The Washington critic., 1885-11-26

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People are drifting back to the capita
| quito rapidly, and in another fortnight the
paraphcrnalia of social life will have be-
come systematzed. The anxious inquiries
Of tlmid buds and of accomplished bellies
as well, TO say nothing of the matrons who
enjoy the Washington season most of all, as
TO whether It is to be a gay winter or no
have been answered by an overwhelming
majority in the Affirmative. Following all
traditions IL could not fail of being festive,
and, besides, the indications, personal and
commercial, give assurances OF prosperity
and consequent rejoicing. Besides the
usual official receptions, dinners of state,
ana endless cozy brcakfasts-the latter form
| of entertainment Is likely to be favorite
mode under the title OF dcieuner de 10
fourchette-we are promised "literary morn
ings' and "pOetic afternoons" and "dra-
matte evenings" with lunchcons, teas, and
dances scattered blithosomely between.
| Over and above all these matters that are
! being calmly foreordained are those enjoy
| able events that are the inspiration of n
minute Once started In n gay set, the
music will be continued until enough balls
have been given to satisfy half dozen
ordinary communities. Here the season
| must be extraordinary to satisfy the senses
| Of people who expect to be half killed. at
| least, with the saturnalia.
| The weather continues to be perfect In
| its autumnal way Miss Cleveland has re-
turned to the white house, looking fully
refreshed and strong for the social duties
| she SO gracefully and acceptnbly performs.
| Miss Cleveland is suffering from n severe
| cold, disability that persists in attacking
those who stay away or go away and return
| here at this season. Miss Cleveland saw
friends who called early in the week, but
has been compelled TO deny herself on
Thursday and Friday. Mrs. Hoyt will re-
main few weeks longer.
After the Thanksgiving reunions and
dinners are over and before the Christmas
| preparations commence many houses will
| be thrown open, as usual, that friends may
| meet and resume pleasant friendship be-
fore the crush and high tide of the regular
season is on. These ante session,receptions
are quite informal, that is TO say, no re-
frcshments are offered.
Mrs Justice Field was at home to callers
at 81 First street, Capitol Hill, on Monday
afternoon.
Mrs Justice Miller will resume her re-
ceptions at her residence on Highland
Place early in December
Mrs. Richard G. Drum, wife of the ndiu-
tant general, gave breakfast to Mrs. En-
colt and Miss Endicott on Monday.
Theater parties to Baltimore to hear Ed
win Booth in ''IIamlet" have been numerous
from here all the week. Mrs. Judge Shell
laharser and Mrs. Judge Wilson chaperone
a large party of young people to the Mon
umenta city this afternoon.
Mrs. Horace llelyar was one of large
and gay party that were entertained by Mr.
and Mrs Robert Garrett at Uplands, their
charming place near Baltimore, last week.
The ladies' of the Garfield Hospital Asso-
citation will meet mt the residence of Mrs.
Henry Willard on Tuesday.
Mrs Garfield denies that she is writing a
biography of her late husband.
Mrs W. Il. Villas visited Baltimore on
Wednesday. Miss Cornelia Villas is visiting
friends here.
Col. and Mrs Daniel Lamont were enter
tanned at dinner by Mr. and Mrs. A,A A.
Wilson on Thursday evening
MIR. Keyes, of Albany, is visiting Mrs.
Lamont.
Hon. and Mrs. William S. Holman and
Miss Holman, of Indiana, are at the Ham
ilton.
Mrs. Bostick has organized the West End
German Club for the season. The members
will live up to the salutary achievements
of the clubs past records.
Mrs. j. Russell Sclfrdge, of the Portland,
is in New York city for few days.
A bunch of dry oak leaves with the win
ter brown on them make an artistic dccora-
tion for an open CRATE or fire place.
MIR. and Mrs. ID. F. Morgan and the
Misses Morgan, Of New York city, are oc-
cupying their elegant new residence, lately
Senator Don Cameron's house, on Scott
circle.
Mrs, A. A. Hayes, who is again established
at her well appointed home, 17l7 Rhode
Island avenue, will resume her Thursday
afternoons at home after $3.50, in December.
Miss Fan-Fan Devens, of Brattleboro',
VT, cousin to eX-Attoney General Devens,
and niece Of Mrs A. A. Hayes, is in the
city, the guest Of her aunt, for n few weeks.
Mrs. james Hoy gave pretty luncheon
TO number of ladies on Friday In honor Of
Miss Fan-Fan Devens
Mr. Justice Gray has taken up his resi-
donce for the season at It'll Rhode Island
avenue.
Miss Fanny b. Lockwood, whose studio
is at 1907 & street, Is the guest OF Mrs.
Saunders of Il street. Miss Lockwood is
the author of the character sketches In
blacis and white, called "One Fourth of
Washington" that sold so well during in.
auguration week.
The lady managers of the Woman's FIX.
change, on II street, will give tea at the
exchange rooms on Wednesday, Dec. o.
Some of our most prominent society people
have the direction of the exchange, and O
number of the most charming bellies have
consented TO assist on this occasion. There
is delightful exhibit of fancy articles suit
able for holiday presents now at the rooms
This charity has always enjoyed q superl
patronage, and the tea deserves to be fully
attended.
The Russian minister, Mr., Charles dC
Struye, sailed on Wednesday for Europe
1t is hoped he will be accompanied by Nine
de Strsye on his return from st, Petersberg
Mr., John E. Mason, commonwealth at
tornoy for King George county, will bl
married to Miss Kate Kearney Henry
daughter of the late Capt. Henry, of
street, on Friday, at st. Johns Church.
Mr.. George w, Woelper, of New Orleans
will be married to Miss Marie AntoinettC
FIacker, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Il. l.
Fracker, at the family residence on lows
Circle, ON Wednesday evening.
Hon John w. Stevenson, Of Kentucky
and family are in the city.
Hon. and Mrs Charles /. Mitchell, o.
Connecticut have returned to the city an(
are stopping at their residence on Dupont
Circle.
Mrs. Gen. Myer and the Misses Meyer, o.
/ street, have returned TO the city from
their place on Lake Erie.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard McAllister, jr.
spent Thursday and Friday in New Gorl
The bell.boys and elevator boys at TIN
Portland ON Wednesday evening wore wed
ding faYurs Of bouiOnnieres of white roses
on the occasion of the Buchanan-Myer
wedding.
The handsome house of Mr., S. s. She'd
In WoOdlCigh lane, ut the head of Nine
r teenth street. Is receiving its finishing
T touches, and will be ready for occupanc
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