Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-20

| Ceremonous visiting yesterday was aimo1
entirely superseded by preparations for ChS1Sk
mas A call at the boudoirs Of soki6ky'l 90
ladies was, In many cases, equivalent to "a 4.
PRODUCTION into the doll-kingdom, such hostS a
waxsn beauties were being arrayed In purplA
and fine linen for the delight Of mecca children
or grand children, or for sweet charty's sake"
number Of the leading Tuesday hostessss,
however. held pleasant receptions, among whom
were Miss Lizzie Sherman, daughter Of the gen.
eral OF the army, who received for herself and
her mother, and Mrs. N. 8. Lincoln Of 1914 b
street. Mrs Lincoln was assisted by her mother.
Mrs. Gould, and her sister, Miss OlementinS
Gould. Many inquiries were made for Miss Mer-
Till. her remaining guest, who has been slightly
indisposed. but has now nearly recovered her
usual blooming health.
In the evening DR.. Lincoln gave a handsome
dinner OF twelve covers, complimentary to Dr.
May, OF New York, formerly OF Washington
The other gentlemen present were surgeon
General Crane, and Doctors Norris Tyler, Nor
gan. Garnet, RiChey, Johnston, Newman an6
Loring.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. s. Livingston, OF NewYork.
whose recent wedding In Calvary church was Q
social event of the gay metropolis and who
have been guests of the Riggs House for several
days. have now gone to Richmond. and will sail
January 18th for an extended European trim.
Mrs. Livingston was Miss Wigham of NewYorf.
cousin Of Mrs. Lincoln and accompanied the
party of this lady to the german Of last Friday
evening.
The tea for which cards have been issued for
tomorrow afternoon by Mrs. Gen. McKeeyse
Is Introductory OF their daughter, Miss Elsis
Mckeever, into society.
The many who cherish warm attachment for
Senator Edmunds and family will be Rlad -
know that the health OF their remaining dauQA.
Tor and only surviving child, Miss Mary is MT
seriously impaired, except through mental d.
preston at the death Of her beloved sister. +
able alternative, that her physician recommends
for tho winter . residence In the mild "a
mate OF Aiken. 8. c., to which point her parents
will soon accompany her.
In the mention yesterday Of several trfoa a
sisters who win participate In Washington soci-
ETY. this season, b&e misprint the name Of The
Misses Ranney, OF Boston, appeared a. Ramsey
Reference was had to tho interesting daughters
Of Hon. A. A. Ranney, Of the Third Massaehu.
setts district, an eminent lawyer for whom In
bis early practice ct the bar Rufus Cnoate prS-
dicted shining career. Mr.. Ranney was Q soa
OF DR.. Waitstill z Ranney, Q widely known
physician OF Vermont and at one time lieuten-
ant governor Of that state. Nj. Ranney hao
taken for his family this season the handsome
second-fiOor suite In the Sumner annex to tho
Arlington, occupied last year BY Senator and
Mrs. Fair.
The promenade concert and teaparty given q
Masonic Temple lase evening for the bene0t Of
the Training School for Nurses was q success IN
every way that zeal and enlcdent work on t.
part of the management could make it 60 m
any thing was lacking IL was on the part of IT,
public, who, 1t In to be feared, did not turn oue
sufficiently strong TO make the affair mccessful
financially. The hall was beautifully decorated.
and the several refreshment tables were well
supplied, and admirably attended BY ladies
well known not only In social affairs but In q
good work. There was good music and later IN
the evening many Of those present enjoyed dan
cling.
The Lawn Tennis club last evening gave their
nrst complimentary ball to large number e
niends, and very enjoyable affair, q
proved to BE- Dancing was kept up till Q la11
hour, and all went home well pleased with -
event The following committees served: ~
oeption committee-C. b. Ward, ]. II. Cara.
Q. j. Miles, w. ]. HarriA Floor eommittee@
J. Ward, 2. McDermot, WIN Way, W. F. Noboca
Among those present wers the Misses Allowo6
Larman, Jones, Stevens, Piacs, Dents, 0oo1r18
Tarrisse, Sheldon, NcCill 0fttingR NoachqR
Humphrey. Pierce, Prospect, Dent, x&k&1G1f
Snyder, Harrison: Quisiy. steveit. ue.l1
LaEflear; the Mesoam9 O'ouoa, 0hab1GA
Aeseham. Desdinst, Wsds. and Dsasissa -
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