Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-29

The present week bids fair to be socially the live
Hest OF the season thus Ear. Beginning with Miss
Hoffs tea this evening. something is booked for
each night In the week.-Mrs. letters reception and
bali tomorrow, the german OF the "Wednesday
Ciuo" the evening after, then New Year Day, and
on ~ an % sr se Large card re
NcCulioch, respectively In ADDITION 20 these al
fairs several chdrens fancy dress balls have been
ners and lunches in compliment to several promi-
nept visitors
The ladies who will assist the President at the
New Years reception have not been selected yet.
The matter II N the hands OF Mrs McEiroy, the
PRESIDENTS sister, ana Marshal McMichaeL
The meeting OF the Literary Society At Mira
Landers on Saturday evening, was quite largely
ATTENDED. by both members and invited guests
nary interest Senator Hawley. the new presi-
oent, on assuming the duties or bis office. made
some very feici.ois remarks on the excellent
objects or eucn ORGANIZATIONS. and their influence
upon society at large, and especially upon ths
future destiny OF Washington AS u ceLter OF INTEL
OF an essay on Music, by Prof Hoffman. and the
interchange OF opinion upon the subject which
followed. and In which Mr. Ulke, Mr.. KEENAN, and
ffoI. Powell participated The company was also
entertained with instrumental music by Miss
Spo6ord and songs by Miss Bell and ar. Lanaer.
while Mr.. Messer added TO the charm OF the even
Ing By anording an opportunity To Inspect q port
iolio OK attractive charcoal AID pencil sketches
The eighty Nth birthday OF MT. Corcorap was
quietly out pleasantly observed on SATURDAY last,
by visits and tokens OF remembrance from many
frienos. Although FORBIDDEN by his physicisns 10
take An active part In social or other affairs. Mr.
Corcoran still nnds opportunities In spite Of some
what impaired health and inclement weather, 20
zee Old and endeared friends aud TO stiu make
many more very happy by kind messages and more
substantial evidences Of anectionate interest,
where such are needed. On Saturday he spent, as
has been his birthday usage for many years, some
time at The Louise Home, taking luncheon. before
he withdrew, ~r'h the Inmates OF the Institution,
nor few OF whom friends relatives
friends OF earlier years
very delightful dancing party was given under
the Management. or the ladies residing az the HAM
room which Was very nrettilv decorsied With sgs
and banners, was used for dancing, while the eN-
ensive hallway and handsome parlors afforded
who preferred TO pass the evening In pleasant con-
versation. The lumber OF Invitations was limited,
and the AFFAIR, the nrst OF series TO be given dur
Ing the season, like those or last year. was thor
oughly enjoyable In every respect
Miss Conover, OF Philadelphia. IS now the guest Of
Miss Leila johnson, daughter OF MIS-. Adm trail
FeOiger.
Miss Wilkinson gave a billiard party at her
fathers handsome residence, or street, on Satur-
day evening, which proved very enjoyable TO those
participating. After the billiard contest was over
supper was served, and, later. dancing was in
Miss Bessie Hancock has her cousin. Miss Mary
Cook, with her portion OF the season.
After an absence from this country of fifteen
years, Countess Esterhazy arrived here from Europe
on saturday, with Gen. 5. y Carroll and Mrs Gen.
MiShler, and they are now visiting MIS- W. +. Car
Senator and Mrs Logan have now with them
their daughter, Mrs Major Tucker, who has Just
arrived from Santa Fe, where her husband is Sta
toned. She viii remain here during the entire
season.
On saturday afternoon the pretty parlors of Mrs.
E. F. Beale were eniivened by the smiling faces
and joyous hearts OF large number OF young
folks-the occasion being the chilcrens fancy dress
party, ANNOUNCED some time ago, which Mrs. Beale
gave to her little friends.
The St. Georges Society, the organization here
composed almost entirely Of native born Engilsh-
men, held It's FIRST Socable on saturday evening
last. The program for the occasion consisted o.
vocal and instrumental music and Rotations, and
subsequently refreshments We're served and a gen.
eral good time was enjoyed by all present
The performance OF the Boys Minstrel Troupe
for the W. W. Kitchen Garden, took place on Sat
urday evening at Wizards Hall. TIE troupe is
composed OF young gentlemen representing the
families OF prominent society people among them
being MessrS Waite, Danigren, Ruggles. Emory.
Mott, Fernald, Shaw. 0'Neill, McMchael and
Sheriff.. Notwithstanding the inclement weather
quite large and fashionable audience assembled
10 applaud the varied program. The affair was
amusing and successful ana resulted;n substantial
improm,u Africans, during the Christmas tree les
tivitles in ut or generosity, stripped the tree and
threw the bonbonS and presents into the audi
ence which made very laughable and lively
scene.
Cards for tat home" on Tuesday evening 10 Janu-
airy have been issued by Judge and Mrs. Macarthur
Admiral stevens residence win be the scene OF a
brilliant and happy affair this evening. the coca
sion being young folks party. which he has ten
dered TO hts grandson, Mir. Stewart Vail.
The wedding ceremony Of Miss Kate Chambcrlin.
OF Beloit, Wisconsin, and Mr.. j. L. Cove. now OF
this city was quietly performed on saturday eve:
ming At the residence OF Col j. II. Harmon. esd
street. by the Rev. DR.. Barker at St Paui's church
Only few intimate friends were present at the
ceremony, after which short reception was held,
when the happy couple left for the east.
Cards have been issued for the wedding OF Miss
Katy Ray and Lieut. James n. Mann, which, as
previously announced, will take place ut ST. johns
church, at O'Clock on the 9TH prox., and will be
followed by reception. from 1870 to O'Clock, at
the residence OF the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Ross hay.
The wedding OF Miss Louise Hatcher and Senior
Jose Coeiho Gomez, OF the Brazilian embassy. took
place On Saturday evening ut Lafayette, Ind, and
was very pretty and happy affair. The young
diplomat will shortly bring his charming bride
here, where they viii reside
The ladies OF tne Hillman House are about to re.
sumo their Saturday evening sociables which have
heretofore been so popular
The ladies OF Trinity church viii give the wax
work exhibition tomorrow evening, instead OF
after New Years. as formerly decided.
Mrs. Yale, the daughter or Secretary and Mrs.
McCuloch, who is now visiting them will remain
here until after their reception on Saturday even
ing next, for which cards Gave been issued
Mr.. Corcoran has his grandson, Mr.. Wm Eustis,
OF Princeton College, with him for the holidays.
Capt. and Mrs S. S. Mills have issued cards to
their friends for "at homeo Monday evenings ia
January.
Mr. C. F. Moore has his sister and nieces, Mrs. B.
n. Kinds and daughters, OF Philadelphia, visiting
him at his residence on II street
Miss Anna w. Story is In town, on a visit to her
mother.
Mrs A. v. Keyworth entertained Archbishop
Gibbons and Bishop keane az a handsome dinner
last evening. at her elegant new home Oh Rhode
Island avenue.
Policeman Shurland Kepentaut.
Policeman Shurand was at police headquarters
to-day, and he stated that he went to the house OF
Mrs James under the impression that he had TO
make a case, no matter what was to pay and act
ing under that belief he did what he testified to.
He talked with tears In his eyes, and said he had
wire ana three small children depending upon him.
ana be had not cent In the world. The charge
against OGcer Shuriand Is using 5candalous means
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