The Washington critic., 1886-01-12
SOCIETY EVENTS.

Mrs. Beach of Farragutt Square gives
"Tea" this afternoon.
Mrs. Henry Z. Davis of 1925 jefferson
Place receives on Saturdays.
The Secretary of State and Mrs Bayard
give dinner party this evening.
The Misses Tilden, who were the guests
Of Secretary and Mrs. Manning, returned to
New York yesterday.
Miss FELTON,, daughter of Representative
FELTON,, will receive at her home, 1908 ii
street, this afternoon.
Judge and Mrs. Shellabarger give tea
on Saturday to introduce their third daugh-
ter, Miss Mary, to society.
The German at the British Legation this
evening will only begin after o'clock u. IN.
Supper will be served at midnight.
The second card reception of Mr. and
Mrs. j. Titan Coffey was very elaborate
affair, and every one of prominence was
met at this hospitable house.
1t is rumored that Mr.. Stephen Preston,
IIatien Minister to France, will soon return
to this country, where he was dean of the
Diplomatic Corps at the time OF his de-
parture.
Mrs. Lewis Beach's "Tea," in honor of
her daughter, at the Portland, was very
pretty affair. \ nice luncheon, comprising
delicious ices, ETC., was spread and cor
dial welcome extended to all the guests.
The delightful home of Mr. Lowry of
Vermont avenue, was thrown open last
evening to a large and distinguished com
pany. This is an annual affair, and the par
ties at this house are among the events of
the season.
Mr.. Robert l.. Downings Taly-Ho Com
pany closed in st. Joseph, Mo-, on the 9th
instant, and will arrive here to-day 12th).
Inv Writ X nil pf tho ppmnouy will rama n
at his home, No. 1904 Fourteenth street. for
a couple Of weeks, where he will be sat
home" to his friends.
The receptions at the houses Of the JUS
tices of the Supreme Court were very
largely attented Mrs. Blatchford-who
held her first reception for the new year
was the most crowded. Mrs. Cummings
assisted Mrs. Blatchford and an agreeable
visit was enjoyed by all who called.
The charity entertainment at the Light
| Infantry Corps Armory tomorrow night
| promises to be n most enjoyable affair.
| Forty young ladies, well known in society
| circles, will take part in the "La Chocol;l-
tiere' drill and will be led by Miss Darneile
Of Georgetown and Miss Civalier of Alex
dria. Dancing will be enjoyed late in the
| evening.
| Mrs. Whitney, Madame Nogueras, Mrs
Hit, Mrs George Lothop Bradley, Mrs
Macallister Laughton, Mrs. Eugene Hale
Mrs. General Ricketts, Mrs. McCulloch
Mrs. Villas, Mrs. Stephen Vail, Miss Louise
Swami, Mrs. Beach, Miss Agnes Beach, Mis-.
Montrose Elliott, Miss Ilutchins, Miss Voor
hees, Mrs. Pollok and Mrs. Malone wert
among the handsomely dressed ladies ou
calling yesterday.
The reception given by Mr.. and Mrs. l.
Y. Letter last evening was attended by no
tably distinguished company. The entir
lower floor Of this superb house was throw
open and the tout ensemble was indeed
handsome. Mrs Letter received her guest
in the central drawing-room, and was as
sisted by Mrs. Remington, her sister, ant
Mrs. Doolittle of New York. Mr. Leite
mingled with his guests and saw that ever
one was having pleasant time.
Mrs. Maury and the Misses Maury wer
assisted by beyy Of pretty girls, and th
bright, attractive home was thronge
throughout the afternoon. All those prom
inent in society were out, and notwithstand
ing the intense cold, nearly everyone brave
the elements and enjoyed the teas the NOR
for the extra effort one was obliged l.
make TO face the weather. Mrs. Maur
wore becoming black dress, relieved wit
jet trimmings. The Misses Maury wer
both looking extremely well In pretty whit
costumes. Miss Marie McCulloch wor
pale blue silk over white lace, Miss Riddl
a white gown, Miss Maury in n red sural
and Miss McCue in black, were among til
young ladies receiving with Mrs. Maury.