Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-02-22
SOCIETY NOTES.


wei! attended. That OF Mrs. and the Misses Ere
lfnghuySen was one OF the most brilliant and AMI
mated or the season The Austrian, Il nrman,
ChineSa, japanese and swedish Ministers were
among those In attendance, AMI Miss McEroy
! represented the Executive Mansion 4 very large
number of prominent ladies were present AT the
residence or the Attorney General Mrs. Brewster
was charminsly assisted by her newly-married
daughter, Miss Koons, her sisters, Mrs. Robert
Walker and Miss Charlotte Walker, ana by Miss
victoria Emory and Miss Shepherd OF New York.
MIS-. Teller received alone, but Hospitality and
bte.asantiS. rms beloved lady divides her time
between social and home duties and the bedside OF
sister-in-law, who resides near her, i'll with a
mortal ma!ady. and to whom she has given not
less than half OF each day since early In Decem-
Der. Mrs Totten daughter OF the Postmaster
General, was assisted by Miss Anna Totten.
Hon George Bancroft entertained the President
ana Mrs. McElroy at dinner last evening, with a
number of other distinguished guests. This de-
| tainet the Presidential family from the opera ex-
| Mrs. koons.
| orally represented at the opera, many prominent
ladies' appearing In evening dress. So brilliant an
evening at the National has not been remembered
eldest grandson and several ladies' occupied the
lover lover right-hand I, box. and senor and Madame
Barca, with friends, the box above Mrs Hazle-
| Ton, OF Wlscon sin,and Miss McCuloch were among
those VINO sat In the opposite tier OF boxes Many
society society people had seats in the upper gallery,
through the 1mpoSStbty OF securing them else
where. The orchestra, orchestra circle and dress
circle We're Respondent with elegant toilets. The
| Iatner or Mrs. Senator Harrison, Rev. DR.. Scott
aged SO, who was accompanied by his daughter
Mrs Lord, OF Albany, enjoyed his first evening OF
| grand opera, and occupied one or the front
orchestra chairs
Alexander were married last evening, at the resi-
dence OF the br de's father Col Alexander on o
Avenue he 81 'he hras New was ioGh 1
| Tended by Miss Matte Van Rswick and Miss Lille
Burbrldge. The bridal dress was OF thick white
satin. with front OF rich brocade, with which was
worn long tulle veil fastened with lilies OF the
valley. Her bridesmaids wore white camels hair
reception followed the Ceremony. MI. and Mrs.
Blair leaving Immediately afterwards on their
! brid al tour
Senator and Mrs. Hawloy give a card reception
Charles Dudley Warner.
The house-warming to-day at the Home for
Nurses, on Ii street. under the patronage OF many
leading ladies, occupies the hours from I'LL 9
! O'Clock.
Hon. Horatfo King entertained at lunch this
| afternoon the members of the Washington Monu-
| ment Association and q numbnr OF Senators and
4 Representatives and other prominent gentlemen
| invited to meet them.
The Secretary OF State and Mrs Frelinghuysen
| VIII this evening give their customary card re-
| ception to members Of the Diplomatic corps and
Others.
The social reunion of the Indiana Renuh,,can
| Club last evening at Masonic Temple was a very
pleasant affair and largely attended by residents of
OF that state delegations from other state organi-
| zot!ons The hall was tastefully decorated with
| flags and flowers. On the wall back OF the stage
sunburst cleaned, against which an eagle with
oGtSpread wings rested. Tail palms against a
background of flags covered the rest of the wall
Ihe early part OF the evening was devoted en-
In groups about the hall and cordiality prevailed
| The members OF the reception committee Gen
Doxey, Hon. D. S Alexander. Hon. W. W. W. curry. "
ana Messrs }. j. Hayden, Z. n. Bethel, j. j.
Hawkins and James \. Tyner were untiring In
their guests. In addition to the surplus fund re-
naming after the expenses of the entertainment
| tributions would be received by the ASSOCIATION
Ior the rellef OF the Indiana flood sufferers
Dancing was continued with interest until after
nlinlght. Among those present were Senator
Harrison and nearly the entire congressional dele
cation, Register and Mrs. Bruce Gen. ]. W.
Vail, jr. James A. Sample, Charles H. Butler. III.
