Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-10
SOCIETY,".
Questions o. official and social rank and prece-
.ence are hecnming about As cnmmnn here as they

dence are becoming about rs common here as they
asi 10 oe in tue petty German dacal courts, and IL
al soon be necessary fer the President appoint
a Lord High Chamberlain in Waiting, whose duty
III Will be TO hear and determine officially the
momsntous questions touching position. etiquette.
anu deSS that are continually vexing the souls of
our republican court The latest case OF offended
dignity reported seems 20 be that OF the Court OF
Claims. whose members, IL is said with a single ex-
cepllor. pointedly resented slight nut unon that
Oo1y, by the master OF ceremonies at the White
HonSe. by remaining away from the Presidents last
New ear reception The custom at former receptions
nad been to Include the Cour, OF Claims with the
I. y supreme Court: but the last occasion the
Judges ot the court OF Claims were elassed with
those OF the District Courts Whether this change
was regarded as reducing the social or judicial
status OF the Court Of Claims, Is not known, but The
story is that the judy resented &c by refusing TO
cali upon the President except one Of their number
VINO had never attended White House reception,
ana who. it would sem, permitted his personal
curiosity TO overcome his Official Indignation.
Net often during the year does an occasion pre-.
sent Itself when those giving themselves up 10 the
8ayetes OF fashionable lie and those Interested In
i'icNidtlng he suneTingS OF the poor are able TO
meet on common ground and Join in IN event
winch Yields both social enjoyment In itse; and
Substantial aid 10 a most deserving charitable in
Stl0ton Hence &c is that ali eyes are turned with
pleasant expectations TO Monday evening pext, the
date set apart for the grand annual Charity Ball FOR
the benefit Of the Chi.drens Hospital. For many
Years past this entertainment has been the social
event of the season; aud, doubtless all necessary
steps have been taken 10 make the coming affair
equal 10 Its predecessors The most distinguished
people In the city. resident and visiting always
make ii point TO be present; and there the hand
soonest anu brightest bellies and the richest tot
lets OF the season are sure 10 be seen. The ball is
indeed so pleasant "a a ball. that, aside nom the
purpose Tor which II Is given. IL Is certain 10 be a
brilliant and successful affair while the end IN
view Is so worthy or support that it ALWAYS draws
10 1t a large number OF prominent people who do
ence.
The date for the postponed dedicatory reception
and ball OF the Washington Light Infantry corps
has been fixed for Tuesday evening. the goth in
slant, at their new arfnory. Extensive and Ella
purdte preparations are already being made for
This event, and, as the officers and men OF the CORDS
are noted TOT hospitality as wei as for gallantry
most enjoyable affair m9y be anticipated Dancing
IL ~. ''' Ie N, an al dlgcuicul which
VIII insure to the devoteeS OF TeTpsichore long
evening full OF delights.
Mrs. Van Wyck slgnaized her remittance into
society, after four years retirement, by reception
at her handsome residence, corner IS b street and
Massachusetts avenue, on Thursday afternoon.
The attendance was notably large and brilliant.
anu MIS- an Myck received a most cordial well
come bdch 10 Washington society.
As Thursdays was the first reception held by
Mrs Logan since the arrival here OF her daughter.
Mrs Tucker. very large number OF persons called
TO pay their respects. Mrs Logan was assisted in
receiving her guests by Mrs. fucker Miss Eduh
Andrews, Mis- Pack, of Cleveland and several other
ladies'
Mrs Senator Dolph was assisted In receiving her
many callers on Thursday by her young friend Miss
Odeneal and Mrs. Deadly, wife OF Justice Deady of
the supreme Court OF oregon. Mrs.Dolph's daugh-
Ter returned TO school in New York on Wednesday
The entertainment given by the ladies OF the ST.
johns church in Georgetown, on Thursday even
ing reflected great credit oh the fair managers
The arranging OF the Statues and the good taste
displayed made the Mrs. farley wax works exhibit
ton one OF the pleasantest ever witnessed here
The proceeds of the entertainment Will be devoted
TO The aid OF this church.
Mrs Morse, mother or Mr. Alex. Porter Morse
held most delightful card reception on Thursday
afternoon from to Z, which was largely attended
occasion MINED ha
her wedding day.
MI and Mrs. Phillip G. Russell held their first
reception since returning from their wedding tour
uall, on street, On Thursday. IL was largely at
tended.
Rev. DIR. Chappel!e. OF St Matthew's church,
gave a very pleasant supper on Wednesday even
ing TO the aides and gentlemen Of the choir, which
was d most happy affair.
1t is understood that Mrs Halliday will this sea-
son resume the very enjoyable Saturd Nv evening
informal dancing receptions which were so pop
Liar last year.
Commodore ard Mrs Semmes and Miss semmes
Fave issued cards for dancing reception on Wed
heSday next, IRON TO z, winch. Judging from
lAelr past delightful entertainments, Will be highly
Mrs. Fassett will be at home to visitors Wednes
day, the l4th instant, and every Wednesday there
west.
Cards have been issued for the second dancing
The proprietor OF the Ebbitt house having
ar ranged for music during the evening dinner
hour. The usual Informal "hopSr for tie benefit
or the guests, for which that hotel has become
noted Will now be resumed.
Miss Grace Babcock who, for the past two months
has been visiting her brother on street will
day.
Mrs O'Reilly, wife OF Surgeon O'Reilly, will 90
on visit in few days u Buffalo, where her
brother, Lieut.. Parker, is stationed.
Representative Mcmillan, or Tennessee. is en-
toying visit from his sister, Mrs. Willet, at the
Riggs house.
Mrs. Ford and her daughter Miss Toinette, who
intended 10 leave the city Immediately after The
holidays, have decided TO prolong their VISIT and
are still The guests OF Mrs. FouJs.
Associate Justice Woods, OF the Supreme Court
Is enjoying visit from his sSter-in-law the wife
OF General Charles X. Woods.
Mrs Spencer T. Baird and Miss Baird, being In
deep mourning are neither receiving nor making
formal visits this winter.
Mrs. Rev. c. J. Ramsdan, who has been visiting
her mother and brother in New York, has returned
10 the city.
The Misses Lillian and Josephine Blair, OF Leav-
anworth, Kansas, are with their father at the
National. and will assist Mrs Captain Scott at her
receipt on on Saturday OF next week, at her resi-
1ence, 1928 street.
Mrs. Z. H. Dali will receive till pm on Monday
next, but Will not be at home as usual in the
evening.
Miss Mary Keen Cookery, OF New Orleans, who
has been visiting her cousin, Miss Burke since Seq
Iember, left last evening lor her home Miss Burke |
her, and VIII spend the winter In the
south.
Miss Mamie Baldwin, OF Philadelphia, is visiting
her grandmother, Mrs. Henry Baldwin, at 1918 S /!
street.
Mrs. V. B. Mullan has returned TO the city, and
VIII resume her Monday receptions at her studio on
Monday next.