Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-02-12

The reception by Mrs. McElroy On Saturday from
three to five in the Blue Parlor was the most gen.
orally attended Of any She has yet held, and was
every way pleasant Presentations were made to
her py Marshal McMichael, who varies the stiff
and head-watter-like attitude of his predecessors
In that function by holding his hat with negligent
grace in his hand. Mrs. Teller stood next Mrs
McElroy. then Mrs. Totten, Mrs. Loring. Miss Lucy
Freinghuysen, Miss McElrOy, Mrs. McMchael and
Mrs. Rockwell. These ladies' were dressed with
quiet elegance, and the greetings between them
and their numerous callers were cordial and fire.
quently prolonged into pleasant informal chats
The parlor was lighted by gas, and the conserya-
tories thrown Open The Presidents son. on en-
terng, kissed his aunt and his fair cousin. Sena-
tors and Representatives wives and lighters were
largely in attendance. The wives OF numerous
representative citizens not In official life were also
observed in the Blue and E lSt parlors, a feature
which is always attractive. There were also many
visiting strangers.
There were several pleasant receptions Saturday
afternoon. Mrs Blaine held her first reception ii,
her new house, and received a large number of
callers, many of whom had been guests at her
daughters wedding: Mrs Blaine was assisted by
her guests, Mrs Goodwin and Mrs. jerks who
came to attend the nuptials. Miss Dodge also
agreeably assisted The handsome interior OF the
Blaine residence and its commanding situation are
During the lenten season, some ladies, instead or
continuing their afternoon receptions will be at
home informally to friends verbally invited on the
evening of their day. Mrs Drum and her daughters
will observe this method and see their friends on
Tuesday evening.
Mrs McElroy, the Presidents sister, has NOT
who have met her. but has charmed the fortnnafe
few who have had the pleasure OF hearing her
sing and play.
Many elegant details have been received of the
Attorney General Brewster, which was also ten
dered to Miss Brewster, but she was prevented
sge ey the
rick D: Thompson, the young society man who
gave It, is estimated at upwards Of s, 900. MIS-.
dark blue brocaded satin, train, with point lace
and diamonds Mrs. Paran Stevens, whom the
guest OF the evening" s escorted to the table, wore
tiara or diamonds, with Q lavender ostrich tip In
her hair, and Pansles and English violets in her
but Official business prevented his acceptance.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. j. W. Koons went directly tn
Baltimore on the evening OF their wedding. ana
the Mt Vernon hotel, which had been apholsrersa1s az
and decorated for them In advance after desirns
prepared especially by the groom, They have Re.
week OF their stay. Wv
The receptions by Mrs Loring, wife OF the Com.
missioner OF Agriculture, and By the Secretary OF
day evening, were particularly cosy and uncere
monious. owing in part to the limits set by the
stormy night upon the number attending.
birthday dinner TO Hon William E. Evar+s
was rendered him at Pinard,s, Saturday eyeninS
by his law partners. Messrs. Joseph II. ChOate and
Charles +: . So9tHnmayd H1n ;g The menu was headed
VAsAA ."AAS 10000 . oAS-Aooo 0uu tuC 4uOVuViOus
Age cannot wither, nor custom stale
His infinite variety.
It was the most notable occasion OF the kind in
New York since the dinner given to Charles
O'Connor several years ago and presided over by
Mr.. Sam: Ward "a a. M. Caoate presided, and at the
a;a C 1ns was social
was drunk standing. with many expressionsof good
will.
A bridal pair OF much intereetto Washingtonians.
MI. and Mrs Frank T. Moofhead, are at the AT.
1ngton. the bride was Miss Kate Upshur, whose
marriage last Tuesday was noted In detail In th1s
column.
Saturday afternoon receptions during Lent
Nr& Col Lewis WashinRton. q west yyrQinfa.
has returned fIom months v1at south, ana Ia
again pleasantly located ut the National hotel
HrA j: D LINCOLN Will mt rive literary re-
coptaon this week On account of Infavorahle naSs
mum her m0ehe9s Who = y tDoblo health