Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-05
SOCIETY,".

large crowd OF promenaders the principal
thoroughfares, and there was perhaps greater
and more varied display OF the fashions in fine
dress than on any day since the beginning OF fall
Not only were there crowds of proIneladerS but
the avenue was unusually brisk and lively VITA
equlpageS or all kinds and casual observer might
have concluded from the appearances OF things
that the gayetles OF winter life at the capital had
actually begun. Many or those who were out
Wednesday were doubtless either going to or COM
Ing from the two receptions given respectively by
MIS- Frelinghuysen and Mrs. Audenred. At Mrs
FrelinghuysenS the crowd was quite large for this
time OF the season, and in the vicinity OF her resi-
dence carriages almost blocked the street. remind
ing one OF the mid-winter scenes on reception days
Mrs Frennghuysen was assisted by her daughter
Miss FrelinghuySen and Mrs. John Davis, and re-
celVed the numerous callers with that gracious
ness OF manner that has always characterized her
receptions and distinguished her as hostess.
The social event OF the season thus far, however
was the reception OF Mrs AudenreId In compliment
to her daughter Florence, whose formal inJroduc-
ton 20 society on Wednesday was made under the
happlest OF auspices, and will doubtless long be re-
mem0ered as one OF the most delightful affairs OF
THIS winter over Thousand invitations had been
issued, and there would seem to have been re-
Sponse In person 10 each. The debutante Is a most
charming and graceful brunette OF seventeen with
fascinating powers OF conversation, and she will
doubtless become popular acquisition TO our
socia! circle. AT her reception Wednesday she was
attred In train OF blue satin. square necked and
prettily embroidered In pfnk-a dress o. exquisite
workmanship designed Tor the occasion She wore
diamond ornaments in her hair and held IN her
hand one OF the seventeen bouquets received
during the day. Mrs Audenreid, OF course, pre-
sided and made the presentations to her daughter
who was assisted In receiving the guests by Miss
Daisy Ricketts, and Miss Mamie Wilson, the former
OF whom is herself one OF tie most promising
debutanteS OF the season. while Miss Wilson win
not appear until next season. The guests In
cluded many ladies and gentlemen well known In
society, young and DID, but the most pleasing fea-
ture OF the occasion was the presence Of so many
young friends and companions OF the debutante
some OF whom are still mere school girls. ana yet
none were forgotten on the gala day OF their COM
rade, who was thus budding into actual woman
hood
Those who know Mrs. Blaine best say that Il is
her inclination not to take very active part In
social affairs this season, although it is not to be
inferred that she will not contribute her share In
general way towards the winter gayeueS
Mrs Larned, the wife OF Prof Larned, OF West
Point, who will be remembered as the charming
Miss Alexander OF last winter. Will visit her sister,
Mrs Col. Lei0er. In this city, sometime this month.
Mrs. Leiber's father, Gen. Alexander, is now With
her, and Is greatly improved in health.
Mrs Mcdonald, whose distinguished appearance
Is marked In whatever social gathering In which
she may be seen is expected to arrive here with the
ex-senator early IN January In the event, which
now seems almost certainty, of'Mr. Mcdonald re-
celvlng place In the new cabinet, his Wife viii
be central igure in all social affairs at the White
House.
Mr.. Marini has issued cards for complimentary
dancing reception In his new hall this evening.
Mrs. Richard A. Proctor. wife OF the celebrated
astronomer, is visiting her cousin. Mr. NJ s. Thomp
son, at 1888 Corcoran street The professor win
probably visit here sometime In January.
For some weeks past q number OF ladies and gen.
tlemen. comprising the best vocal talent In the
ssPaul and virginia" which it is Intended TO pro-
duce during the latter part OF January the pro-
a1 os io ae The
the daughter OF the Portuguese Minister, under
whose direction weekly rehearsals are beld. Miss
to the part OF Virginia she is 70 take. The other
parts will be taken by ladies and gentlemen well
known IN society, and the affair promises to be a
great success.
Mrs Ricketts, having Informally announced to
some Of her friends that hereafter she will be at
home on Fridays, her hospitable home will begin
again TO be the center OF social attraction.
The marriage OF Mr. Emert ii. May, of this CITY,
and Miss Jennie Lyon, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs
w. e. Lyon, of Baltimore, was solemnlzed In that
city on Thursday at the Memorial p T. church
After short bridal tour the groom VIII return here
with his bride TO live.
The marriage ceremony OF Louis Erwin Beall ana
Miss Harriet Morgan Clark. both OF this city, was
performed at Epiphany church last evening by Mt.
the presence OF quite large gathering OF friends
and acquaintances. The bridal attendants were
Miss Paterson Of this city and Miss Hattie Perry,
walker Blaine, John J. Cnew. A. II. Allen, Frank
Lee. John Poor and J. NJ. Ewing. A supper was
rendered 70 the bridal party after the ceremony,
and the bridal couple left ON the $50 train.
The Rev. Charles B. Ramsdei and Mrs. Ramsden
celebrated their wooden wedding anniversary ar
their residence, on l street. on Thursday.
Wills FIED.-To-day In the Probate Court the |
win OF the late Matte Lathrop was filed She |
leaves 70 her nieces-Mattie, Nellie, Minnie and |
Emily Clark-t2s EACH her family pictures 10 her
mother ana to Miss Judith Plummer, and the rest /
OF her estate 20 H NJ Baker IN trust for her mother
and sisters The will OF the late James N. Magee,
leaving his interest under the viii OF his father 70
bis wife. and naming his wife as execuIux. was |
also nled.
LEVY MARRIED AGAM-Levy, the cornet soioist,
who has already had considerable experience as
marrying man. was married again at Erie, Pa. last
night at the Reed house The bride Is Miss Stella
Costa. singer Of his concert company, and the
ueeemouy was performed by the Rev. N. Carsten-