Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-26
SOCIETY,".

Inc second OF Mrs McElroys afternoon recepI
Tons on saturday afternoon was very pleasant,
and more crowded than the nrst the week previous.
IL Was noticeable feature OF the occasion that
very many OF those present Were strangers q ma
Jorty OF The ladies and gentlemen at the various
hotels having taken advantage OF the opportunity
OF paying their respects TO the hostess OF the Ex.
ecutlse Mansion. and at the same time seeing the
appearance OF things upon an occasion OF social
attired IN a handsome black velvet toilet. with
bodice OF black embroidered velvet received the
guests, assisted by ladies OF the cabinet, several
senator's wives and others, among whom were Mrs
Attorney General Brewster Mrs. Senator Hale Mrs
Marshal McMichael. the Misses Nevins, Miss
M ,ss OF pAISang Miss HARDING Of philadelphia
MARSHAL McMichael was i'm attendance as usual,
ana a MADE the presentation OF guests 10 Mrs Nc
Albany to-day, and viii spend the remainder OF the
season with her mother at the White House
notwithstanding the unfavorable weather. there
was full attendance both OF members and guests
dence OF MI Justice Miller, on Highland Place. sat
urday evening. After duet on the piano by Mrs
Maiiery and Miss Miller the essayist OF the evening"
MI. George KEENAN,. read q carefully prepared well
written and very interesting paper the origin OF
music, which was illustrated by some characteristic
assumed by Mr.. KEENAN, were combatted by Major
Poweu at some length, and In the Interchange OF
views on the subject number or members took
part vocal and Instrumental musical selections
by MIS- Buxton and Mr.. Bernays concluded the
formal exercises 81 the evening, the remainder OF
which, up 10 nearly midnight, was devoted TO con-
versation and the enjoyment OF bountifuly spread
table laden with ali the delcacies OF the season.
AS All visitors 10 the hospitable residence know. IL
Is admirably adapted TO entertaining, and no effort
was spared on the part Of Judge and Mrs. Miller
ana their daughter " make the evening one OF
memorable enjoyment to all their guests.
The large and elegantly appointed mansion of
Mr.. and Mrs Pollok was all agiow on Saturday
evening, and rled with richly dressed and congo
NAL company, In strong contrast to the foraiddng
weather wlthout,-the occasion being another OF
their Saturday evening at homes for which cards
were issued some time ago. BoCh host and hostess
alike understand the art OF bringing pleasant peo-
pie together and OF entertaining them when as
Sembied so that an evening under their roof sure
TO be one OF delight TO all participants Amoeg
those present on this occasion were many persons
OF prominence In public and private life and the
entertainment was In every way worthy the as
Semblage.
very handsome dinner was given ON Saturday
evening by Judge and Mrs. Shellabarger, and
among those participating were Mr.. ana Mrs.
Blaine, Senator and Mrs. Harrison, Sci ator and
Mrs Sherman, Mrs Logan and Mr.. and Mrs. J. b.
Alley.
The usual Saturday evening hop at the Ebbitt
was most enjoyable affair, although but few per-
sons outside OF the hotel were present as the hops
are somewhat OF on informal nature, and intended
more especially for the guests OF the house and
their immediate friends
The hop at the Hamilton house on Saturday
evening was fully as enjoyable as any of the previ-
Gus ones, and was participated In by large num-
Der OF the best known society people.
Mrs Edward McCauley gave delightful tea on
Saturday, from to 6, which was crowded with
the leading society people, and upon which occa-
sion Mrs. McCauley was assisted in receiving her
guests by her sister, Mrs NiltSe, Miss Daisy Rick
erts, Miss Florence Audenreid, and other ladies'
Commissioner and Mrs Loring held another one
OF their delightful weekly receptions on Saturday
evening, Which was largely attended.
At her very pleasant and largely attended recep-
tfOl SATURDAY. afternoon iaST Wa
assisted by number OF delightful ladies' including
Mrs Pembroke Jones, MIS- Bryant Miss Mamie
Nicholson, Mrs. English and Miss GARRETT
MIS- Stewart and her daughters, Mrs Hooker and
Mrs. Fox, held quite levee Saturday, assisted by
Mrs Tyler, Mrs Boggs, Miss Courtwr1ght Miss
Price. Miss Eddy, Miss Gibbons, Miss Wheelock,
Stewards guests, on Thursday evening last made
their party calls. and from TO the parlors were
comfortably filled with ladies and gentlemen.
very elaborate and elegant luncheon was given
on saturday by Mrs Angel and Mrs Gerard, OF
New York, at their winter residence on Farragut
square, which was attended by hundred and nifty
invited guests, from the leading officials and prom
inent society people, and proved to be most en-
toyable occasion.
