Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-02-19
SOCIETY NOTES.

Mrs. McElroy, assisted by eight ladies, OF whom
only one was Cabinet officers WIFE, held a large
reception In the Blue ParlUr Saturday afternoon.
Philadelphia contributed four OF the assisting
ladies' viz: Mrs. Brewster, Mrs. McMichael and
the Misses Mellon. Two wives of Senators, Mrs.
Hale and Mrs. Hill, together with Mrs. Rockwell
and Miss McElroy. made up the party. The in
Productions were given by Col Rockwell and the
number of callers was notably large for rainy
afternoon Those who attracted marked attention
were Senator David Davis with the wife OF his son.
whom some m!stook for bis bride-elect and the
new German minister, Baron Won Elsendecker. and
his bride. The parlOrs and conservatory were all
thrown open to callers, the former lighted with
richly ornamented with Jet, and her
assisting ladies' were all elaborately dressed.
ladies' ea The r fb 9as tai
the upper corridor and set with dainty china.
The corridor was handsomely decorated with
pyramid Of choice plants The cosy hall on which
the private rooms open looked especially hand
some, som =, BOUQUETS of cut flowers being placed here
and there with good effect. Later Mrs. McElrOy
attended the meeting OF the Literary Society, at
the residence of Mr.. Charles Nordhoff.
Notwithstanding the threatening clouds Satur-
day afternoon the reception OF Mrs. Gen. Sturgis
at the Soldiers Home was largely attended From
until pm. visitors continued to arrive, and the
occasion was thoroughly enjoyable one.
The Literary Society met at the residence OF Mr.
Charles Nordhon on Saturday evening, and, de-
spite the bad weather, the attendance was quite
large. both of members and invited guests. The
formal exercises OF the evening were papers read
by Mrs VIM. NJ. Springer, and Mr. Martin f.
MOrris,-the former beautiful descriptive pOem
the latter an exhaustive essay on the decadence Of
MahOmedansm. Vocal music was furnished by
Mr.. Hickcox, after which the evening was given
up 70 social 20, converse etc. which was greatly en-
1oyed by all fortunate enough to be present
The fifth of the Saturday evening card recep-
tiOns at the residence OF the Secretary the Navy
was largely attended. In spite Of the heavy rain.
There were present many from army, navy,
opd
In Mrs. Chambers indisposition, Mrs. Kinsley,
assisted by Mrs. Hale, her mother, shared the
tary. A fine band of music was in attendance.
and supper was served in the handsome dining
room.
Justice and Mrs. Blatchford. with Miss Blatch-
ford, who spent the winter here with them, left
last Monday for Fortress Monroe, going from there
Saturday to New York for weeks visit.
Fortress Monroe, or more properly Old Point
tions prove correct Several families Of prominent
Senators and Representatives will resort there after
March 4th for few weeks soJourn before return
ing home, among them Mrs. and Miss Miller, of
Cal. and Mrs. Walker, of Pa, who will be accom-
panied by her friends. Mrs. Thurlow and Miss
keenan,
Justice Matthews and his eldest daughter will
start for Washington, from their old home near
Cincinnati. tomorrow, accompanied by Mrs. Webb,
the sister of Justice Matthews, and widow of DR..
Joseph Webb, the brother OF Mrs Hayes. Since
her husbands death Mrs. Webb has passed much
time aboa and an VIII sail for Europe @
who Will pursue their studies In Paris
Gen. Van Buren and wife, accompanied by their
daughter. will leave tn. week for little SOjOurn
at Old Point Comfort, after which he Will go to
California, remaining some days in San Francisco,
his old home, before sailing for Japan. He was
prominent In the early days OF California. and was
chairman OF the judiciary committee OF that state
senate when Justice Field was chairman OF the
corresponding committee In the house. The latter
and Mrs Field were among the first to extend
their genial hospitality to the General and family
on their arrival In Washington this season.
Miss Duell, of Cortland, N. Y, daughter OF Hon.
r. II. Duell, formerly member OF congress. ana
afterwards Commissioner OF Patents, Is revisiting
washington with party Of friends, and stopping
aU the Ebbitt House.
Mrs. Fred Nye, wife OF the editor Omaha Repuo-
lican, is visiting Col. vedder's family.
Iieut. and Mrs. Joseph Garrard, Who were mar
dtately to Washington and are at the Ebbitt
Mrs Bisse1l, of Hartford. who has been the guest
of Mrs. burnett during the gay, season, concludes
her visit this week.
Lieut. and Mrs. Alex. Rodgers Will leave here on
They do not expect to return here for year.
Col. ana Mrs. Coppinger are housekeeping In the
barracks at Fort LeavenwOrth, Kansas Yne
brides Youngest sister, Miss Maggie niolne, WILL
not return from Europe until her original plan OF
study has been finished.
Hiiz. sr., for many years Consul Heneral OF Switz
ora nj here is lying Ill at the residence OF her
daughter, 4i4 street southeast that grave doubts
OF her recovery are entertained
Mrs. Hornsby had pleasant circle OF invited
day evening.
Miss Swearingen, the sister Of Mrs Justice Field,
Is visiting In New York.
Hon. John /. Hayes returned to the Ebbitt Satur-
day evening from Cambridge.