Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-17
SOCIETY.

NHoSe QaNS every one feplS privileged TO
call viii be- obviously, unable 70 return every visit,
though they want to make their homes agreeable
10 all who come when they are receiving. Last
year. t being the long session, Speaker Carl.sle's
wife, whose visiting list wss OF the longest Of
any lady in the city, diligently returned every call
made upon her, but IL took her until late In the
spring to 10 so. AS she Will leave Washington In
March. with her husband, IL will be impossible for
her TO do as much by that time, for she already
owes three hundred calls with a prospect OF the
number being doubled before long. The same Is
true Ci other ladies similarly situated and so they
hope that II they do not return every call IN person
no one viii think them guilty OF an intentional dis
cour;esg.
The appearance OF so many debtadnts in society
this season has had the effect OF bringing out also
quite q g0Ody number OF young gentlemen s;rae-
what younger, however, than the average age OF
society gahants who are so persistent I'm their al
tentonS 10 the young roSeOudS as 10 entirely
crowd out some az the veterans. But as Washing
Ton society needs some male debUtGftS, the ap-
pearancp OF these Juvenile gentlemen ought 10 D.
the subject or coHgratulation.
The second OF the Friday evening receptions OF
Gen. and Mrs. Gen. Sheridan last evening was 10
less brilliant or crowded than the first There is
no more gracious and popular hostess In Washing
ton than Mrs Sheridan, and her ready talk aud
pleasing manners, aside the brilliancy of her
entertainments attract leg0ns OF the best known
soClet! people Last evening Mrs Sheridan Ic-
celved her guests In the main parlOr attired In a
dress OF black satn with low corsage and front OF
gray orocade, assisted 10y her sister, Mrs. RuckeT,
and Mrs. Col. VI. V. sheridan.
AS was the case last week. many Of the ladies'
and gentlemen who were out last evening divided
their time between Mrs Sheridan's reception and
the handsome one given also by Nine de strive
The majority got there somewhat late but the
precedence given MIS- Sher1dan's Is due somewhat
10 the fact that guests who go TO Nine de strives
look forward TO the dancing as the most interestin
feature or her receptions, and 60 there Intending
TO stay long and late. Nine de StrIve was attircd
IN Tlch toilet or pearl colored silk and brocade.
and Mr.. de Struve and his secretaries OF legation
were very active In assisting the hostess 10 make
every one feel at home and enjoy the occasion.
with TWO such charming ladies for hostess as Mrs.
sheridan aud Nine. de Struye. society people must
surely continue TO regard Friday evenings as the
most interesting period Of the week.
handsome dinner OF about twenty covers was
given by Senator and Mrs Miller OF California, lasi
evening In honor OF the President. The arrange
ments We're very elaborate in detail and NOR.
elegant dinner occasion has seldom been known In
Washington.
The second of the pleasant Friday evenings at
Willard's was held last night A select and pleas
ant company was assembled In the dancing han.
and the evening passed most delightfully."- Besides
the ladies and gentlemen. guests in The house, a
large number OF young ladies and gentlemen well
known In society were present An excellent pru-
good.
The reception and ball given by the Marine
Guard at Abners hall, on Wednesday evening
was very enjoyable affair, attended by a large
number or the friends or the organization.
The proposed opera OF "Paul and Virginia. which
i5 to be given the last OF this month, is for the
benefit OF 81. Roses Industrial SCHOOL a CathoIIc
Institution, which, for sometime past has been the
object OF patronage OF some OF the most proni-
nent young ladies In society. While the price CT
llchets Tor the opera may seem higher than usual
the fact must be borne in mind that the Incidental
expenses are heavy, and that unless higher prices
than usual are charged nothing will be realized for
the charity Tor the benent OF which the entertain
ment Is given; and this, after ALL must be the mo-
1--WE which Will Induce most people TO attend the
performance The fact that the leading male role OF
Pdll Is TO be taken by young lady, Miss sNeyfus
adds all the more TO the interest felt In the enter
tainment, and many Will no doubt 90 simply 70
hear the lady's voice, which is said 10 be wonder
fully Ike male tenor or the best class The man.
ayers OF the affair are already much encouraged
Few days before the date fixed for the production OF
the opera TO hold full dress rehearsal upon which
occasion the orphans and sisters for whose benent
the affair Is designed VIII be present, together
with the lady patronesSes OF the enterprise
Those who know, say that the favors selected
&c the next army and navy germen. on Monday
e.enlng next are the pretuest ever given at large
german In this city As usual, the number OF invi-
tations Will be limited 10 the immediate guests OF
the members OF the club.
