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

Mrs McE:roy held another of her delightful re-
ceptions on saturday afternoon at the White House
winch was crowded from three to five with an
array OF magnifcently dressed ladies. Marshal
McMichael, as usual. presented the guests to the
hostess, who received In becoming toilet of black
and White silk with front of black lace founces and
Oows OF black velvet, assisted by the young ladies
VINO are guests at the Mansion and other promi-
nent society ladies. At the conclusion OF the receu
ai3n, tea was served In the upper corridor, to which
large NUMBER or the guests had been verbally in
Vlted 10 remain The affair was very brilliant. and
list OF callers would include egions OF the most
uih'hSuished ladies' and gentlemen at the capital.
| Inetnoraoly large and fashionable audience as
sembed to witness the performance of the opera of
paul and virginia" at Albaugh's Opera house on
saturday evening last. TIE seats were nearly all
Iake1, ana when the curtain rose at forty minutes
past egnt, one looking back from the stage would
nave presented to view picture OF social elegance
anu iagnncent dress rarely, II ever. surpassed in
any tneater IN the country. Everybody at
tirea IN 1ull evening toilet and between the acts
the AFFAIR partook largely OF social gathering. the
gentlemen in their cning dress suits going from
place 10 place aid visiting ladies In the audience
ana many or the ladies themselves pronenaded in
the rear corridors, while Others he'd impromptu
!efcos In the boxes and more secluded parts of the
theater In general, the performance a Sue
cess, and although 1t was tediousiy protracted,
laso.ng S,'sod, uli alter midnight, it progressed
smoothly from beginning to end, ard the sing
erS We're all given frequent and hearty applause.
Ol course all the boxes were taken One was Occu-
pied by the President and his party of friends in
ciudlng Mrs McEiroy, Mrs. John Davis, Miss Hard
ING, Miss Sharpe and Miss McEiroy and General
sharpe, Mr. Mason and Mr.. Miller, his guests.
Another box was occupied by Mr.. Robert Garrett S
party or Baltimore ladies and gentlemen: another
6y General and Mrs. Bea!e and Mr.. and Mrs.
and Mrs IIazen occupied Il box with large and
merry party, and next TO them Mrs, Letter with a
large party OF Chicago friends The Misses West
also occupied hoxwfth party of friends, chape-
roned by Mrs. Bancroft Davis; and Mrs Hooker
and MISS Fox and large number OF their friends
were In the box above The ladies and gentlemen
In the orchestra and circles would YpUurp n
list, indeed. to name. 1t Will suffice TO say that
hundreds OF the best known society people both OF
washington and Baltimore were there, and the
1ull list OF those present would include names
familiar to every one in society.
The Capital Bicycle Club celebrated their sixth
anniversary by banquet at Wizards hotel
saturday night About fifty members OF the
club sat down to bountlfu:ly spread table and
thoroughly enjoyed the evening The menu was a
very UNIQUE one. all the dishes being accompanied
WITH Win appropriate ana suggestive attachments.
f1!et de bouef was served with "laced spokes;'
quail on toast with "rat trap pedals" and chicken
with ''gun metal hubs" &C. The peas We're
drop forged" the corn "nalf nckeled, and the
tomatoes "anti friction" The banquet was en-
nvened with some excellent music, and the latter
part OF the evening was devoted 10 literary exer-
clses. 1he president, Mr. j. West Wag-
ner, made the annual address to the club,
ana number or tOaStS were responded to by
Messrs: Howard, Johnston, Gill, BerryhIil, Tipton
Coyle, Seely, Burnett, Rice Fox, Church. Stewart,
Allen. Schooley, Hanna and Flint. The entertain
ment was the most enjoyable vet held by the c. b.
-, ana resolutions OF thanks were given Col
Staples for his share in 1t. lie responded by pay
ing high tribute to the appearance and actions of
the club.
The first complimentary soiree of the P. c. s. was
held at Union hall, Mount Pleas mt, on Friday
evening list. Among those present. We're noticei
Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Raymond NE and Mrs. L. W.
E,ristoe, Misses Adams, Bridges, Brown. Walcotr,
Hammett, Hutchinson, Hcnd rson, Hewlett, MARI
ton, Crowell, Emery, Push tw. Gilbert, the Misses
Fannie, Belle and Earl iiarmon the Misses iie:en
ana Augusta Ncho:s and Misses Blanche and Alice
lloWett; NessFs. Henderson. Siye, flyer, b idgeS
NeWmln, lie ming. Il pS comh, . wis., A,nfS. smith,
ThToGkinorton, Brown, Nichols. Witherbae, Henry.
ButterwOrth, 4. S. Brown. Pu3ilaw Bartlette and
Spaliing. The committee In charge cons. sting OF
MessTs. F. b. Nichols, g. W. Davis LlSle Lirs-o;nb
o. X. Lithaln, X. o. Manth Il and Capt. j. C. Ley
podt deserve great credit Tor their uEtiring efforts
in behalf Of the guests.
Mrs. Stewart received hundreds OF callers on Sat
urday, all OF those who bad not previously made
Their party calls. having assembled in force
10 90 them and the house was constantly crowded
for three hours.
Mrs. Captain Scott gave very pleasant supper
last evening in honor OF her friends from Leavan-
worth. mrs. and Miss HaferInan, and the Misses
Lillian and Josephine Blair.
The wedding of Mr. William Garner and Miss
Sarah PeySeT, daughter OF Mr. Philip Peyser OF
this city. was S0iemuZc1 ut Meyers ha!l Saturday
evening and IN the pfesense OF large gathering OF
friends.
Tie Misses Bear gave delightful birthday party
on Saturday evening, which was attended by 4
large number of their friends
Secretary Chandler Will give gentIemen's dill
ner party this evening.
Governor and MIS-. Curtin have invited q party
OF friends to meet the President at dinner on We'd
neoday OF next week, and The occasion promises to
BE a brilliant one
Tomorrow evening Mrs. E. H. Stevens VIII give
tea In compliment to Capt. Bedford PIN, OF the
British navy.
dancing reception will be given under the au-
spices of the ladies stopping at the Clarendon on
the evening OF the 5th.
The same evening VIII also be made lively by the
reception OF the japanese minister, and the german
to be given by Mrs MunSon
General Mrs. and Miss Duncan have issued ca ris
to a german at nine o'clock, February 18th.
The Kisses Van AucAen have extended a largo
number OF invitations to german Oh the evening
OF the 18th instant.
Mrs. Springer, wife OF Representative Springer,
OF Illinois, has gone to Virginia on account OF her
health. which has been rather delicate this winter
Mrs. and Misses Woodwortb Miss Tllton, Miss
Lowe, Miss Harrison, Miss Findley the Misses
ovens Mr. and MIS-. HOltZman aud c. NJ Hendiey
OF this city. attended tile hop given at the Naval
Academy at Annapolis Saturday night
Mrs. Angus Cameron DID not receive today On
account OF the funeral OF Senator Sawyer's grand
Son.