The Evening critic., 1883-01-18
SOCIETY,".
what is Going On in thc Social world.

''hHt ~ oOIbk VII NNOEIOs
The friends OF Commander Manly, U. 8. NJ,
are much distressed at his invalid condition ;
but 1.-THE rose OF this thorn" ie that he Will
become permanent resident in our city. His
home on Dupont Circle is very attractive
one, for 1t 10 presided oyer by n fair wife and
frightened by one OF the handsomest boys In
town.
The events OF last evening wore of course
Madame Laughton's reception and tho charm.
Ing cat home" given by General and Mrs.
Mcclellan. The characteristics of the sea-
son.superb toilets, handsome women and
distinguished and famous men-were em-
phasized at both houses, and tho
weather had no. power against such
attractions as the two salons pre-.
tho hours away at General Duncan's house,
where an unusually pretty party was given.
It was essentially an Army and Navy gather
ing, and the number of pretty girls present
was matter of comment all evening.
The ''feminine Whisper" reported In yester-
days column. of the beauty OF the toilets to be
worn by Mrs. Keller and her fair ASSISTANTS
was fully verified by the dresses in question:
Among the most striking were Mrs. Cannon's,
Mics Bragg's, Mrs. Heilman's, Mrs. Schu-
berth's, Mrs. Deering's, Miss Heilmans, Miss
Tho first was black Ottoman, up the panels of
which climbed wild roses. Mrs. Cannon is one
OF the most picturesque little ladies' In town,
and the gown was peculiarly becoming. Miss
Bragg's was terra Gotta silk, made In style
that would have conquered Grosvenor and
driven Bunthorne wild with msthetic delight.
nTS. htllUlHn u Wub DlHCk Bdllu uUu 1eL-Ve1y
effective. Mrs. schuborth's was white Otto
man, paneled In Burgundy velvet, and GOV.
cred with deep, Spanish lace fiounces. Mrs
Deering's was n lees of Burgundy satin,
lace. Miss Heilman's was made with
corsage and train OF crimson Plush,
over lupon of brocaded plush. Miss scho
fleld's-a French toilet-was corsage and
train OF mauve and lavender, with II tablier of
shirred lavender snln, and the Western belle
wore pale pink SILK, draped with white silk
atnh thnrn In
Tomorrow night Will sec party unusual in
Washington during the seasonal gentlemen's s
gathering. 1t VIII be given at the Japanese
degation and Is compliment rendered to
General Grant by Minister Teraohfma. Tho
absence OF the gentler sex is due to the fact
that there is no lady attached TO the legation,
although, had the grave Oriental dispensed
with some Of the ceremonial OF his country, 1t
would have been proper for Mrs. Grant to have
received his guests.
Mrs. and Miss McElroy were entertain.
ed yesternoon by Mrs, Fields, nee
Peters. About twenty guests were invited to
meet them at a charming lunch, and n much
larger company gathered afterward. Mrs
Fields Is almost as popular as was her niece,
Mrs. Craig wordsworth, whose name became
go well known in our society last winter.
Mrs. Ricketts, guests, the Misses Harwood,
are reaplng golden opinions. They received
yesterday with Mrs. Brewster, whose parlors
were among the gayest OF tho Cabinet.
Saturday will be the first of Secretary and
Mrs. Chandler's 'evenlngs," which will ran
through this month and next, A pleasant
rumor says Mrs. Kinsley will stay with them
until the season closes-not with Ash Wednes.
day, but the 4th Of March. We hope 1t Is
true, for few strangers have won the place In
Washington hearts and social life that Mrs.
Kinsley has attained.
Miss Mabel Bayard Is to have morning
wedding, the day set being next Tuesday. The
Church Of the Ascension will be the scene OF
the ceremony. and large reception Will fol.
low at her fathers house, on Massachusetts
avenue. The groom, Mr.. Warren, of Boston,
Will then carry away the light of the Senator'S
home, and one Of our brightest society bellies,
Next week the gaieties Will receive q fresh
impulse. Every days calendar is full. Mon
day, Mrs Curtins "tea," the hop at the Bar
racks, the receptions OF the Supreme Court
and Mrs. Pollok's sat home" Tuesday, Mrs.
Beall's dancing party-a small one-to be
given to the pretty San Franciscan, Miss
Crocker, and Justice Woods house.warming
Wednesday, the Cabinet receptions, Madame
Laughtons evening and General McClellan's
tat home" Thursday, the Assembly and the
Secretary Of States evening reception. Fri
day, lunches interminnble, and Saturday even
reception. The german" is to be tucked
In "between whiles," as we'll as a dozen par
ties.
Mrs. Frelinghuysen and her daughters will
receive as usual this evening. Miss Freling
huysen is the presiding genius of her house
and finds time in the midst Of her social duties
to "design" everything that makes their enter.
tainments so distinctive; she even decides what
color and pattern OF porcelain shall be used
md the very menus of their elegant dinners
are arranged by her. Her taste needs no com
ment, and the energy that carries her through
her double routine as chateleine and belle is
remarkable.
The season has been one OF accidents, and
especial spite seems TO have been wreaked or
ankles. Senor Dominguez Is still confined tC
the house, the result of his fall on the Ice
Miss Pattlson is still carried about, being un
able 10 walk since her hurt last August; Major
Lockwood has to go on crutches and be helped
up and down stairs, and Mrs. Sands has no
yet recovered from her sprain. Mrs. Blaine
TO the regret OF her friends and admirers, will
be In mourning for the rest Of the winter
and "society Will know her no more fol
year or two Her sister, Mrs. Stlnson, Of
Augusta, is dead-gone to rejoin the gallant
husband and cons who lost their lives in tn,
great struggle OF twenty years ago. Hel
youngest son is well remembered here-t
quiet, thoughtful lad, with n broad white fore
head, fair hair, and blue eyes that sparkleC
like his native snow.
The friends Of Mrs. selfridge are grieved t.
learn of her serious sickness. She can be Ill,
spared from the gaieties, and the cause of hel
absence adds 10 their regret.
Rumors are afloat of an engagement tina
will be announced ere long in the West End
OF which Mr. Walker Blaine is one of the two
to be congratulated, If report speaks truly.