The Evening critic., 1883-02-10
SOCIETY.
wha, is Goins On In abe soeia, worI.

what is Going On in abe Social World.
The new German Minister Is an old friend
In Washington and his coming Is welcomed as
It deserves to be- He was stationed here as
naval attachc of the Legation some eight yoars
since, and was one OF the greatest favorlles
the Diplomatic Corps has over numbered
among Its members. lie belongs to a noble
old family OF the Grand Duchy OF Oldenburg,
although native of the free town OF Frank
fort.on.the Main, Having. been born there
during his fathers residence In the city as
Representative to the Federal Dict of
Germany Captain Won Eisendecker was
famous in society while here for his
charming manners and his graceful
dancing ana skating. Among mon of
letters he held a good place, and tho scientists
gave guarantee Of his success In his studies.
where his services were considered worthy OF
the decoration OF the 7" Rising SUM-, while at
homo tho Emperor has invested him with the
new Minister is~or was-of slender fgure,
slight build and his height is OF the fair aver
age. broad white forehead, shaded with
face, which was confirmed by his
rather sad blue eyes. He has good features
aud a record of the best. The bride he brings
is of Pomerania, and has the proyerbial fond
ness Of the country for hospitality and pleas
ure, go the Legation house Will become a
centre of much that is agreeable.
The prettiest Shrove Tuesday party given
In New York was tho german that Miss
Mitchell the daughter Of the ex.Senat1r-gave
at Delmonicos. She has been with. her
parents at the "windsor" all winter, and has
been such belle and has received so much
attention that her invitation list could not
well be accommodated elsewhere than In such
ballroom. She made her debut In our city
at the first Bachelors German, and was unani-
mousy declared TO be tho prettiest girl In the
room. Her coloring Is very brilliant, and her
gown on the occasion was of white satin, ON
broidered IN silver and white Jet. She made
no stay beyond the day and evening--a matter
of regret TO the many who admired her fresh
young beauty.
Mrs. Drums dejeuner-a-la-fourchette on
Thursday was one of the pleasantest break
fasts OF the winter. The guest of the occasion
meet her were chosen principally from the
Army circle of our city. There were eight
courses, and the time slipped away 80 fast 1t
was we'll on In the afternoon before the adieux
were made.
This afternoon there VIII DO the usual recep.
tion at the White House, the hours being also
as usual-from 3 to 3 o'clock. Mrs. McElroy
Will be assisted by three of the Cabinet Indies
and by Mrs. Rockwell and Mrs. Mc1Iichael. 1t
is matter Of standing regret that Mrs. Lin
coin Is debarred by her mourning from shar-
ing In the gaietles of tho year, and to-day the
number of stair dellnquents" Is supplemented
by Mrs. Chandler and Mrs. Brewster.
Tonight the Secretary of the Navy Is sat
home," and the gathering of friends will be
unusually large.
Miss Rounds is going to leave us perma-
nently, and Wednesday week is her wedding
day. The groom-elect Is clever young editor,
who has made his homo and fame In Colo
RADIO. He edits the Denver 7ri6U3e aud Is de-
scribed In Western vernacular as "a man to
tie to-" which is highest praise. The family
of the bride leave In a few days for Chicago,
where the wedding will take place.
The President holds levee on Tuesday
evening, the guests invited being the members
OF both Houses of Congress, together with the
ladies OF their families.