Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-30
SOCIETY.

There was comparatively little calling or receiv-
ing yesterday afternoon. In fact. Il seems that
large majority OF society have thoroughly accepted
the holiday sentiment during Christmas week, and
have decided 10 dispense with calling and receiving
until after New Year. and IN the interim TO con-
tent themselves with quiet evening entertainments
large number or society people graced the
handsome parlors OF the Misses Myer last evening
II being the evening OF their dancing reception. to
which large number OF Invitations were issued
some time since. The reception Was u very bril-
liant and pleasant entert alnrnenL
The dancing reception given by Miss West at the
British legation on Saturday, although Intended
10 be only an informal entertainment 10 a limited
NUMBER OF friends, was very enJoyaOl affair.
The residence OF Admiral stevens on Connecticut
avenue presented a brilliant scene last evening" the
occasion being young folks party rendered 10 Mr..
Stevens Nail, the grandson OF Admiral stevens
There was large representation or Mr. Wallis
young friends, and many older ones. and all found
the occasion very delightful and happy one.
This afternoon at Waugh NJ L. church. on Capt.
tol Hill, Mr.. J. Mortimer Beard. OF Rutland, Anne
Arundel county. Md, was married TO Miss Ellen v.
:. Phelps, the youngest daughter OF Ar. T. L.
Phelps, OF the Washington bar. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. X. N Baer pastor OF ths
church, and after receiving the conratul ations OF
friends the happy couple LETT at once Tor their
home at Rutland.
Capt. and Mrs W. p. Cole celebrated their silver
wedding last evening at the Thyson house A
large number OF handsome ana useful presents
were received, and the occasion was made a very
merry one with good music, Il most refreshing SUP
per and lots OF toasting in honor or the ceebrant
The dancing party and tea given last evening by
Miss Hon at the residence OF her father CON-
mander Hon, was a very delightful AFFAIR.
The marriage OF Mr. Joseph H. Hunter and Miss
Eliza B. Foote OF this city, viii be solemnlzed
day, and the groom and bride Will henceforth re-
side at No. 2I27 street.
There will be dancing party at Kendall Green
this evening for the benefit OF the students OF the
The loto6 dancing party, 70 which miss Dar-
nielle, OF West Washington has issued Invitations
VIII take place tomorrow evening.
Mrs. NJ. Jordan Rhode Island avenue, issued
cards Yesterday for "tea," fromS to O'Clock next
saturday.
IL is understood that Miss virgie Niles Will soon
issue cards for dancing reception early In the
suing month
The reception to be given by Miss Elsie Bliss,
drughter OF Colonel Archibald Bliss, Will take
place this week
Much TO the pleasure OF her large circle OF friends
and acquaintances, it will be learned that Miss
I1lie Frelinghuysen is continuing 20 recover from
has since kept her In the house and largely inter.
fered with Ter social duties.
Mrs Rachel Sherman arrived here yesterday, and
VIII be the guest OF Mrs. Senator Don Cameron
General Sherman Is not expected TO arrive here Tor
several days yet
Mrs Lieut.. Chas III. Bonesteel daughter OF Gen
o. d. Greene, is In the city visit her parents
at 1920 sunderland Place, and Will remain for some
time.
Miss Hatton. OF Des Moines. Iowa, at present a
student at Wellesley College is spending the hol-
days with her friend, Miss Annette Williamson, on
Connecticut avenue.
Mis- Kate Scott, the soprano OF the Calvary Bap-
tfst church choir viii on the first Of the year Join
the Epiphany church choir.
Mrs. Dr. Russell, OF Washington county, Nd.
is spending the holidays with her friends, Mrs j.
Shaw and Mrs. r. Wilson, at i19 street southeast.
Mrs. Berry, or III street, has issued Invitations
for Friday evening, the second. These embrace
young people mainly. with q few or the younger
married people In society.