Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-20
SOCIETY.

SOCIETY.
An Official reception will be given at the White
House this evening from nine to eleven by the
President to the coordinate branches Of the gov
ernment-Congress and the judiciary. The diplo-
matte corps and the army and navy are invited TO
meet them. The arrangements Will be the same
as last week, the south entrance and state dining
room being reserved for the diplomatic eorps.aI
others entering by the special entrance east of the
main portico.
Most of the ladies of the Supreme Court received
numerous callers yesterday afternoon and although
Saturday evening, many party calls were made by
guests who desired to be particularly prompt
Calling was brisk at the navy yard and arsenal
yesterday, although many called much earlier than
Tyler. Mrs. semmes and ner daughter, Miss Grace,
received quite number OF visitors who were
prompt in making their party calls.
The concert at the Marine barracks, from half past
large number of society ladies. and the excellent
selections OF the Marine band were Superbly rem
dered, eliciting considerable applause Lieutenant
Turner, who, Notwithstanding the fact that he was
officer OF the day. most attentive to all present,
and had arranged for pleasant informal dance
after the concert, which was likewise greatly
enjoyed
One OF the handSomest and most brilliant ger
man ever given in Washington was that of the
army and navy club at Marinis hall last night,
which was participated in by about eighty couples.
Ine celilnE. walls, stage ana Dac0ny OF the nail
were beautifully decorated with flags, streamers,
shields and pennantS, and flowers and plants in
great abundance everywhere gave the hall sweet
perfume and made 1t picture OF loneliness. The
Iron rule adopted this season of narrowing the in
vitatlons to a limited number is never departed
from. and although many disappointments are oc-
casioned still those who do attend enjoy themselves
all the more. The guests last evening were re-
ccved by Mrs Gen. Drum, who was assisted by her
the s,ae amid a serden Of Il
lcal plants and pretty flowers. Prompt at O'Clock
the program for general dancing was begun last
Ing till about half past 10. when all adjourned to
the spacious apartments below for supper, which
was served in excellent style and varied abundance
At little past IL O'Clock the german began, led by
Lieut.. Heamey and Miss Mason, OF New York;
Mrs. Gen. Miles, assisted by several ladies' presiding
over the favor table, which placed at the head
ps e man fe R Sy 1ne
beauty OF other germans Lieut. Reamey certainly
distinguished himself last evening as most mas
terry and graceful leader, and to him is largely due
the enjoyable success OF the occasion. His figures
were not only pretty cut designed SO as TO keep a
large number OF people constantly on the oor The
usual those for the ladies' being particularly hand
some and rarely equaled In this city, including
patterns, large sized banjos with brass bands and
capable Of tuning, large and handsome silk flags
on black and gilr pointed staf1s. etc; The guests
present numbered about two hundred and twenty
nye, among whom were Mrs Gen. sheridan, Mrs
Col. Vokmar, Mrs. Commodore Nicholson and her
daughter, Miss Marie; Mrs. CoL Ayres. Mrs. An
drewS, Mrs. Gen. Brooks, Mrs. A. B. johnson, Mrs
Blunt. Mrs. Lieber, the Misses Blair. OF Leayen-
worth; Mrs Paymaster Tucker, Miss Andrews, Of
Ohio; Mss Neva Dapray, Miss Nirgie Niles, Miss
Blackjack, Mrs. Capt. Scott, Miss SemmeS, Miss
duncan, Mis-. Franklin steel and her sister. Mrs.
Leahy, OF Chicago: MrS Hooker and Mrs. Fox, Mrs
and Miss Throrkmorton, Miss voorhees,, Mrs. Whe-
lock, and host OF other prominent society ladies
and gentlemen. In every respect the club commit
tee may congratulate themselves upon their enter
tainment, which has never been surpassed ia this
City.
Mrs. Secretary McCulloch gave handsome ger
man last evening in honor OF her daughter and
young lady guests, which was very delightful
affair." The favOrS were pretty and the figures orr
ginal, and pleasanter private german has never
neen enJoyea Ia Mas,ng1oh; Sne was @ asSlsteo %, Ia
and Miss bishop and Miss Warren.
The reception and tea given Jointly by Mrs.
Beggs and Mrs. Tyler at their residence on Lafay-
cite square from four to six yesterday afternoon
was a handsome and largely attended affair. Un-
like teas in general music was added TO the other
charms OF the occasion, and during the appointed
hours The parlors were literally thronged with a
brilliant aoSemblage Of guests.
The wedding OF Mr.. f. A. Cushman, OF New York,
ana Miss Annie Teresa Saffell. daughter OF Mr.. W.
L. Saffeli, was pretty affair last evening. The
ceremony was performed at the residence Of the
BRIDES iather on 9Th street, and in the presence OF
only the immediate friends OF the families, Rev.
Father Ryan officiating. The bride very
becoming dress OF pink satin with lace oyerskirt,
and was picture OF lovelinesS A reception fol-
lowed the ceremony, and then the bridal couple
started on their tour.
luc ocCOuu VI llio WillttT ScTitS vi SOClaDl1S dt
the Hillman house took place Saturday night,
when farce by Mr. E. y. Jewell, entitled "Al5
Well That Ends Well,'' was performed, and In
which the author, Mr.. ana Mrs. Frank Marsh, Mrs.
Edith Jewell and Mrs. Carrie Scott participated.
Miss Nellie Ross sang, and Miss Lena SUNNY, Mr..
Jewell ana Master George Fouse gave recitattons
The reception OF the President this evening. in
honor of Congress and the Supreme Court, will un-
doubtediy be another very brilliant crowded
affair While Invitations 10 all official person. par
tcularly specify that only the ladies OF their
families are invited it is said that In Instance
alone distinguished ptrson, who did not hail from
Utah. TOOK seventeen LADIES'.
The reception and ball of the Washington Light
Infantry Corps to be given tonight, will doubtless
be one OF the handsomeSt military entertainments
ever given here, IL Is intended TO mark the occu-
pancy by The corps OF their new ar!nOry, and the
managers have spared neither trouble nor expense
In their arrang ngementS for the occasion.
The ball OF the Marine Guard at the navy yard,
promises to be pronounced success. A large num-
arrangements are made to insure a pleasant time.
Mrs. and Miss Wadsworth were assisted at their
usual Monday reception yesterday afternoon by
coterie OF young ladies. emong whom were the
Misses claiborne and Miss HoehiiIg.
Miss Edith Andrews, OF Youngstown, Ohio, who
has been the guest of Mrs Senator Logan for some
weeks pas;, said goodbye TO many OF her friends
at the army and navy german last evening, as she
leaves for New York to-day.