Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-02-24

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SOCIETY NOTES.
There were several pleasant receptions yester-
day afternoon, and calling was quite general
Among those at home were Mrs. Ricketts,, who
had her daughter and Miss Jennie Sheriff. assist
Ing. Mrs Representative r. J. c. Walker also en-
tertalned number OF visitors, and was pleasantly
aided by her guests. Mrs. Thurlow, Miss Herman,
and Miss Adler. Mrs. Emmons and Mrs RAMS
dell were likewise at home to their friends.
Among the most delightful features OF the even
ing was the assemblage OF large number OF In
1eisGsuai o and appreciativs people in the parlors
discourse on the volcanic system OF the Hawaiian
Islands, by Capt c. E Dutton. The 81 9 lker spent
his Informal talk the subject was in the highest
degree both interesting and instructive After
tne tn expiration Of the hour which he had prescribed
10 nlmseli, and which was all too short those In
attendance engaged in social converse and en-
}oyea } m ,he refreshments provided in another room
called away by an Invitation to attend the Mamie
son troupe concert at the White House. leaving to
their tn accomplished daughters the duty Of receiv-
IN the thanks and good nights OF their delighted
guests.
J.. The eighth meeting Of the Unity Club was held
isst las evening at the psrlors OF Harvey Spalding,
and select audience assembled, and the literary
an ana musical program was listened to with the
deepest interest The entertainment, which was
pIutractel 10 late hour, consisted Of piano
Davies on "Christopher Columbus;" Violin
sis soS ssS ~ S
song by Miss Frederick; a Recitation. by MIS-
Lord which was so well received as to cali for an
encore, and song by Mrs DR.. j. T. Winter. The
next essay win be on aboriginal Names and
Titles. by Hon. Vim. A. Phillips.
Colonel Mapleson having signified to the Prss,
dent den on Thursdsy that several leading members Of
her MaJestyS Opera troupe, now here, would be
pleased to pay him the compliment OF an informal
private concert, the President cordially assented
was selected as the time the ' east par,or The
place; and between seventy-fve and one hundred
guests were Informally invited to be present The
grand piano was removed from the upper main
corridor to the southeast corner OF the mproyised
concert room, which had been decorated with
and seated with rows OF chair. facing southWard'
"A collation. was provided In the state dining
6o1nfi LOOM consisting OF cold meats and numerous
0aintles, with champagne. The hour was fixed at
nall-past ten, and guests began to arrive at that
time, but the concert did not begin till twelve
N Ile Dotu were present, ana In fine voice. The
applause was constant. and the climax OF satsfac-
ton was reached when Albani sang "RobIn Adairn
All the ladies present were in full evening dress
ana the east parlor presented novel and brilliant
appearance. The other parlors were also thrown
by the radiant moonlight which Hooded the land
scape and transngured the mansion to the ap-
preaching guests. The evening was a decided
gala week in Washington. Mesdames Scalchi and
AlDan1 received especial tributes of appreciation
and personal regard: Prominent among the guests
were MI: Corcoran Senators John f. Miller Hale
Alll, Butler, Ransom, Anthony, Aldrich, Hampton,
Vest, Pendleton, j. D. Cameron and ladies': the
Secretaries OF War. of the Navy and the Interior,
the Attorney General and Postmaster General
Win ladies; Gen. sherman with Mrs. Audenreid,
Aamiral Am Porter and daughter, ex-Secretary and
Gen. Beale, Representatives CURTIN Wadswor:h,
kasson, Robeson, Gambler and McCook. with
ladies'; nda me- aPd Mrs Nordko, Mrs taughton
crane, several leading members OF the diplomatic
corps. Gen. and Mrs. Anderson, Col. and Mrs
Mrs. Letter, Lieut.. and Mrs. Emory, Mr.. and Mrs
koons, Judge Bancroft Davis and Mr.. Andre Brew
1o Ss os bsy at the
wednesday evening, and diSchargtng her duties
as hostess this afternoon, has been unable to hear
concert given last evening served in part as
compensation to her for the disappointment
secretary Chandler gave an unusually elaborate
and elegant dinner to gentlemen last evening at
eighteen, Mr.: Chandler sitting at the head OF the
table, with the Spanish Minist on his right and
Senator David Davis at the foot, with the Russian
Justice Gray, Mr.. Blaine. Senators HILL Hoar Nor
Tlli and Davis; Representatives. Ranney, Bingham.
Robeson, Randall, and Gambler. Mr. Ransom Mr.
Briggs and Mr. Wm Cook.
A happy party OF young folks gathered at the
noSpHable residence OF Miss Julia Maedel on
anqrsday ~ evening They were mostly In mas9ue,
anair was highly enjoyable throughout, and re-
nected credit on the exertions Of those who gave
the entertainment,
By the typographical omission of the negative
partcle the announcement yesterday In regard to
the conclusion of Secretary ana Mrs. Frelinghuy-
sens series OF receptions became the reverse OF
what was intended. The series is not yet con-
lied to learn.
The British Minister and Miss West are visiting
In Canada.
Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett is In New York,
Tor fortnfght's rest, having finished her story
now running in The Century
Col and Mrs. Moore were rendered q surprise
party last evening at the Hamilton House. IN
" whlch ABOUT forty guests participated. Many
nandSome olrthday presents were brought to Mrs.
moore, VINO Is notably favorite at the Hamilton.
Mrs. Representative Humphrey Is receiving a |
N. Y.
Miss Dana, OF Boston, is visiting the daughters |
OF Representative Ranney. |
Prof. Hayes, Of Boston, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
John B. Alley. |
Mrs: McElroy receives this afternoon in the |
urday Will hold her concluding reception. |
Miss Niles has Issued cards for next Wednesday
evening, to meet her guest Miss Gallagher.
Ex-Representative and Mrs Twitchell of Massa-
chusetts, are In the city for stay OF few days,
The guests OF Hon. and Mrs. Horauo King.
Mrs. r. N. Writ, of Penns ylyania, is spending a |
lew days with friends at 300 New Jersey avenue |
southeast.
Mrs. Ida .Baugher. wife Of Dr. Baugher, OF
Howard University. Is spending few days in the /
;ity.