Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-16
SOCIETY,".

The ladies at the arsenal and navy yard. and
the wives OF justices OF the Supreme Court held
heir usual Monday receptions yesterday ,and each
place there was goodly number OF callers. The
event OF the day, however, was the card reception
OF Mrs Gen. Sturgis, at her residence at the Sol.
dierS' Home. In compliment to her daughter Miss
Mamie, who was then formally introduced into so
ciety. An unusually large number of Invitations
had been Issued and a large number OF persons.
more or less prominent in society Including the Pres
dent and his son, were present The guests were
received by Mrs Sturgs and presented to her
daughter, who was assisted by her sister, MIS-. Ella
SturgiS, Miss Ricketts,, Miss Audenreid, Miss Van
Aucker and Miss Clarke, OF Sacramento, the latter
being a guest OF Miss Sturgts. The house was
beautifully decorated with flowers and the refresh
ment room was marvel OF tempting delicacies.
The wedding OF Mr. James ii. Smith, U. S. con-
sui at Mayence, and Miss Ella L. FOX. daughter of
the Rex. Jabez Fox, OF the Swedenborgian churc.
on Capitol HILL was solemniZed at that church last
evening. in the presence OF very large gathering
bridespaids or groomsnen. but the four ushers rs
acted as escort TO the bridal couple The church
Was beautifully decorated with flowers and smilax,
and lilies was suspended, with streamers OF Smilax
extending gracefully around the sides The trfde
was dressed in brocaded white satin, with train
and point lace trimming The petticoat was OF
embossed velvet, and rich tulle veil completely
envelOped her in the most graceful profusion.
After the ceremony short reception was held at
the residence OF the brides parents, 800 Indiana
avenue, after which the happy couple left FOR New
York.
Another pretty wedding occurred last evening
at the Metropolitan NJ. E. church, where a large
company assembled, to witness the marriage OF
Mr.. Charles NJ. Sparks and Miss Mary j. Scrivener,
daughter OF the late Thomas Scriyener. Professor
BiSchon performed the wedding march. The
ushers were Capt. James f. oyster, Dr. II. C.
Thomson Mr.. T. A. Garner and DR.. Mllarl The
ceremony was performed by Rev. DR.. S. K. Cox, OF
Mt Vernon Place NJ. E. Church. After the cere-
mOny the couple started on two weeks trip to
New York and New England
The opening OF the National Homeopathic Hos
pftal fair at Marinrs last evening was very auspi-
cious, and the crowd large and pleasant. The
ladies costumes representing the fashions OF Differ
ent natOnaliteS were picturesque and interesting.
The general arrangement OF the AFFAIR, and the
program already outlined In The STAR Of Saturday
last, were adhered TO in detail, and judging from
the first night. the managers feel fully assured OF
success
Major Lydecker, at the reques, OF some of the old
members OF the army and navy club, has issued a
call for meeting OF all ofcers Vino take inter-
est in the reorganization OF the army and navy
Although the month is already half gone 1t is the
Intention OF those actively interested In the matter
to give german before January LIST, II possible,
and some gentlemen have already gone SO lar as TO
invite partners.
1t has been decided by the Washington Light In
fantry corps to give subscription reception and
ball In their new armory hall on the evening OF
the 30h instant tue proceeds to be devoted towards
derraying the expenses OF the armory building.
1t is expected that Gen. and Mrs Sherman will
visit this city in few days, and. while the General
will gaeast for a while, Mrs Sherman Will remain
here for some time.
Admiral Howell will give an informal party this
evening to about twenty friends
General and Mrs. Sacket, who were among the
first 10 entertain the membe rs OF the Swain court
martial win give dinner this evening to those
members OF the court who are accompanied by
their wives Gen. Mckeeyer will entertain all the
members OF the court on Thursday evening
During the absence OF the Belgian minister
Count CASTOR d'Arschot will act as charge de
dfdires.
Miss Jennie Blackburn is with her father at the
National
The wedding Of Miss Lillian Kendall and Mr.
Philip Russell will take place at the residence of
the bride-elect on E street tomorrow evening.
The many friends OF Mrs Heintzelman. widow of
learn that she has decided to make her residence In
this city, and is now living ct I7O7 street.
The ladies and gentleman, who are to take part
In the opera OF Paul and Virginia, held rehearsal
listening spoke In the highest terms Of the anna
teurS.
Mrs s. R. Roberts. wife OF the ex-president OF
Liberia, and Miss A. McCrumada have recently AZ
sister OF Mr.. Wormley, l4l6 street
Miss George Walker, Of San Francisco, II now
visiting the city. under the chaperonage Of Mrs
Cassidy. wife OF the Nevada Representative
Rt Rev. s. B. Lyman, bishop OF the diocese Of
Ssa the o.asa
His daughter, Ma Cox, is at the Riggs house for
the winter with her husband, who Is Member OF
Congress from North Carolina.
Miss Irone Hancock, niece OF Gen Hancock, has
returned to the city after prolongel visit to st.
Paul
Judge and Mrs Butler. OF Indians. arc In the city
for the winter. staying with their son, c. Il But
lar, on Capitol Hill
Mr. and NrA z C. Robbins aze located ct lsss L
street for the winter.
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