Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-23

heretofore errOneOuSiy announced.
| Dr. AMBLERs REMAINS TO PASS THROUGH THIS
CITY.-The remains Of DR.. James NJ. Amber, passed
assistant surgeon e. s. n, one Of the victims of the
Jeanette expedition expected to arrive in this
| city tomorrow morning at O'clock. They Will
| leave New York at o'clock this evening. accom-
panied by the brother OF the deceased and ten med
1cal officers OF the navy. There will be no formal
ceremony here. The remains will be met by del
| agation of medical officers, who Will accompany
them to their final resting place, at the home OF Dr.
AmblerS mother In Fauquier county, Va about
thirty miles from this city, The journey from this
city Will be made in special train rendered by the
| virginia Midland road.
SOCIETY NOTES.
The Saturday afternoon receptions of Mrs McEl-
roy will be continued for two three weeks longer
or until she leaves for home. Her reception this
afternoon was notable for the presence of so many
army Officers wives in the line OF the receiving
party. The ladies invited to assist her to-day were
Mrs Robert Lincoln, Mrs Philip Sheridan, Mrs
John q. Parke, Mrs. Chauncey McKeever, Mrs.
Robert Macfeely, Mrs Garrett J. Lydecker, Mrs. A.
Rochester, Mrs j. j. Ingalls, OF Kansas, Mrs Shelby
NJ Cullom of Illinois, and Mrs. Clayton McMchaei.
The President Will hold the last OF his Official re-
cepttons on Tuesday evening, for which the men,
bers of the Cabinet and Supreme Court, the men,
DerS OF the Diplomatic corps and the Senators and
representatives in Congress have been Specally
Invited to meet the officers OF the army and navy
On Thursday the President Will give second con-
greSSlOnal dinner.
Mrs. Clayton McMichael 1915 Connecticut av-
enue, has decided to continue her evening recep-
tions for at least or two evenings in Lent but
on next Wednesday evenng-Ash WedneSday-She
VIII not be at home. The Invitations already IS
sued are intended to Include the evening of March
5th and subsequent Wednesday evenings until the
close OF the series OF receptions at the residence of
until six o'clock Mrs. McMichael Will receive after
noon visitors, as heretofore
Prof. Gilbert Of the bureau Of ethnology, will be
the lecturer at Mr. and MIS- Horatio Kings literary
reunion this evening
Mrs. Gen. Clark, of Vermont avenue will hold her
last formal reception on Monday next She has
invited the following ladies' to receive with her.
Mrs. Everseld, Mrs Russell Harrison. Mrs cen
Ayers, Miss McCawley, Miss Harrison, Miss Davis,
Miss Ransom, Miss Hepburn, Miss Puscy. Miss
Falkner. Miss Washbnrn. Miss Atorsla, Miss Ida
Mer nIIa MISS carter, Miss Finch, OF Minnesota; Miss
,n Ella sturgls and Miss duncan There Will be dane
Ing: Mrs. Clark'S receptions are always delightful
ana many Will regret that this is the last
AT Major and Mrs. o. S. Sanford's, 223 II street
northeast, there was held yesterday a greeting of
select friends. The guests were Mr. and Mrs.
Robert White, Mr.. and Mrs S. Davis Mr. and Mrs
Ianc0St Mrs. Perry, of England; Mrs. NJ. f. Dowd
Mrs Pemberton, Miss Cunningham, Mr. w H.
Hutchinson, Mr. A. Beeler, Mr.. Rock and others
Ihe german given last night at the National Ri
mes arlnory was one Of the largest and most sue
cessful OF the season, nearly one hundred couples
dancing The four leaders were Lieut.. Lemly Mr.
Reynolds, Mr.. Hubbard I. Smith and MI Gresham
Inc guests were received by Mr.. John W. ThOmp-
son, Mrs. Logan {who wore blrds-egg blue velvet,
with petticoat OF lighter blue satin beaded with
pearlS Miss Waite (in white lace over pearlcolored
SIX, with trimmings OF cardinal velvet, Miss Ida
Miller twhlte lace and damaSSe, combined with
black xeLveG, and Miss Riddle Din black net, trim
meu with clusters OF white clhysanthemumsl The
hall was decorated with bunting and pennants.
Ihe stage upon which the musicians We're stationed
was concealed from view by tall palms and other
tropical plants The german was formed at half
pastten. The favorfgures, three in number were in
charge OF Lieut.. Lemly. Many of the favors
in tbn
silver ornaments and jewelry for the ladies and
alligator skin coin purses and cigar holders for the
sion the german was inaugurated were Mr. John
W, ": THOMPSON, Lieut. Lemy, Mr.. Hubbard 7. Smith,
Rr; Maat G; F. y Van Van vIIet, Mr. W. A. l. Gresham Mr
G: Bell. Lieut. L. X. Reynolds, Lieut.. H. 8 Chase.
