Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-03-01

bright weather being an especial element in their
favor Mrs. Frelinghuysen and her second
daughter, with Mrs. Wlckham Hoffman, enter
talned large number OF callers, Miss Frelng-
huysen presiding over the daintily laid refresh
ment table In the dining-room Mrs F-eiing-
huysen and her daughters Vii continue to see
their friends ir::sTmaIly on Wednesdays as long as
Lay remain in town; their receptions, it will be
remembered, extending last year into the month
OF June. Mrs. Brewster received alone during the
early part OF the afternoon, but ha1 her sisters,
Mrs and Miss Walker, and her cousins, the Misses
Emory, with her later She also will continue to
see her friends on Wednesday. Mrs. Rooms left
with her husband on Tuesday morning for Phila-
deiphia, to take possession OF her new home She
VIII pay short visit to her mother again later in
the spring. Mrs. Chandler and her sister, Mrs.
kfnsley, held large reception, Mr. Everett. as
usual, making the introdutions Mrs Chandler
Wednesdays Mrs. Teller had her cousin. a young
lady, Miss Beales, OF Indianapolis receiving with
her.
The President last evening gave dinner to
such members OF the Psi Epsilon as are in ether
house OF Congress, and their wives, with Mr.
Charles Dudley Warner, brother member of the
The family dining room was ornamented with
large asalea plants in bloom, both red and white.
The table was laid for sixteen, its central orna-
ment was n large cushion OF red ana white aZaleas
In quarters, studded with hyacfnths and lilies of
the valley. Crystal globes at either end OF this
held long-stemmed roses. Each lady found cor
sage bouquet OF jacqueminOts marshal neils, or
lilies OF the valley upon her plate, and each gen.
tleman single rose bud on variegatsd geranfum
the two end windows, reflected the scene with
brilliant effect. There were fourteen courses,
embracing, among other edibles, delicious Poto-
mac shad, wild turkey, beef, and terrapin. There
were also seven varieties OF wine. The blue and
req pafiors were open, and handsomely arranged.
Inc PRESIDENT received his guests in the latter his
sisters, Mrs McEroy and Mrs. Haynsworth, being
already there upon their arrival and the Presi-
dent coming in lust before dinner was announced.
and thrown open, the east parlor also; but the
guests first tarrled In the corridor between the
TWO dining rooms which opens into the conserva-
Sresasns esco %tan s %rs
apon s right Senator t1 @sey 1 sdWgo v 9s5
Mrs. McElroy. and was seated at her right, she
facing the President and having at her left Sena-
Frye was at the Presidents left, escorted by Rep
resentative Hutchins. Representative Rice, OF
massachusetts,, took out Mrs Buck; Mr.. Warner
Mrs Rice, and Representative Robinson Of New
YORK, Mrs Haynsworth. Mrs. McElroy wore
let's Mrs HaSnswort maroon yeiyet with WITH r rt
white lace; Mrs. Hawley. white silk, embroidered
IN white, and her flowers were lilies OF the valley
and gold. with a Psi Epsilon pin in the folds Of
rch lace at her neck She came from New York
specially to attend the dinner, much to the Presi-
cents qualification, and returns to-day. Mrs.
BUCK wore lemOn-colored MORE antique; Miss
Robinson, blue Silk richly draped with white lace.
dresse ce Th ana mrs Frye were each elegantly
till past g.. m.
The President and his sisters were entertained
az dinner Tuesday evening by Senator and Mrs.
fenQletOn. Among other guests present were
Secretary and Mrs. Frelinghuysen and daughters,
and Miss Charlotte Pendleton. the senator's sis
Ter, who has been paying a brief visit here.
evening to her guest Miss Gallagher. OF Balti-
more. During the progress OF the game many
handsome prizes We're distributed An elegant
supper was served before midnight Miss Anna
Williams has invited young friends to meet Miss
Gallagher at 'tea" On Friday evening.
=, Mr.. Fred. Frank, of Capitol Hill, and Miss
Che 9Th street synagogue, in the presence OF large
company, Rabbi Stern officiating. The ushers
were Messrs Nordiinger. Jos. Strausberger, NJ.
Isaac NOrdIinger. After the wedding ceremony
reception was held at Marinis Hail.
Mrs. Foster, wife of the minster-elect to Spain,
tanned the following ladies. among Others yester-
DAY, at very handsome lunch of fifteen covers
MIS- HaWley, Mrs Hill, Mrs. Warner Miller Mrs.
D. W. voorhees,, Mrs. John W. Thompson, Mrs.
Minister Osborne and Mrs. Letter.
much enjoyed musicale was given yesterday
evening at the residence of Mrs. Taylor and Miss
Smith, on Capitol HILL Prof. Baylor and Mr.. Rice
were among those who contributed to the enter
tainment Of the forty guests in attendance.
IT; The Secretary OF State and Mrs FrelDghuysen
Will give card rec1ption this evening as on pre-
vious Thursdays OF the season.
Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett, the authoress OF
Esmeralda, now being enacted at Fords, will re-
turn from New York this evening TO witness the
play.
- Miss Netee [. White, OF o street, gave a party
Tuesday evening in honor OF Miss Harriet Whit
Ing, OF Boston. Those who were present had the
pleasure OF hearing Miss .Whitings rich cOntrato
In three choice selections.
Mrs. Horace Scales and daughter of South Lee
n H., are Visiting DR.. COlburns, 1913 Corcoran
street.
The Detectives and the Thieves.
STARTLING DEVELOPMENTS ExPECTED-1NFeRMAT ALTON
TO BE GIVEN BY ONE OF THE GANG-M'ELFREsH
GIVES BAIL-MANTZ AND SMITH STILL MISSING
Upon the surface the detective scandal wears q
quiet and placid appearance just now, but be-
meath there is a wild connection and disturbance
OF the elements that will result in an eruption be-
fore long, and good deal OF int resting nforma-
ton Will be'brought to light. The movements OF
the indicted persons are OF interest. Mantz is in
Brooklyn. and Smith is In New York, and it is not
expected that either wifi return willingly to this
city. The others indicted on Monday have ali
given ball
M'ELFREsH GIVES BAIL IN 81 5C0
This morning, before the Criminal Court con-
vened, ex-Detectve George w. Nc Elfresh, indicted
or receiving stolen property, appeared at the
court house and gave bail. with Mr.. R c. Hawett
as security, in s., 500
ONE OF THE Ex-DETE CTIvEs TO TURN STATES Ey1-
DEHCE.
The rumors mentioned In THE STAR that one n,
the ex-detectlves is going to turn states evidence
has grown more definite within the past FEW DAYS.
and it Is believed now that it Is only question
whether an arrangement can be effected between
the several members OF the Old gang; One promi-
nenI member has already made an JnsWOrn state
ment OF his connection with certain case but IL is
SO different from the known facts that 1t is but little
created, and, unless 1t IS sworn to- will not be re-