Mrs. McElroy's first reception OF the season was
held at the White House this afternoon, from three
70 five O'Clock.
Mrs. Erastus s. Ransom, the bride OF the Presi-
dents former law partner, assists Mrs. McElroy at
her reception this afternoon. The President sent
her handsome basket OF flowers last evening.
Captain and Mrs Kellogg have taken quarters
at 1923 18th street, where Mrs Kellogg VIII receive
her friends on Saturdays.
Mrs John r. Mclean will probably make another
visit TO her parents here, Gen and Mrs Beale some
time next month.
Miss Blaine intends to make a visit To Brooklyn
the latter part OF this month"; order TO be brides
maid at a friends wedding.
Admiral jenkins is enjoying a visit from his
married daughter, wife OF Lieut.. Converse who ar
rived here on sunday last
The many friends OF Mrs John Davis are
with rha
her husband for Judge OF the Court OF Claims. In
that position Mr.. Davis residence viii be nxed
permanently In Washington, where Mrs. Davis
must always be charming figure In society.
Some OF the ladies and gentlemen OF George
town are about TO start another amateur opera IL
is understood hat"Pat1ence" has BEEN selected and
the roles viii be made up in a few days. including
some OF the best vocal talent In the District
After the guests had departed from the reception
at the White House on Monday evening last, the
President entertained about forty OF those whom he
had quietly invited TO remain at luncheon which
was intended 10 be purely Informal and was, there
Tor all the more enjoyed.
The Union Club have issued CARDS for their first
shop" to be given on Wednesday evening next al
the National Rifles hall.
The card reception OF Mrs Justice Miller and
daughter this evening, in honor OF Mr. and Mrs.
Comes, promises TO be very handsome affair." for
which number OF invitations have been issued
Major Arthur, brother OF the President, who is
on his way TO his station, New York is a guest at
the White House for q day or two.
Invitations have been issued for a dancing recep-
tion 10 be given by Mrs ex-senator Stewart at her
on Dupont Circle. on Thursday evening
next IL Is understood that, while the Invitations
are necessarily somewhat limited, sIin very large
number viii be present, and the entertainment
promises TO be very delightful one.
The next army and navy german will be led by
Lieut. ReaIney. Mrs Gen. Drum, assisted by her
daughter, Mrs. Tarr, viii receive the guests Mrs
Gen. Miles, assisted by other ladies' will preside
over the favor tables
Mrs Gen. Paul has returned TO the CITY from her
sad visit to Cincinnati
Calling yesterday was very general and q street
west OF 18th and that immediate neighborhood was
crowded with carriages during the afternoon. AS
usual Mrs. Ricketts, parlors were crowded from
three TO six, nearly every one who was out calling
there.
Cards have been issued jointly by Mrs Lawrence
G. Boggs and Mrs Augustus c. Tyler for reception
and tea on Monday afternoon from four 90 six, at
thelr residence, on Lafayette Square.
Miss May Dearing, OF Massachusetts, avenue has
issued cards for dancing party FOR Tuesday even
ming next
Mrs Blaine Will hold a reception on next Thurs-
day evening, cards for which have been Issued.
Mrs. Senator Butler, OF South Carolina, was as
sisted In receiving herfriends on Thursday last by
her daughter and niece, both OF whom are attrac-
tive ana interesting young ladies.
Miss Mesa Dapray, although not intending TO
take very active part In formal society this win
ter en1oyed her frst peep into the social world az
The PRESIDENTS reception, which She attended with
her brother, Lieut. Dapray, on Tuesday evening
last. Miss Neva graduated from the convent OF
the Holy Cross last June, aud her three handsome
gold medals bear testimony OF her gratifying
success