Information has been received here OF the mar.
rage OF Mr. W. b. Shaw, jr, formerly OF this city,
TO Miss Eva Glbhs daughter OF Mr. H. Gibbs, Of the
sac and FOX Agency Indian Territory. Mr.. Shaw
has heretofore been regarded as probable bache-
lor for life by his cd friends and associates that
his new departure Is matter OF surprise as well
congratulation.
This week promises TO be as lively, socially, as
any OF the preceding weeks this season. Beginning
with Miss Vests tea and the dancing receptions OF
Mrs Brewster and Mis- Wallach tonight, there
viii be one or more attractive entertainment every
evening during the week. Tomorrow evening the
President will receive Congress and the diplomatic
corps to meet the army and navy. end as IL viii
be the last OF the series or these receptions it
fair TO predict large gathering. During the ar
ternoon tomorrow Mrs voorhees, lunch party Will
be an attractive social event, and In the evening
Justice and Mrs. Bradley's last Tuesday evening
reception. On wednesday evening the wednesday
Club win give the third german OF their series:
President Arthur VIII entertain the dlpiomotc corps
at a state dinner. and Mr.. and Mrs Bancroft Davis
will hold a reception On Thursday Mr.. Theodore
Lyman and John King will each give dinners Mrs
Frelinghuysen viii hold her usual card reception,
and hop will take place At the Metropolitan hotel
ON Friday dinner Will be given by Mrs. David
King; Mrs. General Sheridan viii hold the last OF
her series Of handsome receptions the Austrian
Minister win give dinner, and MI. and Mrs de
STRIVE viii hold another OF their popular recep-
tons Saturday Mrs. Gerard, of New York. viii
give handsome lunch party In honor OF Mrs McE-
roy; Mrs. Loring viii hold her usual card reception
reunion. In the afternoon OF course, Mrs. McE-
roy's reception at the White House will attract
many, and In the evening the opera OF Paul and
Virginia will be the leading social event.
Invitations have been issued by the ladies OF the
Metropolitan hotel for the hop rendered them by
the proprfetors. Messrs Selden Robbins, on
Thursday evening next, and those fortunate
enough TO be in receipt OF one are looking forward
to the event with pleaSurable antlcipations. Mrs
Joseph E. Brown, Mrs Albert s Willis, Mrs Thomas
Hardeman. Mrs. j. I. Jones, Mrs. n. Z. Blanchard,
Mrs. j. Nj. Taylor, Mrs. II. Herbert and Mrs. w. c.
Oates compose the reception committee.
Invitations have been issued for the marriage OF
Mr.. Charles Sweet johnson and Miss Kate Mlllar
939 street, to take place at the Church OF the
Epiphany on wednesday, the 4th OF February, at
one O'Clock.
Invitations are out for the second annual dinner
OF the Delta Kappa Epsilon Society, to be given
on Thursday evening at Welcker's.
Cards are out for the wedding of Mr.. L c. MIL
burn and Miss NJ. Gertrude Jones on the nth OF
February.
There Will be two very delightful dancing parties
this evening, one given by Mrs Attorney General
Brewster IN compliment to her daughter, Mrs
kOOns, and the other by Mrs. eX-Mayor Wallach.
both OF which promise TO be very elegant affairs
The Union Veteran Corps, first company, have
issued cards for sat homen at their armory cor.
ner OF 9TH and streets. this evening.
The Misses Morgan, of street, have issued tnvi-
tations for german on Thursday evening.
Mrs Senator voorhees, Will give q luncheon TO
few OF her friends tomorrow, and later Miss voor-
hees will give dancing party.
Mrs ex-senator McDougall, OF California, aunt
OF Mrs Justice Field. with her daughter, Miss May
are for the winter at 1914 X street.
ming by Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Willard, OF x street.
will soon go TO New York to visit her married sister,
The announcement that the Misses Paul had left
the city was incorrect. The young ladies are both
still in the city, and viii have their guest this
week Miss Boreman, OF Cincinnati.
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