NJ Morrison. j. H. Ross, F. Barter and T. S
Boynton, most OF whom were accompanied by
ladies. ~
The marriage OF Miss Anna Bell Reed daughter
OF the late B. w. Reed, and Mr.. William G. BOYD
son OF COL Robert Boyd, took place last evening
at the Foundry church, in the presence of a large
gathering OF friends. The bride and groom, an
unusually handsome couple, entered the church.
brunette, wore dress OF white satin, elaboratey
trimmed with crystal beaded lace. Her veil was
neld In place Oy garland of orange blossoms. nd
she carried bouquet of White roses There were
| no bridesmaids, and the arrangements were SIM
PIE, owing 10 the brides mourning. The ushers
were Messrs. d. ". Oyster. VIM. K Bailey, VIM
Il. Mcknight. and James Ii. Marr. Miss Bette
Reed, the brides sister, wore rich dress OF black
ottoman SILK The ceremony was performed by
Rev. w. F. Ward. At the chanceI rail was a large
horseshoe in red and white roses. Among those
present I wefs Col; Boyd and wife the groons pa
TenCS. tne Misses Boyd. Mr.. and Mrs. w. B Reed
Mrs Wash. Nailor, Mr. and Mrs F. Trlmble, Dr.
and Mrs Hartigan, Mr.. and Mr.. p. Dubant, Mrs.
Allison Nailor, Mr.. and Mrs. Duv all, and MANY
others reception followed at the brides resi-
dence, on N street.
1t was Madame Albani Of Her Majesty's Opera
and her husband Mr. Ernest Gye, who called
upon the President at the Executive Mansion yes
terday, and not Nine. Patti and Signor NIcolini as
stated In one Of the morning papers Patti stilI
adnereS to the rule long since adopted by her not
to go out during the day OF an evening when She
is to sing.
The fancy dress ball given by Prot. Marini to his
scholars. according to a yearly custom. took place
many Of the costumes were remarkable for beauty.
A number of fancy dances were on the program,
Miss Julia Edmonds; irish Lit, Miss Deli Dyer;
Nes Ro,s5n GDsSn; s "a Bayadsrs Hattie
Cook. Among the noted costumes were the fol-
loving; Ii Miss Lena s;earns, "Mlgnon;n Alien
MsFarlana, NEsa; "PEncs Arthur" Blanche koones.
man." Miss Fannie % Baroerpi pAn'sP sPasienee Senes;
Baa1on Barsy seS Lee SSasT" S1
highlander" Lulu Edmons1on, "Roman peasant"
Katie Hosmer and Emily Edmonston, Ladies OF
the periOd;" Cornelius Barber, "Postlion:n Miss
Bell, "French peasant" Sandy Button s.Prince
Hall" Miss Gibson, "Artist;" Miss Lathrop.
LADY," Miss Dockstader. "America;A Miss Matte
Wymer, "COlumbia;" Eugene Barber "Bo Peep;''
Gypsy" Marie Rutler "Flora;o Hobart Berring.
"Yachtsman;" Hattie Woods sQueen OF flowers;"
John Stearns, ''Spanish cavalier :" Albert Wymer
Brother Jonathan;" Marie Wymer, peasant" |
John McGIvray. "Highlander;" Algie McGiIvray, |
"Highland Lasse;" Willie McGilvray, 'Gentle- |
man OF the Perod;' Daisy Dyer, "Foily;" Adele |
Dyer, Rainbow" Mabel Murray, "Flower Girl;" |
Flora Cock, Flower Girl" Maud Thompson and |
% Mabel Thompson. "Fairiss;" Lulu Tucker, SNOW
Stearns "Folly;" Mamie Lathrop. sSpanish Girl;" |
Hattie Eskew, Liberty" Violet Robinson s.Pea- |
SAM Girl;" Daisy Robinson, "Follyn Matte Berg
er, "Morning;" Belle German, "Biuebird;n Matte |
German, "Folly:" Matte Gray, ''Spanish Lady," |
Hood:" Fred. Gray, "Claude Melnotte; :" c. Barber
spanish Gentleman;" Charley Gray s'Count:a |
Fred. Mexican, "George Washngton:n J. E.
Hooker, spanish Cavalier" and Della Dennison.
FAIRY" Among the guests were Capt and Mrs
McGilvray, DR.. and Mrs Verdi and Miss Verdi Mr. |
and Mrs. Charles Bailey, Mr.. Tsin, of the Chinese
legation, Mr.. A. w. Kelly. Miss Dell Thomas Mrs
Ann Gibson, Mr.. and Mrs Dockstader, Capt and |
Mrs. Rutherford, Miss Millie Johnson Mr. and MrS L