Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-13


season, ard some have predicted that 1t all depends
upon one Or two contingencies whether it VIII be
unusually gay or exactly the opposite The chief
question Is whether in view OF the prospective
sure change In the administration those row
prominent Ia official circles Will become iniifer-
ent 10 social affairs. There Is also much question
as to whether Mr.. Cleveland Will at once take I'd
the thread OF social affairs where Mr. Arthur must
necessarily leave 1t. and the general impression IS
that he VIII not. He is undoubtedly preparing
himself Tor his new duties nj IS likely TO surprise
his friends by his readiness to proceed without de-
Jay with the affairs OF state, but the genera ill.,
preston is that neither lie nor his cabinet viii
make any Social display IN the lew remaining
weeks Of the season ensuing after his Inaugural
ton SO far the present social circle Is concerned,
must Da mat IL IS t1e growth OF years,
and those in IL are well established and fixed In
" aSlnngtoa, and no change OF administration Is
likely 10 have any immediate effect either on their
material social relations II is safe TO predict
TIL reiOre that the ladies' OF the cabinet. of the
senate and OF the political circle in general VIII
continue to entertain and contribute towards the
gGyetieS o. so iai life usual. Time when
few government Officials owned their residences in
Washington, ana The close Ct a congrcSsiona! term
was IKE Tie mrs. rjst at summer resort In its
blighting effects on society. Now, however, it Is
quite different, and change of administration SCI
dom depriveS the capital OF those who have Ell
more less prominent in society AsI,o frOln this
consideration IL Is certain tuat many OF the non
political residents intend tc continue their enter
tannenis Oh the usual scale, and already there is
considerable quiet talk OF the receptions germans
and parties which this or that one viii give during
|
though Congress will adjourn March Sd, the Senate
Will b. called, immediately thereafter. extra
sion to consider the new presdentla! appointments
and tn.tj VIII. III a measure, leave society undiS
turbed bJ The adjournment oI this Congress- as the
wives OF Senators, as rule, Gn.ra,e much more
largely in entertaining imam the wives Oh The
| beTs Of the lower House.
1t is not probable, however that the season will
begin any earlier tAan usual The uMWritten social
laws that govern here make The first week OF ,auu-
airy the real commencement OF the season. When
the lacI is reneiaoered mat, as rule, very few OF
| the thousand "h0 constitute the floating poptla-
/ t!ol seldom come 10 Washington before the ho-
/ days, IL nay be easily understood. Anyway. Pres
idenh Arthur VA not begin his receptions Till
January, nor IS there any uragrg:n to indicate Il
| departure from the usual Custom Of n king the
HIST day CT the year the formal opening day OF the
/ social season.
! The event that is now demanding the sole atten-
ton OF many ladies prominent in society is the Ma
tioaal homeopathic Fair, which is To run through
the coming week. Already every effort has been
made 10 make IL not only success as to the main
end In view, hut sort OF social exchange. where
friends may meet each other under the pleasantest
auspices possible. In every respect The comfort
anu enjoy nGnt OF visitors VIII be studied, and such
special features wiz Be introduced cannot faii to
| AID TO the pleasure OF both Old and young OF both
| sexes.
| or Thursday evening the executive committee,
represented by Dr.. I. g. Verdi tchairman), G. Fl.
Wilcox secretary, Lewis Clephane (treasurer),
Mrs. Ihos. F. Bayard AIonzo Bell, H. D. Cooke,
| MS. Admiral Dahgren, Mrs. Robt. r. Hit, Mrs.
| Geo. KEENAN,. MIS-. John r. Mcpherson, Mrs.
Gh3s. Nordhof, Judge O.. n. Riley, Miss Olive
|
| with the chairmen OF the respective committees,
held meeting and completed their arrang eGnentS
Marlnls remoueled hall has been engaged for the
| purpose.
Tie ladies are greatly encouraged by the liberal
contributions received from all parts Of the cOun-
lTy. There VIII be an art Loan exhibition, under
| the charge OF Mr.. Samuel Bodgkins, consisting OF
valuable collection OF b-onzes, carvings and
paintings: donation from Mrs. GTeatcreX and her
daughters Of their AQGlste water cOoGS and etch-
artists.
ayy-t1I no .-toC
our best architects under the direction OF Mrs. j.
| W. Plliing and Mrs Geo. KEENAN,. Tea viii be
served from samoVars by the following ladies in
russian COSTUME: Mss Sophie Verdi, the Misses
Foster daughters OF the former minister to Rus9ia)
MISS Schmidt Miss BarUle and the Misses NOruhOff.
opposite this Will be the oriental agOda under tie
direction o. Mis- Bennett and Olive Rsley- Seward
TO this booth has been given a liberal contribution
OF The celebrated japanese lacquer polish. Genuine
| oriental costumes viii be by The attending
young lades-tliss Bennett, Hiss Harper. Miss JOY,
Miss Lacey and Miss Eddy. In connection With
this VIII be dainty cigarette stand, in charge OF
Miss Whitney.
