Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-19
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sentdtiNeS ana senate 10 meet whom The justices
OF the Supreme Court, Diplomatic Corps. Cabinet,
Army, Navy, and Marine Corps officers and ladies
have been invited.
The frst OF the series OF Mrs McFiroy-s afternoon
receptions at the White House was held on Satur-
Jay afternoon last, and was attended hy a steady
HOW or visitors from three TO five O'clock Including
Ile adles OF al the official dgntaries aud numcr-
ouS officials themselves. Mrs McRhoy WAS assisted
pS the ladies' or the cabinet and other friends.
among whom were Mrs. Colonel Rockwell. Mrs.
McMlchael Mrs. James ana Miss NauTN. Many OF
the visiting ladies invited by Mrs NcFirnv 10
De seated In the blue parlor, where the receiving
party STOOD, and they made up 4 tiTo.g of
picturesque lovelilesS with the rich tapestry az he
room In the background. Marshal NCMichael MAS
In attendance upon the hostess. and as the guests
entered the paTor each was present ed by nanla to
MIS- McElroy, after which they passed, as usual.
iL.o @ lle east ROOM There. however, the crowd
was never very large or brilliant. rs most or those
VINO called were In Street-waSng costumes, and.
having other calls 20 make passed out OF the man
SION without lingering about as soon "a they had
PAID their respects TO the hostess After the rccpn-
tloh was over Mrs. McEroy and the President en-
,etalhed the receiving ladies and number OF other
ladies' and gentlemen who had been Invited 90 re
main, at a tea. which. though informal, was the
occasion Of considerable pleasure As has been
announced IL IN the desire of Mrs McElroy 10 MAKE
the saturday receptions this season exactly like
weekly receptions OF the many society ladies' where
all who are acquainted may call, and those hot ac-
qualnted may call with their friends; and IA THIS
respect they must form one OF the most attractive
features Of the weeks social program.
The reception OF Justice and Mrs. Miller and
oaughuer IN nonor or Ny. ana Mrs Comes on Sat
ufuay evening last was a brilliant affair." Mrs
Miller with coinmendable tact had Invited only "A
limited number, and her selection was sucn that
those present were all more or less acquainted and
comprised many OF the best people OF society AT
no time was there an uncomfortable crowd and
the excellent arrangement OF having tie supper IN
the basement story kept the gathering or guests
constantly divided and gave plenty OF room.
The handsome parlors OF Mr.. and Mrs Pollok
were crowded on Saturday evening last with bril-
liant assembly OF guests invited 70 the first OF Their
aErsr - h-.r.
lok has been 50 famed FOR years past as beng one
OF the most hoSpitable and pleasing OF hostesS.,s
that it goes without saying that all present At her
nrst evening reception or the season eBIoyed 10
the fullest extent one OF the most del!glful affairs
yet given. Many OF those who were ilyited TO the
other two receptions were present either before or
after going elsewhere. and during the whole even
ing there was a constant change OF faces although
many preferring TO attend and enjoy Mrs. Polloks
reception alone, remained there Throughout the
evening.
commissioner and Mrs. Lorfng held another OF
ther "at homes" Saturday evening, which was al
tended by large number OF prominent society
people
There were two very pleasant weddings yester-
day One at io'clock in the afternoon, at Abner's
nall, The contracting parties being Mr. J. s. FeiS-
man and Miss Fanny Goodman, daughter OF Mt.
and Mrs. l. Goodman. The hail was prettily deco
rated with flowers and plants, and most brilliant
scene was presented In the evening a wedding
banquet followed. and q large number OF friends
were in attendance.
The other wedding was that OF Mr.. Bernard
Robinson and Miss Rose Hirshfeld daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Hirshield, al the ban OF the Ma
tonal RifleS armory, the Rev. DR.. Sa:nues of1icat-
ing. The bride, attired in q dress Of white satin
en- frame, was attended by her sisters, the Misses
Hirshfleld, Miss Sarah Lulley, Miss Buckingham.
or ONO, and Miss Fannie Greenapple, and the
groom by Messrs- w. j. Hirshfield, brother OF the
bride; Joseph Norton, J. H. Neal NJ. Goldman OF
New York: 5. Hertzog and }. j. Norris. A banquet
followed. which was greatly enjoyed bv the many
guests present, the principal toast OF occasion
being responded TO by Mr. s s. COX, OF New York.
In happy characteristic speech.
