Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-30

SAYINGS AxD DOrNas IN SOCIETY.
The President held the FIRST Of series Of pub
lie evening receptions in the drawing rooms Of
the White House hast evening. Reversing the
usual order. the peoples levee was given nrst,
those to the diplomats. congressman, and
the army and navy following. The hours
named were nom nine to eleven o'clock,
Ing from the door Of the White House to
ward tho west gate. The rooms were all hand.
somely decorated, the two large mantels in the
east room being banked with fresh fragrant
with foliage TSs dDins and .sv
eral of the small reception rooms on the first
nooe were arranged for the reception OF wraps.
AZ O'Clock the Marine band began to play
Hail to the Chief" and shortly after the Presi-
dent and Miss Cleveland and the receiving
leading With Mrs. Manning, Miss Cleveland and
ney and Mrs. Villas completed the receiving
cred rom her recent indisposition to be out:
MISS Cleveland wore q beautiful dress OF pearl
There was tabiier Of pretty lace and she held
bouquet Of lilies of the valley, and had dainty
sprays Of the lilies in her hair. Mrs. Manning
trimmings of oriental lace, and had a bouquet
or la France roses Mrs. Whitney was becom-
5sf silk and
Villas wore q trained robe Of pale pink silk,
very social evening was enjoyed by those
who were admitted to the space behind the re-
ceiving party. Some Of them were Secretary
ming, Marshal sSd Mrs. Wilson, Miss wilson,
Miss Endicott, Miss Villas, Mrs Cassidy. Col.
Prssd Mrs lamont Mrs Fred Bets Miss
and Mrs. Knott, Assistant Secretary and Mrs.
Fairchild, Chief Clerk and Mrs: Youmans, Mrs.
Louis, Gen. Haaen, Mr.. and Mrs. L. r. Fryer
and Mrs. Davis Of Binghampton. Col. Wilson
mace the introductions to the President, and
two hoar. At IL O'Clock the crowded east
rsd the
labor.
Mr.. Walter Paris gave q charming musicale
in honor Of Miss Mary Anderson, at his studio,
Anderson was accompanied by her brother,
MI. JOG. Anderson, and Mr.. j. Forbes Robertson,
Miss Hiss, Andsrsons leading support who is also an
to the leading exhibitions in that city. The
party were entertained by an exhibition Of
Paris has just brought from Florida. Miss
Anderson greatly admired all Mr. Paris draw
ings, and became the purchaser of two OF his
linist, and, with the aid Of Mr.. Hin, favored the
company with most exquisitely rendered duet,
and K Mr.
guests with q delightful song, in highly Guilt
waited voice Of great clearness and richness.
VIM. Brough, Mr.. and Mrs Farnam and their
guest, Mrs. Belts, Mrs. Fremont, Mr.. Jno. r.
Hin, Mr.. and Mrs. Ulke, Miss Sophie Markoe,
intends giving another musicale shortly.
Mr.. John w. Mackey entertained dis
tinguished party at grand dinner in the splen-
did Moorish apartments of the Hoffman house,
N<ayry lacf CO. 1r1nx 10
were ex-senator .Conkling, Senator Jones, OF
Nevada, Mr.. Charles Croker, president South
e1n Rae NJ Raiss
Thomas P. Ochiltree, of Texas. and Mr.. L. r.
Jerome.
Mrs. NJ. ]. Hunt gave a delightful dancing
party at her residence, 30 street, on We'd
ing commenced about O'Clock, and kept up
until well towards morning, with the excep-
was devoted to a bountiful and elegant COLA
ton. The costumes OF many OF the ladies
present were both rich and beautiful, and the
respect: Among those present We're Miss Carrie
Schneider, Miss Ella Schneider. Miss Emma
Cross, Miss Nellie Acker. Miss Susie Enns s
", willard, Miss Georgia Miller Miss Emily Nh:
Herbert, Messrs. David Moore, Frankinfeld.
John Shea, VIM. Donaldson, !. NJ. Schneider,
W V,19;,n Hasssnsr, Frank Brig5tWell, Frank
Bierer, Mute, robert McMurry, sidnor, DIR. c.
v. Kennedy, Glen Harris and many others.
Mr.. William Calvin Chase, editor of the Wash
ington Bee. and Miss Arabella Virginia Mo
Cabe, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. L. McCabe, were
married on Thursday evening at the Fifteenth
street Presbyterian church, q large company of
friends being present. Rev. DR.. Buckley per-
stewart, Hillyard, Dawson and Hart. After
the ceremony reception was held at the resi-
dence of the brides parents.
nrnn oNn
week was the tea given by Mrs. Stephen Vail at
Wormley's yesterday from to O'clock. The
reception room to the left Of the entrance hall
large parior on the Mrs YAH reeeived Ses
guests, while at its rear stood long table bOun-
tifully supplied with the most toothsome eat
and fawn-colOred MORE in broad stripes with a
large fat corsage bouquet of crimson roses. Mrs.
fad MsHag hS Mrs MIS-
OILS Mrs. Selfridge In a lovely costume of stone
colored and pearl satin poured tea at q small
table.
Mrs. and Miss Ricketts, held very large re-
ception yesterday afternoon. They had num-
Der Of young ladies with them. Mile. Rhea who
was making calls with her friend, Miss Eads,
received with Mrs. Ricketts, for an hour.
A very pleasant gathering took place at the
residence OF Mr.. Richard H. Willet, 1920 Con-
necticut avenue, last night. The spacious par
lors were overlooking with the young friends of
from to 12 the dancing was kept up. Then
supper was served in the billiard room, where
not only the young folks but the grave and rev.
erend seniors were able to take q part in the
pleasure. Mrs. Willet was assisted in receiving
her numerous guests by Mrs. Luttrell, Mis- Hop
kins, and others.
The second of the series Of weekly hops at
Wizards took place last night and was highly
enjoyed by the large number of young people
who attended 1t.
The children Of Representatives Long and
Boutelle gave pretty entertainment to their
young friends at the Hamilton on Wednesday.
The principal features were the tableaux which
the young people arranged themselves, and
with the success of which the spectators were
greatly charmed.
The Friday reception at "Bellemont' was
made unusually attractive yesterday by the
charming hostess Mrs. A. L. Barber, and her
many callers were delighted with the music SO
exQuisitely rendered by Miss Clara Harrison.
Mrs. ]. M. Wilson gave a whist party last
evening, the guests being specially invited to
meet Miss Irwin.
Hon. and Mrs. John Amber Smith last even
ing gave a pleasant box party at Albaughs to
Misses Julia and Matte Neeson, of Richmond,
and Mrs. Thomas Mickey, of Huntington, w.
Va.
Tho ladies rosidino In r a nroit portr attn hold