Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-03-08

Luncn partleS seem to be the fayorfte Lenten en-
tertainment. pleasant party having been invited
10 partake OF this feast by Madam Won Eisendecker
at the German legation on Monday noon.
On Tuesday evening General and Mrs Sheridan
entertained at dinner a number OF their friends
from Chicago.
The Literary Society will be entertained this
evening by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Nordhon, at their
delightful new residence on K street.
Despite the inclement weather OF last evening a
large number OF prominent ladies and gentlemen
OF this and other cities attended the weekly recep
tlon OF Miss Ransom, at her elegant studio on f
street After an hour OF pleasant conversation a
literary entertainment was given, which consisted
of the reading of paper by Miss Wilmington. on
one OF the early Italian painters pOetcal readings
ana recitations by Messrs John Sayary and C. il.
bralnard, closing with a most effective reading
from Dickens, by the Hon X. NJ. Murray, OF Ohio
A very pleasant musical soiree was given by the
advanced pupils OF Prof. De Wolowski on Thurs
day evening. at $40 New York avenue where ey-
nDlions OF their excellent instruction in vocal and
instrumental music were given. The program was
e&cellenty rendered, among the many fine singers
belng SiSnOra Falceni, who is finishing her operate
repertoire under Prof. De WIS careful training for
her European engagements. She distinguished
herse by her exquisite vocalisaton; her Echo Song
ana variations OF De Beriot were real gems OF the
evening. Her compass OF voice is extraordinary,
ana her appearance is very prepOSSeSsing so that q
brilliant future is predicted Tor her by her friends
Mrs Kenneth Raynor left Washington this morn
Ing for Raleigh, n. c., to which place her husbands
nOrS children will be there to attend their fathers
funeral which has been delayed In order to enable
them TO reach North Carolina in time. A daughter
ana son Will come from Texas a second daughter
from New Orleans and another son from Kansas
Ihe fifth child, son, making his home I'm CALI
fornia, it will be impossible for him to accomplish
the long Journey at so short notice. Nothing has
as yet been decided with regard to Mrs Raynor's
1utre residence though it is probable she VIII re-
Is In that state.
Secretary and Mrs. Frelinghuysen will give a
large dinner party during the coming week
Mrs Commodore Semmes gave breakfast this
morning at IL O'Clock to about dozen ladies at her
home In the navy yard.
Mrs Augustus A. Hayes entertained a limited
number OF her friends at lunch to-day shortly after
noon.
MI. and Mrs Walter r. Johnston, OF New York.
are visiting their relative, Mr. T. G. Hensey, ia
street northeast.
Mr.. Morey, OF Ohio, with his wife and family, who
have for some time been living at the National.
nave left there and taken apartments on 5th,
near street.
Mr.. Luna, after a stay OF some weeks in New
Mexico, will leave there on Monday to rejoin his
wife In this city.
Miss Lulu Rockwell left on Wednesday to pay a
visit OF few weeks TO her friend Miss Crozier near
Philadelphia. Miss Crozier, it will be remembered
was Miss RockwelrS guest for some time during
the height OF the season.
Miss Shepherd, OF Warrentm, is visiting Miss
Maggie Cox, at the osborne.
Mrs. Fassett will not be at home to visitors next
Tuesday afternoon, from to 5, as usual, but will
receive Informally in the evening from to 10.
The wife and daughters OF Rev. DR.. Conkling OF
New York, who are now visiting Mrs George p
Van Wyck will leave for home In the early part Of
next week.
Lavinia Shannon, OF this city, playing a weeks
engagement at the Holiday Street theater in
Baltimore, was here last Tuesday. She goes on
Monday to Richmond and Petersburg to I'LL pro-
fesSional appointments there
Miss Grace Lane, Of Sing Sing, having spent the
past month with friends in this city, returned to
her home on Monday.