Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-01-27
SOCIETY NOTES.


SOCIETY NOTES.
The receptions yesterday afternoon. despite the
forbidding aspect OF the weather, were largely
ATTENDED, and the ladies who were at home well
coined some OF the brightest companies OF the
week. Mrs. Ricketts, had a large and attractive
group OF ladies assisting her, and the reception
lasted until after twilight Mrs Representative
Walker was another Of the charming hostesses
who drew about them such a number OF guests
yesterday. She also had group OF pleasant young
ladies assisting her. The ladies at Willard's re-
ceivfng yesterday were Mrs. Page, Mrs. Morrison,
Mrs. Mosgrove, and Mrs. Cassidy.
At the residence OF the Secretary OF State last
evening some OF the foreign ministers and their
wives and other friends were entertained at a
handsome dinner of twenty-five covers. The
guests were Mrs McElroy. the Mexican minister
Godoy; Baron Won Schaeffer, NJ. de Struve, N.
Roustan. the japanese minister, Senor Netto, Col
Frey, Assistant Secretary and Mrs Davis Mr..
Griswod, Mrs. Laughton, Representative Kasson.
MISS Beale, Miss MeIgs and Miss Lee.
The ball at the British legation last night
equalied the most sanguine expectations formed
or It. The hne mansion never looked I'm finer feStal
array. The dressing rooms for the ball were as
usual at this legation, On the ground floor. The
OF the guests, who then passed into the presence
OF the most. the fair young hostess and their
special guest. the Marquis OF Lorne, in the blue
drawing room. The minister stood at the left OF
the door OF entrance Miss West at the right, with
the Marquis a little to her right, near the center
IN in ehe % TIe ne ne former nG those enter
made by one or the other to the Marquis.
Miss West wore shellpink silk relieved by tule OF
a shoulder knot OF deep red roses. She carried a
large bouquet OF pink roses Minister West as
also the other foreign ministers, wore plain even
Ing dress. with the decorations of their respective
orders. The Marquis wore low upon his left
breast the large silver star encircling his family
arms, and over his vest, from the left shoulder to
hal.
lished with the sign OF the order OF the Thistle
After the opening hour the receiving party entered
the ballroom, the Minister escorting the Countess
Lewenhaupt. and took their places at the extreme
south end being joined by others selected for the
tLs opening or royal" quadrille. The scene had by
the ballroom, tine dining-room and hall, but
especially the former, were thronged with men
and women of distinction, the latter wearing the
finest toilets and jewels they could command.
The wives OF foreign ministers. several OF whom
are women of marked personal beauty, were among
tnOse dressed with marked Difference to the ooca-
sion. After the supper, which was served from
70 !, the guests largely withdrew. Three figures
..Sir Roger de Coveriy," which Is nearly like our
Virginia reel, and which the Marquis seemed to
enjoy with keen zest.
ton OF the enjoyment OF past Friday evenings.
The attendance comprised the guests OF the hotel
present were Senator and Mrs Groome, Mr. and
MIS- Creswell, Representatives Blackburn, King,
Mcdonald. Morrison, Brewer and HOge, with their
wives; Miss j. G. Harrison, Mrs. and Miss Hatch,
Lieut. and Miss Crawford, Mr. Fred Rooms and
ladies, Mrs Lathrop, Mr.. Frank Mcguire, Mr.. and
Mrs, Mr. e +; Gonger Mr. E J. Jennings and wife.
and Mrs McCallum, Mr.. J. j. Needing and ladies,
Mrs Plant, Mrs Whipple. Miss Bragg, Mr.. and
Miss singleton, Mr.. Charles Hendley, and others.
49,, A very ENJOYABLE masquerade party was given at
the Old Henry Clay residence Is lst street SOUTH
east. on Thursday evening. Some OF the more
prominent guests and characters noted were Mrs
a 20 poac nt.,,
Miss CHIT, "Queen Elizabeth" Mrs. NJ Lybrand,
martha Washington;" Miss Fenton, "Gypsy
Miss Held, "Flower Gi1l;' her sister as {" Mix
maid;" Miss Clara Cunningham, "Night;" Miss
Sruo6' :. "Fnlly;" Messrs. Charles and Horace Ly-
bach AMI Geo. II. Lybrand Normandy Peas
ants" Mr.: Prank schGepf, Uncle sam"
The regular meeting Of the Unity Club brought
In South Washington, last evening. The formal
exercises were instrumental music by Miss Ger
trnde Allyn: an essay by Mr. A. !. Faust, on
Mr. =. J. Whipple; paper by Mrs. j. j. Hayden,
entitled "Wheat and Cnaff, or Woman Photo
I1a grapned by Man." read by Miss Hickey; instru-
Ander.
-, very pleasant soclable was given last evening
by Mr.: and Mrs. N. c. Martin, In honor OF their
Hsses
Fisher, Barnes, stephens, Pumphrey, Williamson,
Josie and Katie Jones, and the Misses Hutton: and
Messrs Frank. and Howard Reside, Hyer Falck,
SsepneMHss r, Mss Martin: Downs James Barry, Hall,
The fri, nds or Miss Maude Egan spent DELIGHT
lul evening at her residence In Anacostia last
evening: The affair, though quiet and not large,
instrumental, by Miss fletcher, Miss Esan and
Messrs. Buckler and James. s and games. re-.
those. present were the MIssis Ginnix, Miss
Blanche Fletcher. Miss Jennie Barker, MISS Susie
VIM. Minnix, Mr.. R. w. Isdell, MI. Richard fyles,
MI. Charles James, Mr.. John Barker, Mr. Edward
Hinwood and Mr.. George Buckler.
The social event OF next week will be the Charity
Bali, fOr the benent OF the Children's HoSpital
which occurs at Masonic Temple on Monday even.
ing. These entertainments have always been at
among its most delightful annual features, The
guests Will be received by Mrs. Ricketts,. Miss
FFrelnghqyse1 and Mr. Miles, President Of the
The Classical Society, Invitations to which are
by card, win hold its first meeting for the season
on Monday eventng,--the occasion being made
SONS elegant new studio, 0l5 street The essay
ists M for the evening are Prof. J. NJ Gregory and
Attorney General Brewster win entertain at
dinner, on Monday evening, the President, men,
bers Of the Cabinet, and Others
Mr.. and Mrs John B. Alley win give a large
party next Tuesday evening at their residence, on
Instead OF Mrs NJ. d. Lincoln's regular literary
reunion next Tuesday evening, she has invited
70 m s % S9
Mrs w. w. Bruce, OF Lexington, Ky is the
guest OF her cousin. Medical Director Turner, at
1904 Rhode Island avenue
Col Tourtel0tte gave an elegant breakfast to the
Marquis OF Lorne this morning at Chamberlnas
Among those present were the Marquis OF Lorne.
Gen. sherman. the British Minister, Dr. Loring
and Gen. Hazen.
District Government Affairs.
At THE CAPITOL.
commissioner West was at the CAPITOL to-day to
attend the Senate committee on District appropria-
tions, accompanied by Superintendent j. o. Wf-
son, OF the District public schools,
LIQUOR LCINsEa
New applications for liquor licenses have been
filed with the license committee as follows: Eu-
gene DAILY. Michael Uston, Fred. Schneider, 81. J.
Elwood, n Babst Dennis Dunn. John Travers,
Frank Dieate, VIM. Cox.
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