Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-20


The proverbial scarcity of Washington beaus
threatens TO be greater than ever this winter,
while on the other hand there is an unusual num-
Der OF debudntes and a throng Of visiting bellies,
who will make the want OF society young men felt
all the more. AS rule, the younger officers of the
army and navy who manage to get here during the
winter help to meet the demand; but this year it
usual The New Orleans exposition has attracted
many or the officers and others who are accuS-
toned to spend the greater part Of the fere,
and TO make the situation all the more perpleying
to hostesses, there be sort of resolve on
the part of many young men who are here that
they will not go out this winter. Light and frivo-
lous as the subject may strike more earnest minds,
IL IS nevertheless serious one with those who In
tend giving large parties this season and have to
arrange for tn. pleasure OF their guests AT seve-
raj OF the entertainments recently given there was
most noticeable excess OF ladies over gentlemen,
and ladies had TO waste their fascinating charms
on each other, simply because there were not men
enough to go around.
meeting OF army and navy officers was held at
Wormley's last evening, Col. volkmar presiding.
The result was positive reorganization OF the
army and navy german and assembly club whose
entertainments have, for several winters past.
formed an attractive feature in Washington So
c1ety: An executive committee of six was selected,
all the details OF the organization, and that
body was likewise instructed by the meeting TO
elect president and vice president Of persons out
side the committee 1t Is understood TO be gener-
ally agreed that the club will give four germans,
the first to take place during Christmas week Two
In January and the last sometime In February,
before the commencement OF Lent. Like the enter
talnmentS OF the club for the past two or three
years. those this winter will partake of the nature
eral dancing lasting until miinight, when the
german will begin. Civilians Win be admitted to
membership, but the number will be limited to a
few only.
Mrs. " B. Mullan, whose studio is at No. e1sF
street, VIII give reception on Monday evening
next, when there will be on exhibition the work OF
her students for the past three months.
Mr. Henry w. Dentson, English secretary of the
Japanese legation, and Mrs Denison are at the
Hamilton.
Mrs. Ricketts, reception yesterday afternoon was
quite largely attended, and it is probably the last
she VIII mold until after the more formal commence
ment OF the season on January first.
Mrs Robert Rooms, OF Philadelphia. daughter of
the Attorney General, who was married here nearly
two years ago, expects to spend the holidays with
her father.
Representative and Mrs Beach have the same
apartments at the Portland they occupied last
Senator Miller's family expect 70 60 south about
the end Of January, and will visit New Orleans In
time for nldrdi grds festivities.
Mrs. Senator Conger Will this season defer her
weekly receptions until after the holidays, and
will hold the first on the afternoon Of January Sth
Mr. and Mrs Louis Erwin Beall have returned to
the city from their wedding trip and are located In
their new home, 1918 street.
Ex-Governor and Mrs. Cheney, OF New Hamp-
shire. who are pleasantly domicied fol the winter
ing with their daughter for their home In Manches-
ter, where they will pass the holidays, returning
here shortly after new year day. Miss Cheney has
Deen seriously Ill lately, but is now quite recovered
and expects to resume her studies at school imme.
diately after arriving here In January.
Mrs. Gen Wright is expecting her niece. Miss
Annie Wright, Of Tennessee, to arrive after the
holidays to spend the season here.
Major and Mrs David Porter Hpan hova roovod
into their new house. 1913 Rhode Island avenue.
Mrs. Heap Will receive on Tuesdays during the
winter Miss Grace Carm Sheldon. daughter Of
Judge Sheldon, OF Buffalo, is visiting Mrs Heap at
present.
On Wednesday evening fashionable audience
assembled at the Congregational church to enjoy
the . excellent program OF music arranged for The
during by Pro Bs M sshe syeR
was assisted by several of our most talented and
EMan wh0m the Misses
Hessrs Young, Miller, Paul and the st. Cecilian
quartette. The occasion was in every respect
most enjoyable and successful one, and reflected
much credit upon all connected with 1t.
Miss West, daughter of the British minister. will
have Miss Heard as her guest during part Of the
season.
One OF the pretty young debutantes of this sea-
son .i intends ns1 to give handsome german upon
month.
Mrs. E 8. Hill and Miss Kate Hill, OF Prince
George county, will reside at l416 street during
the winter.
Col John Hancock expects visit soon from his
daughter, Mrs. Hare, wife OF Lieut.. Hare, OF Gen
Terry's stan.
Among the many new comers to the city this
winter viii be Mr.. F. s. Hill, OF Boston, who has
secured the residence No 1903 Corcoran street
Mrs and Miss Tiers have returned from pro-
onged visit to Ohio and are again at their pleasant
home on Rhode Island avenue They were ac-
companied by sister Of Mrs Tiers, who expects to
spend the winter here for the benefit OF her health
Mrs. Casey, widow OF the late Major Gen. silas
Mrs. G. G. Pearce, at Jacksonville, Fla
Capt ]. E. Stacey, OF Nashville, Tenn, has taken
No. 20l4 street, one OF the pretty row OF three
new houses between 21st and 22d streets and win
spend the winter here with his family.
Among the minor winter attractions looked for
ward to with interest are series of musical par
ties proposed to be given by Mr.. and Mrs, Ca6el
for the entertainment OF the pupils OF Norwood In
stitute and their friendS,-a limited number OF In
vitations being issued for each. 1t is expected
that the best musical talent In the city viii paTtic-
pate In these entertainments, the nrst OF which
viii take place this evening" under the musical al.
rection OF Mr.. Anton Glptzner.
Rev. John R Paxton, the former pastor OF the
New York avenue church, has been invited to de-
vtv n An.