Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-02-25
OUR TRADE RELATIONS.
SOCIETY,".

them inequalities Of trade, also even under re-
SOCIETY.
Inc snow storm that began yesterday after
noon, about the time when ladies were prepar-
Ing to start out on their rounds of calls had the
effect of keeping large number indoors, al
though many braved the weather and cancelled
numerous calls from their lists.
The one attractive event of the afternoon
which assumed quite a social character, was
the reception and tea at the rooms of the Wo-
mems Exchange, 1909 H street. and neither
storm nor social duties deferred quite large
crowd OF prominent society people from gath
ering there. Mrs. O'Reilly presided at the choc-
olate table, and Miss Waite and Miss Dawes
GUIDED the Misses Woods, Crittenden, Strong,
Waliach, Coffey, Carter, Van Aucken; West and
others Among the many distinguished patrons
were Mrs. McElroy, Mrs. Logan and her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Tucker, Mrs. McMichael, Mrs. Lander,
Mrs Spencer, Mrs. Hoover, Mrs Fox, ex4sena-
tor and Mrs Pomeroy, Mrs. Coffey, and many
Otner prominent persOnages of society. A choice
Dlil OF fare was served at reasonable rates, and
II Is understood that the ladies in charge of the
worthy Undertaking netted quite handsome
sum in aid of the Exchange.
Inc informal Tuesday evening at home of
Mrs. Blague and Miss Meinell last evening, in
spite or the dtsagreeable weather attracted
quite lumber of ladies and gentlemen. The
evening was pleasantly enjoyed by all. Miss
Miller, of New York, who is the guest of Miss
Melnell, will return to her home the latter part
OF next week.
The Union Veteran Corps Old Guard, intro
dnced rather a novel social entertainment at
Masonic hall last evening-a regular basket pic
mic af1air-which proved very interesting and
basket Of dainties, and each of the baskets was
sold to the highest stbidder: The purchaser then
had the privilege of finding the lady whose card
was in the basket and inviting her to share the
contents of the basket with him, after which
the basket was returned to the lady by the gen.
tleman. The occasion was one of great merri-
ment, and, aside from its social features, proved
very successful affair by netting quite a snug
sum for the Veterans treasury.
Mrs. McElroy was entertained at luncheon by
Mrs. Senator Van Wyck yesterday, and num-
ber of her society friends were also guests of the
occasion. The luncheon was elegant in all its
appointments, and the floral decorations were
very The r guests present besides
Justice Miller, Mrs. Justice Field, Mrs. Senator
Miller, of California, Mrs. Senator Voorhees,,
day, Mrs. Col. Cosby, Mrs Geo. Van. Wyck and
Mrs. Van Aukeni of Pennsylvania.
4. The .'pound party" of the Capital Bicycle Club
on Monday evening was strictly club affair,
befg its no
guests, and the literary and musical program
was for the benefit of the members of the club,
and the pounds brought by the members
composed the evenings refreshments.
AS this is the last Wednesday that will occur
between now and the 4th of March, the cabinet
ladies who receive to-day are holding their last
Cabinet. Whether they will continue their re-
ceptiOns after this week depends upon circum-
stances. Mrs. Teller will, OF course, continue to
reside here, as her husband will go into the
Sepate as soon as his term as a cabinet officer
expires, and Mrs. Chandler will continue to Oc-
cupy her winter residence here, as she has done
for years past, although her health will proba-
bly, not permit her temperance in society this
winter. The other cabinet fam IS are already
arranging to leave the city, and those OF them
who own houses will let them. Mrs. Freling-
huysen, whose frequent entertainments this
winter have proved such brilliant and attrac-
tive tive affairs, as already announced holds lids, her
doubt be crowded by the many who have been
fortunate enough to partake of the hospitalities
of the family.
Miss Dora Miller has invited limited num-
ber of friends to a progressive euchre party for
Friday evening.
The lady friends of the Young Mems Christian
Association will give their "pink and white
souvenir party" this evening in the association
to be novel and very delightful affair, as the
ladies in charge of the arrangements are sparing
no efforts to insure complete success.
Mrs. Audenreid intends to go south in a few
days with her daughter, whose recent illness
makes change to warmer climate desiroble.
Miss Jennie Willis, of Brooklyn, is visiting
Mrs. P. ". De Graw.
Miss Helen G. Yates has returned to the city
from Charleston, and has visiting her at her
home, 2417 Pennsylvania avenue, Miss Vir-
ginia T. Stuart, daughter of Gen. j. Z. B. Stuart,
Of Virginia.
The WHITE House MAILS, always large,
have been greatly increased in the last few
weeks of President Arthurs administration
The 1nnumerable applicants for Office are re-
sponsible for a large portion of them, while the
friends Of the United States prisoners in all
parts of the country deluge the executive with
petitions for pardon, thinking that the Presi-
dent may signalize the close of his administra-
p
term was four years longer. AS fast as re-
ceived they are sent to the Department. of JUS
nation, unless justice calls for pardon when
the Attorney General makes a favorable report
to the President. Other cases are not reported
ingy persistent, when the facts in the case are
reported to the President to satisfy them.
PERsoNAL.-Senor Elmere, the Peruvian min
lister to Washington, reached New York yester-
day from Aspinwall.-Capt. James 81. Gillis is
in the city.-Capt and Mrs. George B. Hay
cock, who have been travelling since last last spring,
well, of Toledo, is visiting Capt. and Mrs. j. w.
White at oil North Capitol street.-Lieut. r.
II. Mclean is before the naval retiring board.
THE DISTRICT APPROPRIATION BILL SIGNED.
The President to-day signed the act making ap-
propriations to provide for the expenses of the
government Ol QOc DlSCrICC OI COlu1uUlA lOT Lu0
fiscal year ending June 80, 1856; the act for the
relief OF the sufferers by loss Of the government
steamer J. Don Cameron.
Political Notes.
Senator-elect Evarts and Manton Marble had
pleasant chats with President-elect Cleveland
yesterday.
Vice Presidentelect Hendricks win leave In
dianapolis for Washington tomorrow in the
private car Of President Garrett, of the Balti-
more and Ohio road.
One ballot was taken for United States Sena-
tor at Springfield, ILL.,, yesterday, as follows:
Logan 1O1, Waehburn 1. The democrats did
FALLING BENEATH HIS BRorHER's AXE
George s. Robbins, aged IA, was accidentally
killed by his brother at Erie, Pa, yesterday.
While the latter was chopping wood George
stopped forward to pick up q stick, and slipped
and received o full blow on the head from the
axe. His skull was split open, causing instant
death.