Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-02-07
SOCIETY,".

anu MISS Halderman OF Leavenworth; Mrs Cap
daughter, MIS- and Miss Turner, Mrs. and Miss
Broadhead, Dr.. and Mrs. Noble, Mrs. and Miss
huyck, and many others
Mrs Marilla Kicker gave dinner last evening to
Mrs Matilda Joslyn Gage and Miss Laura
de FOrce Gordon, the only two delegates to the
fcty.
The audience that assembled at the opera house
last evening to witness the appearance OF Mr. Irv-
Ing and Miss Terry In the roles OF Benedict and
Beatrice, was undoubtedly one OF the largest and
theater. Representative Phelps party occupied
Iour boxes, and several other theater parties were
enere ID Inu evening dress INCLUDING that of Mrs
9eneral dazen and Mr.. and ms. Franklin Steele
The dancing reception of the Midnight Dancing
CluD, at Masonic Hall last evening, was very en-
loyaple anair, attended by large number OF their
friends and acQuaintances.
Mr.. Marini gave another Of his charming dancing
receptions last evening, which was attended by
large number Il society young people, and, like all
OF his entertainment In bis spacious and delightful
hall, 1t was greatly enjoyed.
After the performance at the theater last evening"
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Steeles party repaired to
their residence In 18th street, where an elaborate
supper had been prepared for their guests honor
OF the wedding anniversary of Che host and host
eSS. MI. and Mrs Steele, who are so popular In
society here, contemplate making an extended
vlslt abroad next summer, and will probably start
south next week TO attend the New Orleans expo
ton. Meanwhile, Mrs Steele's sister, Mrs. Leahy,
dence.
The dinner given by General and Mrs Warren, Of
New York, In honor OF Mrs McElroy yesterday
was small but very delightful, the other guests
being the German Minister, Mr. Travers, Mrs. and
Miss Munroe, OF New York, and Mr.. McLane.
The L S. C. organization, composed Of ladies,
gave pleasant dancing party at Abner's last eve
ping, which was quite largely attended, and re-
dected great credit upon the lad les who constituted
the committee OF arrangements
Mr.. and Mrs de Struve gave q delightful chill
rnnsoN
their daughter. which was very pleasant affair.
The ladies Of the Arlington held a very pleasant
reception last evening.
Beginning on Monday with the Arsenal ball. and
including the fancy dress ball Of Mrs Senator
Miller, there Will be series OF attractive recep
tions and teas during the week, notably those of
Mrs. Senator Doph, Mrs Whitney. Mrs. Lincoln
and Mrs and Miss Richardson, also five germans,
to be given respectively by the Wednesday Club.
Representative and Mrs. Wadsworth, Mrs and the
Misses Van Ancken, Miss Lille Duncan, and Miss
voorhees, 1t is In view or such rush OF social
festivities as this that time OF rest Is needed and
happily for religion and health, comes the season
OF Lent
The third Of Mr.. and Mrs. Pollok's Saturday even
ings at home takes place this evening.
The Literary Society meets this evening at the
residence OF It's President, Senator Hawley, 3I2 G
street
Society folks are on the tip-toe of anticipation
over the grand reception and ball to be given by
the ladies and officers at the Barracks on Monday.
affair." and Is expected that it VIM be one Of the
handsomest and most enjoyable society gatherings
OF the season. A Large number Of Invitations have
been issued.
Mr.. James Archer, the Scotch artist. who had the
commission to paint Mr. Blaines portrait for the
Department OF State, visited Washington last week.
oy ms W ana noJh made % many
Mr. Archer was entertained at dinner by Senator
Cameron, Of Pennsylvania, MI. James E. Fitch,
representative Lyman, and others.
of feuf pats
ceive on Mondays N February, at the navy yard
with Mrs Menotal.
Miss Bell, who Is visiting Miss Hart, daughter of
Representative Hart, Of Ohio, will leave for New
York in few days, but will return shortly after
ward to continue her visit here.
