Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-22
SOCIETY.

were laid for thirtysiy guests and the floral and
botanical decorations OF the parlors and the state
| dining-room were fully in keeping with the COM
pany and the occasion The large east parlor was
designated the gathering place for guests and IL
was there that they all congregated and were met
| by the President. At the hour appointed for din
ner the party proceeded to the dining room. the
President and Mrs. Frelnghuysen in the lead, fol-
| lowed by Secretary Frelinghuysen and Mrs Nc
Elroy, Secretary NeCulloch and Mrs. Hatten, Sec
retary Lincoln and Mrs. McCulloch. Secretary
! Chandler and Mrs. Brewster, Postmaster General
| HattOn and Mrs Teller, Attorney General Brews-
| Ter ana Mrs carlisle, speaker Carlisle and Mrs.
Sheridan, Gen. sheridan and Mrs. Cameron, Adni-
raj Porter and Miss Hampton, senator Don Cam
eron and Mrs. Hale. Senator Hampton and Mrs
| John Davis, Senator Hale and Miss Sharpe, Mr.
John Davis and Mrs Harding, Mr.. Harding and
Mrs. Mchichael, Mr.. Miller and Miss Endicott Sur
| rogate Rollins. OF New York, ana Mrs. John James,
Mr.. Bliss and Miss Emily Harding. The President
took the head OF the table with Mrs. Frelinghuy-
sen OF course, on his right and Mrs McCuIloch on
his left, and Mrs. McElroy opposite with the Secre
tary OF State on her right and Secretary McCuloch
on her left. The table was a perfect garden OF
roses and the dinner was replete in every detail
with the choicest delcaces During the dinner
The Marine band diScOursed music In the veStibule,
ana the conser satory being thrown open and ilu.
minated for the pleasure OF the guests many srolled
| IN and out before and after dinner.
| The card reception last evening of Mr. and Mrs
r. 7. Merrick in honor OF their eldest daughters
formal Introduction into society this winter. was
| in every way handsome entertainment and justly
entitled to be claSSed among the most brilliant
analrswh have already distinguished this season
OF social gayetieS The spacious and well adapted
| mansion Is admirably suited for entertaining, and
from nine 10 twelve O'Clock parlors were thrOnged
| uncomfortably crowded. The judicial, executive,
legislative and military and naval branches OF the
government, and the diplomatic service well,
were numerously and cOnspicuously represented.
but the feature OF the attendance which must have
| most impressed observers was the presence OF SO
large number OF the solid and permanent popula-
| tion OF the city.-that cultured and well-Setted
element which is not disturbed by political changes,
local or national and which contributes so largely
to the charm Of any social event where its genial
and refining influence is felt Groups OF rare femi-
| nine lOvelinesS and men distinguished in nearly
every walk OF life were to be seen on every side;
| the display OF toilets was unusually rich and va
ried fragrant flowers and graceful tropical plants
mingled harmonioltsly together; elegantly laid re-
freshment tables tempted the appetite throughout
| the evenng,-the Whole, with the charm OF con-
genlaI conversation added, making up an occasion
long to be remembered, not less by the fair young
| debutante than by those who welcomed her formal
| and auspiciouS entrance into society.
| The reception and ball OF the Union Club at the
National Rifles Hall last evening was very hand
some affair, and the Invitations had been limited
there was plenty Of dancing room, and every one
enjoyed the occasion thoroughly Mr.. Fred. HALEY
tlemen as floor committee MessrA Hugh X. Griffin,
Allen ID. Macdonald, Charles E. Warder, Joseph A.
UHare, Harvey Perry, Fred J; Newyahr. James
prett!ly decorated. and among the number present
were the Misses Rice. Steep, Burgee. Walton, Daw.
6aVenpor Bradiey Miss Brennan M perry Miss
sawter, Miss Carter, Miss Gregory, Mr.. Fosberg,
zi Miss Noonan Mr Ss
| Murray, Collins, Ray, Carter, Lenehan, Frye, Mr..
and the Misses Graham Mr. Dayton the Misses
| tie Misses Joyce and many others II Is under
| stood that the club viii give handsome supper
next week at their club rooms in the Corcoran
| building.
