The Evening critic., 1885-01-23
SOCIETY MATTERS.

reception last night. Miss Illno ana Lucy
Frelinghuysen assisted In receiving and
serving the tea. IL was u charming affair.
Among the guests were the President aud
Mrs. McElroy, the Attorney-Go and
Mrs. Brewster, Mrs. Koons, Senators Haw-
Icy, Manderson and Morrill, and wives, Mr..
George A. Sala Representative and Mrs.
Wadsworth, and Representative Belmont
Castle Stewart, Dupont Circle, was tho
scene Of a brilliant ball last evening. Mrs.
Stewart received her guests iu the drawing
room. She was attircd in black velvet and
white satin, diamond ornaments Her
daughter, Mrs. Hooker, assisted, wearing
white tulle, with low cDrsage of blue
velvet Tho ballroom was very gay aud
the collation. magnificent, A portion of the
members of the Cabinet, a number Of Sena-
tors and Representatives aud their ladies
were present.
DIR. Thomas Ritchie Stone aud Miss Leila
Whitney, daughter of Mrs Frank Whitney,
of New York, were married last night W
Epiphany Church. The ceremony was per-
formed by Bishop Paret at 7:30 o'clock. The
ushers were Messrs. Delaney, Ro1fern,
Granville, Brown, Gait, Stone and Green.
Miss frankie Whitney, sister Of the bride,
alone, preceded the bride aud her brother.
She was attired in full flowing dress Of pink
satin and carried large bouquet Of pink
rUsebuds. The bride wore white embossed
satin, trimmed with beaded passementerie,
train squire. and on her hair was a lace
bead.dress of Spanish point. falling over tho
train with magnificent effect. Her Orna-
ments were diamonds, and she carried u
bouguot of jacquominot roses. Mr.. Yolver-
ton Garnet was best man. reception fol-
lowed tho ceremony at the brides resi-
dence, 1880 Massachusetts, avenue Mr.. and
Mrs. Stone have left the city ON an extend
ed wedding tour.
At Abner's Hall, 6 o'clock last evening,
was the scene of the marriage OF Mr.. Albert
Bebrend, Of the firm of b. j. Behrend &
Son, this city, and Miss Cora Adler, daugh-
ter of Mr.. AdOlph Adler, the Rev. l.. Stern,
of the Eighth-street Temple, officiating. A
large number of friends were present. The
ceremony was performed under canopy,
beautifully decorated and surrounded by
potted plants. The bridal couple were at
tended by Mr.. and Mrs. A. Adler, parents
of the bride Mr.. b. ]. Behrend and Mrs.
Samstag, and the following ushers Messrs
T.. Blout, II. Samstag, of New York; M.
Kahn, Of Baltimore; Il. Goodman and j..
Putzel, of New York, aud M. Adler There
were no bridesmaids. The handsome bride
was richly attired in a white satin dress, en-
traine, brocaded with beads, and wore dia-
monds for ornaments. After the ceremony
% reception and dance followed.
Little Paul and Marie Crutchett, the
precocious children of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
N. CIutchett, entertained about 80 Of their
little friends at the family residence, No.
226 street northwest last night. TheIe
was music, games, dancing, an elegant re-
past, and in fact every thing that goes to
make upa frst.class party. The children
had right royal time, and after they got
through with their sport, the older folks
took possession of the parlors and danced
until n late hour this morning.
There was very pleasant gathering at
the residence of Mr.. William Breemer, on S
street, last night. 1t was a surprise party
in honor of Mr.. Breemers dist birthday.
There was music, dancing and plenty of in
nocent fun. All present had a most de-
lightful time. The host was not at all
taken aback by the invasion Of his house,
but came forward, and by his pleasant and
warm reception of all who came, added
much to the enjoyment of the evening.
Among the ladies and gentlemen who
were present (the list of the little ones is
too long for publication were:
Miss Joe Howlln, Miss Della Toole, Miss Mag
gle Bryerton, Miss Lizzio Tucker, Miss, Mr..
and Mrs. White, Miss Mamie 0'Oonner, Miss
Nellie 0Oonnor, Miss Agnes OOonner, Mr..
and Mrs. Otis, Miss Jesse Grant, Miss Rose
0'Connor, Miss Emma Proctor, Miss Laura
Albert Taylor, VIII Riley, Miss Tenle Weld
man, Mrs. Raub, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. and Miss
Helen Wickersham, MIR. and Mrs. Sglngle,
Miss Kate Dulin, Miss Hattie Van Horn, MIR.
Whitney and Mr.. Forsman.
There was very pleasant surprise party
given last evening at the residence of Mr..
George Krug, No. 1886 Fourth street north
west, by the Young Ladies' Operatic Club,
in honor Of his twenty-frst anniversary.
Though being much surprised, he enter
tanned his friends in very cordial manner.
A very pleasant programme, consisting OF
vocal and instrumental music, was ono of
the most prominent features OF the even
ing. Mr.. Krug was presented with very
handsome gold medal and Miss May Harvey
was called on to make the presentation
speech on behalf of the club. In short
time the rooms were cleared and hand
somely decorated with flags and ever
greens, and the young ladies' in their
brilliant costumes, presented an attractive
appearance. A supper was served, with
all the delicacies of the season, aud the
balance of the night was consumed in
dancing. Professor Scrolls orchestra was
engaged for the occasion.
Among the ladies present were the Misses
Pauline OHare Emma Clarke, Gertie Horst
hamp and sister, Lulu Knease, May and Lizzie
Scott, Mrs. Krug and daughter, Theresa Wag-
enfield, Annie Cooper, Annie Braxton, Mamie
Meheems, Dollie Hepner; gents, Jesse e. Belr,
J. W. Cooper, L. II. Cogswell, Richard James,
Robert Greenwell, George Graves, q. A. Cooper,
L. j. Haley, ]. W. Scott, W. s. O'Hare, Thomas
BolaD, W. Pullen, A. James, W. Horstkamp, W.
orompton, - Casper.