Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-23

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The National Rifles Hall was decorated to an
| unusual degree last night for the closing ger
man OF the army and navy series. The orches-
| ira was hidden behind perfect forest of tall
| ferns and tropical green's. Mrs. Whitney, in a
| dress of lavender tulle and embroidered velvet,
| received the guests. Mrs. Col. Wilson, Mrs.
Schley, Mrs. Blackburn and Mrs. Brewster dis
pensed the favors, which were knots OF bright
ribbons with pendant silver bells batons that
concealed long n:tlons OF fine periumery,
wicker jugs and TASKS, filled with the same de-
! ligAtful fluid, and large punches of flowers.
Mrs. Scott, followed by MI Deane and Miss
Brewster. Some of those attending were Col.
| and Mrs. Sheridan, Admiral Upshur, Col. Will
Lieut.. and Mrs DuvalI, Mr.. Charles McCawley,
Mr.. James Morrill,. Misses Blackburn, Court
Croker, Paul, Dolph, Dillon, Acklen and Rid
| die; Admiral and Mrs. Wells, Mr.. and Mrs.
Beall, Mrs. Lamont. Mrs. NeilI, Lieut.. Denny,
ard McAllister, Mrs Mcpherson, Commander
Train, Major and Mrs. Lydecker, Judge Emory,
lieut. i nancoc Mrs Mrs arr
| and Mr.. and Mrs Edward McCawiey.
Senator and Mrs. Sherman held another de-
| lightiul card reception last night. The Sena-
| tors sister, Mrs. Moulton, of Cincinnati, and
Miss Parsons assisted them in receiving and
entertaining large number OF guests promi-
nent in public and private life.
| Mr.. Noble c. Bowling, son of Mr.. Thomas
| James p. Cox, were married last evening, in the
presence OF a large company, at Dunbarton NJ.
+. Church. Rev. J. McKendree Reilly oflciated.
The ushers were Messrs: William L. Denty, Al
| bert w. Ward, Frank w. and Harry Downing.
The bride wore a handsome dress of garnet silk
| A reception was held after the ceremony at Mr.
Thomas Bowling home on 32d street.
The Loyal Legion gave a reception and BAN
| quet at the Arlington last evening, which was
attended by about 200 ladies and gentlemen.
| Senator and Mrs. Hawey received the guests
| Toasts were responded to by Mr.. Justice Har-
| Ian, Gen. Bragg, Commissioner Black, Repre-
| sentative Henderson and Gen. S. 5. Burdett
| Mrs. A. E. Bates, assisted by Miss Curtin,
with Mrs. McMichael pouring chocolate and
! Mrs. Ackley presiding over the tea, held a
large and delightful reception yesterday after
! noon.
Mrs. Febiger and her daughter, Miss Leila
Johnson, held a charming reception yesterday.
The Crescent Social Club gave one of their
| fine entertainments and socials last evening at
ALA III street northwest. Among those present
were Misses Brayiey, Cummins, Douglass, f. B.
and an NJ l.. FaiTc cd' Ginsta Mulse, J.. and L.
WEIGH and White, and Messrs Belt, Bair Black
Cummins, Culiinane, III. and ]. Douglass, Ros-
cue, Zener, Welch, 5. Wilson, and +. b. Will
| son.
A grand ball, at which many of the partici-
pants appeared in the costume of revolutionary
times, was given by the Washington Continen-
| tails, at the Washington Light Infantry's ar
mory last evening. The corps appeared in their
| uniform, which alter the 'Old continentar'
| fashion, ana some laOloS appeared In the
olden time tull dress style of the revolutionary
| era. Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln personated the
! characters Oh George and Martha Washington.
| Among those present were Commissioner Mont
gomery, Major Ball, the Misses W hitcomb, Miss
| Rogers, tine Misses Mills, Miss Coughton, Mrs. T..
| ID. Smoot, Mrs. and Miss Lipphard, Miss Page,
| and Miss Malone. The music was by the Ma
| rine band, and many of the airs and accom-
| panying dances were those of a century or more
| ago The festivities were kept up till an early
| hour this morning.
| pleasant surprise party was given to Mr..
and Mrs. A. b. Bromley, at their residence, LA
| 18th street northeast, last evening, in honor OF
Among the many friends present were Rev.
and Mrs. Robert N. Baer, Mrs. B. J. Cady, Mrs.
Captain and Mrs. Ripley. MIR. and Mrs, C.
Baum, Captain and Mrs. j. II. Hitchcock, Mr..
and Mrs. E. Il. Litchfieid, Mr. and Mrs. g. w.
| Wheeler, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac HI. McCathran and
| others. The hostess, assisted by Mrs. Macfar-
| lane, dispensed refreshments to the numerous
| guests. The affair was an exceedingly pleasant
one and was greatly enjoyed by all partici-
pating. The presents were numerous and APP
| prOpriate.
At the regular meeting Of "The Neighbors''
| Club last evening at the residence OF Lieut..
| Peters, 22S New Jersey avenue southeast, a
valuable essay, at once learned and entertain
lg s W Snd Times OF Gonfucus. Dr. McCartee
| long residence in China and his profound
| knowledge of the literature of that empire
mastery hand. The company were subse-
| Quently entertained by theatrical, literary
| and musical program Oy members Oh the CLUB.
| and by an elegant table of refreshments at the
| close of the exercises.
| Mrs. Francis Cotton is at home Fridays at her
residence, 1917 street.
Mrs Howell Jackson and Miss Jackson give a
J, tea on Saturday from to z.
| Mrs. Laughton gives q small german to her
| daughter, Miss Berghmanns, on Friday even
| ing.
| The family of General Holabird, 1911 p
street, will not receive on Friday Of this week.
Assistant Secretary and Mrs. Fairchild have
| returned from Deerfeld, after attending the
| funeral of Gov. Seymour, who was an uncle OF
| Mrs. Fairchild.
| Mrs. Logan and Mrs. Marsh. of Chicago, occu-
pied a box with q party Of friends at the Ma
| uonal last evening.
Mrs. Quimby, of Detroit, and Mrs. Edwin w.
| Fleming of Buffalo, are the guests OF Mrs. Sem
| ator Palmer. Mr.. Quimby, who ia the editor of
| the Free Press, Is expected to arrive in a few
| days.
Mrs. Brewster. Of New York, is the guest OF
| Commissioner and Mrs. EdmOnds.
| Mrs. Cooper, OF Sheibyvtlle, Tenn, is visiting
/ the family OF DR.. A. n. Moore, 1926 18th
| street. She is the wife of Hon. Edmund
| Cooper, who was the private secretary and con-
| fidential friend OF President Johnson in the
| stormy impeachment period, and was Acting
Secretary OF the Treasury under him, and was
| also member of Congress during portion Of
Mr. Johnson administration.
| Forty-two Chinese were driven out of Oregon
| City, Oregon, yesterday morning BY mob Of
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