The statement that Gov. and Mrs. Blair would
arrive this week and be the guest OF Mr. and Mrs
H. H. Smith, OF 18th street, was rather premature
as they are not expected until the latter part OF
the ensuing month.
There was a brilliant and happy scene at the
residence OF Mrs. Montgomery Secard On saturday
evening, the occasion being the formal introduc-
ton into society OF her daughter, Miss Eleanor, IN
honor OF which event a delightful tea was given
from TOT O'Clock.
Miss Lynch, OF New York, is the guest OF Miss
Eta Brent, Of 18th street.
Miss Lander. OF Indianapolis, is still the guest OF
Miss Anna Wilson, OF street.
Representative Ranney's daughters will have
Mrs HiscOck assisting them at their weekly re-
ception at the Arlington Tomorrow afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cabell, OF Norwood institute have
issued cards TO another OF their delightful musical
entertainments for the evening OF the 23d instant.
Miss Mcmillan, who arrived here last week TO
visit her brother, Representative Mcmillan. OF
tennessee, VIII receive on Mondays at the riggs
House.
Among the very pleasant young ladies stopping
at the Ebbitt House is Miss Green, of Brooklyn,
Invitations have been issued for Wednesday
evening at nine O'Clock by Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Mer-
rick and daughter TO a reception.
Tomorrow evening the Washington Light In
faDtry ball takes place at their new armOny, and
from the extensive scale OF arrangements promises
to be brilliant affair."
The first soiree dansante OF the season, given
under the auspices OF the ladies stopping at the
National HOTEL will take place about Friday next
The list or iady guests at the hotel includes
number prominent in social life and beVy OF
attractive young ladies, which is sufficient to
speak the success and pleasure of these entertain
ments.
The first OF series of informal hops TO be given
during the at the Ebbitt house took place on
Saturday evening, ana was very pleasant. Dancing
was INDUCED in until IL o'clock.
Mrs Gait. OF Vermont avenue, has issued invita-
tons TO dancing reception, In compliment to her
daughter and her young lady guest, on Thursday
evening. January 22d
Miss Montague, one OF Baltimore's charming
young ladies' is again visiting the city, and will be
the guest OF the Misses Cuttings for short time.
Miss Cosby, OF California, viii continue to be the
guest or her relatives. Paymaster and sIrs. Cosby
OF Massachusetts avenue, during the entire season.
Mrs and Mr.. Byron Andrews, formerly OF Wash
ington, but now residing in New York, who are so
very pleasantly remembered In social circles here,
are making brief visit I'm this city, and STOP
ping at Mrs LockwOod's, on l2th street
The marriage OF Miss Leila Whitney TO Dr. 7. R.
Stone will take place at Epiphany church on the
22d instant.
Mrs. Admiral Rodgers Will entertain a large
number OF friends at tea tomorrow afternoon.
"a The second german OF the army ana navy club
Will take place this evening at Marinl's hail. and,
as before, the number OF couples i'll the cotillion
will be limited
Miss Grace SemmeS, daughter OF Commodore and
Mrs. SemmeS, was one OF the charming young
ladies who assisted Mrs. Mullen. OF Connecticut
avenue, In receiving her many callers on Saturday.
The Misses Luney, OF Memphis, Tenn. form a
graceful and attractive group FOUR OF the ladies
who are now at the Ebbtt house.
The Japanese Minister and Madame Kukf In
tend. we understand. to issue cards shortly for a
reception early in February TO be followed later In
the season by several ''at hones.n
The wedding OF Miss Annie SaTel and Mr. +. A.
Cushman, OF New York. will take place at the resi-
dence OF the young lady's parents this evening.
Mrs NJ. n. Packard and Miss Mamie Packard, OF
Brooklyn, are the guests OF Mrs d. r. James, wife
OF the Representative from New York
Miss Fluharty, Of Baltimore, is the guest of Miss
Berthe Cowing.
Miss Gpssie Coolbaugh and Miss Mamie Palmer,
OF Wfkesbarre, are visiting Dr.. and Mrs A. C.
Adams, sos 11th street
Tariff Gossip I'm the House.
STARTED AFREsH BY THE PROPOSED EXCLUSION OF
AMERICAN CEREALS FROM EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
The dispatch from Vienna I'm the morning papers
foreshadowing the purpose OF Germany, Austria
Russia, and probably other European nations to
form q compact to exclude American breadstuffs