Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-11
SOCIETY.

The pleasant weather of yesterday afternoon
tempted ute a number OF ladies 10 go out cali
Ing, and although nearly every one received in
formally, If at all. some hostcSses had numerous
guests in their parlors at once.
The Corcoran Gallery seems 10 be the most
favorite resort of all others in the city at pres
ent for visitors, and every day hundreds OF
ladies and gentlemen are seen there examining
the collection OF paintings, statuary and other
objects of art.
A number of ladies went over to baltimore
yesterday to attend the luncheon of Mrs. Frank
Brown, OF that city, given in honor of Mrs Nan
AuGHen, OF New York, who has been 50 popular
In Washington society this winter.
A pleasant luncheon was given yesterday af-
ternoon by Mrs. p. L. Rodicr in honor OF her
guests, Miss Alice r. Brown, Of jamestown. y.
l., and Mr.. Julius a. Rodier, OF CcnJcrNille,
Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Major Nicholson entertained at tea last
evening large and distinguished gathering OF
friends, among those present being Speaker and
Mrs. Carlisle. secretary Whitney, Admiral pOr-
ter, General sheridan, General Hancoch. Scna-
tor and Mrs. Voorhees, and daughter. Senator
and Mrs. Butler, senator and Miss Blackburn.
Commodore and Mrs. Nicholson an,i daughter
Commodore Schley, General Joseph T.. Johns
ton, Marquis de Podestat, Mr. Perry Belmont
Mrs. August Belmont, Adnlirai Shuicldt and
many others prominently known in society
and public life.
The commerce party given last evening by
Mr.. and Mrs. H. II. Smith, in honor OF the six
teenth anniversary OF their daughter, WAS de-
lightiul success, about thirty guests being
present, most Of them the companions and
friends of the young lady. Very pretty and
useful little articles were awarded as prizes tp
the successful ones in the game OF commerce,
and about 10 O'Clock the supper room was
thrown open where a handsome table WAS
presents and floral offerings. on" pleasing tea-
ture of the occasion was the birthday candle
wish cake. Each guest taking colored wax
candle, and eXtinguishing il after expressing
some happy wish for the future OF tine young
lady.
Mrs. Senator Voorhees, and daughter will
continue their informal Thursday evenings at
home during the remainder of the season.
Mrs. Senator Butler will also be at home
informally to her friends ON Thursday evenings.
The friends of the Union Veteran Corps, first
company, are looking forward with pleasant
anticipation to the lair which viii be given
under the auspices OF that organization next
week.
Many of the society people who are Stin enter
tanning inaugural visitors find il very pleasant
To get up Mount Vernon picnic parties i'm the
pleasant weather that is upon Us. and Yesterday
| large party OF ladies visited the tomb of the
great patriot.
Gen. Marcus ]. Wright is enjoying a visit from
his two nieces, Miss Anna Wright. Of Nashville,
| and Mrs. f. L. Lucas, OF Holly Springs, Miss.
The Misses Looney, OF Tennessee. who have
been at the Ebbitt house this winter. have
started for their home, intending to visit sew
eral cities on the way.
Miss Carlton, daughter of Representative
Carlton, of Michigan, will remain at the Ebbitt
for another week.
Miss McManus, Of Charleston. who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Clark, on X street, has re-
turned home.
Governor Click, of Kansas, who is supposed to
control the official patronage of his state is still
at WiIard'S with his wife.
Mrs. Agnes Storrs Nedder. cousin of Elihu
Nedder, the artist. who has been visiting her
friend, Miss Mary Il, smith, of ia street. for
the past two weeks, returned To New York this
morning.
Mrs. Charles f. Higgins, of Baltimore, niece
of senator Sherman, is stopping at 1924 l1th
street.