Miss Hoag. the guest of Miss Beach, at the Port
land, left for her home to day.
Miss Garnett, OF Richmond, who has been visit.
ing Mrs. Mullan and her uncle, DR.. Garnett, has
gone to visit friends in Baltimore.
Mrs Senator Pugh Is expecting her niece to ar
rive In few days, to make her a visit of some
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs J. R. Packard, Of areenville, Pa,
have arrived In the city, 70 remain here until the
close OF the winter.
Miss Tucker, Of Raleigh, Is at the Ebbitt with her
friends, Mr.. and MIS- Ryan. OF Charleston.
Miss Scott, OF Richmond who has been the guest
OF Mrs. Pembroke Jones for some weeks past left
for Baltimore yesterday, but will return later in
the season.
Miss Lockwood, Of St. Louis, who has been max
Ing visit In Richmond, is now the guest Of Miss
Hampton at the Riggs
Next week Washington society will lose the
presence OF two charming ladies,-Mrs. C. Romero
(wife OF the charge de affairs OF Mexico, and her
niece Miss IGtte Sans Guest Of New York The latter
short stay among congenial friends and relatives
In the same city, for health and recreation.
Mrs Munson has her friend, Miss Waterman, as
her guest, and together they will receive on Mon
A nj he
uons will be dancing.
Mrs AM. Low. formerly Annie Baden, is In town
for short stay, on her way to New Orleans
Mrs Jonas, wife of the senator from louisiana
too unwen to greet the pleasant throng OF visitors
which filled her parlors Her indisposition is SUM-
@ eent serious to interrupt the proper discharge OF
calls, IN many Instances
Mrs Hasen W. Burgwin, OF Charlotte county,
Va, is visiting friends at 1910 81 street.
At their very pleasant reception on Thursday
afternoon, Mrs. Senator Miller, Of California and
callers by Miss Porter, Miss Eddy and Miss Lent,
the latter having only recently arrived from San
Francisco.
The Georgetown amateur orchestra seem heart
lily in earnest in their purpose to produce the opera
OF Patience, and already selections have been made
for the principal roles
Mra Judge Deadly, the guest OF Mrs Senator
Dolph, and In whose honor the latter wiA give q
supper next week, viii leave for her western home
soon afterwards
Miss Campau, Of Detroit, Is visiting Mrs Fitch at
the Portland
Mr.. and Mrs Dunbar Price, Of Philadelphia, win
60 south next week
THE NAVAL ACADEMY FAnUREs.-There were %
failures In the recent semi-annual examination at
the Annapolis naval academy: in the nrst-class,
In the second, In the third and Is In the fourth
class
TIE SAD NEWS is received from Rock Island to
day OF the death (this morning. Ct MIS- Lieut. c. C.
Morrison who had been seriously Ill for some time
but was believed to be out Of danger until within
the past twoe0r three days Her parents, Gen. and
MIS- Dunn, and her sister, Mrs. Mckee, were with
her. Tue funeral viii take place In this CITY, frOR
Gen Dunns residence, probably next Tuesday.
The Paper Haviqg the Largest Circu.
tattON IN America,
~ the annual banquet Of the Typothet9, at the
Hoffman house, New York, on the 18th instant, Mr.
WhitelaW Rem responded to the toast Of "The
Printing Press" The following extract from his
speech is taken from the American Sfdztoner:
zone OF the most widely circulated journals In
the world teL0 Petite JOURNAL, which claims Cir
eulatton Of several hundred Thousand. But
La Petite y0sssnal b hardly newspaper. The
LONDON 1HegrQDh Is certainly very great one,
and hes the next widest circulation, and OF news,
New YORK which cOmss next to tk it Is not the
Herald Or the sun, or Chat latest-a comet which
has shot athwart our h0rk0n-nut the journal
with the the widest circulation on the American
continent, and think the third largest In the
World. s p epressnted at this table, and Z the gen
Nes1e to ut at this table and not respond they win
nO& Be worthy of their noble craft fApp3AuSe.l