Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-02
SOCIETY,".

While all Of the receptions yesterday were very
pleasant, and many of them equally as attractive
as any OF the past, 1t seems to be generally con-
ceded that taken as whole, they were far less
largely attended than those of previous years. In
many OF the houses which heretofore sc arcely af-
forded standing room on New Year occasions there
was an absence of that throng OF visitors at any
time which sometimes marred the pleasure OF
guests and hostesses. and in that sense the day
may be said to have been pleaSanter than usual.
The ''teInperance reform compact alluded to on
Wednesday. was adhered to by those who had re-
solved to offer no intoxicating beverages and the
resolute three hundred ladies who had signed the
temperance resolution must have been considera-
bly, increased by other adherents OF the laudable
movement, for there was an observable absence Of
liquor at many OF the houses which heretofore have
been noted for their supply OF cheering glasses.
But the gentlemen In many instances seem to have
tacity set about not to be Outdone by the ladies In
this respect, and many OF them declined all invita-
ti0ns to go the refreshment tables 1t is to be re-
GREETED on many accounts II the apparent dimini-
on OF callers yesterday Indicated lack Of interest
in the custom of New Year Calling but the fact re-
mains that many OF those who declared that they
would make but few II any calls adhered to that
resolution yesterday.
was also generally remarked during the day that
there were fewer army and navy officers in attend
ance at the Presidents reception than heretofore.
Last year, when the head OF the column was leav-
ing the department to march over to the White
House the end had not yet started so that the col
an nd Nrn Ioea @ ne % thence to the Var
terday, however, the column hardly extended half
way. and at noon, when the officers were received
by the President, the crowd inside the East room
was nothing like as large as usual
A number OF the young ladies divided their time
yesterday as to receive at certain places up to
O'Clock, ana then elsewhere after that hour. In
that way, while some gentlemen had the good for
tune to meet the same ladies twice during the
day, others were deprived OF the pleasure OF seeing
them at ALL
Year eve, was successful and handsome affair."
quite largely attended
Although Gen. and Mrs. Logan received very nu-
merous calls yesterday, none were more gratifying
than those OF the fifteen hundred veterans who
filed through the house at an early hour OF the day
to pay their respects.
There will be large ball given by Minister West
at the British Legation on the 9Th Of January, in
honor OF the debut OF Miss Flora West.
Tonight the receptions Of Mrs. Ricketts, and Mrs.
liant affairs, and many guests will no doubt alter
nate between the two.
Mrs. Commissioner Lortng will begin her regular
Saturday receptions this week.
Tomorrow all OF the ladies living on Connecticut
avenue and that vicinity will begin their regular
Saturday receptions.
Miss Gays Shakespeare class viii be received on
Saturday morning. January 3d. at 11:SO, at the
residence OF Mr. Justice Bradley, POI street
Mrs. A. W. Lane and the Misses Carson, Wilcox
last evening by the naval cadets at Annapolis.
Miss Charlotte Fearey, OF Albany, who assisted
Mrs. j. W. Powell yesterday, is the guest OF Mrs
Horatio King.
Miss Andrews, Of Ohio, the charming guest Of
Mrs. Logan, viii spend the greater part Of the
season In the city.
Miss Jennie Chaplin, of Philadelphia, is spending
the holidays with her friend, Miss May Huyck
This little lady is great granddaughter OF the
nrst Speaker OF the House OF Representatives
Fredertck Augustus Muhlenburg, whose picture
still adOrns its walls
Miss Hill, OF this city, yesterday assisted Mrs
Ramsay, the wife OF the superintendent of the
naval academy, at Annapolis