The Evening critic., 1885-01-28
SOCIETY MATTERS.

President Artburs reception last evening
from 0 to IL o'clock, in honor Of the army
and navy officers, but embracing all tho
high official circles, was the niOst thronged
and brilliant ever given by President
Arthur More Senators aud Members at
tended II than were present at the one
given specially to them last week.
The Diplomatic Corps came very gen.
orally and wore court dress with decora-
tions OF honor. All the commissioned Off
GERS Of tho Army aud Navy now on duty
here attended IN full dress uniform, The
President was assisted by Mrs. MeElroy
and the wives Of his Cabinet officers and
informally by several young bellies Of the
season.
The White House was ablazo with light,
above aud below. Many groups were In the
upper rooms and the conservatory. The
procession ofguosts was moro than an hour
In passing from the executive offices, which
served as cloak rooms, through the long,
wide corridors and down tho stairway Of
state to the Presidential presence.
Marshal McAlichaol, Colonel Rockwell
and Lioutenant Mason gave the introduc-
tions. Many lstIRngevs of note came With
invited guests. Everybody seemed sorry
that this was tho last of our popular Presi-
dents official card receptions.
Senator and Mrs. Miller, Of California,
will give their annual fancy.dress ball for
their daughter, Miss Dora, on Tuesday,
February 10.
The japanese Minister and Nine. Kuki
have issued cards for Tuesday evening,
February 3.
During the absence Of tho Chief Justice
and Mrs Waite in Florida Miss Waite is
presiding over tho home here, aud has with
her her brother, Mr.. Christopher &. Waite,
and his wife.
Senator and Mrs. Pendleton resumed their
Monday evening receptions this week, after
closing their house for time on account Of
the death of Senator Pendloton's brother
in-law, Rev. Dr. Schenck, of Brooklyn.
Justice aud Mrs. Bradley gave a delight
full reception last evening, which was en-
joyed by large number Of official fami-
lies.
MIS-. Senator Voorhees, entertained in hor
most charming manner plumber Of friends
| at luncheon yesterday afternoon Her beau
tiful home, No. 1924 Nineteenth street, was
brilliantly decorated and there was happi-
ness everywhere. Miss Halle Voorhees,
the vivaeious daughter of the Senator, and
Mrs. Voorhees, assisted.
Mrs General J. " NTeseIole of Brooklyn
N. Y, is the guest Of Mrs. Darwin r. James
of / street.
| The marriage Of Mr.. Edward Flaherty
and Miss Minnie Gleason, the daughter oi
Mr.. Andrew Gleason, tho well-known con-
tractor, took place last evening" at o'clock
at st. Aloysius Church. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. Father Noonan and
witnessed by a largenumber of persons. The
bride was attired in white brocade satin and
point lace, garnished with lilies Of the val
ley and diamond ornaments. The brides
maid, Miss Clancy, wore white satin and
Spanish lace, with lilies Of the valley and
pearl ornaments. Mr.. John Flaherty
brother Of the groom, acted as best man,
| Immediately after the ceremony the party
| went to the residence Of the brides parents
us North Capitol street, and held recep-
tion until o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Flaherty will reside OF
Capitol Hill.
Mr.. julius Germuiller and Miss Christine
Lohman were united in marriage last even
ing at the parsonage of Trinity Church
West Washington, by. Rev. Father Kelly
in the presence of the relatives and friend
of the young couple Among the hand
some presents received by the bride was {
beautiful china set, presented by the
clerical force of Lansburgh & Bro. Th,
happy couple have taken up their resi-
dence at No. 3l14 M street.