Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-02-10
SOCIETY.

The principal social features Of last evening
were the reception and ball given by the ladiea
and officers at the Washington barracks and
the cotillion ball Of Representative and Mrs.
Wadsworth at Wormley's, both Of which were
exceptionally handsome affairs. At the bar
racks ball Mrs. General Ayres was presiding
hostess, assisted by all the ladies residing ut the
barracks, and the tastefully decorated halls
| and richly dressed ladies, with the military and
naval uniforms, made dazzling scene. Fully
| Thousand invitations bad been issued, and, 81
| course, tie guests comprised many prominent
and distinguished people In society. TO the
racks and his corps OF officers and their charm.
ing ladies ii must be said that for the past two
years at least they have contributed their full
as long as their entertainments continue they
Will undoubtedly be among the most deligh&
ful attractions of the social seasons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wadsworth had also issued an
unusually large number OF Invitations and Il
was happy thought on their part 70 secure the
occasion. The guests were given the range OF
the whole first floor of the house, the long bali
parors % Opposite were open Is e the ierion sas
guests, and the halls and corridors were used for
the purposes of promenading. The cotilliop,
which began near midnight, was led by Lieut.
Slack, and the handsome flower favon were
maryels Of exquisite beauty. The supper was
season. and was seTTyed SsSV ol tss %
Mss. Wadswofth's friends came from other
cities, and, Of course the Washington guests ins
tired in a handsome trafned toilet of white satin
with cloth of gold front, low corsage and point
lace trimmings, stood near the ball room door
to receive her guests assisted by her niece, Misc
Wadsworth In a dress Of white satin and lace,
with magnificent pearl trimming and orna.
merits. The toilets OF the ladies worn upon the
occasion were ali superb. Indeed, IL was re.
marked that a more elaborate or magnificent
display OF dress and jewels is rarely seen any
where. A list OF the guests would REQUIRE more
than the available space. One OF the most
noticeable features OF this charming entertairs
nfRd l0t oh
characterized the toilets of the young ladies.
Brocades, yelvets and jewels were very properly
occupied chairs as lookers-on, while, as a rule.
Lace, tulle and ribbons OF delicate hues doated
In graceful folds around the fair dancers.
The second grand ball OF the S. s. p c., which
stands for STANDARD Social Pleasure Club, took
place at Abner's hall last evening and was very
larsely attended. The costumes were pretty and
original, and gala tirne was enjoyed by all
present.
The ladies OF the Naval Academy at Annapolis
gave their second german last evening.
Mrs. Munson gave delightful dancing recep-
ton yesterday, which was LARGELY attended and
greatly enjoyed.
The Union Veteran Corps. first company, gave
another of their delightful civic and military
entertainments at Grand Army ball last even-
ing, which attracted a large number OF their
occasion was q very enjoyable one, the hall
being handsomely decorated and the best Of
music being provided.
evening Ia It on Capitol Hin. Misses Mcbride
and Elder " ere remarkably good In elocutionary
efforts. The formers Birds and Bells !" and the
ceived. There was also some charming music
by Mrs. and Miss Williams, Misses Pryer and
Sawyer and Mr.. Aillern.
The reception and tea, Mira Gould and Mn
Lincoln, takes place this evening, for which
numerous ivitatons have been issued, and the
principal social event OF this evening win be The
Of os sna Ser & .ssS
promises TO be one OF the hAdsomeSt end moG4
brilliant entertainments Of the season.
Tomorrow afternoon Mn. @. q. whitmans
reception and tea In compliment 70 Mr. end Nr4
Pembroke Jones will occur, and IN the evening
the german TO be given 40 Wormley's by Nlrs.
and the Misses Van Aucken.
Tomorrow Lieut.. Slotsenburv and Mis Mary
Gouverneur La Tourette win be married nj FoSk
Union, N. M, ana In Q few weeks the bridal
couple will come here ON = visit to friends and
relatives. =
Senator and Mrs. Pendleton have issued c.rds
Of invitation for dinner on Friday evening.
Owing to continued weakness in conseuuenoe
Of her recent attack OF rheumatism sDeakeR
Carllsles , . vile can not, much to her own regret
~ wen - ,nse oI ner niends receive calls 70.
On next Thursday afternoon Mn. Senator
Van Wyck Will hold her last reception of tho
season, when she Will be assisted by Miss Beach,
sisterin-law. and Miss Rosewater, OF Omaha
During their stay In the city Lieut. and Mn.
Brackete
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sweet johnson have re.
turned to the city from their wedding tourney,
and are located for the present at the residenS
OF Mrs Johnson's mother, csc n street.
Miss Fannie, daughter Of Mayor George, a
baiumore, ependtng the season with Mn.
Bullen, 211 North Capitol street
Mr.. ana Mn G. w. Keyes are now st home -
friends at 1903 sth street northwest.
Mr.. William d. Chandler, second son a tn
s;ecres&ry Sc; e Of the Mavy, was married last eyene
OF Mr. 4 =. forter, prominent citizen a thA4
place. They are now on their wv cost
Miss Mamie Wright, Of BalttmoCs, = viMt1ng
her her, fiends Ars. john Z. CaalaAan. - ouora