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

eminent Printing Once There were some sub
stantiai tokens Of the good will of many Of Mr.
Clapp's friends displayed In one Of the upper
rooms OF the house. These included massive
gilt and crystal clock from friends in the Estreet
Baptist church: a richly chased gold-plated water
pitcher from J. B. Olcott and family; epergne
from Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Norment; cake has
ket from Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Wilson; card re-
ceiver from Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Dawes; gold ice
cream dish. &C., with dozen gold spoons, from
Charies Even johnson, of Philadelphia; a
goid-headed cane from Mr. Clapps cOlored
friends; berry spoon. from Mrs. Isabella Hig-
gins; card-case, from Nj. and Mrs. J. F. White
law; berry spoon. from the ladies of the fold
ing-room of the Government Printing Office;
condiment boxes, from Mr.. and Mrs. George
Whiteiaw; large spoon, from Mr. and Mrs j.
Lewis Leih; sugar spoon, from Mr.. and Mrs. W.
II. Slater; salad spoon. from the lady employees
OF the press-room of the Government Printing
ONCE an antique spoon, from Mr. and Mrs. B.
H. warner; ice cream knife and spoons. from
employees OF the Government Printing Office;
berry spoon, from Mr.. and Mrs. E. g. Spaldng;
eyeglass charm, from Harry and Mary Duncan
son; toilet set. from Mr.. and Mrs. II. I. Brian;
gold pencils, from Senator Anthony and Mr.. s.
H. kauffmann; seal and fob. from Mrs. Myron p.
from Mr. Bush; gold berry dish, from Mr.. and
Mrs. Bailey, and richly embroidered screen,
from Miss Carrie e. Stewel
Among the friends of Mr. Clapp invited most
OF Whom were present. were the President, Hon.
d. G. Spaulding, Buffalo, N, Y; Hon. C. J..
Wells, Buffalo, n. Y: Mr. and Mrs. Myron p
Bush, Buffalo, N. Y; Hon James Sheldon, Buff
falo, n. Y; s. s. Jewett esq. Buffalo. n Y;
Mrs. w. q. Fargo, ESQ.,, Hon. VIM. A. Galbraith
Erie, Pa; Mr.. c. E. johnson, Philadelphia !;
Mr. and Mrs: ,I B. Anger, Mr.. and MRS NJ n
c. Pomery, Hon. J. r. Mcpherson. Hon. Angus
Cameron. Major Thomas P. Morgan, Revs. D. W.
Faunce, ID. D.; j. +. Rankin, u. D.; J. w. Par
ker, D. D.; s: H. Mirick; John w. Thompson,
esq; B. H. Warner, Capt. and Mrs: H. T. Brian,
Helm, Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph Kaufman, Major
A. G. Richards and Miss Richards, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Sheriff, Thomas G. HeDsey, Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel b. Norment. Mr.. and Mrs. 8. II. Kauff-
man, Hon. II. NJ. and Mrs. Teller, Hon. C. G.
Williams, Hon. Horatio King, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
c: Gorham, Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Olcott, Mr.. and
Mrs l.. w. Bailey, of Buffalo Mr.. and Mrs. r.
L. Chard, of Brooklyn; DR.. and Mrs. j. r. Bige-
low, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Drexe, Mr.. and Mrs
r. W. Fenwick, Mr.. and Mrs. Norton, Mr.. and
Mrs De Land.
The series of brilliant receptions and hops with
which the Washington Light Infantry have been
entertaining their friends during the past season
was brought to fitting close last evening by a
hop at their armory. Tasteful decorations.
charming costumes, and the presence of
numerous and handsomely dressed ladies con-
trlbuted to make the occasion one Of the most
delightful Of its kind. The dancing was con-
tlnued until late hour The pleasure of the
evening was largely due to the efficiency of the
following committees: Reception committee
Judge Advocate Harrison Dingman, Quarter
master George Bretbarth, Captain Commissary
Woodbury.. Surgeon Ashford. Paymaster Dyer.
Engineer ErgoOd, Captain Edward G. Wheeler.
and Captain Bartle. Floor directors-E. H.
Newmeyer and W. E. Wright; assistants. Messrs.
ROBERT Wade. George BOudinOt II. Bauer. A.
Jones. Leo McGraw. J. G. Moore. George
Eggleston. c. Randall, John Clarvoe, and Thomas
r. Mitchell.
A dinner party was given at the navy yard
last evening by Doctor and Mrs. Nelson, at
which Senator and Mrs. Mcpherson. Judge and
Mrs. Macarthur, Senator Harris and others were
entertained.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. McCreery celebrated their
silver wedding last Saturday evening at their
residence, 121 9th street northeast Between
forty and nifty guests were present, most of
them personal friends. and many of them for
merly of Iowa, although New York and other
states were well represented. After c0ngratu-
latlons were rendered music by Miss McCreery
was followed by historical sketch of Iowa,
when railroads We're quite unknown. by Mrs.
Nettie Sanford. Miss Wright played a charming
wedding march, Mrs. Mary Kali read poem ex-
pressly for the occasion; DR.. Wight of the
National Museum, gave a sketch of Iowa and
many amusing incidents; Mrs. Bowes and Mrs.
Lydia Tilton contributed poetry, and Mr.. Cor
don, Mr.. Sperry Mrs. Lincoln and DR.. Bland all
supplied something appropriate, and Mr.. Nc
Crcery read poem which was justly regarded
as the gem of the evening Many beautiful gifts
in silver. painting. flowers and china We're sent
or presented in person. During the ey ening the
rather amusing ceremony of the silver wedding
was enjoyed Mr.. Gordon officiating as the
clergyman. The supper room was opened about
ten o'clock and most elegant collation. was en-
joyed.
DR.. and Mrs. Bland had large reception on
Monday evening, quite celebration. in fact, as
1t was the occasion of their thirtieth marriage
anniversary. Those contributing to the pleas
nre OF the guests in reading, etc, were Mrs.
Triton. Mrs. Col Burke. Mrs. Lincoln. MRS.
Bland, Mrs NailOr, DR.. Bland and Hon. Barna-
bus Hobbs.
large number Of society ladies are much
Interested in the pound party to be given next
Monday evening (Masonic Temple) under the
auspices of the Blue Anchor Relief Association
for the benefit of the Mississippi flood sufferers
1t Will doubtless be pleasant as we'll as most
deserving affair.
AS Mrs. Frelinghuysen is better, she will be at
home as usual, on Thursday evening to the
diplomatic corps and her friends invited by cards
or verbally.
Senator Hale's wife has returned from her
southern trip. Her mother. Mrs, Chandler, is
still with her. Mrs. Craig Wadsworth, who ac-
companied Mrs. Hale. has also returned
The wife OF Representative Hewitt sailed for
Europe yesterday, with two daughters and a
sOn.-Miss Jennie Willis, of BROOKLYN,
daughter of Prof Edmund Willis. the artist.
who has so many friends here, is visiting Mrs
Z. V. DeGraw on Capitol hill.
Don't Cut the Operas.
To the Editor Of The EVENING STAR:
In view OF the fact that we are to have three