Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-06
SOCIETY.
ng impression that the social


There is growing impression that the social
interests OF the White House will not be ne
elected under the new administration, and that
while there may not be SO much dignity
heretofore, White House guests will undoubt-
cdly enjoy themselves as much, II not more re
Is said that Miss Cleveland, who viii be the
social head Of the White House FOR the next
four years has the faculty OF making herself
agreeable Ia great many people at once.
Word comes from Albany that her memory
for faces and names l. remarkable. Durire i've
days just previous Ia her departure from Al
bany She attended fourteen different social en-
tert'inmentS. including breakfasts. lunches,
dlnncr parties and receptions, ana refnein-
bcrcd every body she met. n number or
private letters from Iromincnt Albany PEOPLE
received recently IN tnis city, predict that Misc
Cleveland Will be a great IaNorite in Washing.
ton society.
1t is announced, by the way, that while there
will Toe no formal receptions at the Executive
Mansion for the present, Miss Cleveland VIII
be at home saturday afternoons this month 10
receive such friends as may choose Ia call.
Mrs. Hendricks, being still at willards, will
not find IL convenient 10 hold receptions at
present, and IL IL not unlikely that she will
defer her formal rccel lions until next season,
although she viii be at home informally 10 all
friends who call.
Mr.. Manning and Mr.. Endicott with their
wives also occupy apartments at hotels and
they, too, Will be compelled. for the present at
least. To take "A very informal part in society.
Mr.. Bayard occupies his own residence on
Highland Place, but Mrs. Bayard's III health
will prevent her taking an active part In so,
ciety. Miss Bayard, however, will represent
her mother and do the honoTs OF the household
OF the new Secretary OF State.
The daughters OF Mr.. Lamar and Mr. Garland
viii likewise preside over their fathers resi-
dcnces here, and Mrs. Whitney will be al home
informally to her friends at her new home on
Connecticut avenue.
1t Is only natural 10 suppose that many friends
will wish 10 call TO pay their respects and offer
their concentrations To the new cabinet off,
GERS and their families. and of course they will
be welcomely received but Il is not likely thar
the new administration officials will care To
prolong the social season by any formal enter
tainments.
The audience that assembled last evening nc
All Souls Church TO attend the entertainments
of Mr.. Lincoln for the benefit OF the GARFIELD
h"sPiaa InS , iand was very ,aShionaols one The
Mrs. willard, Mrs. Ferris, Mrs. Tullock and
Others, and the occasion assumed rather semi
social aspect, the most prominent society peo-
pie being present and the ushers were all we'll
known society young gentlemen in full evening
dress.
A number ofthe Senators wives received call.
ers yesterday, usual, but visiting was not
general, on account OF the fatiguing incidents
of the week.
Mrs. Senator Cameron. assisted by her sister.
Mrs General Miles, and her cousin, Miss Rachel
sherman, held largely attended reception
yesterday afternoon.
The Washington lodge No. ?, OF "Growlers,"
held pleasant social at the lodge rooms, In the
G.A.R building, last evening which was ouita
largely attended, and the excellent musical
and literary program was greatly enjoyed.
Mrs. keyworth gave a delightful progressive
euchre party at her residence on 9th street last
evening, Ia which limited number of friends
were invited. Handsome prizes were awarded
TO the successful ones, anG finally delicious
supper was served, the evening being very
pleasant generally.
The marriage OF Mr.. William ". Borden OF
Philadelphia, Pa, to Miss Eleanor, daughter Of
our well-known fellow-citizen, Mr.. Joseph VI.
Wilson, took place yesterday afternoon. In the
presence OF large circle OF relatives and friends.
in the Westminster Presbyterian church, by the
KeN. Benjamin +. Bttinger, DID, pastor. The
ushers were Messrs. Louis ]. Church and Wils
liam Bittinger. soon after the ceremony the
bridal party left for "A southern tour from which
viii be "at home" on thursday evenings at
their residence. No. 1880 Columbia avenue.
souvenirs of affection. being deservedly popular
both in Philadelphia and this city.
The wedding of Mr.. Felix l.. Rosenthal, Of
New York, and Miss Emma Soniag, of this city,
was solemnized yesterday afternoon at the
residence OF the brides father, on eth street. in
the presence of a number of the friends aud rel.
atlves OF The contracting parties In the even
ing a bridal reception was held at Abners hall
upon which occasion the guests enjoyed dancs
ing and "A line supper.
Mrs. Henry I. Munson has invited a number
of her friends to a social gathering this evening
at her residence, 1I4o street
Mrs. Tucker, daughter of Mrs. Senator Logan.
who left for Springfield H., to see her father q
few days ago, will start from there for Santa Fe,
\. NJ, to-day 10 join her husband, who is sta:
toned there.
The family of Representative Cannon, OF nli.
nois will return here i'm IA day or two.
Mrs. and Miss Ryan, who have been spending
the season here at the Ebbitt, expect TO return
10 their home, in Charleston, tomorrow, Mrs.
Ryan's SON being here To accompany them,
Miss Tucker, of Raleigh, who has been the guest
of Mrs. Ryan for several weeks past, will also
take her departure tomorrow.
Comparatively few of the families Of menu
bers of the House of Representatives have lefl
the city yet, preierring To remain a few days
longer TO avoid the exodus OF inaugural visitors.
Gen. and Mrs. Miles expect to start for the
west in a few days.
Miss Helen Burton, of Richmond, and Messrs.
Samuel and Morris Sholun. of Paris, H., are
visiting the family OF Mr.. VIM. s. Burton.
Miss Annie Tanner, Of Paris, H., is visiting
Mrs. Woolcott, on 10th street.
Miss Nellie j. Archer, OF Amherst, Me-, fs
visiting her friends, DIR. and Mrs. Hall, at "Al-
denhall Hyattsville
Mrs. Minnie Cooper, of Nashville, Tenn, 10
the guest OF Mrs. Capt. j. L. Stacy, 943 Mas.
sachusetts avenue
Gen. and Mrs. Farnsworth and daughter are
the guests OF Admiral Quackenbush, 1l47
Connecticut avenue.