Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-16
SOCIETY.

Miss Cleveland's reception at the White
House on Saturday afternoon was one Of the
largest ever witnessed there. Long before the
hour appointed crowds were In waiting for ad-
mission, and many ladies went several times
vainly trying to gain admission intact, taking a
place in the slowly moving column Of guests.
The old custom of receiving in the blue parlor
was adopted by Miss Cleveland, who attired in
q, q handsome an black satin toilet covered with
olack Spanish lace, received the 5000 ladies
dressed in a becoming pink satin trimmed
gown with black Spanish lace trimmings.
Marshal McMichael presented the guests to Miss
Cleveland, and Col. Rockwell made the presen-
satlons to Mrs. Hoyt, so that each Of the ladies
naa the guests presented by name. Those in
attendance were mostly ladies, and included
many Iic ~. prominent people in society and pub
others whose Ladies and
official positions, took their place in the
rear of the two receiving ladies in
tire: Mrs Blaine, accom- panied by her son, Mr..
VA Maiker Blaine, called and exchanged most cor
dlal greetings with Miss Cleveland, the latter
guest, and chatting pleasantly and most in
formally with her. Subsequently Miss Marga-
ladies' 70 Mss
was also the recipient Of marked attention.
Mrs. General Logan also called, and after a
place in the circle of ladies in the blue parlor,
hersef receiving almost an ovation from the
guests gathered there. The parlors wore a
on the saturday previous, and huge plants and
graceful palms added to the picturesqueness of
the brilliant scene.
One of the most interesting events that have
occurred In Hebrew society this winter was the
marriage last evening of Mr.. F. Greenapple and
MISS Fannie Hepner, at the residence OF Mrs f.
Lulley, , Oh PENNSYLVANIA avenue. The parlors
were handsomely decorated with flowers and
plants, and the scene during the ceremony was
beautiful and impressive. The bride entered
on the arm of the groom and stood beneath a
large marriage bell SuSnandp6 from 10 nfar
chandelier, where the ceremony was performed
1y 1y Rabbi Samuels, of the 6th-street synagogue.
court train, and trimmed with costly Lace a
magnificent veil dropping gracefully about her,
fastened on the head by a wreath of orange
blossoms. A sumptuous collation. was served
after the ceremony, and the bridal pair received
the hearty congratulations of their friends.
Another very pretty Hebrew wedding last
evening was that of Mr.. Samuel Cans and Miss
Ida Gusdorf The ceremony took place at Alb
ner's hall, and hosts of friends of the contract
ing paTtles We're present. Rabbi Stern, who Of
after the ceremony he delivered a very pretty
ADDRESS to the young people. The ushers were
Messrs Ness, ~: Nathan Rpsenbery, A Stern, Henry
Flshman and Leon Tobriner.
Mr. Joseph Myer, of Frederick, and Miss Pau
line Rubinstein, of this city, were married at
Masonic Temple last evening in the presence of
ushers were Messrs. Moses Coleman, ir., L.
Mantner, S. Bresauer and d. Jackson. After
nearly greetings and a general exchange of
good wishes Mr.. and Mrs. Myer took leave of
their friends, leaving on the 10 O'Clock train for
their future home
A double wedding occurred last evening at
the residence of Mr.. Thomas Mansfield, on
Union street. South Washington Mr. Mans
fields son, Edward, was married to Miss Lottie
Canley, and his daughter, Miss Alice was joined
in matrimOny to Mr.. Lemuel Burroughs. re-
tracing parties being popularity known in South
washington, q large number of their friends
were present to extend their congratulations
and enjoy the pleasant evening that had been
arranged for the guests.
This week promises to be unusually lively in
social matters for the Lenten season. This af-
ternoon the wives of the Justices of the Supreme
Court will hold formal receptions, and to-mor-
row many Of the ladies who had announced
their intention of withdrawing from society for
aess the SEASON will be at home to their friends as
tion of President Cleveland bids fair to be a
very norasie ana1r, aird, as j. is to be confined
nouncements, those who propose going to the
reception are congratulating themselves that as
the majority of the Representatives and their
families who constitute the bulk of guests upon
such White House occasions have left the city,
the reception will not be crowded, and con-
sequentiy more enjoyable. The diplomats and
army and navy officers will all Wear their full
dress uniforms, and the arrangements going on
at the White House indicate a very brilliant
display. On Wednesday the cabinet ladies will
receive, and on Thursday the Senators wives
will receive, more generally than in any other
week since Lent began. In addition to these re-
ceptions numerous dinner and opera parties are
to occur, and, instead of growing duler as Easter
draws near, society is really becoming livelier
and more active.
EX-President Arthur Is being very Hospitality
entertained during his stay in Washington.
Last week he was given round of dinner par
ties, and this week several more will be given
in his honor, notably the one this evening by
MIR. and Mrs. McMichaei, and one on Wednes-
day evening by Minister West and his daugh-
ters.
Mrs. and Miss Jones, of Richmond, who have
been the guests of their uncle, Mr.. w. w. Cor
coran, returned home last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlisle left the city on Saturday
en- route to Kentucky.
Mrs. Senator Dolph is expecting a visit from
her young daughter, who is at school in New
York, during Easter week.
Mrs Mariscal, with her daughters will go to
New York this week and thence to Mexico to
join her husband, who is the Mexican secretary
of state.
Mrs. Gen. Colston has resumed possession of
her residence, 215 East Capitol street.
The friends of Miss Mary Johnston of this
city, Will be gratified, but scarcely surprised to
hear that she made most successful debut at
a concert given by the Society of Musical
Artists, In Paris, on Saturday evening.
Miss Dora Kendig left for Philadelphia this
morning, on a visit to her aunt, Mrs. P. F. Kelly,
residing there.
Mrs. DR.. j. L. Jordan, of Portsmouth, Va, and
Mrs. Eugene T. Jordan, of Suffolk Va, are as
sist1ng their sister, Mrs. VIM. p. Wetherell.
Mrs. NJ. A. Gibbons will start this evening for
Florida, where she expects to spend some time