Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-23
SOCIETY.


art last evening was unquestionably the most con-
spcuous social event OF the season. and recalled 10
mind some OF the past seasons when their spacious
mansion was Of the chief centers OF social at
traction In the city, and often the scene OF the
most brilliant gatherings in Washington. And not
withstanding the marvellous improvement In the
City and the erection of SO many handsome resi-
dences this house still maintains its identity in
spect TO spacious apartments and magnificent APP
scene for extensive and sumptuots entertainments.
Although a very large number OF the best known
society people were present last evening. the sew
era hundred guests were able TO move freely about,
and Ii was noticeable fact that with such large
gathering In one house so much real comfort could
DE enjoyed. AS the guests entered they passed
through the immense oval hall TO the rooms above,
all OF which were thrown open for the occasion,
and on descending again presented themselves TO
MIS- Stewart, whO with her two daughters. Mrs
Hooker and Mrs. Fox, on her left, received her
guests near the entrance door In the great drawing
room. Mrs Stewart wore handsome toilet of
black velvet and white satin, trimmed With
point lace and magnificent diamond ornaments.
Mrs Hooker was becomingiy attred In a low cor
sage dress OF white tue and blue velvet, and Mrs.
Fox In rOSe-coi0red satin and crepe. The t0ileteS
OF all the ladies present rich in material and
remarked by some observing guest, having prooa-
bly, reserved their handsomeSt robes for the occa-
sion that for weeks past has been anticipated with
so much pleasure The mansion was brilliantly
Illuminated, and the hall and all OF the rooms in
which guests fingered 10 chat and rest after dati-
cling, were prettly decorated with rare plants and
sented perfect bank OF red roses bordering on the
mirrors which reflected back the dazzling scenes
and made the picture seem an endless panorama OF
varied beauty. The dancing hail was in fine con-
ditIon and was filled until three O'Clock. when the
OF The merry occasion. The supper was served in
the room on the east side Of the house, adjoining
The ball room, and a more bounteous or tempting
array of solid and liquid deiicacies is rarely
seen. All In all, the occasion was one that
will be long remembered by those in attendance.
Among the hundreds present were seen Attorney
Mrs. Rooms. senor Valera, Marshal McMichael,
General and Mrs Miles. Senator and Mrs. Dolph,
Arthur, Mr. and Mrs De Stuvre, Mrs. Commodore
Nicholson and her daughter, Miss Mamie: Mrs and
the Misses Patten, Miss Key, Miss Marie Duncan,
Commissioner and Mrs. Edmunds, Paymaster and
Mrs. Bcggs, Mrs Tyler, Mrs. Duvali, Representa-
tive end Mrs. Glasscock, Miss Lille Duncan, Col.
and Mrs. Leber, ex-senator and Mrs. Pomeroy, DR..
Toner. Major and Mrs. Tucker. the Misses jenkins,
Miss Clagett, Mr. and Mrs kauifmann, senator
Jones, Mrs. senator Don Cameron, Mrs senator
Miller Miss Grace Senmes, Mr. and Mrs HilIyer,
Mr.. and Mrs. Pollok the Misses Doming,lez, IieutS
Schutze and Paine, Mrs. and Miss Niles, Mir. c. W.
Hoffman, Major and Mrs. Worth, Mrs. and the
Mis- Misses MeCeney, Gen and airs- sturgis ana daugh-
ter, MI. and MIS- Mckee, Mrs. EeiIl. Mrs. and Miss
RckettS, Major and LIS. Throckmarton and
daughter. the Spanish Minister senor Dominguez,
Count Sala, Count Ferenta, NJ. Roistan, and other
members OF the various foreign legations: senator
and Airs. Morrill,, Capt. and Mrs Mulian, Mss Ma
sury, OF New York; Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Conger,
kA
Lieut. Turner, and Miss Kate Turner. II Balti-
more, Mrs. Il. A. Willard ana Mr. H. *. Willard,
Ms. Rague, Miss Meiaell, Gen. and MrS. HaZen.
1rs- anu Miss RaIIsdell, Senator and Miss Man
derSon, Mr. r. C. Fox and Miss Emily Fox. Mr.
George Dunn. OF Denver: Senator AID MIS- Butler
and the Misses Butler, Messra. Walker Blaine, ST.
Julian papray, Harry Semmes, Bradford, Thomp-
son, Macarthur, Porter, and many others of whom
lack OF space fOrbdS mention
TIE reception OF Mrs. Freiinghuysen last even
ing was an occasion OF much enjoyment to the
large number or distinguished guests present The
visitors were received by Mrs FreiinghuySen, as
the tea table. The ladies were ali attirad in hand
sone and becoming costumes, and the parlorS were
throrged Ter nearly two hours with guests prOmi-
nenE In society, most or whom Went afterwards TO
Mrs. Stewaft'S ball.
Epiphany church was bright with light and filed
with people last evening, on the occasion OF the
marriage OF Dr. Thomas Htchic stone and Miss
Leila whitney, daughter OF Mr.. Frank Whitney.
OF New York, Bishop Paret officiating. The bride
was handsomely dressed in white embroidered
satin, With paSsementerie trimmings square neck,
and train, and wearing Spanish head-dreSs, which
was extremely becoming. After the wedding cere-
mOay reception was held at the residence Of the
bride, after which the bridal couple left on ex-
tended tour.
Another very handsome wedding last evening
was that OF Mr.. Albert Bahrend. of this city, and
Miss Cora Adler, daughter OF Mr. Adoiph Adler,
which was SOlemniZed at A6nerS hall by the Rev.
L. Stern, in the presence OF a. large gathering or
friends. The attendants were MesSrS. Blout, sam
stag OF New York, Kahn OF Baltimore, Goodman,
PutZei Of New York, and Mr. NJ Adler. There
were no bridesmaids. The bride wore handsome
ornaments, and was attended by her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Adler, and MIR. Il. J. Behrend and MIS-.
Samstas After the ceremony reception and
dance followed, which were greatly enjoyed.
A delightful dancing party was given last even
ing by the Misses Gait, OF Vermont avenue. to
which large number OF their friends were invited