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

day evening at the residence OF Mr. p S. Garretson
No 1917 street northwest. Last evening this
circle observed the Milton memorial day, and the
occasion proved q highly entertaining and in
strctlVe one. The program consisted OF roll-call,
each member responding with quotation from
Milton highly apprecative and enjoyable sketch
OF his life and works by Mr. j. X Miller. and brief
notices OF and readings from his principal prose
works ana poems At the previous meeting Mr.. L.
shidy, OF the coast survey, reaG very able essay
on the tides. The ChatauQua course OF studies this
year Is Oh more than usual interest and vaiue and
Meridian Circle is fully alive to Its opportunities
Miss Henderson, daughter Of Chief Engineer
Henderson, OF the navy, expects to spend the
greater part CT the winter at Fort Leavenworth.
Mrs. Stewart, wife Of the ex-senator from Ne
vada, who is now occupying her residence in this
city, gave an informal reception on Thursday
ing last. in compliment TO Mr. and Mrs. A. f. Bate
man. Mrs. Hooker who recently came from the
Pacific coast, and Mrs. Fox Will again spend the
greater part OF the winter with Mrs. Stewart.
The very Glsagreeable weather Of yesterday after
noon !ntsrfered considerably with calling. Mrs.
Ricketts, received usual, but the number OF call
erS was FAR less than on any Friday since her re-
ceptionS began this fall.
very large number of invitations have been
issued for Mrs. Gen. Sturgis' reception on Monday
next upon which occasion Miss Mamie Sturgis VIII
be introduced to society.
The date chosen for the Charity Ball this season
is Monday, the 12th of January next, and already
the lady visitors of the Chidrcn'S Hospital and the
m&nagement of that institution, are taking steps
TO make 1t the brilliant success IL has uniformly
been This entertainment has come to be regarded
one or the chief social events or the year. and! as
heretofore, other attractions for January Will be so
disposed as not TO Interfere with the engagements
Oh those desiring to attend 1t.
Miss Baker. of Boston, Is visiting the family Of
Commodore de Kraft in this city.
Lieut. and Mrs. Hemphill have taken apartments
at the Portland.
Mrs. Senator Sawyer is expecting another daugh-
ter, Mrs. Goodman. OF Chicago to visit her soon.
At present MIS- White ana her infant son are here,
and Mr White is expected to arrive soon.
Miss Rachel Sherman Will divide her time during
her visit here in January between her aunt Mrs.
Senator Sherman, and her cousin, MIS- Senator
Cameron.
A pleasant little lunch party was given to
number OF young ladies yesterday by Miss Adds
Mrs. Senator Palmer has gone to Detroit On a
brief visit ard her receptions will not begin until
the first Thursday in January.
Mrs DR.. Harlan and Mrs. Wynue having taken
possession OF their house. 915 16th street have
changed their reception day from Wednesday to
Friday.
Mrs Andrew johnson, daughterin-law of the
late President. will arrive in tho city tomorrow.
and be the guest OF her friend Miss FAINT. 1903
street.
The family OF Representative Deuster have re-
considered their determination not to visit Wash
1nGt0n This WINTER ard VIII come here sometime in
February 10 remain until after the Inauguration
MIS- Franklin Steele gave a card dancing recep-
ton last evening, which was quite largely at
tended.
The engagement or Mr.. A. T. Hensey and Miss
Lulu Rheen is announced. The wedding VIII be In
February.