The Evening critic., 1883-01-22
SOCIETY,".
what's Going ON In the socsa, world.


house they occupy has been so enlarged aud
improved that the large number of guests
who were present were able to enjoy their
evening thoroughly-not "under pressure"
as 80 many hostesses oblige their friends to
do, by reason of their houses and hospitality
being in inverse proportion to each other.
Mrs. Chandler was assisted in receiving by
the Secretary and her sister Mrs Kinsley,
who is unanimously pronounced one of the
most charming women our society has ever
known. Mrs. Chandler, who is blonde,
wore a becoming toilet Of pale blue surah
and crepe heavily trimmed with chenille
fringes and fine lace. Mrs. Kinsley, who
has dark brown hair and sparkling black
eyes, wore ivory satin combined with surah;
the tablier was covered with duchesse pointe
rufiies and at her corsage she wore great
cluster of Jacqueminots; they looked like
spray of flame rising from tho wave of
lace. The entire first floor was thown open
to the guests, and to the floral decorations
bunting lent its color and grace of drapery,
for the porch was canvased in and hung
with flags, and the secretary's stand
of colors hung over the entrance.
Five hundred invitations were issued and
very few regrets were sent. The gay world
was present in full force and the toilets
were unusually striking. Among the most
noticeable was that worn by Madame
Godoy--a cloak of gold brocaded in blue
and copiously trimmed with pointe de
Venise. A corsage bouquet of Marshal
Neils and cluster of ostrich tips in her
coifiure completed the effect.
General and Mrs. Townsend gave an ele-
giant dinner on Wednesday to their guests,
the Misses Marchaud, Of Annapolis
The glitter of Mrs. Belmont's parure will
be no more seen at the parties of the season.,
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Saturday, to the regret of the many friends
she made during her stay in our city.
A very welcome guest now among us is
Miss Schurz. Although so fresh and fair, /
never look at her sweet brown eyes without
calling her Mamma Agatha" for that is
the name her baby brother gave her as soon
as he could talk. Their mother died when
he was but a few weeks old, and she, al
though only Il school girl, took entire
charge of the little fellow, giving up every
thing to devote herself to her charge, and
it has brought into her face a tender,
thoughtful look so unusual to young girls.
Miss Fleming will give large german
in few days.
Tomorrow night the Spanish Minister,
Justice Woods, and General Beale open
their houses to their friends, and everybody
/ have heard speak of the parties says, II
All ROlHR ~ all lub IlUuStS aT6
such delightful centres they cannot forego
greeting the host and hostess, and spending
at least few minutes among the attractions
of each.
Mrs. and Miss Curtin give their tea this
afternoon, from 4 to Z, so our bellies and
beaux can have their dance out at the
Arsenal, and yet enjoy the kettledrum too
Mrs. McKeever will give n large party
next week also Miss Trescot Miss Miles
and Miss Redfern.
Society has agreed generally and
generously that Monday shall be KEEP,
''clear" for the charity ball. The object is
dear to the hearts of every one in the city
and appeals to the tenderest sympathy o.
the public. 1t is for the Childrens Hospital
and the Cabinet dinner is the only
entertainment SO far that has been appointed
for the evening.
Mrs. Coyle's tea tomorrow is from to
hours that cannot be too much com
mended for their common-sense and con.
yenience.
Miss Mccullough gives lunch OF
Wednesday, and has also issued cards for ;
drum" next week.
Miss Megs gives lunch on Friday to
small number. We are glad this charming
girl is laying aside her mourning aud re
IVA BihSS III ooNiSpys
Among the dinners of the week will bt
one given by General and Mrs. Hazen t,
| their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Washington
| Mclean.
The number of pretty girls visiting her
| is positively embarrassing to our beauX
| There are so many bright eyes, so man,
| glowing cheeks, so many pretty figures, 81
many charming contours, and y ct there ar
so few men, and the dancing hours, instead
| of lengthening las they ought to max
"a turn" with all possible speed, fly taste
| than the Others, and with Ash Wednesday
| Presto the pretty girls are off for home
and all chance of acquaintance and friend
ship is lost. Among the host of damozels ar
enridge, Miss Davidson. Miss Farwell, Mis-
Hockaday, Miss Woolworth Miss Foote
Miss Talbot, Miss Tracy. Miss McAllister
Miss jackson, Miss Moore, Miss Mellon
Miss Fisk, Miss Crocker, Miss Randolph
Miss Montrose Elliott, who, by the way, il
| the belle of the season; Miss Frost ant
| Miss Blatchford, not to mention a phalan!
of matrons of all ages, among whom can b
reckoned some of the most fascinating
women in the country.
The hops at the Arsenal and Marin
Barracks will keep our young peopl
whirling until 8 o'clock this afternoon, ant
small wonder, for they are among tn
| pleasantest of the many informal matinee
dansante of the season.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Theodorus Bailey Myer
| are expected from New York this week
| AS announced, they expect to max
Washington their winter home, and will b
accompanied by their daughter, Mr.;
James, who is one of New York's gayes
society leaders.
| A Iumor is ahoat to the effect that Mr.:
McKeever has changed the date of he
| party, originally set for Monday, the 29th
TO Wednesday, the 3lst, hence the remarl
above made regarding the charity ball
This, however, lacks confirmation iron
headquarters, so we announce 1t merely a
| a rumor.
Mrs. Mary Clemmer has issued cards 70
an lat home next Saturday evening.
Mrs. Pollok's evening" and Mr.:
McFeeley's musicale will be the leadin
social events of this evening.
Pretty Miss Bayard will not bo one q
Shrove Tuesday brides as second look a
the cards informs me; Thursday and no
Tuesday is the appointed day. A
announced, it will be q morning wedding
the ceremony being performed before moor
A breakfast will be given the bridal party
and-as also announccd-the reception wi
follow, and will last from one o'clock
half-past two.
The Marquis of Lorne is expected o
Wednesday. He will be the guest of tn
English Minister, and will be present at tn
diplomatic dinner at the White House tina
evening. Colonel Tourtelotto will retur
with him, and series OF brilliant enter
tainmcnts are being arranged for the Vie,
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