Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-04-20
SOCIETY NOTES.

Several Of the Cabinet families received yes
terday. Secretary Teller's wife had her first
reception, and was assisted by her sister-in-law,
Mrs. Bruce, Mrs. Pearson, Mrs. Walker. and the
Misses McGrew. The family Of Secretary FIRE.
linghuysen and Secretary Folger's daughter
also received many calls at their residences.
The last reception of their very pleasant series
occurred at the residence of ex-Secretary and
Mrs. Hunt last evening. The company was
larger than usual, and included President Arthur
and his son, Speaker Keifer Acting Vice Presi-
dent Davis. the Chief Justice and Mrs Waite,
and others Of prominence. Mr.. and Mrs. Hunt
had asked their guests to meet their successors
Secretary and Mrs. Chandler. who, as well as
Mr.. Hunt, Miss Hunt, and Mrs. Craig Wads-
worth, assisted in receiving. Being still an in
valid, Mrs. Chandler remained seated most of
the evening" She wore blue satin brOcade,
and her sister. Mrs. Kinsley, handsome white
toilet. Miss Hunt wore white silk embroidered
in crystal beads and trimmed with crystal passe-
worn on the occasion. Mrs. Craig Wadsworth's
white silk was draped with point applique lace
and relieved with fine flowers.
No young people ever looked happier and
prouder than did Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Clapp last
evening, when they stood in their parlOrs and
received the congratulations of friends upon the
fftieth recurrence Of the anniversary of their
wedding day. Mr.. Clapp's residence, No. 927 G
street, was thrOnged with guests who partook
fully OF the sport of the happy occasion. There
were many gOOd-natured offers made to help
the young couple" along, and youthful BRIDE
grooms numbered among the guests bespoke
the presence of Mr.. and Mrs. Clapp at their
golden weddings, when, such events should
occur, halfa century in the future. During the
evening messages of cOngratulation kept arriy-
ing from those who could not attend in person.
The brief ceremonies Of the evening were con-
Quoted by DIR. D. w. Faunce, pastor of street
Baptist church. who invoked the divine bles-
sing, and then presented DIR. j. E. Rankin, who
read an original poem appropriate to the occa-
sion entitled jean Anderson, my Joy" DIR.
Faunce then made a very happy congratulatory
address, reading brief extracts from a number
Of letters Of regrets and congratulation.
Among the writer's Of these messages, were the
President, Rev. A. F. Mason and wife, of Mil
waukee; Hon. l.. P. Morton, US. minister to
Paris; Augustine Smith, H. X. Bruce j. K
Harrison, Gen. and Mrs. Clinton B. Fiske. Ben:
Perley Poore, j. N. Matthews, B. F. Bruce, Jno.
M. FRANCIS, editor Of the Troy Times; Capt. Ro-
der, and other Government Printing Office
friends, and members of the Washington Street
Baptist church Of Buffalo and of the street
Baptist church of this city. Mr.. Faunce con-
cuded his remarks by pronouncing what he
called Russian benediction. which was, MAY
you return late, to Heaven" A song, composed
for the occasion by DR.. Faunce. was then sung,
to the air Of "Auld Lang Syne," by Messrs De
Land and Drexel, Mrs. Drexel and Miss Sheriff.
Inls song, winch was printed on white paper In
gold letters, began:
stOur he1rts are young as ever, now
Though fifty years are gone
Since vows were made, and words were said.
That OF the twain made one"
After these ceremonies the company was en-
tertained at supper, Mrs. Clapp cutting the huge
frosted bride-cake that graced one end Of the
table. Mr.. and Mrs. Clapp were assisted in the
performance by their sons and daughters grand
children and great grandchildren. the fourth
generation being represented by Master Harvey
Run, q youth Of i've years. The pariors were
very pr0fusely and beautifully decorated with
flowers. the figures s18S2-1882" standing out In
pink carnations from bank Of white roses on
the wall over the recess, where Mr. and Mrs.
Ciapp received their guest.
A very handsome basket OF flowers was sent
by the President. who was unable to come Ia
person. A beautiful floral piece. with the dates
given above, worked In immortelles. represented
the rood wishes Of the clerical force af the Gov