Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-02-16
SOCIETY.

OF Saturday afternoon Mrs. MoE1roy's reception
AT the White House was even more largely at
tended than usual The gloom and clouds OF the
afternoon made it necessary to light the house
at the beginning OF the reception. and, as IL to
contrast with the scene without, the handsome
pariors of the mansion were resplendently invit-
Ing to the hundreds of visitors. All throughout
the afternoon the stringed orchestra OF the Ma
rine band diScoursed pleasing selections from
the various popular operas, and 1t was by no
means surprising that many Of the guests who
enjoy the comfSrts and pieasures Of that deliSht
full haven, rather than to encounter the storm
that seemed TO gain fresh fury as the evening
the presentations as usual to Mrs. McElroy. who
received the guests In Q charming dress OF black
satin, with mont of black jet friage assisted by
inshassen Mrs JOHN psss Mrs MeIishas
Mrs. Rockwell, Mrs Julian James and others.
The list of guests included many of the most
from among whom Mrs. MeElroy invited a
large number to remain at the tea which fol-
lowed the reception.
The marriage of Mr.. Frank z. Mcguire and
Miss Maud Raum, daughter Of the late Commits
sioner Of Internal Revenue, attracted quite a
large attendance on Saturday AFTERNOON at st.
Johns church, where the ceremony was per-
formed. Rev. DR.. Leonard. rector of tie parish,
oficiated, and fine choral service was rem
dered, in which Messrs. Psersea, Miller, DON
ps f seoass c and
man and Messrs. a. Browning. Jr., T. W. Nc
Knew, and John and Green B. Baum, Jr., acted
as ushers.
A very enjoyable surprise party was given to
residence of her parents, 7O9 9Th street north
west: Among the young ladies present were
bTex Des BAH Rpsns Gsa P.s E
and Others The gentlemen were MeSSrs Stan
ford. Kerr, Wales, Moellsr, MarcerQn, Moss,
Many gaines Wers nans aaa n sr
which the party did ample Justice TO wellset
table, leaving for their homes delighted with
their evenings enjoyment.
On Saturday evening Miss Henriette L. Erni
musical party at her fathers residencs, 1909 r
street. The program was led by little Miss
renee followed with brilliant SELECTIONS; Miss
Henrietta Ernf and her cousin, Miss Jennie
Prali, sang a solo, and Miss Erni, with much
Mr.. David Bangs never was happier in his
selections, and, as usual, was encored. A cola
ton was served during the evening, and before
outside coffee was served Among the guests
were the Swiss minister, Col. Emile Frey; Pfof
and Mrs; Clark, Mrs: Col. MCDONALD and niecs
Mr.. Bradford, and Mr.. j. D. Lincoln and friends
1fr. and Mrs A. 6. Wilkinson and daughter
gave delightful reception on Saturday even
ing, to which only limited number Of their
friends were invited.
The informal hop at the Ebbitt House on Sat
urday evening was more largely attended than
usual. and the dancing music vas intsrsperssd
with fine operate selections, which was greatly
enjoyed by the guests.
A number OF ladies and gentlemen called IN.
formally on Mrs. Stone at her residence on De
Sales street last evening, and an impromptu
concert of sacred songs was enjoyed
Mrs. Scott entertained a few friends at a very
pleasant supper last evening at her residence on
n street.
Yesterday afternoon quiet marriage csrs
mony took place on 9th street extended, the
Mrs. Rose c. B. folson, formerly of P. q. county,
Nd. The ceremony vas performed by Rev.
the Potomac Grand Army Of the Republic. "
Society will by no means be inactive between
this and day after tomorrow, when the social
sans of y Mrlp to snd
afternoon win be followed BY the eEtraet77e
german to be given by the ladies OF tho Hamu.
ton HONS this evening, and TOMORROW otter
ns H Tassp bea ootsd
with pleasant authorizations by the young and
old people oEsocfety.
Mr.. Stilson Hutchins has issued Invitations to
a large number Of friends for dinner at Cham.
berhn's tomorrow evening.
Mrs. Beach will hold her Last formal rseeptiop
for the season at the Portland tomorrow. She
Beach, Miss Cannon, the Misses gayard and
informally on Tuesdays during Lent
The Capital City Guards will give their second
dress military reception Ut Willard ball this
evening, and novel and striking feature Of the
occasion will be the preSentation Off silver tea
ance.
Mrs Senator Psndleton VIII, this evening
hold the last Of her Monday evening receptions
Mrs. Representative Lacey viii not receive Oh
Tuesday of this week.
The ladies Of several Industrial schools haze
decided to have lunch table at the rooms OF
New 9orn tbs
cooking school + TOO well known 70 need recon-:
& the 5sspss Of hi; 9Pn,
until the 9th Of March, and win vii be found veil
as VII eyy sapp g o
are to be applied.
Mrs. Wade Hampton viii pc With her sister Of
TIE The ssiggss {Sis week: Miss Ks9Rt9n Tll hold
Lieut. Griffin and wife born H.ncoek) are the
guests Of Col. John Hancock, No. 2401 Penn
eylvanta avehne.
Judge and Mrs.. David Davis, who were
among the guests Of Mrs.. NrElroy's reception
On saturday af1srnoen, received an ovatioa
little ievee In the blue parior Of the White
House.
Miss Birdie Greer, daughter of Captain Greer,
who Is so popular In Washington society, had .
german given IN her honor by Mrs. Thomas
Semmes in New Orleans, whose guest she is.
Nrs. Deadly, Of Oregon, who has been the
guest of Ms. Senator Dolph on Vermont ave-
nue. for some weeks past, has started on her re-
turn home, much to the regret of q large circle
Of newly made friends.