Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-02-19
SOCIETY.

be over, so far as the fiction of terminating all
social festivities on Ash Wednesday is con
cerned, one Is apt to take comparative view OF
the past six weeks, and wonder if the season
has really been as gay as those of the past. II
is true that some of the handsomest entertain.
ments ever given in Washington have occurred
TINS winter, but II general average Of affairs
were made, it is doubtful if this season would
be found to be up to the record Of past winters.
Many of those who usually give handsome en-
tertalnmentS during the winter, did not issue
cards at all, and while others, it is true who are
comparative strangers, gave entertainments,
recently invented "teaS,' probably called by
that name because 40 tea at all is furnished
Indeed, teas are nothing more Or less than a
walk around reception, at which the guest en-
tiers, pay respects TO the host, and then makes
haste to give room for some one else. 1t is per
haps the easiest and most convenient way OF
entertaining every body at once. and must
therefore, continue TO be a favorite method i'm
Washington. In other cities there are various
themselves, extending few Invitations to per-
sons outside the particular circle; but in Wash
fngton there is but one grand circle including
all the prominent people, socially, politically
and officially, and to be popular aud considered
a leader in society, one must extend invitations
to the mass of society folks In general to each
affair. In that view of things. @teas" are con-
venient, because people are understood to be
invited to come and stay awhile only, and yet
many teas during the winter are throngeG from
early four till past the limited hour.
Society came to a standstin yesterday and
although there is a large element OF non Lent
observing society people here as elsewhere, all
seemed glad enough to put on their sack cloth
and enjoy quiet and rest on Ash Wednesday.
In the morning nearly all the Catholic and
Episcopal churches were well crowded and in
the afternoon, as there was no formal social
attraction OF any kind, some of the good
Christian folks were. however, unable to en-
dure the sudden change from social excitement
and dissipation to absolute rest, and put on
their heavy wells and helped to swell the
crowds at the matinees. Many Others prone
naded or drove out, and the avenue presented
an unusually lively appearance.
DR.. and Mrs. Bliss gave very pleasant recep-
tion on Tuesday evening in honor OF their niece
Miss Wenham, OF Michigan which was largely
ciety. Miss Wenham rendered several piano
selections in a most Skillful manner, and Miss
kidwell added greatly to the interest of the
evening by singing in her usual sweet way.
Capt. Jas. o. Finlzs, of Missouri was married
last evening to Miss Annie Payne Chewing. at
the residence of Mr. S. C. Ramage, 4O9 B street
northeast, the ceremony taking place at $50 d.
and after congratulations had been extended
the wedding guests, led by the bride and
groom, repaired to the dining room, where an
elegant wedding supper was spread. With the
exception of the brides friends here, the guests
were mostly Missourians, comprising a large
proportion of the citizens of that state resident
in Washington. Among those present were
Senator and Mrs. Vest Reprsentative-elect
Hale, AIr c, c c; = C9ombs Mrs: coombs and Mss
ham and wife, and Gen. Jno. B. Clarke. The
table was presided over by Mrs. Erickson and
Miss White, and the tea and coffee were dis
pensed by Miss Chadboorne.
There were several other weddings yesterday
in the city, among them being that OF Mr.. Chas.
+. Merillat, the assistant chief engineer of the
District fire department. and Miss Marie Grace
Meals, at the residence of the brides parents on
H street In the presence ofa large gathering of
friends, Rev. Mr.. Richard Norris, of Wesley
Chapel, officiating.
There was another wedding at the Fifth Bap-
IN in n Nnc ntrfp loc<
the principals being Mr.. William Cox and Miss
Landonia Price, of Maryland. Rev. Mr.. Saun-
bride, oficiated, assisted by the pastor Of the
church, Rev. G. c. Meador. ;.
Mrs. Senator VOORHEES, and her daughter
Miss Halle Voorhees,, assisted by number Of
their friends this evening at their residence,
1924 10th street.
Mrs. Col. Lieber will be at home hereafter on
Mondays, as usual, to receive her friends in
formally.
A reception and hop will be given by the
National Lodge, No. IL, F. A. A. NJ, at the
Rifles hall on Monday evening.
1t seems to be generally understood that ladies
will continue to be at home informally to their
friends on their regular reception days, except
when the contrary has been mentioned par
ticularly.
Mrs. Haynesworth, the Presidents sister, is
visiting the White House.
Miss Florence Whipple, of Philadelphia, is the
guest Of her aunt, Mrs: McIntire, 1921 Rhode
Island avenue, and will probably remain TIL
after the inauguration.
Lieut. and Mrs. StOtsenburg, who were re-
Gently married at Fort Union, are on their way
east, and expect to reach Washington shortly,
here. Mrs. Stotsenbufg (born La Tourrette) is
the sister Of Mrs. Captain ROmeyn, and cousin
Of Lieut.. Greely.
Miss Lizzie c. Gwatikin, of Richmond, is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. r. Lewis Marshall, at her
residence, CIT 10th street.