Iient. Il F; T. Rurgdorfr and Assistant Paymaster j.
pher Thorn, the Misses Thorn. Mrs. Cannon. Mrs
Manderson, Miss Hall, of New York; Miss Beach,
Mrs a, and Miss Eddy, Lieut. Darlington, Miss He'll
neld, Miss Paul, Mrs. Lteber Miss Alexander. Miss
Wall, Mr.; Norton, Miss Anna Wilson. Miss Shella-
nus Muse, Mr; Bradford Mr. and Miss Pairo Miss Ryan,
MISS Ss, Clarke, Dr. and Miss Owens, Mr. and Mrs
MrG arry hrn pays Mr. Fowler Miss Brown of Brooklyn
Lieut.: and Mrs. Butler, Mr.. Wilkenson Miss Roessle
Mr.. Maddox Miss ogden, Mr. Chaplin, Mr. Conger,
Taunt, Miss Sheriff., Mr.. Hayward. Mr.. Whiting.
Miss Mauro Mr. and Miss Murphy, Mrs MunsOn,
Mr. Bestor, Mrs. and Miss Mckenzie, Mr. Whiting
IL,
Burrtt, Mr.. Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs Alexander Bell
Mr Buckley, Miss Joyce, Miss Lyons OF Richmond
Mr. Joyce. Mr.. Parks, Miss Nettie Simms Miss IIiI,
IIibbs. 1'N -''
Mrs. Ricketts, reception yesterday was very
largely attended. She was assisted by Miss Kne-
yals. OF New York, {whose father was the former
law partner OF President Arthur; Miss Phelps, of
New York; Mrs. Quincy Gilmore of West Point:
MISS iill, daughter Of the Senator from Colorado
Miss Blackburn and Miss Turner of XIV: Miss Daisy
-, n Npt ice JDar
dall, Miss Lillian Carpenter Miss Crowley and Miss
Ina Ina, Porter Among those present We're Mr.. Chas
granddaughter OF Alex Hamilton Baron Schaeffer
~; N; bounaer ae helsbroeck. Count and Countess
DArschot 9.at Baron and Madame de struve, MISS
preston, MadaSS and Miss AtOcha, Admiral and
MIS-. Alnmen the Danish Minister and Madam de
6o 6ile' M MIS- , John Arnot, Senator and Mrs. Doph
clayton McMichael, Miss Train, Mr. and Mrs Dun
das lippincOtt, Marquis Dalla Vale. ex-Secretary
ANA M1o MIS-; . Con- Senator and Mrs: Palmer Miss de
Mile, Prince AguStn de Yturbide. Count and
countess Lewenhaupt, Mr. Perry Belmont and
Mrs. AdOlph Dahlgren
Mrs. Cen. Ayres, OF the Arsenal will receive with
Mrs. Gen. Clark on next Monday
Mrs Coolidge, OF Hillyer street, at her reception
yesterday presented each caller with a little
hatchet made OF cake, In honor of Washington's
birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cassells Issued cards for a tea
ner OF K and 14th streets
MIS- Tucker has gone to New York on short
visit TO frlends after which she win return here to
remain with Senator and Mrs Logan.
MIS- W. A. Maury, at HOO Vermont avenue, holds
Tonight the last OF her Saturday evenings in Feb
ruary.
Mrs John Sherman viii, on Tuesday evening
next hold her last reception for the present
Mrs. Carlisle On Tuesday afternoon next, has
tea from to6
Mrs Charles PaysOn gave q luncheon party to-
day at her home, corner of and 18th streets.
Mrs. Charles l. Mitchell, OF No. 8, Dupont circle,
receives every Saturday.
Lieut.. and Mrs. T. B. Mason issued "at home,
cards for to-day, from to z at 1906 Goth street.
Mrs Chandler's cards OF invitation are out for
FEBRUARY 23u ana saturday evenings in March,
Mrs Charles S. Whitman and Miss Bostick will
be "at hOme' Monday afternoon, February 25th
from to z. Invitations are by card.
Mrs. Alexander Graham Bell has sent out cards
for Tuesday, February 26th instant, to o'clock,
at her residence on Scott circle.
Mr.. and Mrs George Lothrop Bradley are at
from to O'Clock, at 2O35 street.
Apleasant german was given last evening at the
residence OF Mrs. Buchanan, No. 3 Cooke Place.
thlS Delng the last OF series given by the young
LADIES OF west washington. Dancing was led by
MI H0llerth. Several prizes Of jewelry were given
ana all OF the 1aVorS were pretty mementOes of an
enjoyable occasion. There were present Miss Ro-
berdeau, Miss Montgomery, Mrs. Ayres PrOfs. Gill,
Gore ana NewcOmD; Misses Emily NourSe, Annie
and Irene Jones, Moffatt Barbarin Trimble, the
Misses Mackall, Brooke, New, Dougal, the Misses