Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-01-12
SOCIETY NOTES.

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SOCIETY NOTES.
The regular semi-monthly meeting OF the Haw-
thorne Club was held yesterday evening at the
residence Of Mr.. Curtis j. Hillyer, on Massachu-
setts avenue, when most enjoyable program was
rendered. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs
Pomeroy, Mrs Willard, Misses Wilson. Clark. VIII
lard. Shellabarger, Barber, Prall, Henry, Addison
Garter and Earnest, and Messrs. Murdoch, Andrews
hoy hoy, MGCuiium, Davidson, Willard, Trimble, Rudy
ana aalea Baliantyne After supper dancing was en-
loyed: The next meeting Will take place at Miss
carers, daughter of the Hawaiian minister In the
hamilton annex.
musicale last evening. She was assisted by her
daughter, Mrs Livingston Mason. Among those
present We're Mr.. Dom.guez, OF the Argentine le-
senator Dawes, the Attorney General and Mrs
brewster, Mrs LaughtOn and Miss Camille Berg
mann MAJ Mrs Myers and Miss Chalmers, Mrs. r. Og-
den DOremlS, Judge and Miss Key, Mrs. Charles
carroll, of Baltimore; Mrs. Brnton Stone, the wife
aud daughter OF Justice MATHEWS, Gen. Hazen and
OF tbe society people The musical part
Miss Estelle Doremus, Miss SeaweIl and Miss Mar
Zoe. Mrs Hartshornes costume was extremely ele-
CANT, being dead leaf satin and light coored bro
cade Mrs Brewster wore pale blue satin and dia-
monds; Mrs. Matthews black velvet
very pleasant musical soiree took place last
evening at the residence of Prot Alexander S. De-
WOOwSki'S residence No $40 New York avenue in
compliment to his many California friends now
visiting here. The most advanced pupils In vocal
music assembled and exhibited the proficiency they
nave attained under his instruction. The most
gratifying portion OF the Soiree was the splendid
execution OF ROSS1n1'S Stabat Mater and the great
combination Tor piano and organ executed admir-
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AT the dancing reception last night given by Gen.
erai and Mrs. Ayres at the arsenal Mrs Ayers in
Vted the following young ladies to receive with her.
Miss Niles Miss Beatrice Paul. Miss Mollle West,
Miss Fairfax and Miss Pickerell The music was
furnished by the artillery band. The attendance
included mostly army and navy officers and their
families and connections, though number of per
sons In civil life were present.
senator Miller, of New York, entertained the fol-
lowing gentlemen-all members of the Senate-at
Gunner on Wednesday evening last, at his resi-
Cullom, Mr.. Mitchell, MT. Palmer Mr.. Bowen, Mr..
SEalilden MI Hoar, Mr.: Lapham, Mr.. Sawyer, Mr..
Dolph, MI Pike, Mr.. Call, Mr.. Jackson.
Quite large and very delightful hop was given
laslles living there. Those forming the reception
committee were the wives of Representatives
wins wins and Townsend and the wife and daughter of
senator Brown. The attendance was quite large,
anu tne occasion most enjoyable one throughout.
Col. Hopkins gave tbeater party one evening
tnls week to the Misses Payne and Miss Price, now
visiting Mrs Stewart, on Dupont circle.
Mrs Harris, wife Of the chief engineer, gave
1areWell dinner on Thursday to Capt McGlensey,
who will shortly make q cruise to China I'm com,
mand OF the Ossipee.
This morning, in St AlCysius church, Rev. j. j.
Murphy, president Of Gonzaga college, assisted by
Flynn and Miss Emily A. Farmer The bride is a
cousin OF the late Father Boyle and the youngest
cniia OF the late Philip Farmer, who for many
years prominent merchant OF Baltimore She ia a
translator OF acknowledged merit.
Inc Literary Society win meet at the residence OF
MI. a T. Spoford, on Massachusetts, avenue, this
evening, when the life character and works of
ctses. ~ 'l'o n'ei d eAe'-
Mrs NJ. E. Post, wife OF the Delegate from Mon
tana, VIII give, at her home, on Thursday next the
Iiss OF several handsome germans to his niece Miss
Blrdle Parker who will lead with MIR. Clarence
Derringer
Miss Maud Davidge has sent out invitations to
dancing party for Monday evening next
Mr.. and Mrs. George HUI have issued invitations
1or an entertainment to be given on Wednesday
pelng their golden wedding anniversary.
invitations for tea from two to five o'clock, on
iueaqay next, at the Portland, have been issued by
MIS- Lewis Beach and Mss Hall, OF New York
AT the literary reception Of Mr.. and Mrs. Horatio
King King this evening, paper will be read by u S.
District Attorney COrklIl on Frederick the Great,
The first german to be given by the Army and
Navy Club Will be held Oh Wednesday evening next.
O'Clock. 49,
Mrs de Strive gave brilliant reception enter
tain1nent at the Russian legation last evening,
which was largely attended by those connected
WIN eiiS uiPioilldtiC StI slCc
Ex-senator Davis and wife, and Lawrence Wei
don, the newly appointed Judge of the Court OF
Claims, and his Wife left Bloomington this morn
Ing for Washington. MI. Davis and wife will re-
assume the duties OF his new Office The bloom
mgtOn Bar presented Judge Weldon last evening
with valuable gold-headed.cane.
Justice and Mrs. Matthews will shortly have as
OF Surgeon Adrian Hudson has gone to Pittsb,Irp
but Will shortly, with her little daughter, accom-,
pany her husband abroad, going first to the South
country at school-Miss Luerla and Miss Clara
Bush, OF Pfttsield, Ill, are spending the winter in
the city, visiting the families OF MIR. John G. Nco-
lay, ChaS. h. sherman and OtherS.-Mrs. Lee
Fleming. with her little daughter, leaves Wash
lngton this evening for her home In Fauquier
c0unty.-Dr. Slough, brother of Mrs John H. Ma
gruder, has gone to Ell Paso for short stay
Miss Saunders, daughter of Col. Saunders OF Bat1-
more, Is making a visit to Miss Margaret Edes at
her elegant new house on X streetSMiss Mary
Morris Jones, daughter OF Col. Alfred Jones, OF
richmond, will cometO Washington during the lat
ter part OF this month to visit Miss Nellie Thorn
mis- Jane Hatch, OF PttSfeld, H., Is the guest
OF OF Mrs John G. Nicolay.-Dr. and Mrs. Alexander
Magruder are at present in Arcachon, France, hay
Ing taken villa there until the sth of February.
MIS- Magruders health is much improved though
the place is so filled with 1nvads that she is anx-
lous TO get away. From there they Will go to Pau,
resentatlve Willis has as her guest at n ihe
Riggs House Miss Addie Bangs, of Louisville
Mr.. Jefferson Chandler will shortly, with his fami-
-, iiio'C iilto tllc new SllU
avenue, which Is now nearing pletion.-Mrs
Lowry WE OF the Representative from Indiana, has
arrived In the city, and will remain here during the
sesslon-Mrs. Emma Randolph, Of Sterling, H.,
Is In the city for short visit, the guest of her sis
Mrs Holmes Oflley will shortly leave the city, to
take up their residence In Loudon county, Virginia.
Miss Ida Miller Will leave Washington In few
weeks for Omaha, where she will act as one of the
bridesmaids at the wedding of Lieut.. Guy Howard
ana MISS JEANNE WOOlwOrth, OF Omaha, which Will
take place ON the 14th of February