Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-06
SOCIETY,".

Another OF the very brilliant receptions OF the
season was that given by Secretary and Mrs.
McCulloch on Saturday evening last, TO mark the
formal entrance into society OF their Youngest
daughter. large number OF guests were invited,
and the attendance was both large and notable.
Mrs. l. n. Jordan gave a handsome reception and
"tea" on Saturday afternoon, at her residence On
Rhode Island avenue, from TO 6, which was very
largely attended by prominent society people. Mrs.
Jordan was assisted by her daughter and Miss Fox
and others.
The first OF the series of germans Of the army
and navy club at Marinis last evening was bril-
liant success. Care had been taken TO restrict the
Invitations to members and their families and
guests only, SO there was an absence OF the crowd
which SO maried the entertainments given by the
club last year. About seventy-flve couples took part
In the german, the favOrs OF which were selected
with much taste. Mrs. General Sheridan received
the guests, while the General migrated about the
room, holding little lcvees wherever he happened
to he. Mrs. General Drum presided over the favor
table and was assisted by several other ladies In
the distribution OF the favorS The hall was pret-
lilly decorated with flags, pennantS and flowers
and the leader OF the german, Lieut.. Lemley. de-
signed number OF original and pleasing figures
AS yesterday was understood to be the last Mon
day sat home" OF Mrs. Gen. Sturgis and DAUGHTERS,
quite number OF ladies and gentlemen drove out
to the Soldiers Home to make their party calls
Mr.. and Mrs. II. c. Stier celebrated the silver
wedding anniversary OF their marriage last even
Ing at their residence 1928 street, and received
many handsome and useful souvenirs OF the occa-
Si01
Yesterday being the first regular reception day
OF Mrs. Jay Cooke, at her residence on De Sales
street. quite large number called to pay their re-
Spects.
The social even. of this evening will be the re-
ception at the British legation, given In honor OF
Miss Flora West.
Tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock the wedding OF
Lieut.. Mann and Miss Ray VIII take place az ST.
Johns church. after which there will be recep-
tioh at the residence OF the BRIDES parents
The daughters of Architect Clark, of the Capitol,
will give dancing party Thursday evening.
The reception and ball Of Mrs. ex-senator Stew
art will take place on the 18th instant.
Invitations are out for uniform dress soiree on
Tuesday evening OF next week by the Capital Bicy-
Gle Club
Cards are out for "tea" at Mrs. Audenreid,s on
Thursday next
Invitations for luncheon have been issued by
Mrs Ieda johnson, daughter OF Mrs Admiral Fe-
bigger.
Mrs. General Sheridan has issued cards for Fri
day evenings in January, beginning with the 9Th.
The next german of the Wednesday club Will be
given on Tuesday evening, the 18th inst
Miss Etta Brent VIII entertain two pretty young
lady friends this winter-Miss Fenlon, OF Leaven-
worth, WHO arrived Sunday, and Miss Lynch, Of
New YORK. who is expected this week.
Miss Maltby, who has been spending the holidays
with Mrs. Col. Bleeker, will continue to be her
guest for a fortnight longer.
Mrs Garfield intends taking trip to North Car
DINA shortly, partly for her health and partly to
v.spa gold mine left her by the late President in
Stanley county.
Mr.. and Mrs John r. Mclean, who have been
spending the holidays with General and Mrs.
Beale, left on Saturday last for their home in Gin
ciIn0ti
Mr.. and Mrs John c. Burnet, who located at 1923
17tn street for the winter, have Mrs Burnets
brother, MI Reginald F. Poindexter, with them at
present.
Mrs NJ. D. Lincoln, who cannot make calls. will
be glad to see her. friends on Tuesdays at 1910 K
street.
their large residence. corner Of 18th and Streets
as their daughters expect to go away on visiting
tours within fortnight Miss Beatrice Paul viii
go to ST. Louis, ana Miss Genevteve to New York.
On their way to Washington to visit Senator and
Mrs Logan, Major and Mrs Tucker were detained
tie son.
Miss Belle Harde, of Georgetown, is sstln visiting
her uncle in New York, and Is not expected to re-
turn for sometime
Mr.. and MIS-. Philip g. Russell {nee Kendaly have
returned from their wedding trip.
The Now York SenatOrshfp.
wHAf REPRESENTATIVE HIscocK SAYS ABOUT THE
CONTEST At ALBANY.
Mr. HiscocN says that the election of Erwin as
speaker OF the New York assembly means that
Morton has a fighting chance and will be one OF
the prominent Candidates, but 1t don't mean that
he has got the election.
Political Notes.
BTh democratic.and republican members OF the
New York assembly held caucuses last night and
nominated as candidates for speaker William C.
Ely ind George c. Erwin respectively.
The Springer committee began their investiga-
ton Of the conduct Of Marshal Lot Wright at Gin
cinmti, yesterday. Wright was the only witness
examined. He testified to the appointment OF dep
uties to keep the peace and said the pistols with
which they were armed came from New York, and
he btieved were sent by the national republican
committee.
Baloting for United States Senator in the Cali
fornis legislature viii not take place before the 2th
instant.
Mayor-elect Hugh O'Brien succeeded Mayor Mar
TIN in Boston yesterday.