Evening star., 1884-01-19
SOCIETY NOTES.
What the Gay ThrOng is Doing-Enter-
tainments Yesterday, To-Day and
Next Wcek-PcrsOnal Mention, Etc.

Mrs. Ricketts, held most charming reception
yesterday from three until six O'Clock, during
which time between three and four hundred vSi-
tors called, thus marking the occasion as one OF
unusual brilliance Mrs. Ricketts, was assisted In
receiving by Miss Gresham, Miss Sheriff., Miss
Paul, Miss Morgan, Miss Rockwell and her guest
Miss Crozier; Miss Slocum, Miss Pendleton, and the
Misses McKeever.
AT the meeting Of the Unity Club, at the resi-
dence Of DR.. Bacon last evening, most attractive
program was offered The principal literary fea-
ture OF the evening was the reading by DR.. Elliott
Coues OF an original metrical translation OF part
or the fourth book of the Fneid, which was re-
celved with every demonstration OF pleasure. This
was followed by reading by Miss Hines, OF New
York: vocal music by Miss Henningsen. and In
strumental pieces by Messrs Bacon Baumgarten
and Bond. The attendance was quite large, and
the occasion was greatly enjoyed by all.
At the reception given last evening by Mr.. and
Mrs. John B. Alley. the hostess was assisted by her
daughter, Miss Alley, and Miss Petit, of New Jer-
sey. There were present the families OF the Cabl-
net, the supreme Court, Diplomatic Corps, with
numerous Senators and Representatives and other
prominent perSOnagcS.
Mrs. de Strives reception last evening was at
tended by large numbers Of those of the world Of
fashion and society.
pleasant german was given last evening by
the Misses Williamson, among the participants
being Mrs. Col. Leber, the Misses beach, Miss
RoesSie. Miss Thomas, Miss Kendall Miss Murphy
Miss Pairo, Miss Earnest. Miss Brown, Mrs Kendall
ward, Russell, PairO, NicOlls Kendall, Cady, Trim
led.
Senator Camden entertained at dinner at the
Arlington last night Mr. Oliver II. Payne OF Ohio,
son OF the SenatOrelect from that state inviting to
meet him Senators jackson, Fair Vest, kenna and
and King, Mr.. Charles Pratt, M E. D. Clark Mr.
george ID. Thompson, MIR. T. E. Stckles, Mr.. ii. T.
lsley, Mr. W. N. Chandler and Mr. Ross White
Senator and Mrs. Ingalls, were sat home" to their
the fnclemency OF the weather soyer one hundred
ladies' and gentlemen from that state gathered at
the pallors OF their senior Senator for reunion
and general good time. A list OF those present
would include the members OF the Kansas slelega-
ton and their wives, all the Kansas residents in
Washington and all the Kansas visitors to the
metropolis. Refreshments were served, and after
an Interchange OF general good feeling, the visitors
departed with the best OF wishes for the host and
hostess.
The annual Charity Ball, which is this season
fixed for Monday evening, the 2sth inst, at the
National Rifles Armory, promises to eclipse in
point CT magnihcence any of its line OF gay prede-
ceSSOlS, The character OF these entertainments
not less than the excellent object for which they
are given always attracts to them the very best
clements or Washington society, both resident and
visiting. Hence they are looked forward to With
interest as really the social event Of each season
Mr. and Mrs. Gerard OF New York. who are pass
ing the present season in Washington, at $50 Far
ragut Square, gave a lunch to q number OF ladies'
and gentlemen to-day. at1 pm.
Mrs. Craig Wadsworth gives an evening party to-
night in honor of her sister-in-law and niece, Mrs
and Miss WadsWOrth.
Mrs Yulee gives on Monday evening a "tea,"
from to O'Clock.
On Tuesday evening Mrs. Edgar, Of New York,
who IS now spending her second winter here on
connecticut avenue and l street, will give large
party.
Senator and Mrs Conger Will hold reception on
Wednesday evening next, the 23d inst.
Mrs. Lander has at present for her guest Miss Net
tie Hooper, daughter of the American Consul at
Paris, who will remain In this country until some
time next month.-1he Misses ParkeS, OF Nor
folk, are visiting Representatiy-and Mrs. Hopkins
at their pleasant home On Massachusetts avenue
Miss voorhees,, daughter OF senator Voorhees,, is
now pursuing her musical studies abroad. and Will
not return to America before next summer
Mrs Haibert $. Greenleaf wife Of Representative
Greenieaf, OF New York, Will hereafter be at home
Oh Monday afternoons at her residence 33i street.
Mrs Senator Ingalls, receives On Mondays from
two Till f1ve ard not on Thursdays. Mondays has
been chosen by the ladies on Capitol Hill for
receiving, In order to not conflict with the re-
cepton OF those In other parts Of the city who have
chosen Thursday.-AMong the acquisitions to
Washington society this winter is Miss Fannie
Fussel. OF Arkansas. sster-in-aw OF Representa-
tive Dunn, OF that state. She was one OF the
bellies at the hop at Wizards last night