Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-18
SOCIETY.

Yesterday being cabinet ladies day, receptions
We're held by Mrs. Freinghuysen, Mrs. Chandler
and Mrs McCulloch, each OF whom received large
number OF visitors. Indeed, the number OF callers
seems TO Increase every week, but II is not to be
expected that the usual crowds will begin 10
throng these afternoon ptons until after lst
OF January.
large number OF guests were present at Mrs.
MorrelP5 reception last evening at her attractive
and picturesque studO-res,dence on New York ave-
nue. Between vocal and Instrumental music
dancing and inspecting the many beautiful works
and objects OF art, the evening was most delight
fully spent. the occasion giving promise that Mrs.
MorrelrS receptions this winter VIII be as popular
as during previous seasons
Lieutenant Sohn "A. Lockwood, cousin Of the
late Ii utenant Lockwood, who lost his life In the
arctic region, is visiting his sister on De Sales
street Ii was the former who first secured the
detail to go on the Greely expedition, but subse-
quently withdrew In favor OF his cousa.
Many OF Mrs General Swaim's friends viii learn
with regret that her health is such this winter as
TO make IL very doubtful whether she viii be abIe
10 take any part Whatever IN social affairs.
Mrs Admiral Febiger and her daughter. Miss
johnson, will continue to receive her friends on
Saturdays
At the meeting Of the Shakespeare Club at Mr..
Justice Fields residence yesterday, there were
fity-two ladies, but only three Gentlemen present
10 hear MI. Lawrence Barrett read.
Mrs. McCartee, the leading soprano CT ST.
Matthews church, whose voice has so Justly re-
ceived much praise, Will sing at the grand concert
OF the Garland orchestra in Baltimore tonight
The Inauguration.
SELECTING sUB-COMMITTEEs TO TAKE CHARGE OF
THE CEREMONIES.
The committe OF five gentlemen, Messrs Berret
Morris, Wilson, Gait and Glover appointed by the
committee On inauguration to select sub-commt-
tees and define their duties began its abors yester
day. 1t was decided to have eleven sub-commtt-
tees, as follows: Reception, finance, decorations.
civic reception, military reception. public order,
transportation, public comfort. floor
and promenade, and press Th"se committees win
comprise nearly 200 persons, OF whom about $40
have been selected. The committee expects 10 con-
clude its work this afternoon The Young Mems
Democratic Club at a meeting held last evening
agreed TO tender the services OF the club TO the c
coming inauguration, TO act In such capacity as
they may see ft.
ORGANIZATIONS COMING.
Inspector General Goddard and Coils Hassinger
and Greene, OF the Pennsylvania National Guard
are arranging for the accommodation OF the Penn.
syvania Nationa! Guard at the Inauguration The
Governors Guards OF Columbia, S. C., have accept
ed an invitation from the Washington Light lnfan-
try, OF Charleston, TO accompany them TO Wash
ington to witness the Inauguration. Two hundred
democrats OF Norwich. Ct, are arranging to come to
the Inauguration on special train OF Pullman cars
which they wiz make their quarters during their
stay. A large detachment is coming from Wheel
ing, w. Va and l25 men from Reading, Pa. will be
Pennsylvania avenue. Many Baltimore clubs are
expected to participate In the ceremonies. Capt.
Dan Appleton, Quartermaster J. r. Lcng and Adji-
tant Geo. w. Rand. OF the 9TH New York regiment,
were In the city yesterday arranging for the pres
ence OF their regiment here at the Inauguration.
Democrats OF Poughkeeps1e, n. Y, and vicinity,
about 70 in number, have chartered Pullman pal
ace car on the West Shore railroad, In which they
will cClne to the Inauguration.