Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-02-01
SOCIETY NOTES.

The Cabinet receptions yesterday were brilliant
gatherings during the latter part OF the afternoon
Mrs. FrelinghuySen joined her daughters during q
portion of their reception, Miss Frelnghuysen pre-
siding at the tea-urn. Mrs. Chandler with her
sister, Mrs. Kinsley, their mother, Mrs John P
Mrs: Teller had Mrs. Belrord, Mrs. Wckersham O.
bride, Mrs. Holabird and Mrs. stevenson with her,
| forming most attractive group. Mrs. Brewster
McKeever and Miss Robertson as aids the young
ladies' taking turns In presiding over the tea-urn
MISS brewster for whom many pleasant enquiries
Mrs. Totten did not receive. in view OF the dinner
to the President given later in the day by her
were at home to calls. Nine. and the Misses Do
mlnguez held large reception, as did also Ma
thrty-six ladies, and the Red Paror of the Ebbitt
presented gay scene till a late dinner hour.
Mrs. Laughton's reception last evening the
concluding one Of her series, was brilliantly at
tended and one OF the most charming parties of
the season. Mrs. Laughton was assisted by her
daughter, Miss Camille Berghmanns, and their
guest, Mrs VIM. H. Rawle. OF Philadelphia The
spacious and we'll appointed mansion never looked
semblage gathered there last evening, represent
ing the best elements Of foreigh official and resi-
rch and els SonGta as rue both
served during the entire evening.
General and Mrs Mcclellan held large and
month. Many guests went from Mrs. Laughton,s
and General McCellan's to the ball given BY Gen.
eral and Mrs Keever at Wormley's-
The en- marriage Of Miss May Perkins Fitch,
mann Oberteufrer, of Philadelphia, was solemnized
last evening at the New York Avenue Presbyterian
M falo, offlciating, assisted by DR.. Bartlett The
brides maid. Miss Lombaert of Ph1adelphia, en-
Ter tefed dr,% WITH The best man. Mr. G. oberteuer
bridal party when grouped made handsome
tableau: The pull Il and surround ings were hid
den oy t5cal ca plants and tall forming
rich toilette of white satin, with full train; the
front OF the skirt was covered with a scarf of
bodice and close sleeves long veil OF tule. held
by wreath OF orange blossoms enveloped her
gnre she carr led bouquet Of white The
court train, over petticoat OF white moire bro
caded In natural colors. She carried fat basket
lowing the ceremony at the church, which was
witnessed by large number OF invited guests. a
anT TOOK a the brides
which the newly married couple started on their
wedding tour southwark.
The tea given by Mrs and Miss Waite yesterday
was social feature or interest," and its attendance
embraced representatives of all the prominent
circles The Chief Justice joined the ladies OF his
stream OF men and women of distinction noI,rad
IN and out continuously during the prescribed
hours. and refined cordiality rather than formal
the Chief Justice and his associated on the bench
contributing much toward its geniality.
, me alumni Association of the College OF New
eern States held their 18th annual meeting and
banquet at Welcker's last evening. Officers for for
dent B GagSey elected as 1oTs
HaHseS 9sns r. T. noea1a nMei1ag William r. Armstrong A. B.
tee, Alexander Porter MORSE, j. K. McCammon. J.
:; 2oha baalT' James NJ Johnson and Harry E. Davis:
KEW d eoernees was elected and A. B.
were John II. Voorhees,, Cherries Albert. A. r Haoo
ner. 3 william william Il H. Armstrong, Wnilam W Belknap,
W. N. Shuster, J. s. Blair, James NJ. Johnson IT'
Kelly. A. b: Kelly, a. E. Davis, James r. William.
were A Gs 1ssa 1sn am Lee fsessanI sHs
tnur, whose son is now a aktu1ent at Prjncatnn.
h.o3rney h.o9 General Brewstef, DR.. J. c. Cameron,
Princeton. "--@A AA''-"0A' "eSosns OF
The reception given by the Ohio Republican As
M MsOclatton at Marn1s, last evening, brought out In
State residing or temporarily staying in Washing.
ton. TO these were added q number Of eu4fs
ably ea tnreee
early part nf the evening was devoted to sneechs
aking in which Messrs. Lawrence shellabarsar:.
and Smith participated with great acceptance r,
the assembiage Following these more formal ex.
by all present until late hour: The severa cSxn
m1ttees discharged their exacting duties most
aDly ana Monx me WHOLE affair was most
number OF very handsome toilets were observah,ea q
The reception specially given to young ladies'
and gentlemen by Mrs n. D. Lincoln last eyenin@
1oyed by oil participants The hostess WAS as
sisted In receiving by her son, and at O'Clock in
for the dance. The summons Was nrnmnaie
needed At II O'Clock supper was served. aftayr
which dancing was resumed and continued until
long after midnight il
The President this eyeninR dimes the Justices n,
the Supreme Court
Mrs Bancroft Davis gft6s dinner party On
Friday evening, TO which ypung people are asked
their Saturday evening receptions for the present
but hope to resume them Z Ter In the season.
MrA John Allen, of NeN York, is visiting her
sister, Mrs w. H. Doe, III sfreet
Civille, OF BaltimoEel AaS6 Sefufned to the civ
nom their bridal touF. e. ase at 60 New jersey
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