The District table will be presided over by Mrs.
Coz. Rutherford and Mrs. Capt. Tyler, who have
| tremeiy liberal donations from our merchants and
other citizens. Many OF the principal states have
also generously responded to the invitation ex-
| Owing 10 the lack OF room the committee will b,
obliged 10 group the states into geographical oil, is
ions. The I oles OF the eastern states Will be in
charge OF Mrs. Lewis Clepnane, assisted by Mrs.
| Marin. Mrs. f. b. Wight Mrs. Henry Culver, Mrs
W. 7. Grunell, Mrs. J. B. Tupper, Miss Gaines, the
Misses Clephane and the Misses Moore The Purl-
! tan Costume has been selected by the attending
young ladies'. lie tables OF the middle states viii
De In charge OF Mas. Wilcox. Mrs. Bradley A.
FISl:e Mrs Senator warner Miller, iC. Representa-
Tive stevens, Mrs Ii. H. ClarE, aTs. Ramsdell, Mrs
T. II. Martin, Mrs. \. b. Walker and Mrs. Robert
| yer, Mss Ralnsde Miss Bosbec!;, Miss
Roy, Miss schley and MISS Heath The
The tables OF the western states Will be 10 charge
OF Mrs. Representative Springer, Mrs Representa-
tive Lacey, Hrs J. j. diamonds, Mrs. s. F. Rounds
| Mrs. WV Upton, MIS- senator CulloIn, MIS- sena-
| tor Palmer, Mrs. Marble and Mrs REPRESENTATIVE
Peters. assisted by the Misses Cullo1n. Lacey. nd
die, Roach, Od6nei and story, III peasant costumes
The tables OF the southern states viii be under
Mrs. Representative Ellis, Mrs. Justice Woods Mrs
| Senator Jackson, Mrs. Reynolds, and tirs Senator
Call assisted by young ladies in Spanish and
| French costumes
| Mrs. Major Van Derllp and her able assistants
| Oner unusual attractions In the refreshment hall
President Arthur Will contribute to the lunch and
| send flowers for one day.
on their resp ctlve days the following hotels and
restaurants have generously promised donations
10 tne lunche0ns: OrInley's. National, Arlington
WelcEers, Ebbitt, Riggs. Mason Dor6. Wizards,
Portland, Clarendon, 81. James, Metropolitan Dr-
yer,s Jarvis, Temple Gale, Waveriy, Freund, and
russell. The ladies in charge OF the hall VIII be
assisted by fOrty-Scven young ladies In costume
their badge 10 be an orange ribbon cow. One OF
the interesting things In this department viii be
the New England kitchen, under the direction OF
Miss MoQuOn and Miss Hanson.
An Important feature or the fair will be the toy
| gifts have been provided by Mrs Somervle, Mrs
General Birney, and others. The CONNECTIONS will
be supplied By the purchase and donation from
! SharpeSS, with liberal donations from the houses
| OF Huyler and Whitman. In the center OF the hall
there will be floral bower in charge of Hiss cam
| mack and others. Mrs. Dr.. Stearns and her assist
ants Will Invite the wandering Bedouins to as 1are
u cir thirst at the "oaSiS In the desert" There win
also be many other attractions arranged by the
committee on novelties. headed by Mrs. Wilcox and
Mrs. DR.. Pope. Fortunes VIII be told by the lin
gare at their tent. The Indispensable peanut
stand, made gay by pretty decorations OF flags and
| fans, will be In charge OF Mrs. DR.. Heron and her
| assistants, In Japanese costume and cullos under
| direction OF Mrs Frank HeatOn and Mrs J. ! Ed
| son.
| The Literary Society holds its first meeting for
the season at the residence OF Major Powell. on N
street, this evening, when the executive Committee
VIII be chosen Tor the ensuing year and other
matters relating to Its organization and operations
disposed of.
Mrs. z. j. Davis, wife OF the late Gov. Davis. OF
! Texas, IS visiting her sister, Mrs Charles Worth
ington, 1909 l. street northwt st.
Miss E. b. Johnston, OF this city, has in the De-
! cember number OF the Magazine OF American His
tory the first Of series OF illustrated na,prs en-
titled Historical Portraits" the first being devate
| to the Huntington Collection OF Americans
The "wednesday Club" which Will be ramem
bered as the offshoot OF the over-crowded Bachelor
Ciub Will, it Is stated, be reorganized this year
Major Carsons son, who is now ia the fir1stc,ass
at West Point, is cadet adjutant this war. and
promises to maintain his good class standing Till
| graduation. WAL
ers wedding. has returned to his post but Will,
| lady.
While IL is not definitely announcna tpot ,.,, 80,