Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-12
SOCIETY.


The Presidents FIRST state dinner OF the seasou
will be given In honor OF the cabinet one week from
next Thursday evening on the two following
Thursdays dinners viii be given 10 the diplomatic
corps and 20 the judiciary. no arrangements have
been made for other state dinners, as the Presl-
dent expects 10 be able 10 visit the New orleans
Exposition early In February.
saturday afternoon was very lively for society
people. The ladies OF Connecticut avenue all held
their usual receptions, and the crowds that were
out divided their time after calling between the iye
"teaS" that were given respectively 10y Mrs Flem-
ing OF street, Miss Knight OF Iowa circle, MIS-
Glover or Lafayette square. MIS- Gwynne and MrsL
Upton, each of which was very enjoyable.
The spacious parlors or Chief Justice brakes
handsome new residence on 2Dth street contained a
large and brilliant assemblage on saturday even
ing. the occasion being the meeting OF the Literary
Society. There was an unusually large attendance
OF members, and the guest list embraced many
ladies and gentlemen wei known I'm social life.
The literary feature OF the evening was "Study
In History" by COL Nicolay . the subject being
John Brown The character and career OF that
remarkable parsonage Were graphically and very
Justly portrayed, and the reading OF the essay
afforded genuine enjoyment 10 those fortunate
enough 10 be present After some Informal discus
Sion OF some OF the points covered suggested by
the paper Miss Story enter aired the audience with
one OF her admirable recitations, and she fol-
lowed by selections f vocal and instrumental
music, In which Mrs Buxton, Mrs Camp, Mrs Knox
evening was contributed by Mr. Miller. Who showed
number OF his charming etchngs, some OF which
nad never before been exhibited
The ladies OF Washington, with their frfends
from distance, do not often enjoy more delight
iul afternoon than On Friday N the parlors OF NrH
Frank ;. Williams, OF llth street, assisted by her
Walla. oregon. The table OF delicacies offered 70
the guests was all that the most exquisite taste
could desire. Mrs Teller ana MIS- Angus Came
ron were among the guests with Miss Losey. Mrs.
Dolph, Mrs j. w. Powell; Mrs Darwin James, Miss
Whitney, rrom Boston; Mrs Kennedy, MIA Ru-
doph kauImann; Mrs Horatlo King, Mrs Fearey,
Mrs Upton, Miss Shellabargec and Miss Belle NC
Fariand.
Mrs. McElroy, the Presidents sister. will COM
mence her weekly receptions at the White House
next saturday afternoon from s TO O'Clock.
The dancing reception at the Hamilton house. on
Saturday last, was very pleasant affair, attended
by number OF leading society ladies and gen
tlemen.
With the view OF seeing all the members of his
congregation. and meeting again his many friends
In this city. before assuming his new duties
bishop OF the Maryland diocese, Bishop Paret VIII
O'Clock.
Mrs. Justice Miller has issued cards for a recep-
ton on the l7th instant TO meet MI. and MIA
Comes.
Judging from the number CT persons who have
expressed an intention OF going 10 the charity ball
tonight IL will be q very large and enjoyable
affair.
The Misses McCeney Will give a dancing recep-
ion on Tuesday evening OF next week.
Miss Minel Will give a lunch party TO about q
dozen ladies on Thursday next.
IL is understood that Mrs Pollok VIII hold the
first of her series OF saturday evening receptions
this week.
Major and Mrs. Heap, OF Rhode Island avenue,
have issued Invitations for a sstean from 4 TO z
O'Clock Wednesday afternoon.
The dancing reception TO be given by Mrs CON-
modore Semmes at the navy yard, on wednesday,
Ia compliment 70 her daughter, is being looked
forward TO with the fondest authorizations by tho
young people OF society.
The crescent Dramatic club will give their nrst
dancing party OF the season on "Wednesday evening
at Washington hall
The National Rifles have issued cards for one OF
their ENJOYABLE '.at home" entertainments at their
armory hall on the 18th inst
The Rifle Cadets have issued Invitations for q
shop" on lhe 23d OF the month.
Mrs. OReilly left the city for Buffalo last eve
ming. and will visit friends there for about two
weeks.
Miss Cosby, OF San Francisco is visiting relatives
In the city.
Generals Schofield and Terry, who have both
been so indisposed OF late as 70 be unable to out
at all In society, are much better.
Mrs. Wadsworth ana her daughter win receive
her friends on Mondays In January
The Misses Carter, OF Baltimore, who have been
the guests OF Mrs Mullan, on Connecticut avenue,
for the past week, viii return home to-day, SO as
to attend the charity ball In Baltimore to,ni0ht
Miss Garnett, of Richmond, however. who Is the
guest OF Mrs Mullan, win remain week longer.
Miss Willard, OF Capitol Hill, left last week with
her father Tor trip south
Miss Holmes, OF south Carolina, is visiting Mrs.
Trescott
Mrs. Senator Pugh is enjoying a visit from her
young friend, Miss clayton, OF Alabama.
Mrs. Greenleaf, 33a street. win receive her
friends informally on Mondays. from until 3
O'Clock, during the remainder OF the season
Governor and Mrs Blair, OF Michigan, are ex-
pected 70 visit the city this week. and WIN be tho
guests or Mr.. and Mrs. II. H. smith, on 18th street
Mrs johnson, wife OF Lieut. johnson, OF Gen.
Terrys stan, has Joined her husband at the Ebbatt
house and Will remain here for several weokA
Miss Georgia Kelly, OF Minnesota, n visiting
Mrs. Lyman, at the soldiers home.
Mrs Garfeld is not going south, as has been pub
lished She owns some land In North Carolina, but
no gold mine.
Hon b. r. Angel, formerly United States minis
Ter at stockholm, with his family are at 3e5
FarTagut Square, for the winter.
Mrs Senator Dawes having returned to the city,
will begin this week 70 receive her friends ON Thurs-
days, assisted by her daughter
Miss Merrick made her nrst appearance In for
NAL society last week at the reception and ball OF
the British Minister and received considerable at
tention.
The Misses Buckingham, OF Ohio, who have visit
ed the city in previous seasons again the guests
OF Mrs Justice Woods an1 daughter.
THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CohnrTKR IN DEBr.-
report comes from Columbus that the democratic
national committee Is IN debt, snd that CongTees-
man Paige Is looking after the portion which Ohio
Is expected 10 contribute. n "a said prominent
the debt, which must b. q large on, II ! angss
state Is expected TO make 20 large cQntxmutaon.
In the Testimony before the springer lnvegtg1ting
COMMITTEES IN Cincinnati SATURDAY. Edgar ~ John.