The pound party at the residence OF Senator Blair.
on Capitol Hill, last evening, was very pleasant
| affair. 1t was intended for the benefit OF the
| Washington Industrial school, and the pounds OF
all sorts OF things received will prove benefit,
| indeed, to the institution Some unknown pnilan-
thr0pist SEN pound OF Silver-a gift as generous
liminaries OF the occasion were over literary and
musical program was greatly enjoyed by those
present, and the evening was passed delight
| fully.
| The card reception Of Judge and Mrs. Bancroft
Davis last evening was largely attended by their
numerous friends and 1t need hardly be stated
participants.
| The reception OF Representative Phelps OF New
Jersey, last evening, In honor OF President Porter
OF Yale college, was handsome and enjoyable en-
| the distinguished guest OF the occasion. Among
those present were Mr. George Augustus Sala Mr.
Dunn. Representatives Seymour. Cain, Beach and
Wait, Justices Strong and Woods, and many others
OF the Yale alumni, Including also the fathers OF
some OF the present Y ale students
The reception OF Mrs. Pembroke JONES' daughter
of Representative Greene, OF North Carolina yes
! terday afternoon was attended by very large
number Of society people. Mrs. Jones was as
sisted in receiving and entertaining her numerous
callers by Miss Marie Dancan Miss Mcmillan, Sis
ter of Representative Mcmillan OF Tennessee; Miss
Oakes, daughter Of Gen Oakes and several other
charming young ladies. Although Mrs Jones has
only recently taken a residence in Washington,
She is well known in social circles here, having
ha sins
father for several seasons past, and her delightful
manner and entertaining conversational DOW
erS, have already won fOr lier great popularity II
may be added that Mrs. Jones IS expecting Mrs
Bryan OF Charleston 10 arrive tins week TO be her
guest for some time.
The second grand ball of the Marine Guard of the
navy yard at Abner'S hail last evening, was very
enjoyable affair, and reflected great credit upon
the several committees having charge OF the ar
| rangements- large number Of the friends of the
corps present, in ludng several officers oIthe
navy and marine corps, who responded in person
to the Invitations sent them The non-commis-
stoned officers and prtvates OF the corps
tired in their handsome dress uniforms and the
hall was very prettt.y decorated with flags and
flowers, making delightful gala scene. The list
OF dances numbered twenty, and It is certain that
the program was enjoyed TO the fullest extent.
The several committeeman WORE different colored
silk rOSetteS with silver and gold taSSeS, and the
programs were very tasteful, each bearing the
unique monogram OF the corps upon the front
The wedding Of MIR. j. w. Mccoy, OF Fairmont
W. Va, and Miss Ella, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
w. S. Peterson, was sOlenniZed yesterday at noon
at the residence OF the brides parents street.
in the presence OF few relatives and intimate
friends Rev. Alexander Kent officiating. The par
lorS very prettily decorated with flowers and
sIniaX, and after the wedding ceremony delight
ful luncheon was served.
There was also a pleasant wedding In South
Washington yesterday. being that Of Mr.. S. N.
Jones and Mrs. c. q. Golden. at the home OF the
bride, Seventh street southwest, Rev. John Phil
lips, of Grace church, Officiating After the cere-
mOny Mr. and Mrs. OneS left for the SOUTH intend
ing to visit New Orleans.
The marriage OF Miss Leila Whitney and DR..
Thomas Richie Stone takes place at Epiphany
church this evening.
reception and hop at the National hotel is
contemplated by the ladies OF that popular resort
Mr.. Robert Leding, OF this city, and Ella SteI-
evening at AZ Eutaw street. Naturally the occa-
sion was very happy one.
Mrs Gen. Wright's Tuesday reception in which
she was assisted by Mrs. Smith, Miss Harper and
several other prominent ladies' was largely attend
ed. and all. were delightfully."- entertained
The first OF a series OF dancing parties, to be
given under the auspices OF the ladies at the Me-
trOpOlitan Hotel, which has been previously men-
ing, January 29th at O'Clock. It promises to be
most pleasurabie event, and Will certainly prove
success under the direct management or the prom
tnent LADIES who compose the committee, viz Mrs.
senator Brown, Mis- Willis. Hrs Hardebrand, Mrs.
NJ. C. Blanchard, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs Thomas Harde-
mann and Mrs. Oates
Mrs. George, wife OF the Senator from Missis-
sppi arrived in the city this morning, to remain
until Congress ad)OurnS. she Is staying with Mrs