Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-29
SAYINGS AND DOINGs IN SOCIETY.

SA1lNGS AND DOINGS IN SOCIETY.
Most of the wives of Senators who are in
town held receptions yesterday. Mrs. McPher-
son held large reception and was assisted by
Miss Dillon, of New York, and Mrs. Moore.
Miss Dillon, who is the guest of Mrs. McPher-
son, is a charming young lady. She wore be-
coming dress OF white Chinese silk, with fichu
front and cOrsage bouquet of viOletS. The
hostess wore embossed velvet, with sprays of
lilies Of the valley in her bosom.
Mrs. Payne has already established reputa-
ton for dainty hospitality, and received a
Payne's cordial manner will render her a
reigning favOrite here.
Mrs. and Miss Voorhees, were at home to
troops of callers. They have with them Mrs.
handsome toilet of ruby velvet, and Miss Voor-
hees was becOmingly dressed in pale blue
surah and oriental lace. Mrs. Lyman was at
tired in a strik ingly handsome toilet of fawn
colored irish Poplin, garnished at the corsage
with golden berries, with short sleeves and
long tan gloves. Mrs. Ellis wore wine velvet
and old point.
One of the pleasantest Thursday afternoon
drawing rooms is that of Mrs. Dolph, where
fashionable folks love TO assemble. Mrs. Dolph
received s , in becoming toilet Of silk and jetted
Miss Dolph, Miss Odeneal, Miss Williams Miss
Fall, Miss Mary Wilson and Miss Murphy.
There were also present Miss Ruth DOIph and
Miss Lettie stevenson.
Mrs. German was assisted by the Misses
Gamble, OF Frederick, Nd, who are her guests
for afew days.
Mrs. Evarts, being unable to be down stairs,
Miss Evarts entertained the callers there with
her gracious courtesy. The Senator was pres
ent during the latter part of the afternoon.
Mrs. j. Mott Smith had with her Mrs. Barr
OF Virginia, who is spending the winter with
her. Mrs. Smith will give a tea on Saturday to
Martha
The family of DR.. Wharton, of the State de-
partment, has proven most delightful acqui-
sition to society here, and their receptions at
Wharton received in black brOcade and lace,
and Miss Wharton in Chinese silk petticOat and
wine colored velvet bodice. The house is speci-
ally devised for handsome entertainments.
The young ladies with them were Miss Bergh-
mans, Miss Myer, Miss Viola Myer. Miss Rick
etts, Miss Katie Beach, Miss Davis and Miss
Wharton, of Philadelphia. Miss Mamie Whar-
ton is spending a fortnight on a plantation with
relatives in South Carolina.
Last evening at 8 o'clock Mr.. ]. Pierce Miller
and Miss Sadie Agnes Walker of New York,
were married at the parsonage of Epiphany
church by the Rev. DIR. Geisy. The bride was
given away by her father, Lieut.. Thomas d.
Walker, of the United States revenue marine,
She wore a travelling dress Of golden.brown satin
rhadames with gloves and hat to match The
wedding was very quiet one, only the imme-
diate families OF the bride and groom being
present. Cards will be issued tomorrow for q
itol Hill. w 0s'p
An elegant reception was given last evening
at the Chinese legation, in honor of Mr.. Joseph
of Cuba. and his sister. Mr.. and Miss Springer
left for New York this morning.
Mrs. A. v. Keyworth gave a large tea at her
handsome residence on Rhode Island avenue
Mrs. Justice Macarthur.
The parlors of the White are handsomely
decorated with tropical plants and flowers for
the public reception tonight. The President
q 2SiSfn6 In uirU hv1nf iccH Mo,
Mrs. Manning, Mrs. Whitney and Mrs. Villas
Among those calling yesterday were Comman.
der and Mrs. Schley, Mrs. Selfridge, Mrs. Man
Benny Assistant nfs q Lieut.
son, Mrs. Gen. Drum, Mrs. Farr. Mr. Truxton
Beale, Lieut.. Reamey.
The necessity that threatened to recall Miss
Wadden to Cleveland has passed, and that
Whitney through the season.
Mrs. Arthur Duane Kline, 2O24 G street. has
her friend, Mrs. Garrett, Of Albany, visiting
her.
Miss Tuck, Of Annapolis. is visiting Mrs. W.
F. Barker, 1921 10th street northwest.
Ex-senator and Mrs. Poland, of Vermont. ar.
rived at the Ebbitt last evening.
Mr.. lswolsky, Russian charge d'affaires. Min.
lister and Mrs. Reuterskiold, COL Hoffman. Mrs
Horace Helyar, Mr.. F. stoutenburgh, Mrs. PeIl
ana Miss Cress were among the Washington
people who attended the Patriarchs ball in
New York on Tuesday night.
Representative and Mrs. Hit are visiting Mr.
and Mrs. Blaine at their home in Portland
Hon. John NJ. Francis ex-minister to Vienna.
and Mrs. Francis are at the Ebbitt.
Mrs. Charles p. Clark and Mrs Breslin. Of
Boston, are the guests of Mrs. John Lynch. 1aaa
18th street
Mr. and Mrs. j. w. Boteler and Mr.. 7. 81.
Boteler returned yesterday from an extended
trip through Florida.
Miss Sallie Fahnestock, OF Gettysburg. Pa. IA
Visiting Mrc Tor,3c n
S1st street..
REPRESENTATIVE RANKIN's FUNERAL-The
remains OF Representative Joseph Rankin were
taken.to the Episcopal church at Manitowoc
Wis., yesterday, escorted by the congressional
which were conducted by the Rev. II. T. Bray