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

Yesterday and last night was a busy occasion
for those who enjoy parties, receptions ETC., and
those who, whether they enjoy them or not, con-
ternoon Mrs and Miss Rannev held SeIi96tfr I re
ception at their apartments at the Arlington
which was largely attended by ladies well known
ming was unusually pleasant, and greatly enloyed
by all participants Many OF the dresses observed
mere were extremely handsome. The reception
given by the Russian Minister and Mrs de Struye
proved as usual social success and very pleasant
aHalr IN every respect. Mrs. Fleming's dancing
party was net large, but was handsome and en-
joyabIe Miss Ransom's reception brought together
many pleasant people, whose enjoyment was
heightened by some Characteristic music by men,
At the meeting OF the Unity Club, at the residence
OF DR.. Duckett, the guests were entertained with
choice music recitat1ons etc, after the reading OF
Mt. Phillips paper on "The Great American DeS-
ert" Miss Beattie also read an essay on "Read-
ing, Which was well received. A notable feature
9b fbe the 1ey evening was the gten by
at 11C6 street. 1t called together maay pleasant
people, as was to have been expected and proved
10 De, as was also expected, both a social and a
financial success. The entertainment was In COM
petent hands In all its details, and the impetus
given to the institution by this auspicous begin
ming augurs well for its future prosperity and use
fulness Last perhaps, but not feast to those who
enjoyed it. was the concert given by Mr.. de Witt
and o the Misses Murphy and several
Hospital, who were made very happy by this sue
cessful effort for their entertainment.
The Misses Clark, daughters of the Architect OF
the Capitol gave dance last evening at their
home, AT 4th street northwest, In honor OF their
guest, Miss Sears OF Boston. Among those present
were Misses Anna Wilson, Carter, Earnest, Taylor,
tra henry, IA addison Barber Freeman shellabarger,
McCallum, Fendal, Shellabarger, Trimble Willard
Sprigg, Higgins, Davidson, Cady, Fowler and
Parker.
Col. and Mrs. King give tea this afternoon,
from three to six O'Clock, to their daughters, the
Misses KING ha
at 2022 street.
Secretary and Mrs. Chandler will be at home Sat
urday evenings throughout the present month,
invitations to which entertainments will be by
card.
The Saturday evening Literary Reunion Of Mr..
and Mrs Horato King will have special interest to
1ght, nom ne TACT That It Is The centenary or one
hundredth of those very attractive entertain
mentS.
Mrs. Hartshorne, of Philadelphia, who is keeping
house for the season on De Sales street, has sent
out Invitations to musicale to be held at her
home Monday evening
Senator and Mrs. Sherman have sent out cards
for Tuesday evenings in February.
Governor and Mrs II. Ii. Wells have issued cards
for Friday evening next, from to II o'clock
There is now on foot a project to give at Lincoln
Hall, on the 10th Of this month, an operetta and
play, the roles for which have been assigned to well
known society people. musical treat is promised
for the OCCASION as In addition TO some OF the best
talent In that line belonging to the District there
has beeh secured the services of well known bari
tone from New York, who will come to Washington
especially for that night The proceeds OF the en-
teitlnment will be devoted TO two local charities.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Adams have taken q house on
Hillyer avenue, where Mrs Adams mother, Mrs.
Phelps who has just arrived from Paris, will spend
the remainder OF the winter with them
Miss Wortham, OF Baltimore, who spent some time
here last winter, Is visiting her aunt, Mrs James
Wortham.
Lieut.. Porter viii return next week from Fortress
Monroe and join his family here Mrs. Porters sis
ter. Miss Mary Capron, is just convalescent from q
severe attack OF nleurfSy