The Evening critic., 1883-01-20
SOCIETY,".
Mhnt Is q oIng ON in lhe sd ocinI world.

States door again hung on the outside last
night, and number of our social leaders
were entertained at magnificent dinner
| 1t was Diplomatic dinner, and the only
| American guests present were Senator and
Mrs. Pendleton, the Hon. Perry Belmont
and Mrs. August Belmont. The other
guests were Mr.. and Miss West,
haupt, Senior and Madame de Barca,
with their charming daughter, Mr. and
Madame Preston, the Viscouut and Wis.,
countess Nogueiras, the Belgian Minister,
the Turkish Minister, and the Chinese
Minister. The absence of Miss Wright was
regretfully remarked upon by all present.
for the amiable Jersey belle has made many
friends, and her departure in the very
heart of the season was a disappointment to
them.
The Literary Society meets this evening
at the residence of Mrs. Lander. This
charming lady's house is one of the quaint
est little structures in town. 1t hangs like
an ORIOLES nest amidst the trees and roses
about it, and she says its chimney was
built first and the house attached to it.
The chimney that, according to her humor-
ant part is eight feet wide
and deep enough to admit of an "inge-
nook" The rooms are wide and low ceiled,
and are filled with distinctive furniture,
some Of it richly carved, all of it old and
unconventional. Open fires mako good
cheer throughout its extent, and she lives
the home life of which the English are 50
fond. In the spring she gives delightful
little tea parties in her rose garden and
tea, then bread and butter, little cakes and
roses are absorbed ad infnitum. In ap.
pearance Mrs. Lander is shapely she has
sparkling blue eyes and retains the soft,
fresh complexion for which she was famous
as Miss Jean Davenport.
One of the special social events last even
ing was the dinner given by Senator and
Mrs. Cameron to General aud Mrs. Grant.
From there General Grant went to the re-
ception rendered him at the Japanese LIE.
CATION by the Minister, who is an old ac-
quaintance.
Not even yesterdays storm and discom-
fort could discourage the gay world from
thronging Mrs. Ricketts, parlors. Light,
warmth, chat and good cheer prevailed, and
the bevy of pretty girls she had with her
seconded all of her efforts so ably that the
afternoon was delightful Miss Daisy, Miss
Sheriff., Miss Parker Miss Niles and Miss
McKeever were among her aides de salon,
and Mrs. Theodore Mason's golden hair
sparkled through the rooms, the centre al
ways of an animated group.
The japanese Minister'S reception stands
gentlemen were present. The gathering
was q notable one, and numbered in its
circle the most distinguished men in the
city. The foreign ministers the Supreme
| Court, Judge Strong, the Secretaries of the
| Navy and of the Interior, the General of
| the Army, General Mcclellan, General
| McFeely, General Van Buren, General Van
| Vliet, General Beale, Judge Macarthur,
| General Hazen, Commissioner Loring,
| Admiral Rodgers, the Hon. Sam Randall, the
| Assistant Secretaries of State, Mr.. Adair
and Mr.. Davis; Speaker Keifer, Senator
| Hoar NJ, de Geofroi, Senator Jones, Pro-
fessor Hilgarde, Senator Hawley and host
| more.
| Among the guests at Secretary Freling-
huysen's on Thursday evening was NJ.
Paul du Chaillu, the traveller who has
crept along the arteries Of Africa and felt
her graet heart beat. He is tiny little
gentleman, tanned and burned to almost
coffee color he has keen eyes that are as
bright as flame, and physiognomy that
would attract attention anywhere.
The President gives levee on the 3Oth,
the only one he will hold during the season.
The other receptions at the White House
will be by card.
| Tonight the special event of the evening
| will be the reception at Secretary Chand-
ler's, and then society will rest for a day,
| preparatory to next weeks whirl. Every
day is filed three and four deep with teas
receptions and dancing parties. The as
sembly will be on Thursday, and the hops
at the Barracks and the Arsenal will give
the most enthusiastic dancers full fling"
In the discussion of Miss Miller's party
and it is still discussed with zest by all
who shared in its pleasures--the unanimous
opinion is that the three lOveliest bellies of
the occasion were Miss West, Miss Rachael
Sherman and Miss Silsbee. Miss Vests
dark beauty was well shown in the rough
picturesque costume she wore. Miss Sher-
mans pure coloring was brought into strik-
ing relief by her exquisite toilet. and Miss
Silsbee is a beauty in any gown she may
wear.
Rumor says that the Count Fitz- James,
who is here on special mission, and who
has become such favorite in society, is so
charmed with our bellies that he will lay
his heart and title at the feet of some one OF
them before his return. His home in Paris
is in the Faubourg st. Gcrmaine, and his
father, the Duke, belongs to the old regime,
which held its pride and life intact during
the horrors of 1913, and to this day scerns the
titles of the Empire.
Bad news comes to Mrs. Semmes' friends
Of an accident she has met with during
this time of "ice-glare" and frost. The
report is that she has broken her hip, but
we earnestly hope this is an exaggeration
Among the entertainments next week
will be several to Lieutenant and Mrs
Rogders, who will return to Washington for
a short stay previous to their departure fol
the West.
The four fair Californians whoa spend
ing the winter here have taken all hearts by
storm, Miss Crocker, Miss Lowe, Mrs. Hooker
nee Stewart. and Miss Sanderson. 1t speaks
well for California that she can send such
gems, and makes us grateful that she did
not confne her efforts to gold, fruit and
flowers.
The Misses Harwood left their home yes
terday-amatter Of real regret to all whC
knew them.
A sensible fashion is obtaining in New
York, and we commend it earnestly to ou
social leaders. 1t is mailing invitations
So much ill-feeling, so much embarrass
ment, and so many mistakes arise from tn,
sending of the same, even by the TRUSTEES
of servants, that this simple method ha
been adopted and is growing in favo
daily. Good English precedent is quoted
in its support, but its best recommendation
is its sensibleness.
The National Board of Trade.
The National Board of Trade yesterda,
adopted the following resolution and thel
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