The Evening critic., 1882-10-02
SOCIETY.
what IN Going on In the Social world.

good story is told by tho wlfo Of an emf.
nent scientist, who has Just returned from
Canada, whittier thoy went TO attend tho con-
ventlon at Montreal and to make tho Sague-
nay trips. After tho conclusion Of tho busi-
ness OF tho society number Of tho members
memories Of American history by visiting tho
citadel, the plains of Abraham and tho monu-
ment. When they went to tho Parliament
Houses the lackoy In charge showed them
"hither and yon" until they reached tho
thrones on which tho Marquis of Lorno and
his Marcnloness o are ares seated ,a when , they open
ended by waving his hand toward the plush
covered chairs, and saying In rather inso,
Now, any OF you who care to sit on those
chairs for moment may do so"
In tho party were about thirty ladies and
gentlemen, and as many children, and not one
OF them stirred. The spark OF such an ambi.
tion was absolutely wanting In their breasts,
and the custodian of tho building and dis
ponser OF sitting privileges was dumfounded.
Ills Jaw dropped, and an anxious look rufIied
his British calm. He was helpless before
party who did not sigh for q seat on tho
thrones OF "effeto monarchies," and tho rest
OF the sightseeing was done much more pleas.
antly than the first.
The wedding of Mastor waring, U. $. N, and
charming Ohio heiress, is announced 70 take
place In few weeks.
The wedding OF Lieutenant Wood, U. s. NJ.
O., and Miss Thom, Will tako place In n few
days. Owing to the recent death OF tho groom's
father, tho ceremony will bo witnessed only by
the two families, and very small number OF
friends.
Mrs. Aimy and her charming daughter aro
at Glen Cove, whore they will remain until
tho middle of the month. Tho Admiral has re-
turned, and Is ms morry as mldshipman.
General and Mrs. Drum returned this morn
Ing from Fortress Monroe, whore thoy have
been spending some days.
Commander and Mrs. Manly have returned
to their homo on Dupont Circle and Nineteenth
street. Their son is the prottlest, manifest lit
lilo fellow on the street, and Is u blended like
ness OF his parents.
Miss Buchanan, Mrs. williams pretty guest
of last winter, Is to be married on Thursday at
her home In Louisville, Kentucky. Tho
and ho is, like IN. Grosrenor in Npatience,"
ga man OF propcrtee." Tho wedding Is to be
avery elegant affair.
Every newspaper announcement about tho
President seems to bo Involved In n sort Of OBJ
scurity. The one made on Saturday about his
BIZ thday leaves us In q pleasing uncertainty
as 70 his age. Is he sixty on Wednesday, or Is
Is Mr.. Arthur who has completed his three
score of years, well may the correspondent say
that "most OF his acquaintancos express sur.
prise on hearing his age, as they think he looks
at least ten years younger than that"
Lieutenant Strong, U. s. NJ, left on Saturday
for tho North, whence he Will go to his new
station via Chicago and San Francisco.
DR.. Lloyd Magruder has purchased n COM
modious little box opposite the Arlington, and
under his direction and the hands of his con-
tractor II is speedily being transformed into
charming residence. large bow window
runs up both stories, and n Mansard roof adds
space, as well as finish, to the building.
General and Mrs. Graham have returned
from their trip and bring many pleasant rom.
iniscences OF their ''days OF sun and summer"
Paymaster and Mrs. Cosble merit a vote of
thanks from all lovers OF flowers. Their
porches aro masses OF warm color framed In
luxuriance OF vines, and everybody who goes
up and down Connecticut avenue gots tho
benefit of them. We arc glad to sec that win
ter Will not deprive us Of the enjoyment, for
they have had heavy easements fitted between
the stanchions, and will transform the porches
Into conservatories as soon as the frost shows
its teeth.
Pretty Mrs. Bacon has returned from Ken.
lucky, and she and the Colonel are again set
tied In their old quarters at the Ebbitt.
The wedding OF Miss Whiting and Mr.. Burn
side will take place Thursday afternoon.
Both bride and groom are so woll known that
twill be one OF tho social events OF the week