The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-13
MATTERS IN eootErY.

Mics Sallia Clark, street, was at home
TO quito party Of friends last night.
A reception of largo proportions and great
enjoyment was given by Mr VI. w. GAIT, III
street, last evening.
Mr. and Mrs. S. II. Miller have as their
guest at tho Ebbitt Miss Griffith, daughter
of Hon. Samuel Griffith, of Mercer Pa.
Mrs. Van Auken gavo a large german
at Wormley's last evening for her daugh-
ter. The figures aud favorn were pretty,
and the attendance large and distinguished.
The attendance upon the reception of
Secretary and Mrs. Frclinghuyscu last
evening was probably the largest of tho
season. The toilets Of the ladies wore the
most sparkling, and tho interest and enjoy
ment at the very height. Mr. aud Mrs.
Irelinghuyson's receptions will be ono Of
the most pleasant remembrancos in this Ad-
ministration.
General and Mrs. Thomas Duncan, 111G
Fourteenth street, gave german last oven
ing In honor Of their daughter, Miss Lille
Duncan, which was largely attended and
thoroughly enjoyed, Lieutenant Lomley,
u. s. N, led the german, of which there
were four figures and Mrs. ThrockmOrton,
Mrs. Drum and Miss Earr presided at the
favor table.
The Sans souci Dancing Club, composed
Of n number of young society people of Cap
itol Hill, held complimentary soiree dau-
santo last evening at McCauley's Hall.
Among those present were
Mlsaee Gushing, wyville, Barry, the Misses
the Mieses Dumont, Misses hOndrup, Colloy
LinaweDver, Parkhurst, Hodges, Glpin,
Meesrs. Brown, Gushing, Mortimer, McKesver
CLARK, Edelln, Emericb, Greenwell, ROGERS,
Shewily, tyler, Page, Waite, Webster, Tall
madge, Newman, Theile and Kennedy.
There was an increased interest evinced
in tho monthly reception of the National
Rifles last evening. The attendance was
very large, the armory being crowded, and
the entertainment was very fine in every
detail. A splendid collation. was served.
Lieutenant L. w. Evans mado an efficient
floor director, aided by the following COM
mittee L. A. Goodwin W. A. Magruder, T..
A. Garner, w. r. Boteler, Will Way aud
Frank McDermott Krause's orchestra fur
nished the promenade and dance music.
A brilliant ball was given at Abner's last
night by the Italian Benevolent Society,
IL was the sixth annual assemblago of the
society and was presided over by AGessrs. G..
z. Rallo, A. Ghiselli, A. BIegozzi, i. Sanfe-
lippo and L. Cristofani.
A meeting of gentlemen was held yes
terday at the Ebbitt House for the purpose
of organizing a fox-hunting club. Mr., W.
W. tOrcOrAn was eleCLeu president ana lJr.
G. i. Whiting secretary. 1t was decided
that tho club should be known as the
Prince George County Hunt, after which
an adjournment was taken until next Mon
day, when it is expected arrangements will
be made for hunt to take place some time
next week. There was a large attendance.
Miss Minnie Roberts was voted gold
ring at the ball and supper given by the
German Orphan Asylum Wednesday.
The Elks will give reception to the
Boston Ideal Opera Company at Abners
Hall tonight. Among the many local
people invited are the members Of the Franz
Abt Club, who will attend in body.
The Home Social Club had another Gu
ioyable feast of reading and song at the
residence of Miss Ella Morse, on X street,
last Monday evening" Notwithstanding the
inclemency Of the weather, to which the
hostess contributed In no small measure
There was full attendance. The recita-
tion by Miss Mamie Daniel, entitled THE
Last Hymn" deserves particular mention,
for it was rendered with high credit and
received with well-deserved applause. The
club will meet at the residence of Mrs. II
W. Hamilton, No. 1901 o street northwest
next Monday evening, where they will be
entertained by Miss Millie S. Parker.