Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-24

mas, when most persons wish to spend their time
at home OF in purely festive observances, the
evening next, when 1t win be entertained by Mrs.
Lander, 40 street southeast.
MI. and Mrs. Thomas Wilson, who have spent
several years last past in Europe, arrived in New
MISS Alisan wilson, and their little niece, violet
Robinson. They are now In Philadelphia visiting
MIS- MIS- M1sselman, Mrs. Wilson's sister,-formerly
who has been critically Ill for long time Is now
very much improved In health, and considered on
tne sure road to permanent recovery. Mr.. and
Mrs. wilson hope to take possession OF and re-
occupy Ine1r residence, corner Connecticut avenue
and Jenerson Place, in time to receive their
friends there on New Year day.
The First Controller and Mrs Durham left for
Kentucky last evening, to spend the Christmas
marriage.
Mrs. Laughton and her daughter, Miss Camille
Berghmann, went over to Philadelphia yesterday
10 spend the holidays in that city.
Assistant Naval Surgeon woodruff was quietly
married to Miss Stella NJ. Caulf1eld, daughter of
Did. p. Caulf1eld, Wednesday afternoon at the
residence OF the bride, l122 Connecticut avenue.
dence OF the young couple will be in Brooklyn,
where the groom is stationed.
Gen. Parke gave gentleman's party on WedneS-
day evening.
Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Warder were quietly at home
to callers on Wednesday. They do not expect to
before next October.
Representative and Mrs. McMillin have gone to
Tennessee, intending to spend Christmas in Garth.
age. They Will return for the New Years recep-
Some of our readers will remember the account
given In THE STAR some years past OF the marriage
OF Miss Kennedy, OF this city, to Gen. John Bid
well, OF California, member OF the Fortieth Con-
gresS. BY the following extract from late Cali
TOrnia paper it viii be seen that the transfer Of
this lady TO luxurious home ON one Of the most
Deaut1ful estates OF the continent neither bunted
her heart to the demands OF charity nor cramped
that activity manifested in her juvenile days in
our hospitals during the rebellion She is soon TO
revisit the home OF her parents where many friends
Will give her cordial welcome. The Chico En-
te,prtse says: "The sacramento Bee Of saturday
contains picture OF Mrs. General Bidwell, OF
Chico, and an account of her work in educating
the Indians at the rancherta. The picture is not
particularly hattering and the statements not al
together accurate, but the praise given the lady
for her exertions among the Indians is well
deserved. We Thoroughly believe In the closing
statement OF the article, that Mrs Bidwell lives
only to do good She is an honor and blessing
to this community, as she would be to any in
which she might reside.''
Mrs. Robson returned to the city on wednesday,
and will resume her Sunday afternoon receptions
after the holidays.
Miss Mamie Booth, Of LOgansport, Indiana, and
her friend Miss ThOman, sister of Judge Thoman,
WnOm she Is visiting here, We're pleasantly enter
tanned On Tuesday evening by Captain and Mrs
ThOs. II. Mckee and Miss Mollie Mckee, No. 9l2
d street northwest. Representative owen, Capt.
and Mrs. Joseph Dague, Mr.. and Mrs. Simpson Mr.
McComb and sir. Wright were among the guests.
Cards, not calls were received at the majority Of
Thursday houses yesterday
Mrs. and Miss Mitchell gave cordial welcome
to host OF people, who came to their pleasant
apartments In the Richmond. Miss Mitchell al
ternated with Miss Lizzie Patterson in presiding at
the dainty tea table and serving the delicious 6ev-
erage.
Mrs. Reamey had with her Miss Brewster, of New
York. her sister, who will remain in the city for
the holidays.
Commodore and Mrs. Schley, Judge and Mrs. Hag-
ner, Miss Lizzie Patterson. Mrs. SilaS Casey Mrs.
Folsom, Col. and Mrs. Kellogg, Mrs. and the Misses
van Wyck, MIS-. kimball, hr. Bradford, Mrs John
Hay, MIS-. Gen. McCook, the japanese Minister and
Mrs. Kukt, Mrs Viele, and Pay Inspector and Mrs.
