Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-01-17

0OCIETY NOTES.
Tuesdays receptions showed no dimiuution OF
Interest In social circlex At the residence OF the
General OF the Army, the callers were numerous
General Sherman assisted his daughters, who
had with them Miss Lily Sands, daughter OF Rear
Admiral Sands, and Miss McCulloch, the daughter
OF the ex-Secretary OF the Treasury. The latter
presided at the tea-table. The wives OF Represen.
tatives, and several other ladies' residing at the
Hamilton House, received together in the lower
parior. Those receiving were Mm Neal Mrs n IN.
MIS- Bowman. Mrs. Rice, Mrs. Miller Mrs Reed
Mis. Mrs 2uacHenoush, Mrs Richardson, Miss Neal,
tae usual pleasant receptions were held numerous
ladies Participating. Mrs n. s. Lincoln, assisted
by Ms Gould and Miss Hall, had many calls. and
Mrs N. L Anderson, on Lafayette SQUARE. was
pleasantly At home to her friends assisted by Miss
Stett1nius and Miss Davis. both OF Cincinnati
The fancy dress ball to $50 guests given by Sen.
ator and Mrs. John r. Miller to their daushter.
possibilities Of their handsome ana artistic resi-
0ehce were brought out to the most brilliant ad-
vantage and the evening was succession OF fairy.
like pictures The host, In the main hall and Just
latter in Paris dress OF black velvet combined
WIN pomegranate satin, richly brocaded with
Near the
brilliant season, and also leading dipIo-
taries having come as chaperons for their
daughters. who were among the maskers
Auc Suici IuUcTtSI naturally centered In the
lovely ideal female Characters who were many.
ass'd Her dress %ss
side Of the bodice was Of oats and wheat, varied
side Of Cherries pesrs appss and sums 1s otsse sa
wore crown Of wheat and grapes. with long SeiI i
Ss4S sse %sss M s ys
and arms barred to the snouldsrs S'aa gieamed aesd
floating dress, covered with ioamy white tissue,
S %ss me
Maiden, one 81 the most enecsive figures in the
'.snow-nake;" Miss Georgia klbourn piquant in
''Musette." Miss Nina Kearney was a Fisher
Mss aoas
bells bells; Miss Ida Mil!sT Mss Ran
Ing, Of Philadelphia, the Queen Of cards;n Miss
Miss sae EmoTs
MS BAH the LADY Of. Ct Mrs omstead
Miss Pendeon sdx sss Of seae cnGS sE
Myers: .'Gipsey;" Mrs; Lieut. Emory. Dawn"
Miss Bagard Ssutes M1ss
Miss Harrison, a "Greek Maiden;" Miss Blossom
Tls yoSn Ssvs Miss MSnGss sssnss ,Sg
Miss Waite "Tidy Housemaid;" Miss silsbee, an
..Italian Peasant;' Miss Katie Beach and also
Sanderson was "Mdme. Ie Diable.n Other pictur-
es4ue and effective costumes were observed
There @ were several ladies' in doninoes OF VIII ON
mrs. Don Cameron was In white, Miss Crocker In
Grant Wore decoeste dress as 'tDf' Of black a
% dress ans Wss Sesasial rsls aTs
novelty In delicate shade OF terra Gotta satin
with skirtfront OF white satin elaborately embroi,
G1tR mil Uvhin inh
broidery real birds were interspersed, and one
bird adorned the square-necked corsage Mrs
thread lace Mrs Wilson j. Vance wore beauti-
ful white toilet.
At the bugIe call at midnight the fair maskers
unmasked, and general scene of merrIment
enSued. Above the parlors and hall, which also
served as the ballroom, were suite OF handsome
iatlon was served Immediately on the unmasking.
Punch and champagne were abundant. The party
was not concluded I'LL nearly two O'Clock.
The dancing reception of the Union Veteran
corps last night, at Abners, was OF the gayest
parties yet given by that organization. The hall
v, was tasteiully decorated with flowers, and stand
or colorS occupied central point In the music
gallery. The program OF dances was carried out
with un1aggtng interest The company present
numbered many OF our substantial citizens, with
the ladies OF their families and large representa-
tlon OF both the soldier companies. 1he entire
evening was one Of real pleasure to the Veterans"
and their guests
The marriage OF Mr.. Alexander Mcmillan, OF
IennesS ee TO Miss Carrie Gillem, daughter OF the
Iate Gen Gllien, attracted large audience to the
Ascension church last evening. The ceremony
TOOK place at six O'Clock, the Rev. Edward H.
lngle, omc1ating. The bride wore toilet OF gar
net velvet, walking length, With close bonnet to
match. She carried large bouquet OF pink roses.
Major Barber and Mrs. English uncle and aunt of
the bride, accompanied the bridal party. A recep-
tlOn followed at their residence on Massachusetts
avenue after which the bride and groom left for a
tour before settling in their future home in Knox
Vile.
The marriage OF Miss Malbuir Larman and Mr.
HOyt A HoltOn was solemnized yesterday morn.
Ing at the brides residence, 4th street south.
east In the presence OF only intimate friends and
relatives. Rev. Dr. Gray officiating. Tie bride
wore blue cloth travelling dress Mr. and Mrs.
Holton took the train Immediately after the cere-
mony for their future home in Indiana polls
The japanese minister, Joshii Terashima, will
give party Friday evening, the 18th inst, In
honor OF his old friend General Grant.
Cards have been issued by Mr. Justice and Mrs
woods for a reception on Tuesday evening next,
the 18th inst
Mrs Hart, wife OF the FORMER pastor of the As
sembys Church In this city, Is I'm town on a visit
the guest OF her cousin, Col !. s. Tichenor.
Mrs. Russell Selfridge is seriously I'LL at her resi-
dence on Rhode Island avenue.
MrS. Emily S. Stinson, sister OF Mrs. James G.
Blaine, died last Thursday at Augusta, Ne. Her
husband, David Stns0n, brigade Quartermaster OF
General Buffers expedition, died at Ship Island
during the rebellion, and two OF their sons were
killed In battle or died from the effects OF the war;