Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-12
SOCIETY,".

1t was general at home day yesterday with
the ladies OF the new cabinet, all of whom re-
eeeived, Informally, large numbers OF callers:
Mrs. Hendricks, likewise, received a host of
visitors in her parlors at Wizards. Among
her callers during the afternoon were Mrs. and
Miss Blaine Mrs. Logan, and many other prom
inent ladies.
Mrs. Rayard, who was well enough to appear
in her parlors was assisted in receiving by her
daughter, daughter, Miss Mamie, while her other
table and dispensed refreshments r The eAt three rec
ladies were attired In handsome evening
dresses, and the parlors, which were brilliantly
an animated appearance and almost dispelled
the idea of pronounced informality.
Mrs. Manning was assisted by Mrs. Villas in
receiving at the Arlington, where many called
to pay their respects upon these ladies who are
comparative strangers in Washington society.
The parlors of Mrs. Endicott, at the Arlington,
were also crowded throughout the afternoon,
various military officials, @ az Well Weii IS I many ny
others, calling to pay their respects.
Mrs. Hubbard, the mother of Attorney Gen.
eral Garland, was likewise at home at her sons
residence, and received many pleasant calls.
The wedding of Mr.. w. s. Hogg, son of the
chief clerk of the Navy department, and Miss
Gertrude Owens was solemnized yesterday
afternoon at the residence of the brides father,
1881 p street, in the presence of only few init
mate friends and relatives. Miss Gertrude
Turner and Miss Henriqnes attended the bride,
acted as groomsmen, the former as best man.
Rev. Father J. ID. Boland, of st. Matthew'S
church, performed he ceremony. Although no
cards had been issued, the bride received many
handsome presents and floral offerings, and the
congratulations and good wishes of large
circle of friends. Soon after the ceremony Mr.
and Mrs. Hogg started on q short bridal tour
and their return to the city will be the guests
of the groom's parents, on 14th street.
Mrs. Cuthbert entertained number of her
friends at social gathering last evening at her
residence, on Rhode Island avenue.
Mrs Denman last evening informally enter
tanned a party Of more intimate friends at tea
The reception and tea of Minister and Mrs.
Foster this afternoon promises to be the largest
private social affair of the Lenten season. nu-
merous cards having been issued to the more
prominent people OF society.
The HaZen cOurt-martial promises to attract
as large gatherings as did the Swain court. and
yesterday the long parlor al the Ebbitt House
In which the court holds it's session was well
filed with ladies, who remained throughout the
day proceedings.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Willard expect to leave on
Saturday for New Orleans, where they will
make short stay.
Mrs. and Miss Muesseus will start tomorrow
for visit of two or three weeks to Cuba, and
will be accompanied by their friend Miss
Smith, who will arrive from Pittsburg to-day,
Miss Lamar, daughter of the Secretary, is
stopping at the Metropolitan hotel, with some
of her friends. Meanwhile Secretary Lamar is
casting about for suitable residence in the
city.
Mr.. M. W. Scott gave pleasant theater party
last evening to about eighteen ladies and gen.
tlemen at Ford's Opera House, and after the
performance the guests were rendered q hand
some supper at Welckers. Each lady present
was presented with handsome bouquet of
roses.
Mrs. William P. Dole, accompanied by her
nephew, R. D. Gordon, has gone to Florida for
stay of some time.