Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-24
SOCIETY.

General and Mrs. Sheridan held another OF their
popular receptions last evening, which, despite the
wholly disagreeable weather, was attended by a
large number OF guests Aside from the numerous
delightful people who make Mrs Sheridan's rp-
ceptOns attractive, the hostess is herself per-
sonally popular In society TO make IL matter
OF general regret that her next reception, Gu the
30th, VIII be the last OF the series for which cards
were issued.
Like ali Of their entertainments the rece pton OF
Mr.. and Mrs. de Struve last night. a handsome
affair: During part OF the evening Mrs Gle strive
presided over the table herself. and gu asts
enabled TO exchange greetings with the charming
hostess over cup OF delicious tea made with her
own hands. The dancing han was thrown open,
as usual, and fine music being in Attendance, many
guests avaied themselves OF the privilege of
dancing from early Till late. IL is siess say
that MIS-. de strives GUESTS enjoyed. themselves
thoroughly, and TO show the agree or 10, alRTity
which her entertainments have attain I'd Il may be
remarked that up 10 a few days agooNer hree hun.
dred decately penned notes were IL cetved 10y her
from various friends suggesting that Mr. and Mrs.
So and SO, 'StrangerS ia the city" be invited 10
her next reception. It is IN this ay that the in
vtation lists OF popular hostesses al swelled from
week TO week during a season, and IL Is no wonder
that the largest houses sometimes prove too small
| Tor entertainments
Miss West anc the ladies OF the british legation
/ gave a very delightful tea and musicale at the
legation residence yesterday after boon. which
! intended 10 De somewhat informal. and for which
! only verbal invitations had been given. The guests
began TO arrive about clOch, "Iii were received
/ by Mr West and daughters. flss Heard. Mr.
Helyar and Miss Loring. The sion intended
10 DS more 10 klNtOppUTlu-
| nifty 10 the guests TO hear the singing and piano
and violin performances OF the three wonderful
little proteges OF Baron Won Sch eeT, the Austrian
minister. The affair proved We ry interesting, and
the children were regarded Irodigies OF musical
genius. Alter the musical art OF the progaIn was
over the guests were entert; lined socially, and
very pleasant time followed.
Mrs. Emery, the wife OF the ex-mayor, gave an
elegant luncheon yesterday, complimentary TO
! Mrs. Simpson, OF Hudson. \. Y, who is IN WASH
ington again for short visit. Twelve cov ers
LAID, and the menu embraced. the choicest deica-
! cieS OF the season admirably served, after which
| the guests withdrew 10 IRE Spacious parlOrs and
spent an hour or TWO plea sanity in conversation
! before separating.
The usual weekly shop and dancing reception,
in compliment to the ladies' and patrons OF VII
lard,s hotel, last evening sas brilliant and en-
! Joyable Affair." The han was prettliy decorated
| and The guests present facluded many OF the best
1 known and most agreeable people In society.
| Mr. and Mrs W. r C;i,el gave another OF their
very de..ghtful nlt.C 4 ties To their friends
at the Drwood IL stltute last evening, which was
| greatly enjoyed by The large company gathered
| In their handsome par ors The regular program
| was supplemented 10y voluntary musical treats,
| followed 10y refreshme ats and dancing.
The ladies OF the Me tropolltan " T.. Church gave
the first or their serieB OF Sociabe last evening"
large number or their friends gathered in the church
parlors and the occa sion was one or very pleasant
| enjoyment, including delightful musical program
| ana choice refreShmt :ntS
Mrs. Cosby gave a very charming ladesiuncheon
81 her residence MasSachuse It's avenue, yester-
terday. in honor OF her niece, Miss Cosby, OF San
! Francisco.
The dancing reception 10 be given by Attorney
General and Mrs Brewster on Monday evening In
! compliment TO tller daughter, Mrs. koons, prom
| iseS TO be most delightful social gathering Mrs
| Brewster is not only a charming and experienced
hostess, but her roomy NouSe so well adapted 10
entertaining thaE all those Who are so fortunate as
TO be invited the re are sure TO enjoy themselves.
| The Mistletoe Club VIII give a german next week
which, like all he pleasant entertainments given
/ by them, promi seS To be very delightful affair
One OF the Interesting features OF the opera OF
.IDap. rfraFa h.,
Will be the mI4uet dance, Toe participated in by
the Misses Redfern, Maur,, Van Auken ana Nichoi-
son and several prominent young society gentle
| men.
| The Misses Shillington 216 street, have issued
cards for dancing reception Tuesday evening
| next
The next OF the series OF germans OF the wednes-
day Club viii take place next "Wednesday evening,
| and the next one OF the Army and Navy Club,
which VIII be the last or this seasons series, Will
be given week from Monday evening.
Mrs kelfer, wife OF the eX-Speaker, having ar
rived In the city, will receive her friends at the Eb-
bitt House on Mondays
Ex-senator and MS Davis OF Illinois, are ex-
pected TO arrive here ioon visit to Representa-
| i've Green, OF North Carolina, and his daughter,
| Mrs Pembroke Jones'
The Misses Maltby, who have been visiting Miss
Blocker, have returr ed TO their home, In New York
state but are expec ted to make another visit here
| In time for The inauguration
i Miss Woolley and Miss Cook, OF Cincinnati who
have been visiting Mrs Representative Jordan on
Rhode Island avenue, returned 10 their homes on
| Wednesday.
Mrs. Gen. Blair, OF Leavenworth, arrived a few
days ago. ana viii remain here with her daughters
Lillian and Joseph ine. at the National, for couple
| OF weeks. The Misses Blair, who assist at Mrs
Capt. ScottS reception this afternoon, are becom-
| Ing very popular IN society here.
| Miss Grace Bat cock, who lett her home In Evans
Vile few days ;go, is expected TO return the lat
J ter part OF the el lSulng month
/ Miss Cannon, daughter OF Representative Can
non OF Illinois, is one or the many pleasant young
/ ladies at Willaris this season.
| Miss Mitchell daughter OF ex-senator Mitchell,
OF oregon, is with her father and mother at the
| Riggs
Mr.. and Mrs John II. Magruder have removed
where Mrs. M;lgruder viii receive her friends on
| Wednesdays
| The amateur opera OF "Paul and Virginia. In aid
OF well know charity, and under the direction of
ladies promint mt ia official and social life, Will be
! given at Alb; iugh'S Grand Opera House one week
from tonight III VIII be prominent society event
The audience Will be in fun evening dress bon-
nets being wCrn. New scenery and a new Orches-
] tration or the music have been prepared.
The staten ent heretofore published to the effect
| that a maria sc engagement exists between Miss
| Randolph, or Charlottesville, and Lieutenant At
klnson Is pro- by the family OF that lady 10
| be "utterly without truth"
| Mrs Rebec ca J. Storrow, the widow OF an army
surgeon has returned TO this country after a long
residence alb road, and has purchased residence IN
this city on he south side OF street. 18TH for
| $l4.5O0.
| The Misses Morgan have issued cards for a ger
man on Thu rsday evening.
Mrs A. c. Ford and daughter Miss Toinette. OF
louisiana, y no have been visiting In Washington
| for month, left for New Orleans on Thursday.
| Rev. Olympia Brown, OF Racine, Wisconsin, VIII
receive with Mrs Sponord and Miss Anthony at
| the Riggs house, Monday afternoon