Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-02-11
SOCIETY,".

The fancy dress ball of Mrs. Senator Miller. OF
California, last evening. which has been so long
and so pleasantly looked forward 10, was In
every way delightful affair. over two hum
dred invitations were issued. and every lady
present appeared in fancy character, many OF
the dresses being elaborately rich and costly.
The gentlemen wore no masks, appearing in
evening dress suits. but the occasion WAS gala
one, and the scene OF merry costumed dancers
night the party unmasked and supper was
served after which dancing continued til
well toward morning.
The reception and tea OF Mrs. Gould and Mrs.
DR.. \. s. Lincoln yesterday afternoon was a
very handsome one, and Justly deserves TO be
classed among the most enjoyable social affairs
OF the season. The large pariors OF th9ar resi-
dence, capable OF holding a great number OF
guests, were thronged throug hout the afternoon
with the most distinguished society people, and
the most delightful "at home" feeling prevailed
Mrs. Senator Van Wyck entertained a num-
Der Of ladies at delightful luncheon yesterday
In honor of Mrs. Dorsey, wife of the Nebraska
S3ngressman,elect, Among those present were
Mrs. Logan, Mrs. Teller, Mrs. Dolph, Mrs. nar-
rison, Mrs. Hatton, Mrs. Manderson, Mrs.
Cockrell and Mrs. Conger.
Mrs. and Miss Barbour, who are usually at
home to their friends on Tuesday evenings. held
quite large impromptu reception last evening.
many OF their friends having called, and the
handsome parlors of their residence on 9th
street were all merriment and good cheer
throughout the evening. Among those present
were Mrs. and the Misses Patten, Mr.. and Mrs
Hannegan, Miss Moale, of Baltimore; Miss Nel-
Messrs Beall, Thomas Dapray, Harding, Glib
bon and others.
The first grand ball OF the Centennial Council
No 4, Sons OF Jonadab, took place last evening
attended. The hall was pretti1y decorated, and
the success of the entertainment reflected credit
upon the managing committees.
Last evening Mr.. Guin Guinnip and Miss NJ.
Eleanor Warder were quietly married at the
residence of the brides mother, in the presence
Oh lew friends and relatives. Rev. Charles {.
Griffith; OF the Church OF the Epiphany, oifici-
ating. The bridal couple left at i O'Clock on
an extended tour through the northern cities.
DR.. c. V. Boarnan, OF this city, went over to
Baltimore in a special car with party of friends
yesterday, and was married to Miss Louise
Mitchell, OF that city.
At Concordia parsonage yesterday morning
Mr.. William l.. Seufferle and Miss Emma Hell
muth were married by the Rev. L.. II. Schneider,
bridal couple being present. After the cere-
mony Mr.. and Mrs. Seuferle took the train for
New YORK, ana upon their return TO this city
VIII reside at their home on street.
There was a pleasant private masquerade
party last evening at McCauley's hall, given by
number Of young ladies and gentlemen of
Capitol Hill. Many of the characters were par
ticulariy Interesting and novel. and I'm every
respect the affair was both successful and en-
joyable.
Hon. John r. Dos Passos, Of New York. the
law partner of ex-senator Conkl.ng, gave one OF
the finest dinner parties last evening In the art
gallery of Chamberlin'S which has thus far
marked this season. The large table was the
center piece of bank OF the choicest flowers. A
portion of the Marine band was stationed I'm
the ante-room. Representatives Adams, OF
New York Collins, OF Massachusetts, Lamb of
Ohio, and Messrs. Lawrence Jerome and Lowell
jerome, of New York; w. +. Pedrick, Maj. Fas-
sett, Stiison Hutchins, Mai. Carson, James II.
Young c. N. Ogden, II. Weightman, NJ. q. See
kendorff, III. J.. Nelson. Geo. w. Adams and
Judge McCammon were among the guests.
Many OF the ladies who have been in the habit
of receiving formally on afternoons during the
season, WILL after the commencement OF Lent,
receive their friends on the evenings of the days
they have generally been at home.
On Monday next, the 10th instant, Mrs. Estes
Rathbone will give german at the Hamilton,
assisted by Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Hord, Mrs.
Quackenbush and Mrs. Holman.
This evening there will be a reception and
musical Entertainment given by the members
Of Fedora. Lodge, No. 1, in the lodge parlors at
Masonic Temple, to which members of other
Lodges and their families are invited.
On account of sickness i'm the house. Mrs. Sem
ator Hawley Will not receive visitors tomorrow.
Miss May Loring, daughter of the engineer-in-
chief of the navy, will give q tea this afternoon
assisted by her Visiting friends, Mrs f. p. Rich
ardson and Mrs. VIM. NJ. Bremen, of Boston.
This, evening the Wednesday Club will give
another of their pleasant germans. Tomorrow
assisted by her daughter, Mrs. Fendall. and in
the evening there will be two private germans,
given respectively by the Misses Van Ancken
residence Of her father, General Duncan. on Ii tn
street. On Friday evening Miss Voorhees, ger
mai promises to be very handsome affair.
Mrs. w. r. Squier, wife Of the Governor OF
Washington Territory, and Mrs. George Spencer,
of Alabama, viii assist Mrs. Warner Miller to-
morrow in seceiviIg.
The wife of Lieut.. Kelly, OF the navy, who has
been dangerously i'll for the past few days. is
now much improved, and Is considered out of
danger.
Mrs. Porter, widow of Gen. Andrew Porter
who was in command of Washington during
the early part of the war. has taken house Tor
the season, No. 1920 jefferson Place Mrs
Porter has with her two neices, the Misses
Biddle.
The wife and daughter of Senator Camden
who returned some time sirce from Europe,
are now at the Arlington.
Ex-senator David Davis and wife are guests
OF Representative Green, at has residence, 160l
10th st.
The ladies who will assist Mrs. Van Wyck in
receiving tomorrow are Misses Beach, Cosby,
Hord and Rosewater, and Mrs. Brodhead.
Mrs. VIM. d. Baldwin and her sister Miss
Cons.antia Alert. have gone to Rockville 10
spend week wi:h their hrotner, DIR. Albert.