Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-27
SOCIETY.

SOCIETY.
The dancing reception of MrA Attorney General
Brewster, in compliment to her daughter, Mrs
Koons, Of Philadelphia, last evening, was q most
elegant affair Although several other attractive
entertainments were going on elsewhere. Mrs
Brewster's parlors were thronged during the
evening, for though some OF the guests left early,
Others constantly came to take their place. MIS-.
Brewster, attired in handsome toilet OF rose-tnt-
ed brocaded Satin received her guests In the main
parlor, assisted by Mrs Koons, who wore magni-
ncent dress of embroidered brocaded white satin,
with diamond and pearl ornaments. Delightful
music was In attendance, and dancing continued
till late In the night The bounttfully supplied and
about halfDnasI H. Those % present Included phe
President and Mrs McElrOy, cabinet officers, JUS
Ices OF the Supreme Court, and Senators and their
ladies', members OF most OF the foreign legations.
and host OF other society people, among whom
were General and Mrs Sheridan, Miss Rucker, Ma
1or and Mrs. Lydecker colonel, Mrs and Miss Rock
well, Mrs. and Miss Richardson, the Misses Van
Aucken Major and Mrs. Tucker, Miss Matte Mitch
ell, the Misses West, Mr. and Mrs Pollok, Mrs. Com
bar Price Of N ooker % ana and d her ss
ter, Mrs Fox, General and Mrs Ruggles, Mrs. Wind
Sor, Mrs. Schroeder, Miss Pattison, Miss Dora NIL
others
Mrs. Richard Wallachs dancing reception like
wise formed q very attractive feature last even
with que guests W who are consptcaous in society. NAM
or those who went early to Mrs. Brewsteris came
later to Mrs. Walach's, and the change from house
more enjoyable All in all, Mrs. Wallach's enter
tatnment was very handsome and enjoyable one,
and VIII be long remembered by those who
attended 1t as one OF the pleasant social gatherings
Of the season.
Senator and Mira Pendleton gave last evening
one OF their weekly at homes, which was largely
attended by distinguished people, and like all OF
the entertainments OF that popular hostess was
enjoyed TO the flleSt extent.
The British minister gave q very handsome
dinner party last evening to limited number OF
guests.
The german given at the residence of Mr. VIII.
and ENJOYABLE affair, attended by limited num-
Der OF the best known young society people.
The hop OF the Union Veteran Corps, frsS COM
pany, at the armory last evening was attended BY
pleasant occasion In every respect. The hall was
prettlly decorated and the arrangements were all
perfect, rejecting great credit upon the gentlemen
ment the affair was given.
Mrs. Max Weyl also gave very pretty party last
evening at her residence, on Seventh street, IN
compliment to her guest, Miss Bertha Sickle, OF
Myers with Miss Sickle, and the figures were novel
and most interesting, while the favors were Sc
@ lec1eo with excellent taste and were very pretty
The parlorS were handsomely decorated and after
the dancing bounteous supper was served.
The Misses Lena and Dora Stearns, daughters OF
Dr: and mrs steams, Of P street, entertained
the members OF "The Hatchet" social club last
evening In most delightful manner. "The
Hatchets" meet regularly at the houses of different
members, and upon all their social occasions each
@ OF the juvenile members wears little golden en-
time In general. last evening, for all present. and
Mrs. StearnS spared no pains to make her little
guests feel at home.
The concert at the Marine barracks yesterday
morning was very largely attended by prominent
society ladies' Mr. Van Auc1en took large party
down. and subsequently entertained them at a
handsome lunch at Welckera
Notwithstanding the belief that she had accom-
panied her parents, Chief Justice and Mrs Waite.
ON their trip south. Miss Waite e stiM here, and
was at home yesterday afternoon to q large mum.
per OF callers She will continue to be at home on
MOndaya
The Mistletoe Club gave q very pleasant enter
tainment last evening, which was well attended.
The ladies OF the Riggs House held very large
and pleasant reception yesterday.
The young ladies OF NJ. Silverberg Co. gave
their first private party OF the season last
ne collation. was Sc served ' at 1s O'CLOCK and
dancing continued until well toward morning
when every one departed charmed with the enter
tatnMent.
Miss Trowbridge and Miss wetmore, Of Detroit.
who are again the guests of Mrs Major Lydecker,
assisted their hostess at her pleasant reception
yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Keifer, assisted by several ladies, received
ner large circle OF l1ends and acQuatntanceS at the
Ebbttt House yesterday.
Mrs. Tyler and Mrs. Boggs received avery large
number OF callers yesterday, and the animated ap-
pearance OF their handsome parlors looked as
though the "tea" OF the Monday previous was
being repeated.
Mrs. Justice Miller and her daughter also re-
ceived numerous callers, many having postponed
making their party calls until yesterday afternoon.
The principal social event of this evening will be
the reception at the White House, where members
OF Congress, the diplomatic corps and q few per-
sons private life have been invited to meet offi-
GERS OF the army ana navy.
An entertainment will be given by the Junior
class Of Miss EllfotI'S dancing school at Wflard,s
hall tomorrow evening, which promises to be q
very pleasant occasion.
The graduates OF the University OF Michigan who
are in the city, held meeting at Wtllards hotel on
Saturday evening and appointed a committee to
make arrangements for banquet. to be given some
evening In February.
Mrs. and Miss McDougall, wife and daughter OF
the late Senator McDougan, OF California are at
1914 K street for the winter.
Mr. B. H. Warder, the extensive manufacturer Of
agricultural implements at Springfield, Ohio, is
spending the winter here, with his family.
Miss Minnie Bonesteel, OF New York, sister OF
Lieut.. Bonesteel, arrived In the city on Saturday,
as the guest OF Gen O. D. Greene, 1920 Sunderland
Place, for q week.
Mrs Gen. J. v. Meserole, of Brooklyn, Is the
guest OF Mrs Darwin r James.
No EflfbusterS at Key West.
ADMIRAL JoUETT REPORTS ALL QUIET, AND Is Or
DERED 10 PROCEED TO HAVANA.
Secretary Chandler has received the following
dispatch from Admiral Jouett, on the O. s. s. Ten
nessee, dated Key West, January 26:h: s.After
thorough investigation, learn, from the best au-
thorities and official sources here, including the
United States attorney, marshal and collector and
Spanish consul that no Cuban fllibusterIng lexpe-
dition Is being organized here Key West Is per-
fectly quiet, and no prominent Cuban leader Is
here. May continue the cruise? In my opinion,
further stay is unnecessary" In reply the Secre-
tary OF the Navy instructed Admiral JOuett to pro-
ceed to Havana, In the Tennessee, and there await
orders.
All Quiet i'm Alaska.
RRPoKT ON THE CONDITION OF THE COUNTRY FROM
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER NICHOLS.
Lieutenant Commander H. E. Nichols, command
ing the P1nta, reports to the Navy department
under date Of Stka, December 3d. 1884. that every
thing Is quiet In southwestern Alaska and as rule
good order has prevailed. Lieutenant Commander
Nichols considers cruising vessel very valuable
adjunct OF the civil government In keeping down
any possible dtsorderly element among the In
dtanS.
The establishment OF Industrial schools by the
missionaries among the Indians will doubtless be
OF great benefit At Sitka the mission has two
large buildings an0.thfoe Will be COmD1ct0d during