The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-04
SOCIETY MATTERS.

Miss Helen Rowland, Of Bowlandville,
Md, Is visiting her sister, HRS. u. II. Row
land, and will remain for portion Of the
social season at No. 2O12 Hillyor place.
Mrs. Robert Platt, wife of Lieutenant
Platt, United States Navy, has SO far re-
covered from her recent severe Illness that
she was able to bo out for a short drive
yesterday for the first timo.
Mrs. McCenoy and daughters rendered u
reception last evening to Miss Garneau, Of
st. Louis. Quito number of this seasons
debutantes were present, and the affair was
very gay and fashionable one.
Another large party last evening, at
which dancing was u feature, was that
given by Mrs. Munson, at 1440 NJ street,
and many persons who attended tue Jap
anese Minister'S reception called upon Mrs.
Munson also.
Captain Camille C. G. Carr, First United
States Cavalry, and Mrs. Carr will arrive
here tho last of the week for an extended
visit. Mrs. Carr who was Miss Vlvon, of
this city, and Captain Carr left Montana ia
December and since that time have been
visiting friends in Chicago.
Mr., James z. Voorhees,, the youngest and
highly-accomplished son of Senator Voor-
hees, will soon place his latest and best
piece of art-a head of Christ in haut re-
lief-on exhibition at Milne & Proctor's,
this city. 1t Is very fine exhibition Of
high art, and was much admired by the
New York critics.
Last night an exceptionally brilliant
dancing party was given by the Japanese
Minister and Madame Kuki at the legation
quarters, 1910 n street northwest. The
party was SO largely attended that the
house, which was beautifully decorated
and lighted, was filled to its utmost ca
pacity. Among the many present were
diplomats Cabinet officers, Congressman
and army and navy officers.
The reception to Captain Bedford PIN,
II. N, given by Mrs. General Stevens aud
her daughter, Mrs. l.. ii. Rowland, at their
pleasant residence, 20l2 Hillyer Place
northwest, was numerously attended and
proved to be one of tho most attractive
gatherings of tho season, enlivened as it
was by the wit and bonhomie of the gal
liant English officer, to meet whom the re-
ception was given. Mrs. General Stevens,
not having yet returned from New Orleans,
Mrs. Admiral Phelps did the honors as
hostess, assisted by Mrs. and Miss Rowland,
Miss Hopper, of New York, the Misses
Grigsby, Miss Moore and Miss frankie
Lewis. The attendance was very large and
the guests prominent.
The Homo Social Club met at the resi-
dence Of Miss Mamie Daniels, 2l3 + street
northwest, hast Monday evening. The club,
after receiving number Of new members,
spent the evening in recitation aud song.
Miss Estelle Rollins sang three solos with
remarkable sweetness aud thrilling effect
and Miss Millie S. Parker road with dis
tinctness and force beautiful composition
from distinguished writer. The dialogue
by Misses Daniel, Donaldson and Soper
was well rendered, and afforded the anus
ing event of the evening. The club is
gathering rapidly in numbers, and bids fair
to be source of great enjoyment for the
young people participating The next
meeting will be held at the residence OF
Miss Flora Z. Morse, 81 K street northeast,
next Monday evening.
Tho regular Monday afternoon receptions
given by the lady guests at tho Ebbitt, arc
eliciting good deal of PLEASANT comment
in society. Mr.. G. G. Willard, the proprie-
tor OF the Ebbitt, takes special pride In
making his spacious parlois strikingly
beautiful by floral decorations OF the most
profuse and delightful order found in any
of the fashionable houses of Washington.
The rooms are darkened aud brilliantly IL
Illuminated. A fullstringed orchestra al
ways furnishes music. The ladies' toilets
are very handsome, and there is no place
more attractive, or where callers are moro
cordially received. The ladies who parti-
cipate In these receptions are Mrs. Judge
Poland, Mrs. s. p. Rounds Mrs. Admiral
Davis and daughter, Mrs. Representative
Muldrow, Mrs. Diller and daughter, Mrs.
Representative Carleton and daughter, Mrs.
Representative Keifer, Mrs. Miller, Mrs.
Colonel Eddy aud daughter, Miss Ballen-
tyne, and Mrs. Colonel Looney and daugh-