Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-02-18
SOCIETY.

One of the principal social features yesterdax
afternoon was the card reception and tea Of
Mrs. Halliday, which attracted O large attends
ance. The hostess was assisted by number o6
young ladies' and In the evening, after the res
eeption and tea We're over, those who had been
invited verbally to remain for the dancing
sued
The reception OF Mrs. A. r. Spofford yesterday
afternoon was likewise very pleasant occa.
sion, attracting large and distinguished gaths
erlng OF people, prominent in social, literary,
aud political circles.
Mrs. and Miss Barbour held another one of
their pleasant informal receptions at their resi>
dence on Ninth street last evening, at which 6
number of friends were present
The wedding OF Mr.. c. II. McBlair. OF this city,
and Miss Florence Parr, formerly N Baltimore.
took place last evening AT 81. Paul's church on
23d street in the presence OF large assembly
OF friends. The bride was attended by her
sister, Miss Mamie Parr, as bridesmaid: the
were also four ushers: Mcssrs Russell, Mc-Cart-
ihey, Ross, and Mr.; A Donald Blair; the grooms
the ceremony reception was held at the resis
dence of the brides parents on l4th street.
MIR. Frederick III. Paine and Miss Marion lisa,
bella Myer were quietly married yesterday
afternoon at the residence OF Gen. Myer on K
street, near 10th, I'm the presence only Of the
immediate members OF the two families and d
very few intimate friends. Mr.. and Mrs Paine
have gone north, expecting To return in time
for the Inauguration.
The reunion banquet OF the Beta-Theta-F
association at Willard's last evening was the
occasion OF great deal of good cheer and mere
riment. The menu was furnished In fine style,
and the guests present included a number oi
life.
The reception and ball ofthe Garfield Council
at the National Rifles hall last evening was q
brilliant success.
Miss Leila Spindle received party OF frfenda
last evening in compliment TO the Misses Boils
ing, of Virginia, and the occasion was q very
pleasant one. y
A handsome dinner was given by the Japan,
ese Minister and Madame kuki to the members
of the Diplomatic Corps at the legation, on n
street, last evening.
The guests of Mrs Lockwood, on 10Th street,
gave a very enjoyable masquerade reception
of their friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ellinger entertained O
number of friends last evening, I'm compliment
to the Misses Marie and Agnes~Stone, of the
Boston Ideals, and the evening passed very
pleasantly.
matte Club took place last evening ia
fair.
Mr. Lewis c. Milburn and Miss Gertrude
Jones were quietly married last evening at the
residence of the brides parents, Father Boland
performing the ceremony. The ride looked
very pretty i'm a handsome dress of white satin.
with diamond ornaments. A wedding recep,
tion followed the ceremony, and this morning
Mr.. and Mrs, Jones started south.
The annual masquerade ball given by the
Saengerbund at Abners last evening was very
delightful affair. Although the entertainments
was intended almost exclusively for members
and their families, the attendance was quito
esting. The hall was prettiIy decorated for the
occasion. and the committee In charge OF the
arrangements left nothing undone Ia thef
efforts to insure the success OF the affair and
promote the enjoyment OF their guests.
Yesterday afternoon Mr.. Sanders Garland
son of Senator Garland and Miss Anna Hen.
only a few relatives and friends at the residence
of the brides grandmother, Mrs. Hughes, 1905
street MIR. Harry +. Martin acted as the best
friend of the groom and Miss Lucy Henhing at
tended the bride.
Mrs. General Drum, assisted by her daughter,
Mrs. Tarr, and a number of pleasing youno
ladies, received a large number Of their friendk
A pleasant little masquerade party was given
last evening at the residende of Mr.. Wash. Ede-
lin in South Washington.
In Georgetown, yesterday, DR.. James NJ.
Craighill, son Of Col. William p Craighill, was
at the residence OF the bride. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Mr.. Stewart. Dc
and Mrs. Craighili went a tour TO New York
and will reside in Baltimore afier their return.
Mr.. and Mrs John o. Williams, 933 L street.
have issued at home cards for their silver we'd
ding anniversary, which occurs on saturday
evening next
that all social formalities will be suspended to.
day, although it is by no means certain thaA
the majority Of society folks VIII Keep lent -.
vigorously as the customs OF the churches woui6
require them to do.
Mrs Blague and Miss Meinell, assisted by thel4
guest, Miss Miller, OF New York, received many
callers yesterday afternoon, and Will In future !.
receive their friends informally on Tuesday
evenings. !
Mrs. Walter p. Phillips, formerly OF WashingS
ton, but now Of Plainfield, n. j., accompaute3s
by her SON. Albert, is spending the remaindee}
Bayard, Garland and Lamar.
THREE MEMBEIrs OF THE NEW CABINET corr,
FIDENTLY NAMED BY DEMOCRATIC sESAs
The opinion prevalent among democratic
Senators to-day is that Senators Bayard, GAsls
land and Lamar have been selected a. three
members Of the cabinet. While nothing dsas
party friends believe he has accepted the state
department. That Senator Lamar win be in,
almost universally believed, and everythinE
that comes Tom Albany tends TO confirm that
belief Some Mpe reports nd % " feeling Sefwesn Rep
the probable appointments TO the position 70
which the former aspired, have been circulateA
has assured Mr.. Lamar that II he goes into tho
cabinet he will have his (Moneysl cordial
o
would feel proud at seeing their greet states,
man made 2 part Of the sdministration. On
nized in the north as well as in the south a
express exp T regret that M. Lamar, Il chosen, is SoS
placed at the head Of the State department.
where bis abilities would dnd q most oongeni1
Among democratic Senators the Albany diu,
patch that Mr. Cleveland win defer the nh4
washington is not credited.
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