Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-03
SOCIETY,".

The suggestion TO utilize the new and unfinished
Pension building for inaugural purposes by putting
in a temporary floor and constructing canvas
roof recalls to mind the cold experience In 1873,
when President Grants second Inauguration ball
was given in the huge temporary building con-
structed In judiciary square. Heating the build
Ing was found impossible, and ladies d5nced In
heavy cloaks, while nearly all the thin-bloodcd
gentlemen wore OverCOatS. Ii thf re is to be ele-
gauce and display at the next inaugural ball there
ought also TO be comfort
The memorial tablet erected In the pretty
chapel at Fort Leavenworth. Kansas, to the men,
DRY OF the late Lieut.. lockwood of Arctic fame. is
very unique and durable, as shown by the photo
graphs which have De9n taken and forwarded to
the relatives and friends OF the Ce1d young hero
Although the erection Of the tablet was designed
70 be purely regimental affair by the Officers OF
the d infantry, Still large number OF Others out
side that regiment Stgnifed their wish to contrib
ute towards it. There was no more popular young
officer In the service than he, and tue brightness
OF his intellect viii be shown when his diary is
given TO the public.
Senior Roa, second secretary OF the Mexican lega-
ton in this country, Is an Old AMI personal friend
Of the new President Daz OF Mexicoa and his friends
Delleve That ne VIII soon be promoted 10 position
or greater Importance in the diplomatic service. 1t
Is understood that he would prefer service in Italy,
and III Is not improbable that he may be appointed
minister to that country.
Miss TrowbriGga, OF Detroit, who will be
pleasantly remembered rs the charming guest
OF MAJOR LyGeckers family two years ago, Will
make another visit here this winter
Miss Waite, daughter OF the Chief Justice, has
returned to the city alter several weeks absence
Miss BabcCck. OF Evansville, Ind, Will spend
the greater part OF the winter with her brother III
this city,
Minister Foster ant family, who have just re-
turned from Spain, hare taken their residence on I
street. which. during their absence, was occupied
by secretary Gresham
\ gentleman who was present at the Logan re-
ceptlOn saturday evening says that no one could
have i1naGined from the manner or talk Of Gen.
Logan that he was a defeated Vice Presidential
candidate Both he aud Mis- Logan were most
cordial and gracious i'll the reception Of their
friends, and neltherof them evinCed the slightest
disappointment over the result OF four weeks aGO
Miss Clagett, who recently returned from \ visit
TO her brother. Lieut.. Ciagctt al Detroit, il nov
the guest OF the Misses JeBkins daughter OF Adni-
ral Jenkins, in tli5 city
The wife and daughter of Senator Camden, al
though much benefited by their extended trip to
Europe. not expected to spend the whole season
at the capital or TO take very active part social
matters this winter.
Lieutenant Stevens, who was usher at his sisters
wedding on saturday last, left for New York on
sunday night, where he will report to Gen. Ham
cock, preparatory 10 joining his station on Lake
Superior,
General and Mrs Sheridan will entertain the men,
beTS OF the SUaiIn court martial at q very hand
some dinner this evening. Since their arrival
here the members OF the court have been treated
very Hospitality by the more prominent military
people. the most notable entertainments in their
homer ing been those given by General Sheri-
dan, AdJutant General Drum and General Sacket.
Representative t. H. IaNIOr, OF OHIO, and his
daughter. Mrs Geo. ". Upton, are at tue Hamil-
ton. where they VIII remain Till the middle OF
February.
Miss SiOussa, one OF the prettiest young deba-
tanteS OF this season, Will make her first appear
ance at german To be given in honor OF her debut
on the goth instant.
The wife and daughters of Judge Schofeld of the
Court OF Claims, viii not arrive here until after the
holidays.
Capt. Sanger, OF General Schofield's staff has
come TO relieve Lieut.. Schofeld. who was here as
attending aid to the General. Lieut.. johnson, aid
10 General Terry, and Lieut.. Long. aid 10 General
Miles, both very agreeable young officers, are also
here in their official capacity.
Nj. III. l. Blanchard, OF Florida, clerk 70 the
House committee on railroads and canals, has
brought his bride TO Washington with him this
session, having been married during the recess.
Mrs Logan is expecting her daughter, Mrs.
Tucker, TO arrive in week or two to spend some
time.
The family of ex-senator Mitchell, OF oregon, now
In New York, Will come here for the season imrne-
diately after the holidays.
Mrs Audenred, widow Of the late Col Auden-
reid, gives card reception this afternoon in COM
p1ment TO her Charming little daughter, who Will
make her debut IN society this winter.
The marriage OF Miss Jessie Burgess, niece OF
Mrs. Fl. \. Morrison, TO MIR. William J. Acker, will
take place at the Church OF the Epiphany at 1890
p. N December 18th.