Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-11-28
SOCIETY AND PERSONAL.

Ihere Is pleasant prospect that the rather vul-
gar prof,lsion OF food and general over-dispay
which have marked dinner parties for some seasons
past VIII shortly give way to simple bills OF
fare and severer but more truly elegant style the
matter OF serving and decorattons floral and other
wise. A number of the leaders of New York society
have already taken decided steps in that direction,
and there are signs also that reform desirable
will be introduced into the more refined and exclr-
SVe circles OF Washington before the winter closes;
and it may be observed here that they who are
most in favor of the new departure are those who
ana display with Which they sensibly propose to
dispense. The proposed reform Will show ftself in
the incest attention to the flavOring of the dishes
wines; the table to be severely simple in its an
pontments, with no display of any kind, except
the modest flowers Of the season, though they be
bat primroses or volets; the china and glass to be
polished to the last degree; the linen purity Itself:
the servants velvet-foote and unobtrusive that
In the eXulting Snugness OF the dining room.
The Cosmos Club, which was the first organiza-
ton OF It's class in Washington since the demise of
tne Old metropolitan Club, then housed where
OF that character, will give another reception to
ladies. at its pleasant home on Lafayette Square,
H 5s e9epng naT The
one OF the most delightful and elegant social events
OF The season, and 1t is intended that the coming
attractive and enjoyable qualities. 1t is the pur-
pose Oh lile managing committee to make an art
exhibit one OF the special features of the occasion
ana as nearly all the members are directly en-
gagged or interested In the promotion OF science,
literature and the arts, there is reason to believe
brought together will be in remarkable degree
valuable and interesting. Owing to the compare
lively limited capacity Of the Cosmos dOmlclle, its
invitations must necessarily be somewhat re-
stricted, and already society people who have
heard OF the coming party are wondering who NAV
beta oe taken and who left when the list is finally
Mrs. Ktndleberger, wife of Medical INSPECTOR
h1ndlebereer. will take advantage of the prolonged
psehce OF her husband In his capacity of fleet sur
geoh OF me south Pacific squadron, to which duty
ne was latelF ordered, to make a visit to Europe
which will probably be extended to a year or two
IN duration. The Doctor expects to sail from New
just when Mrs. kindlebercer will leave has not Vet
Deen determined, and her movements in that re-
sleGt VIII De governed somewhat by her success in
Lnding a. suitable tenant for their beautiful resi-
dence here, which they both greatly regret leaving
III other hands, with its many lovely belongings.
Our distinguished townsman Mr.. George BAN
croft has been complimented by having town In
IOWA named a1teI him, In Acknowledgment OF which
mark OF honor he has sent his nameSake an apprO-
pirate christening present of 81 900 worth of books
as anest egg for a town library.
Representative Townshend with his wife and
two children arrived yesterday They are stop
ping with his brother, Health officer Townshend.
221 AZ street.
MI David Graham Adee, Of Washington, was
passenger & ny the overland train to arrive at San
MI. F. H. Richardson who represented the Atlanta
Constitution here for several seasons will again act
as Its washington correspondent this winter.
Senator George, who was reported to be severely
III lately has arrived in town. and is staying at the
National 'o Wv ~
Mr. Nathan Smith, OF the Post ONCE department.
has returned from Genda Springs Kansas where
he has been for his health
Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, Of this city, gave
reading in Hartford last evening.
MI VIM. McMullen, well known citizen of
Philadelphia, IS in town, staying at the Holmes
NJ Albert Rhodes, for five years past O. s. consul
at Rouen, but lately transferred to Elberfeldt. is
In town, for short stay. Mr.. Rhodes was for
merry connected with the press of Washington and
pleasure. N-N
Senator Cullom, OF Illinois, and ex-senator Tabor.
OF Colorado, arrived at Wtllards this morning,