Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-02-04
SOCIETY,".

and ivelest days which society folks have enioyed
| 1or some time past. The weather during the after
noon was very favorable for calling, and large
| numbers OF ladies and gentlemen crowded all the
receptions In the evening there were four promi-
nent social events, and not a few guests managed
| TO attend two or more OF them.
The Japanese Minister and Madame Kuki gave a
brilliant card reception last evening, which was
largely attended by officials and prominent society
people The parlors were handsomely ornamented
with flowers and plants, and the host. standing at
the parlor entrance, extended the first greetings
to bis guests and then presented them the hostess
VINO was assisted by here niece, Miss Kuki, Madame
Takahash1, wife Of the japanese consul general
| In New York; Mrs Denson, wife OF the American
secretary OF the legation, and Mrs. s. NJ. Bryan,
| whose husband was formerly prominently con-
hected with the japanese government. The toilets
| OF the receiving ladies were unusually handsome,
of rosecolored brocaded velvet and silk, with point
lace trimmings, and carrying In her hand mag
nlfcent boqqet OF Marechal Mel roses. Those
| present included members of the cabinet, Senators
ana representatives members Of foreign legations,
and In TACT all more or less known In Official and
social life.
The annual reunion and festival of the Potomac
| Fruit Growers Association, held at the National
Rifles armory last evening" was most delightful
entertainment The retiring president. Mr., II. B.
| MOultOn, did the hOSOrS OF that position for the
evening" the delivery Of the annual address OF the
presldent-eect being deferred until the next regu-
lar monthly meeting. The literary exercises OF the
| evening were excellent and varied, consisting OF
vocal and instrumental music, rectations, etc, In
which number OF talented and popular artists
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| occasion were disposed OF the company present,
which numbered over three hundred, partook of a
bountlful and elegantly served supper, and spent
the remainder Of the evening In social enjoyment.
Mrs. and the Misses McCeney held delightful
dancing reception last evening, which was very
| largely attended The same ladies Will give ger
man man to,morrow evening, in compliment to their
Miss Garneau will lead the german.
Mrs and Miss Tiers, assisted by Miss Hunt, re-
| celved large number OF callers yesterday after
noon @ at their PIE pleasant house ON Rhode Island We
Club at dinner.
The Knights Of St Patrick gave reception and
ball last evening at Abner's spacious hail. which
was largely attended. and In all respects pleasant
| and enjoyable occasion.
Senator and Mrs. Palmer, of Michigan, gave a
pleasant dinner party last evening in compliment
| troit
| Last evening a very handsome reception was
| held by Mrs. Gen. Stevens and her daughter. Mrs
f. d. Rowland, at their pleasant residence on HILL
yer place, In honor OF Capt. Bedford PIN, Of the
Mrs Munson gave very delightful german last
evening to a limited number Of couples. The fig-
ures and favOrs were interesting and pretty, and
the occasion Thoroughly enjoyable
| Mrs. General Sheridan received numerous callers
yesterday afternoon, being assisted by her
sister, Miss Rucker, Mrs. McMIchael and Miss
| Adams.
Mrs. and the Miss Patten held very delightful
| reception yesterday afternoon at the Arlington.
Mrs Representative Jordan was assisted In re-
ceivtnG her many guests yesterday afternoon by
her daughter, the Misses Bisseu and Mcintosh and
Mrs Patterson.
Mrs Heintzelman, widow of the late Capt Heint-
Zelman, who came recently to this city to reside.
received large number OF callers yesterday after
noon at her cozy residence on street.
Mrs General Wright held a largely attended re-
cepon yesterday afternoon, assisted by the Misses
Harper, Bisbee and other pleasant ladies'
To night the President will entertain the Jus
tices OF the Supreme Court and few other promi-
nent guests at dinner.
The next Of the series OF pleasant dancing
Saturday evening.
Mrs Thomas F. Richardson and daughter will
issue invitations soon for dancing reception
Mrs. Senator Dolph cOntemplates giving recep-
ton and tea next week in compliment to her
guests, Mrs Deadly, OF oregon, and her niece, Miss
OdeneaL
Mrs N S. Lincoln is about to issue large num-
Der Of invitations to dancing reception.
The ladies of the Hamilton, who received many
callers yesterday afternoon, are arranging for a
german at an early day.
The ladies OF the National hotel contemplate
lent '~'''N '''' ~ -''A''Ds u
Mrs. Blague and her daughter, Mrs Mcneil, were
assisted at their reception yesterday by their
friend, Miss Moale, of Baltimore.
The Misses Joyce, Of Eleventh street. are enjoy
ing visit from Miss Elliott, OF Massachusetts,
Miss Florence Hoag is visiting her cousin, Miss
Beach, at the Portland
The Misses Lillian ana Josephine Blair, daugh-
ters of Gen. Blair, of Leavenworth, favorftes In
society here this winter, expect to start for their
home this evening. Gen. and Mrs. Blair, however
Will remain here for some weeks yet