Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-02-28
SOCIETY NOTES.

The afternoon receptions yesterday brought out
large number OF pleasant people, and the
later hours OF the afternoon were quite gay
Mrs. Hazen and Mrs. Loring entertained many
callers Mrs. Hazen's mother, Mrs Mclean, re-
turned last week to her home in Cincinnati. At
the Hamilton, the wives and daughters OF Con-
gressmen residing there, very generally received.
Their reception was pleasant, but for most OF the
ladies ttnged with the sadness of farewels,
Other ladies, residing at this house. who received
yesterday were Mrs. and Miss Richardson, who
Major Barber, and the Misses Noble, OF Wilbra-
ham, Mass. one OF whom Is the author OF eThe
reverend iSM IL Idol & MI: Lawrence Barrett made a
Many OF those calling yesterday went later to Mrs
Fields. on l street, to tea" which proved a
by her last week: At the Arlington many calls
were made on ladies OF Congressional circles re-
siding there also on Mrs. and Miss Bowen, the
Mrs Representative HaZetOn, on Twelfth street
and numerous ladies at Willard's and the Ebbitt
received goodly number OF calls The main in
galleries, where the society element was largely
represented, as Is usual during the closing week
OF Congress.
An unusually attractive and pleasant entertain
ment was given by Mr. and Mrs. q. j. Hillyer last
evening at their residence on Massachusetts, ave-
nue. The nrst part OF the evening was devoted to
given by young folks in a manner that at once
surprised and delighted the distinguished audience
races
coming and going, was as pretty picture as one
would wish to see. There was no hitching or
stun stumbling IN the performance; every part was
well rendered, and all who participated were de-
serving of credit The cast of characters was as
follows: MI: Fedtnerly. Mr. WIN. Hnlyer; Mr. Ice
Ras NJ Mr Eli91 nas Henderson; h welgon De
Mrs Featherly, Miss Bessie Hillyer; Mrs Major
De Boots, Miss Blanche Tidball; Mrs. Stoansdo,cn
After the performance the guests partook of an
was devoted to dancing: @ ing '''A''' .. 'ns evening
The tenth anniversary OF the wedding day of
Mr.. and Mrs. B. b. Warner was made the OCCASION
last evening OF gathering at their pleasant
residence, on street. Of number Of their friends
ner OF the hostess gave an additional warmth to
the welcome which they extended to the guests
Mrs. Warner wore the dress in which she was
worn since. Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. c. s. Bailey, Nj. and MIS- Il. A. willard, Mr.
". Thompson, Rev DR.. and mrs. Bartlett, Mr: J.
Ballantyne, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. c. Maynard, Dr.
Reynolds, MI. ana Mrs. J. j. Patterson and daagn:
ter, Mrs Foote, Miss Warner, Mr.. and mrs. J. B.
Jewell; Mr. 3: 2: KeyseI, Ml: " T; Mattingly.
Thomas Francis, and Mr and Mrs. Chapman.
The reception and musicale at Mrs. Senator Hill's
last evening was enjoyed by large number OF
MRS Camp were the vocaiists; Mr.. baylor, Ms 81 ].
j. Knox and Miss Ida Miller the pianistS; Mr..
BernayS played the VIOLIN, ana MISS SturRiS the
either. Miss Simms Is q vocalist OF some distinc-
ton In northern cities, having sung In several mu
sical festivals. She left for Chicago this morning
to sing for the Mozart Society there.
This morning the parlors OF Mr.. F. l. Detweiler,
on street, were nled with pleasant company
OF guests, gathered together TO witness the mar
Simpson. After the ceremony, which was per-
formed by the Rev. Dr. Greene, or the Calvary
Baptist church. the happy young couple went
nofthward for their wedding journey, being ac-
scompanied to the train by number Of their more
intimate friends
Through q late letter from Rome No learn
that at recent Court ball In that city, the two
handsomest ana most admired toilets were worn
hY two American ladieA
Hon. James Birney, late Minister 70 the Neither
lands and hta dau9hfeR. are In the city on visit
20 Gen. Bifney, Le DFoat Park
MrA Wilson, who Apent the winter here with
~ Set4rns6 to her no1bS IL rrsmonf r' y oho'