The Evening critic., 1882-03-04
SOCIETY,"
what is Going ON in the social
world.

Among the guests at Mrs. Marvln's Thurs
day evening was Mes Clara Barton, whose
name and ministrations Will live In the
memory OF the world as long rs the history OF
the FrancoPrussian war endures. She Is OF
medium height, with soft iron-gray hair,
which she wears dressed much in the same
way na did Mrs. Hayes; n straight nose, large
firm mouth and steady gray eyes. She wore
black SILK with point lace at mock and wrists;
her only ornament was the Red Cross with
which she was decorated for her lntrepidity on
the neld OF battle. She has gentle voice and
manner, and is as far removed from the typi-
cal strong-minded war nurse as day from
night She Is making her home In Washing
ton at present. and In so doing gives our peo-
pie the welcome opportunity of expressing
their admiration for and appreciation for her.
The decorations at the fair OF the Veterans,
which has nlled Masonic Hall with such
crowds every evening this week, have been
the subject OF general admiration. Tho dis.
play OF bunting has never been equaled since
the great Sanitary Fair at the close of the war,
and the massing OF color has evidently been
done under the direction Of an artist. AT the
foot Of the stage are two brass "dogs of war;"
their bark silonced and their "btes" heapcd
in pyramid on each side; the uniformed
ushers, the military regalia, and the tents and
arms, give n realistic effect to the scene that
stirs memories too strong TO be obllterated by
twenty years of peace. There are many inter-
esting trophies OF the late struggle, as, for In
stance, the musket with which Ellsworth was
killed, piece OF the Confederate nag he
hauled down, and the last Confederate paper
printed In Nicksburg. II Is In the worst of
date, believe, OF the 3D. of July-the day be-
fore the surrender.
The next Hammer concert is announced for
the 10th OF this month. 1t will come In mid
Lent SO that the most earnest church men,
hers can enjoy the exquisite music. Mid
Lent, by the way, is an occasion which In for
eign countries meets with some decided social
recognition, and showing so many dovout souls
who indulge In the custom, IL may be OF In
terest 10 the general public to hear why the
temporary suspension OF penance and retire
ment occurs. on the Sunday in mid-Lent the
Office of the day begins with tho word "ie-
joicc," and in the literal Interpretation aud
application originated the M CdIeHe
At the reception OF the Secretary of State
Thursday evening there was some delightful
music from Mrs. Camp, Senorita das Noguieras,
and Miss Curtin. Tho toilets were very ole
giant, notably those worn by Mrs. Pollock, Mrs.
Senator Jones, Miss Curtin, Mrs Farwell, Mrs.
Russell, and Mrs. Justice Matthews. This last
was of pearl silk, with steel and silver passe-
menterie, and fchu rufies of magnificent
pointeapplique-a combination that sounds
cold and colorless, but which really was bril-
liant with light lights and shadows.
Dr.. Eudlich's visit to the city was too short
10 satisfy his friends, so he has promised to
return on his way back to Mexico. He and his
pretty wife are so pleasantly remembered
here; the latter was Miss Nystrom, of New
York, the cousin of Miss Gould, better known
here as the beautiful Miss Dickerson.
The Literary Society meets this evening at
the residence of Mr.. Spofrord.