Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-29

they have entered upon active service feeling
secure In their positions and just as sure of pro-
mot1on whether they study or not. The bill pro-
vides for dismissal after second failure to pass
an examination, except in the Of officers who
served as volunteers who are to be retired in case
OF failure at the re-examination.
Death Of Mr.. E. ID. Hartley.
AN OLD AND RESPECTED CITIZEN OF WEST WASH
ING PASSES AWAY.
Mr.. Edwin D. Hartley, the well-known coninis-
sion merchant and citizen Of West Washington,
died this morning at 80 O'Clock at his residence,
on street, between Congress and Washington
streets He was about fifty-etght years DID, This
announcement will not be surprise to the many
friends OF the deceased as it was known that he
had consumption and that his death was only q
question OF time. Mr.. Hartley came to west
Washington some forty years ago when he was q
young man and entered into the commission busi-
ness with bis brother, Nmrod Hartley. The lat
ter died some years ago, hut the business was con-
t1nued under the old firm name of Hartley &
Brother. Mr.. Hartley married a daughter OF Evan
Lyon, who was the owner OF the mill property
near kalorama, and his wife and son survive him.
commissioner Wheatley married sister OF the
deceased Mr.. Hartley was vestryman Of Christ
made many friends and acQuaintances, who viii
mourn the death OF one who was upright in all
the relations OF life, good citizen and kind
successful business men In West Washington On
account OF the death OF Mr. Hartley Commissioner
Wheatley did not come to the District O11ce TO-
day. The funeral will take place on Saturday af-
terno0n at half-past three O'Clock.
Society Notes.
Five large teas were given in the city Yesterday
afternoon, and they kept society In whirl of mild
dissipation from O'Clock until 2. The Postmaster
General and Mrs. Villas gave tea to introduce Miss
Villas to their friends. Mrs. Villas wore dress OF
black SILK, covered with jetted black net. The
corsage was cut square and the opening yelled
with black lace; The black lace about the neck
bunch OF ng-Stemmed white roses. and the short
sleeves OF black lace were almost met by a pair of
long black gloves The debutante wore toilet OF
cream tints. The skirt was OF satin, founced with
point lace In the front, and fell in de train at
the back. The bodice was made OF China Grape
cut pompadour at the neck, and garnished with
knots Of MORE ribbon. A string of gold beads
were about her neck and long gloves covered her
arms. MIS-. Brown, Mrs Tucker, Miss Tucker, Miss
Lulu Eustis and Miss Marie EuStis were assisting
the hostess to receive. A table in the large win
dow was heaped with the bouquets of the debu-
tante. In the second drawing-rOOm was q long
tanle, at one end Of which Miss Foster presided
over tea service, and at the other Miss johnson,
VINO Is Mrs Villas cousin, drew coffee from a samo-
tempting warm collation.. The rooms were liter
ally packed. About half-past five o'clock Mrs.
eped mht ncarS M Ih Fosom came 1 s IN ana re-
Mrs. Cleveland wore a tight-ftt1ng carriage dress
of violet velvet, with a bonnet trimmed with u
monture OF shaded terra Gotta feathers. Mrs Fol-
sons dress was black silk, and bonnet or puce
colored velvet. Mrs. Cleveland amiably drank
tea tea with Miss Foster and took coffee with Miss
Johnson. MIS-. Manning and Miss Manning, Mrs
L. q. c. Lamar, jr., and Miss EndicOtt were also
present for time.
Admiral and Mrs. Rodgers gave a tea to Lieut..
and Mrs. Rodgers and Miss winterhoff OF New
York Mrs. Rodgers was assisted by Mrs. Slideil
Mrs. Raymond Rodgers, Miss Loring and MIS-
Bradley and Mrs, John F. Rodgers, who poured
tality Of the host and hostess is proverbial, and
their handsome drawing rooms were thronged
from until six, with a tendency to extend The
limit OF the hour, strongly manifested.
Mrs w w Johnston MrS Edip and Mioc Epiph<
also had large companies at their respective teas
Mr.. Frederick E. Chaplin and Miss Mamie Libbey
were married by Rev. Mr.. Stuart last evening at
the home OF the bride, in West Washington
ttves and immediate friends of the bride and groom
were present. The bridesmaids were Misses
Eleanor and Molle Libbey sisters OF the bride, and
the grOOm'S best man was Charles Wilson. The
bridal party left for northern tour. Their future
home will be in st. Louis.
MIR. and Mrs. Letter gave dancing party last
evening In compliment to number Of college
students from Washington who are now home for
their holiday vacation. No effort or expense was
| spared to make the affair a memorable one in
their social experience and It was also greatly en-
5oyed by those Of maturer years who were present
Mrs. DR.. Lincoln gave yesterday her first Tues
| day at home for the season, which brought to-
gether large number OF society people.
Miss Josie Guest, OF New York, is on brief visit
to her aunt, Mrs c. Romero, OF the Mexican Lega-
None Of the Illinois ladies in the city viii keep
| open house or hold receptions On New Year day,
| In respect to the memory OF Gen. Logan and In
| Difference to the sore affiictlon OF Mrs Logan.
Mrs. NOrdhon arrived from Philadelphia yester.
| day, to the great delight OF her family and
friends.
Mrs. Julius Gutherige will be at home ON Fri
| days hereafter instead OF Wednesdays.
| The dancing party given to young people by Mr..
and Mrs. Hillyer last evening was q most delight
| ful affair, as all their entertainments are The
carpets were removed from the great drawing
rooms, which gave the amplest space tor free
movement ON the part OF the dancers, while the
every opportunities for promenaling, chatting,
&c. Fine music and delicious supper made US
the other requisites for an time and the