Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-19
SOCIETY,".


The prophecy Of a severe storm for yesterday
deferred none Of the society people from going
out in the bright sunny afternoon to make calls
upon the cabinet ladies. They all received, with
| the exception of Mrs. Villas, who was preparing
for departure from the city, and Miss Lamar,
VINO, on account of the death OF her mother,
Will not take any part in social affairs for the
present. Mrs. Hendricks also held quite levee
In the main parlor at Willard's hotel, and re-
ceived the gratulations of hundreds of promi-
nent ladies and gentlemen. Mrs. Bayard.
whose health is steadily improving, was as
whom were nearly all the members of the diplo-
matte service in Washington, by her two pleas
Ing daughters and Miss Steans. Many of the
guests remained here until after the conven-
tlonal hour Of six, which is usually set as the
limit of afternoon receptions. Mrs. Manning
some parlors of the Arlington, On and and in the same same
hotel on the floor above, Mrs. Endicott was at
nome TO legion OF callers among whom were
many omcers of the army. Mrs. Secretary
Whitney received at her residence on Connec-
ticut avenue, assisted by Mrs. Archibald Hop
dispensing the hospitalities of the tea table
Mrs Whitney had shown great taste in the
noral ornamentation of her parlors, and the
large aud brilliant gathering of society people
that crowded the reception rooms recalled the
livelier days of the most brilliant period of the
season. Attorney General Garland's mother,
Mrs. Hubbard, likewise received a host of visi-
tors, whom she was assisted i'm entertaining by
MT. Mrs. warren; her little granddaughter, Miss
| latter.
The more that is seen of the ladies of the new
cabinet officers the better they are liked, and
the society people are already anticipating the
next winters season with pleasure. Miss
Cleveland and every lady of the cabinet have
mace very pleasant impressions, and compi-
| tion are heard on all sides. And with these
pleasing results of the prolongation of the social
season by the new administration, there should
pe general feeling of qualification, inasmuch
as when the next season begins, the official
ladies viii feel perfectly at home in Washing
ton society.
or fex-President Arthur at the British legation
last evening was handsome in every detail and
served with elaborate elegance. The Misses
West, assisted by Mrs. Helyar, wife of the sec
| retafy of the legation, received the guests, who
nulnoered fourteen, among whom were eX-
Senator and Mrs; Pendeton, Judge and Mrs.
Davis, Mrs. David King, Miss Lucy Frelinghuy-
Allan Johnstone. The guests being all ac-
OF All features of extreme formality and in con-
| hosts and guests.
The marriage of Mr.. Joseph Herzog, Of Balti-
| more, and Miss Rose Pinkus, daughter of Mr.
AZ. flnkus, OF this city, was soemnized last
evening at st. Joseph's hall, Rev. L. Stern Off
clating; There was no bridesmaid. The ushers
were Messrs. d. Jackson, II. King, j. S. Basch
ana :. terdheimer. A reception and dance fol-
lowed the ceremony, and was greatly enjoyed
| by the large number of friends who had gath
| ered TO witness the ceremony.
There was also q pretty wedding at the Gar
| Held Memorial Church last night, the contract
Ing parties being Mr.. A. E. Corning and Miss
| Power performed the ceremony in the presence
OF many friends of the bridal couple. Miss Reid,
sister OF the bride, was the only bridesmaid,
and Mr. Frank Dunn was the grOom's best man.
| The ushers were Messrs. Redffeld, Murphy and
Henkle After the ceremony a reception was
held at the residence of the bride parents and
the evening was made pleasant for all.
President Cleveland's forty-eighth birthday
| was passed very quietly yesterday Indeed.
the President almost forgot the anniversary till
reminded Oft by Secretary Lamont, with whom
ne took drive of a couple of hours, but did not
otherwise celebrate the occasion. A little girl
who knew of the Presidents birthday, sent him
a pretty bouquet of vioets,-a present all the
more appreciated from the fact that it was the
only one received by him.
Mrs. c. Munro Wilmington has invited q few
intimate friends to meet informally at her resi-
dence on Massachusetts avenue Tomorrow eve
ming. ----.
The ladies and gentlemen who are interested
In the bringing out of the opera of Patience next
hon, month have arranged for their last dress re
many of their friends have been invited.
There is considerable competition manifested
In the voting for the various articles at the
especially with regard to the officers sword and
the sword for a cadet officer. Already the voting
on these two articles has been quite large, and
the friends of the officers of the various military
organizations seem determined to make the
contest spirited and hard fought one.
Miss Blankiston, of Richmond, who is now
the guest of the Misses Brown, daughter of Cen
esal Brown, expects to return home on Satur-
day.
Major j. c. Green, wife and daughter, of vlr-
ginia, are visiting at Mr.. Richard II. Willet
1920 Connecticut avenue.
Mrs. James Lee, of Albany, accompanied by
her daughter, Mrs. John A. Babcock, of Troy,
has been visiting the former lady's sister, Mrs.
CD. Watson of street. tor the past month.
Miss Mamie Perry and Miss Mamie Bridges
who have been visiting Mr.. Thompson, 1888
Corcoran street, leave this evening for Charles