Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-11-24
SOCIETY AND PERSONAL.

Deen the custom or fashionable ladies TO go to New
YORK TO make their purchases. under the impreS-
sion that large variety and fine quality of dress
goods could not be had here. But there is a re-
markable change in this respect this season: a
majority of the ladies doing their shopping
almost exclusively in WASHINGTON The avenue
and +. 9th and 7th streets are thrOngcd nearly
every afternoon with Styshly dressed ladies' some
IN their private carriages ana many walking. It
Is getting TO be quite fashionable go out on these
eHpetlonS ID the evening. and the hours are later
than formerly, owing probably to the fact that the
stores ana business streets are better lighted A
lady speaking TO STAR reporter the other day,
said that she could now find at the leading dry
goods stores mere nearly everything she desired in
the way of fine dress goods. and considers it any
ionger unnecessary TO goto New York 10 make her
purchases.
Nearly all the Justices OF the Supreme Court are
good Whist players, and are very fond of the game
Inc Justices ana their families have formed whist
party 1or this winter and meet on Saturday even
lngS On succeeding Saturdays they have met at
Cher Justice Waite's. Justice BatchfordS and JUS
ttce Matthew's: and this evening they VIII meet at
Justice Miller's. Justice Miller is an unusually
good Whist player. and has had whist parties at
ms mouse every saturday since he has resided here
some OF his friends are sure to drop in for game
at the close OF each week. and they are always
most Hospitality entertained Chief Justice Waite.
Justice Blatchford, Justice Woods and Justice Mat
theWs are also good euchre players.
Owing to recent deaths in their several families,
Mrs. Field, Mrs Harlan and Mrs. Bradley will not
hold their usual Monday receptions this season.
Mr.. w. II. Chds and bride, Of New York, are at
the Ebbitt house.
Judge and Mrs Bancroft Davis celebrated the
anniversary Of their marriage this week by a din
ner party, at which were entertained some of
Iiielr most particular friends
Representative Post, of the 18th Pen nsylvania
district, arrived here with his family On Thursday
ana uhey are now charmngly located In their resi-
dence, 11s' 10th street, for the winter.
Representative Hunt and family Will be at the
Hamilton house until Thursday. when they viii
move into their quarters at the Portland. which
are now Delng prepared for them.
General Sackett gave handsome dinner party at
his residence 1929 street, last Saturday evening,
at which covers were laid for twelve.
Judge Matthews gave dinner, OF sixteen covers,
Tor ladies and gentlemen last Thursday. The floral
decorations were quite handsome.
Senor NJ. Romero, the Mexican Minister, having
returned to Washington from his European trip and
resumed his Official duties his brother Spnor Gave
tano Romero, who has been acting in his stead re-
res TO his former position secretary OF the lega-
uon 1t Is matter OF general regret that The
charming vile OF the latter will not be able to re-
celVe or appear in society this winter. on account
OF the severe and hopeless illness OF her father
General Benet. chief of ordnance, gave an elegant
dinner party for gentlemen at his residence, 1717
Street. last Wednesday, the special guest Of the
evening being General Sheridan. The table was
handsomely decorated with flowers. and on either
side OF the mirror was cut-gasS globe filled with
white and pink roses.
The statement heretofore published to the effect
that Mrs. Archer will occupy her residence 14Ol
MaSSachuSettS avenue, during the coming winter
Is incorrect, as we are Informed on good authority
Mrs MckeeVer gave dinner party on Thursday
evening.
Representative Holman. the New York Suns
candidate for presidential honors, is at the Ham,
llton Tor the winter. He Is accompanied by his
wife and two daughters
Representative Miller and wife have taken apart-
ments at the Hamilton House for the season They
are expected to arrive Monday.
Senor Domniguez and family will not remain at
the Arlington annex, as they at first contemplated
D1nIn V-I.,
owned and formerly occupied by ex-Attorney GEN
eral Williams, and Will keep house. The family is
100 lu se FOR 1t to be agreeable for them to board
ana tlley cannot receive as comfortably at hotel
as In their own house.
