as ne returned from his walk after dark he
went to the diningroom and through the parlors to
make sure that everything looked 1t should, and
also mat tue proper temperature prevailed every
where This last precaution is one which might be
add 10 their own comfort as well as promote the
enjoyment OF their guests. Complaints OF the
6oerneated rooms in hotels and many private
houses IN washington are constantly heard.
Inc dinner party given by Hon. A. Fl. stephens
occurred in his private parlor at the National
Hotel about four O'clock His rooms were fairly
crowded with souvenirs sent him. the 18th being
ms 7Oth birthday. None but gentlemen were pres
e IT., An were from Georgia. Mr. Stephens pre-
Johnson at the other. The others present were
Messrs. Black. Blount, Buchan n, Clements, Cook
the the seds p6 OF
After dinner large number OF visitors called to
pay their respects, the throng including gentlemen
Oh ali SHADES OF political belief and many ladies
Although several of the most beautiful parties
OF Ihe autumn and winter have been given by for
elgn ministers, President Arthur, who enjoys
society," has observed the rule followed by his i'm
mediate predecessors, in not attending any enter
Ialn1nent given by member Of the diplomatic
corps. General Washington did not, it seems con-
slider that he was not privileged to enter foreign
legation while President for Irving, in his Life OF
washington, relates that Immediately after his
first Inauguration two balls were given, one at the
assembly asse rooms and another by the French Min
lngtOn was present, and danced.
- MRS. John Davis has invited her friends to
tea" to-day at four Oclock.-After the Pres
dent issued his invitations to the foreign ministers
and their wives to dine with him On the 10th, Mr..
West, the British Minister, and his daughter, sent
cards to all whom they had invited to their recep
ton on that day, postpoDing it until February
SOth-Ihe President has promised to send some
very handsome flowers to be used in ecorations
at the Charity Ball on the 10th.
The Washington Light Infantry corps give
their third complimentary ball on Wednesday
evening next, and the National Rifles give COM
IN ft1lJS, 1nNv inc nf ht,
week. The military balls this winter have been
among the most enjoyable social events OF the
season, and these promise to be quite equal to
any OF their predecessors.
Mr. Stilson Hutchns, of the Post, gave a dinner
to the press on Saturday evening at Wizards
HOTEL that brought together, to the number Of one
hundred and fifteen gentlemen, the members Of
the city press, the representatives of the leading
journals of the country, and number OF personal
dinner was under the personal supervision OF Mr..
Joseph Cooke, proprietor OF Wizards Hotel, and
was, OF course, everything that could he desired
In the line OF choice edibleS and pOtabeS With
features of the entertainment were naturally quite
in keeping with the good things supplied for the
stomach. Mr.. HutchinS led off in some felicitOus
and witty remarks that set the ball in motion,
Senator Morgan, OF Alabama; Col Corkhill, Mr..
George c. Gorham, Major Poore, Representative
Belfor1, OF COorado Dr. Bradford, Charles Reed,
OF Chicago; Capt j. B. Eads and others. The
speech making was interspersed with recitations
by Mr.. John Mccullough, the tragedian, Mr. Ed.
Hay Mr.. Andrews and Prof. Lawrence. Vocal
music by the Apollo Glce Club, led by DR.. E. s.
kfmball, and trio, led by Col II. NJ. Rogers, and
instrumental music by fine string band, rounded
off the evenings enjoyment.
Mrs. X. c. Fox has issued cards to young people
for Wednesday evening to meet Miss Lombeart, of
Philadelphia, now visiting the Misses Fox.