Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-26

Mrs. Senator voorhees, and Miss Voorhees,
held a card reception in their coy rooms. at
the Portland, yesterday afternoon from to Z.
The parlors were reached by an elevator. and
that piece Of machinery was kept In constant
action all the afternoon carrying precious bur-
dens OF society devOtees TO the domicil Of Mrs.
voorhees,. That lady wore q superb dress OF
white satin, yelled In hounces OF thread lace
with bodice OF white satin and a huge corsage
bouquet OF French pansies. Mrs. Niles, who
stood at her side. wore a toilet OF black velvet
and chantilly lace. Others receiving were Miss
Key, Mrs. James Voorhees,, Mrs: Hardesty, Of
Mrs. Geo. w. Fall.
Mrs. Justice Miller and Miss Ida Miller had
with them yesterday Mrs. Strong, Of Chicago
and Miss Williams, daughter of the ex-Attor-
ney General.
Mr.. and Mrs. Letter gave the third of a series
Of entertainments last evening. at which q CO.
tillon was danced.
Mrs. Poindexter Dunn, of Arkansas, assisted
by Mrs. Wellburn, Of Texas, and Mrs Flora
day. Mrs. DUNN viii receive "Wednesday with with
Mrs. Hubbard, the mother of the Attorney Gen.
eral.
Senator and Mrs. Sherman were assisted by
Miss Parsons, of Cleveland, in welcoming and
evening reception Of the season last evening.
These somewhat informal but very delightful
'at homes" will probably continue until late Ia
the spring, and Will doubtless prove TO be, as
they have been In the past, among the most at
tractive entertainments OF the national capital.
The long residence here of Mr.. and Mrs. Sher-
MAJ and their wide acquaintance In both the
permanent and temporary sides of society in
sure pleasant assemblage OF congenial people.
faces and old friends as can be met at any house
in the city. The remark frequently heard at
receptions nowadays that there's nobody here
/ ever saw before Is never made at the resi-
dence of the acting Vice President.
The Burns anniversary entertainment was
not held at the Riggs House last evening, as at
first proposed, but at the parlors OF Mrs. DIR.
Horatio King Mr. Robbins read one of his is own i
poems on Robert Burns, which delighted all
present. "Annie Laurie was finely sung by
by Mrs Frank Williams, OF stirring originality
and beauty, was well read by Mr. knight. Mr..
Parsons charmed all present by his rendering
OF John Anderson, my 10 John" and Coming
thro' the Rye" Many we'll known to WASH
ington literary circles were present, and the
evening was an enjoyable one.
The wife of Marshal Wilson entertained at
lunch yesterday Miss Cleveland, Mrs Man.
ming, Mrs. Lamont, Mrs. Ricketts,, Mrs. Cassidy,
Mrs. Whitney, Mrs. Stevens Mrs. German and
Miss Richardson.
A regular meeting of .The Neighbors" club
was held last night at the residence Of Mrs.
pleasant evening was passed in literary, dra-
matte and social exercises.
Mrs. Manning gives dinner to the cabinet
this evening, at which the President and Miss
Cleveland will be present.
Miss Cleveland, accompanied by Mrs. Cassidy,
OF Albany, and Secretary and Mrs. Manning,
occupied a box at Albaugh's last evening.
Miss Maggie Mitchell, prima donna of the
sacred Sunday night concert, now a guest of
Mrs. Thomson, 1900 Q street, has kindly con-
scented to sing at the "kaffee klatsche" given
at the Homeopathic hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Keller, of Portland, Pa,
are the guests of Mrs. Boyer, 311 A., street.
They are on their wedding trip. and will re-
m. i'm m Inn -har hoy
will leave for Florida and New Orleans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward l. Darling will leave on
Monday for Old Point Comfort, where they Will
pass some time.
Mr.. Edward A. Oyster and his sister, Miss
MOllie, LETT the city yesterday for pleasure
tour through the south.
The Chinese minister has contributed nine
instead Of three vases to the homeopathic hos
pitai fair, as first announced.
Mrs. Dowdney, % Lafayette square. will re-
serve Thursday of this week for making calls,
SO will not be at home on that day.