Senator Frye and wife are located at the Hamil-
ton House for the winter
Representative Stevens has his Wife with him at
the Portland for the season.
Representative Sprigg and wife will take possess
sion OF their apartments at the Portland on Tues
day.
Miss Emma Reed and Mr.. Richard c. Marks, OF
Virginia, will be married at Foundry church on
Wednesday next.
Senator DOlph has leased the house formerly oc-
cupled by Senor Dominguez, Massachusetts, ave-
nue..
1t Is understood that ex-senator Tabor has pur-
chased valuable piece Of property, adjoining
"Clifton," Georgetown, and contemplateS building
paatlal residence there.
The house leased by Representative Holton is 1910
been published.
Peter Bentley, ST., of Jersey City, gave dinner
night.
Miss Annie Ray, of Montgomery, Nd, is visiting
Miss Reed, OF NJ street.
The Young Peoples Social Club gave party at
the residence of Miss B. Kirkland S2S 18th street
northwest, last Wednesday, which was largely at
tended and greatly enjoyed.
A very pleasant surprise party was given to
Miss Bert1e Bau at the residence of her parents,
1919 Sd street, on Thursday evening, which brought
together number of her young friends and
proved to be an occasion OF great enjoyment to all
participants.
Mrs. Chief Justice Drake has returned home,
after four weeks sOjourn at Atlantic City from
which her health was much benefited.
Rev. DR.. Domer is still at Sabbath Rest, Pa, at
the bedside of his father. who Is thought to be
dying. Mr. Domer, senior, is now IS years old and
The Hawaiian minister, Mr.. Carter. and family
Will take an active part in social affairs this
season. They have already become very popular.
and the minister bids fair to be as highly esteemed
as was his predecessor, Mr. Allen, whose sudden
death last caused such sorrow in diplomatic
and social circles. The family will consist this win
ter OF MI and Mrs: Carter, Miss Carter, who will
Carriers sister. Fridays will be their reception
days throughout the season. The two sons Will not
mere th ne eder s IS Prclcng I'll law IN Michigan
Garter Is now receiving visit from his uncle. Geo
K Carter, Of Massachusetts,
MI. L. Frederick Moore private secretary to Mr.
A. A. Lefaivre, the French Commissioner of the
French and American Claims Commission. is STAY
ing at the Lexington for the winter.
Miss Mary Margaret Melchfor, for the past eigh-
teen years, organist of the Catholic Church of the
Conception, has resigned, in conSe-
Quence of i'll health.
Mr.. James Dudley Morgan, son OF Dr. James E.
Morgan, has been Ill for three weeks at the Belle
vue medical school, New York, where he is stu
dent. He Will return home as soon as he is able to
travel
The marriage OF Miss Louisa Cord to Mr. Henry
j. Rupert, which took place at st. Mary's church.
on 9th street, on Wednesday, was notable social
event. The church was crowded to its utmost ca
pacity, and all the arrangements OF the occasion
were Of the most tasteful character. The bride. a
petite, bright eyed beauty, wore dress OF albatrOS
with lace trimmings, With long veil fastened at
the back OF the head, which only partially con-
cealed the pretty costume. After the ceremony the
street road. where they received the congratula-
t1ons OF q large number OF friends. During the
evening bOunteOuS supper was served, and music
and dancing were enjoyed up to late hour.
Postmaster General Gresham. left the city last
evening for short visit to his Old home in Indiana
Mr. X. D. Cuts, OF the coast survey, returned yes
terday from Europe, whittier he went some time
ago to attend the International gOedetc conference
lately held in Rome.
Senator Harrison is In town.
o. s. Treasurer Wyman has gone to Omaha,
where he used to actively engaged in business.
Mr.. Green Adams, OF Kentucky, is In town for q
short stay.