Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-08
SOCIETY.

1t Is said that Presldent-elect Cleveland has
signihed his intention OF attending divine services
at the New York avenue Presbyterian church, and
friend Of his has already applied for suitable
pew Presidents jackson ana Lincoln were both
regular attendants at that church.
MIS- Speaker Carlisle. who will be at the Riggs
again this winter, will probably not begin her reg
uiar rece ptions until after the holidays
The wedding Of Mr.. Linden Kent. Of Alexandria.
ana Mss Edta Montgomery, OF Louisiana, SIS
ter OF Mrs. Senator Gibson, viii take place at
New YORK on Wednesday. After their bridal tour
MI. and Mrs Kent viii come to this city TO live.
Representative Post is expecting Mrs Post to
join him after the holidays at the Portla nd where
they Will reside for the winter.
There will be meeting OF the Bachelors Ger
man club this week to decide upon the winter
program, and although nothing definite is known
regarding the reorganization OF the Army and Navy
German Club it is probable that the officers OF the
two branches OF the service Will soo take steps to-
wards reorganization The Bachelors. as q rule, do
not give their first german until after January ist
whereas the custom has been TO open the season,
In measure, by an Army and Navy german about
week before the holidays. This matter IS now
being considered and it Is not unlikely that within
the next fortnight one or usually and delightful
germans Will be given by that cluD.
Gen. Sharpe and Mr.. James d. Warren, OF New
York. who have been spending several days at the
WHITE House as guests OF the President, expected
to leave to-day.
On Saturday evening last Senator Hoar gave
dinner at Wormley's to his brother, Hon E Rock
Mr.. and Mrs Eugene Schuyler will spend the
greater part Of the winter in this city, domiced at
Wormley's.
General and Mrs Sturgis have issued cards for
reception at their residence at the Soldiers Home
on the 18th instant, upon which occasion Miss
Mamie Sturgis Will make her debut
Pay Director Watmough, on the retired list OF
the navy, expects soon TO so to Europe with his
family On an extended tour.
The Marine barrack concerts are announced to
n m or na~lrv shr~r
will become pleasing feature In social pastimes at
the capital
The Carroll Institute fair commence at the Ma
sonic Temple tonight, its purpose being to assist
handsome building recently purchased for the pur-
poses OF the institute
The lovely sunshine OF yesterday made the streets
lively with church. goers: and doubtless each OF the
any other day since fall began. The fine choir at
ST. Matthew's, under the leadership OF Professor
Tannon SUI attracts large numbers OF casual
slus on sunday evenings bid fair to rival the at
fractions OF the downtown choirs
1t Is understood that the Albatross, the Fish
party aboard for New Orleans. There is also a
Tumor that the Great Eastern is be fitted up as
noatlng hotel, and anchor near New orleans when
the Exposition opens
Mr.. Charles W. Jones, Jr., son Of Senator Jones,
of Florida has returned to Pensacola where he will
probably remain during the winter, on account OF
LII lealth
Col. Alex Montgomery and daughter are detained
from spending their usual season In washington by
the illness OF the latter at Glens Falls, n. Y.
General and Mrs. n. l. Jefrries have arrived in
Washington from their bridal trip to the Pacific
coast, and Will be located for the winter at the
Richmond.
The marriage OF Miss Kate Humphreys to the
Rev. MIR: May took place at st. Johns church Sat-
urday afternoon, the Rev. Mr. Leonard officiating
Miss Hu nphreys is daughter OF the late Judge
Humphreys, OF the Supreme Court OF the District
OF Columbia. MI. May is a rising young clergy
man OF virginia. The bride was attired in hand
some travelling dress OF blue cloth, with bonnet TO
match. The groom wore black broadcloth. After
many congratulations and sincere wishes for
long prosperous lfe they left the city for
snort wedding tour, returning from 1t to their
home in Virginia
MI and Miss Eddy, of San Francisco, have ar
rived tn the city to spend the winter. They will
reside at the Ebbitt House.
Miss Odeneal, daughter OF Judge Odeneal, Of
Salem, Oregon, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Senator
Dolph.
The ladies at the Arsenal have decided upon
Mondays as their reception days during the season.
Miss Hattie Stewart has returned to the city from
her visit to friends in PHILADELPHIA