Washingtos were making calls yesterday.
The first of the bachelors balls will occur at
Masonic hall next Wednesday night. Mrs. Laugh
ton VIII matronize the ball, and Dr.. Ruth viii lead
the german.
Mrs. A. A. Hayes has rented her house, l717
Rhode Island avenue, to Mrs. Albert Gallatin, of
New York, who takes possession on Monday next
Mrs. Gallat1n will be accompanied by her mother.
MI Hayes and daughter arrived in the city last
evening. Mrs. Hayes will go TO hotel here for
short tlme before going to Europe.
Mrs. Nathaniel Wilson will give tea next
Wednesday, to introduce her daughter to society.
Mrs. and Miss Audenreid will give a series of
teas on Wednesdays in January.
Senator Palmer sails for home, from LIVERPOOL
to-day.
Mrs. Berry and the Misses Berry give reception
tonight with dancing.
The Chinese minister entertained party of gem
tiemen at dinner on Wednesday evening,
1t Is again ruinored that Secretary Lamar will
bring bride back with him on his return from his
trip to the south.
Miss Adams, Of Boston, is visiting Mr. Henry
Adams.
Baron Fava, the Italian minister, is with the Ba-
roness Fava, in Amsterdam, where she is under
the charge OF famous physician.
Mrs. Hughes, niece OF Mrs. Fremont, has re-
turned from Richmond, where she was most agree
ably entertained by GOV. and Mrs. Lee.
Secretary and Mrs. Manning Will have with them
for the holiday season. MI. and Mrs Robert L.
Fryer, of Albany.
Mrs. silas Casey viii hold her receptions on the
OF January.
Mrs. Van Wyck and the Misses Van Wyck, of New
York, are in the city for the winter at l4O4 Mas
sachusetts avenue. They are at home to callers
on Wednesdays.
Senator and Mrs. Stanford made the Supreme
Court justice and the cabinet calls this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. j. Hillyer have issued invitations
to party for their daughter, Miss Bessie to be
given next Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Campbell and her daughters Edith and
from New YORK, where they have been for week.
Mrs. 8. G. Hilborn and Miss Grace Hilborn, wife
and daughter of Hon. S. G. Hilborn, ex-U. s. dis
trlct attorney for California, are staying at Will
lard's, with Nir. and Mrs. c. s. Noyes.
Mr.. and Mrs. stephen Vail are at Welckers for
the remainder OF the winter
The NJ. E. church in Anacostia was filled on
wednesday evening with an audience assembled
to witness the marriage OF Miss Octavia v. Robey
to Mr.. George W. Pitcher, the Rev. c. A. Cook
pastor OF the church, officiating. MeSSrS Willie
Lnger, George Thomas j. Beacham Pitcher and
George Watson acted as ushers, and Miss Cora Nc
Lean played the wedding march.
Miss Edna Dean Proctor, who expects to pass
the winter In Washington with her cousin Mrs
Col Clarke, 1923 street, is expected to arrive
here early IN January.
Gen. James Oakes, wife and daughter, are at the
Ebbitt.
John Proctor Clarke and WIFE, OF New York will
street northwest Mr.. Clarke won fine position
at the bar OF New York as an Assistant u. 8. Dis
trct Attorney in that city, which position he re-
signed last spring, after ting 1t for five years. to
enter upon private practice as member of one OF
the ieading law firms In that city.
Hon. H. A. Herbert, who is stopping at the Riggs
house, is accompanied by his daughter Miss Leila
This Is the first appearance OF the latter in society,"
and she bids fair to receive the admiration for
which her mother was SO favorably known in So
ctety circles
Mrs Hubbard, mother Of Attorney General Gar
land, has discontinued her informal receptions on
account OF the recent death OF her son, Rufus X.
Garland.
Miss Katherine Ramsay win spend next week at
Gaithersburg, Md.
Mrs McKean and children, 1926 l1th street,