Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-30
SOCIETY.

The reception OF Secretary and MrR Frelinghuy-
sen last evening was brilliant occasion, and the
display Of fine toilets was a most attractive one.
The hostess was assisted by Mrs. George Freling-
huysen, of New York, and her two daughters, Lucy
ana Title, each OF whom were aItired In o hand
| some and becoming toilet. The guests included
the most distinguished people IN society, among
whom were the President and ME- NcEtcy, the
sentatiyeS ladieS and gentlemen OF the diplomatic
corps, and many Others prominent in public life.
MIS- Blaine gave reception and dancing party
last evening, which was in every way most bril-
liant gathering. Mrs Blaine was assisted in re-
ce1v1ng her guests by her daughter, who has Just
returned from her visit to Brooklyn, and other In
teresting ladies'
The hop rendered by the proprietors to the lady
guests OF the Metropolitan hotel last evening was
one OF the most thoroughly enjoyable festive Occa-
SONS OF the season. In addition 10 the guests OF
the hotel many prominent society people OF the
national capital were present. The reception COM
mIttee consisted OF Mesdames JOS E. Brown, A. S
n c. Blanchard, J. G. Taylor and w. c. Oates, and
the complete succe Of the event was largely due
to their efforts. The toilets worn were elegant.
The friends OF Miss Katie Walker gave very
pleasant surprise party In her honor last evening
at ST Georges hall, on Eleventh street. The pro-
gram comprised twenty dances, and all present had
an enjoyable time.
The Misses Warrington of L street gave very
delgbting dancing reception last evening" that was
greatly enjoyed by the limited number OF guests
present.
parlors filled throughout the afternoon. MIS-
Senator Logan and her daughter. Mrs. Tucker, were
assisted by heavy Of Pretty young ladies' ana their
mouse was possibly the most crowded or any.
Mrs Senator j. F. Miller and her daughter, Miss
Dora, also received many callers, assisted by Mrs
Moons, Mis- Dunbar Price, and other ladies.
Representative Lyman, OF Massachusetts,, gave
handsome dinner party at his residence on Massa-
chuSetts avenue, last evening.
Mr.. John King entertained party OF his friends
last evening at WOrmley's In handsome style.
oil
cepi1ons Of Mrs de Strive and Mrs. General Sher-
dan, both OF which are likely to be crowded by the
most prominent society people.
No arrangements have yet been made for formal
McElroy will continue to receive Saturday after
moons, from three to five O'Clock, such ladies and
gentlemen as may desire TO call upon her.
Mrs Clayton McMichael receives every Monday
afternoon afternoon, at the residence OF the Mar
Shall, 9is Farragut square, ami always has four or
nVe young ladies to assist her.
AT the reception tomorrow afternoon Mrs. Capt.
Scott win be assisted by Mrs. and Miss Halderman
and the Misses Blair, OF LeavenwOrth.
Mrs. John Tyler Seawell and the Misses Seaweil,
1905 street, Will entertain large number OF
friends from to O'Clock this afternoon.
Two Old Citizens Pass Away.
DEATHS OF Mr. JAMES MANKIN AND MR.. SAMUEL
PUMPHREY.
Yesterday morning Two wel-knOwn old citizens
died at their homes here. Mr.. James Mankin, who
had reached the ripe old age OF 81 died at his resi-
dence, No $40 9th street. Mr.. Mankin was q
native OF Maryland, and came here when young
At one time he was an employe Of the General
Land Office, first ger and then as clerk
and afterwards for some years was an emplOye of
the old Patriotic bank on 9Th street near ID. For
several years. in the days of the municipal corpora
ton, he represented the 81 ward in the board Of
common council. He Was the father OF the late
j. r. W. MankIn, the weil-knOwn commission mer-
chant, and he leaves several grown children, among
them daughter, widow OF the late Zach b. Brooke,
and Mrs A. ID. Tucker. He Was an upright, cOnsci
ent0us citizen, and during his quiet, unObtruSive
life he made many friends.
Mr. Samuel Humphrey, one OF the Oldest residents
of South Washington, died suddenly at his resi-
dence, No. 456 street southwest, aged 81 years.
He kept grocery and variety store at the corner
of ~ and streets for d long time. In ante-belum
days he was prominent I'm the volunteer military,
serving some time as lieutenant in the National
Guards. He served several terms In the board of
common council OF Washington, representing the
9TH ward. His funeral will take place tomorrow
afternoon.