Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-02-13
SOCIETY,".


series OF formal entertainments this season with
one Of the pleasantest and most brilliant recep-
tions OF the winter last evening, when the many
friends OF the distinguished host and hostess
turned out i'm full force 10 show their apprecia-
tion OF enjoyable hospitality. The Secretary
and Mrs. Frelinghuysen greeted their numerous
guests as they entered the main drawing room,
Mrs. freiinghuysen standing beside her huss
band attired In a rich toilet of black velvet,
with draperies OF jettcd lace, and headdress ol
wnse wnr roses ana lace. Miss Lucy
OF gold brocade and crystal trimmings and was
most active In her attentions TO guests, while
Miss Title, presiding at the tea table as usual,
appeared most becomingly I'm a dress of ecr1
lace over satin. The ladies present all wore
superb toilets, and a more attractive social
gathering has rarely been seen I'm Washington.
Among the large number OF guests present were
the President and Mrs. McElroy, Justices OF the
sentatives and members of the diplomatic
corps, together with a long list of persons PRONE
lnent In Official, political and social life.
The german given by Miss Duncan last eve.
ming was one OF the prettiest and most enjoyar
ble parties of the season, about thirty couples
participating. Mrs. Drum and Mrs. Throca
man was led by Lieut.. Lemly with Miss Duns
can. About midnight the german rested and .
Was sp a aef %ch te Tes
We're numerous and selected with great taste.
The reception Of Mrs. NJ. w. Gait, assisted BY
her daughter, last evening was a very brilliano
included many persons In public life, but Il was
especially notable for the large number Of per.
manent residents of Washington present, and
the occasion was memorably pleasant one In
every respect.
Miss Estelle Huyck entertained q number ue
her friends Informally last evening, I'm complt.
ment to her guest, Miss otey, Of Lynchburg.
The Misses Van Auckens german at Worm
ley's last evening was a delightful success, and
the fifty couples who participated had q most
enjoyable time. The floor OF the ball room wa1
i'm excellent condition, and the music, favou
and figures were all that could be desired.
The Ascension Church Bazaar at Willard hall
is attracting large crowds Of visitors and bids
fair to be successful to the fullest expectations.
The meeting OF the Hartwen Union w. CT.
u, last evening was a very pleasant occasion,
Songs, speeches and recitations were the ORDER
OF the evening, and the occasion was fully en-
joyed by all present
The National Rifles gave another OF their
pleasant dancing receptions at their armory last
evening, which, being the last of their series Of
entertainments for this season, was unusually
crowded. The toilets Of the ladies were very
elegant, and the ii ist of guests comprised many
OF the most prominent people In society.
very pleasant dancing party was given at
McCauleys hall, on Capitol Hill, last evening,
by the Sans Souci Dancing club, which was q
most delightful and enjoyable success In every
particular, and attended by large number It
the friends OF the club.
The sixth annual ball OF the italian Benev.
olent society at Abner's last evening was Q
most enjoyable affair. The committee In
cnarge OF ARRANGEMENTS were most attentive TO
their guests, and everybody present had de-
hghtfui time.
On Wednesday evening Miss r. Rosa Hart, a
Missouri, gave a reception at the residence of
Col COombS, on + street, where she is visiting,
to the Missourans resident i'm this city. II was .
pleasant affair and greatly enjoyed by all par
Elephants.
Mr. Charles A. Muddiman, of this city, waa
married on Wednesday at Yonkes, N. Y, -
Miss Florence Il. East, OF that place.
A number Of friends were delightfully."- enter
tanned last night by Miss Clarke, 2905 p street.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Wilkinson have issued In
vitations for an Informal gathering OF friends 40
their residence, 1925 X street, Monday evening
next.
Mrs. Senator Dolph's reception and tea this
and Miss Voorhees, german this
evening, promise TO be very attractive social
affairs.
The members OF the Congregational church
will be rendered q reception this evening aa the
residence of Mr. A. L. Barber, I'm honor OF thel1
new pastor, Mr.. Newman, and the occasio0
promises to be delightfully."- pleasant.
Gertrude and Annie Boiling, OF Virginia who
Will spend some time with her.
Quite number OF the young ladies, who have
been most active In social life this winter, con-
template taking a rest by going to st. Angus.
line, Fla, early In the Lenten season.
Miss Wakefield, now the guest Of M1 General
Dudley, win start for tour OF the Pacific GOOSE
next week.
Mrs. Lockwood, OF St. Louis, who has bssu
The guest OF Miss Hampton, daughter OF Senator
at the Riggs house, will make q viGit
10 friends In Baltimore next week. a.
Miss Lizzie Nigh, the accomplished daughter
ot Hon. Eltas Nigh, Of Ohio, IL visiting tn
Misses Neal at 1o15 street.