Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-09

sAYINGs AND DOINGs In SOCIETY.
The driving storm Of last evening did not pre-
vent large and congenial company nom as
emblingat Secretary Bayard'a The occasion
vas the nrst OF series a Friday evening re-
cepfaons to be given By the Secretary and his
wife and daughters through January and Feb
rsaary. The Secretary u . most genial and &C
oompiished host, and he IL ably assisted by the
scores Fl 1,s u seee1ns the
Louise presided over the good things TO eat and
Gus guests we're s Senator Beck. Ma3os 1 and Ms.
Montgomery, OF Oregon. Mrs. Senator Cockrell,
os Minister aeq
Miss Kate Myer, Miss Viola Myer, Commodore
and Mrs; Harmony, Senior Valera, Count a
wolsky.
Senator Morrill, gave q small card party to q
few friends last evening.
A notable society event yesterday was the tea
given by Marshal and Mrs A. A. Wilson, from
n 1oca % seven 9eock pleasant feature Of the
daughter: Miss Mary Wilson. Over three hun
ared INVITATIONS had been issued. and, SEEM
room suite was brilliantly lighted, and their
genial warmth and brightness formed q strtk-
ing contrast to the driving storm outside. Mr..
ana MIS- wilson stood near the drawing room
hoor 70 receive the guests. A small table near
~ was loaded with large bouquets, and Miss
fowers.one OF Cornelia Cook roses and the
other OF lilies Of the valiey-appropriate tributes
ton the s Mr and youth Of fair debu
orange satin, trimmed with panels Of ruby vel
vet ana Jetted passementeries. Miss Wilson
length Of pearl white silk. The 'front.' Of the
SHIT was laid pelisses and q scarf of spangled
tpile was carried across the mont and caught at
bodice was cut Pompadour and trimmed with
were ABOUT sr the opening The elbow sleeves
Tie assisting corps Of Young iadies were Mss
hlcdketts, IN green silk draped with black lace
ribbons; Miss Paul, in Nile green silk with
trimmings Of old point lace; Miss Dolph, in
MISS Potts, in pale blue surah and bruges lace;
cienness overdress. Miss Richardson, the guest
the rest Of Miss Potts ana in cream sasin
with oriental lace trimmings; Miss Gibbs, in
opaline satin with pearl passementerie, and
lace. "A sumptuous and liberal repast was
seryed. some OF those present were Col. and
Mr.; NJ Wilson Mrs caEIisle Mrs Villas Mrs
ator and Mrs. Logan, Judge and Mrs. Arthur
Mrs Randall, Admiral and Mrs: Qpackenbush,
i aaa Ba ana NJ
Mr.: Beeerra, DR.. and Mrs. r. O'Reilly,
Mrs William Crnger Pen, DR.. j. s. Billings. Dr..
Mrs Dolph and Miss Odeneal, Captain and Mrs
Scott: Mr.. Charles de Bardi, Mr. r. K. Cralle, DR.
J; T. Roy, Lieut. Reamey, Admiral and Mrs.
Baltimore; Mr.. A. 6. Foote, Mr.. G. w. Evans.
Mrs. F.. Garss. the Misses Billings, Miss Sress,
Mrs Cheatham, MI. Acklen, Miss Acklen. Mrs.
Pin.on, Mr. and Mrs; J. v. n. Huyck, Mrs .Au-
ner, Miss Endicott, Mrs. John Sherman, Mr..
the the N Misses Garland. Miss Romaine, Miss Addie
Lieut. IrWin Mr. and Mrs. F. Fna co Cons rsfns'
p P, D. Acadia Acadia M and Mrs: J: 1. Pugh Mrs.
Tell, Mrs. ". NJ. love. Mr.. H. II. stewart w; +,
Senator Sen e.. and Mrs: ingalls,. Representative
M H"n Me5raG ssrees sp Mr. NFi Iar nes
Miss FELTON,. Mr. G T. Felton,, Mrs. ". WV v. Mcr.
ler Mr.. and Mrs. T. c. Neill, Miss COPYRIGHT,
Grace Low, Mr.: ". H; Head, Mr.. R. E. Joyce,
Robert Stevens, Mrs. and the Misses shellabar.
ger; Miss Cullom, Mr.. and Mrs T. c. Crawford,
and Miss Dexter. After the reception dinner
was given to a number of young people, and
later In the evening doncing was enjoyed.
Mrs. Washington Mclean gave a ladies'
luncheon Yesterday to the Misses Tilden: The
guests were Mrs. daZen, Miss Sheriff. Miss
Viola Myer, Miss schenck, Miss Stevens, Miss
Jones, OF Cincinnati, and Miss Kate Curtin.
Seldom has loYelier bride been led to the
altar in Foundry Church than on Thursday last.
riage to Mr.. c. B. Stilwell, Of Philadelphia. As
Mr. VIM. Conen announced the arrival Of the
bridal party by strains of music the ushers,
Deale and Edward Burket, escorted the party
to the altar, Mrs. E. L. Hoover and escort, her
qaIgh Rr Cara a. With her Miss
well with his best man. Mr.. VIM. Noble The
bridal robe Of heavy satin, en- train, with rich
suited the brides dark eyes and beautiful ui
tresses. Rev. DR.. Prettyman, of Northwest
Indiana la. Gonferenee, lifelong friend of the
two hours the party left for the south, and after
February 10th will be at home in Philadelphia
nne presents were very beautiful and great
graph.
Mr.. Alvin Wilmington, of this city, was mar.
ried on Wednesday to Miss Jennie Young, q
sadng bssse San o Sas Sf The
this city.
Miss Cleveland held three O'Clock reception
this afternoon, and the customary public re-
be in the future on Saturdays in consequence.
The date of the Presidents FIRST dinner has
been fixed for Thursday evening next the 18th
instant: but, saving the members of the cabi-
Guided in an officiai entertainment OF that
character there Is the best authority for saying
that the list Of persons to be present, as pub
hshed IN some OF the papers, Is purely conjectu-
raj. There are indeed good reasons for believe
ing that the guest list has not yet been definitely
decided upon.
The marriage of Miss Lizzie, youngest daugh-
ter of VIM. F. Eckbert, ESQ.,, OF Curwensville,
Pa, and niece of Mrs. DR.. DOmer, Of this CITY, to
Mr.. Frank Patton, son of Gen. Patton, ex-mem-
Der of Congress from the twentieth district of
Pennsylvania, will take place at the residence
OF the bride on Wednesday next. DR.. Domer Of
this city, is to perform the marriage ceremony.
Miss Annie Eckbert, of the General Post Office
department, sister, and Miss Eualie Domer,
cousin Of the bride, will be present at the mar
riage,-Lhe latter as bridesmaid.
The charity entertainment which takes place
on Wednesday evening next at the Washington
Light Infantry armOry bids fair to draw to-
gether q large number of society young ladies'
The chocolataire drill, led by Miss Dorsey. is
comprised Of some Of the most interesting Urls
Of Georgetown and Alexandria, and combined
with the beautiful representation of the peas
ants merry making, under the chaperouage of
Mrs. Mayhem Platter, Is in Itself o great attrac-
ton, but as 1t will be followed by music from
some of our choicest vOcallsts and dancing at
10 p. m. to the strains Of fine band Of music
the prediction is safe that 1t will be most en-
joyable evening. Supper will be served In fine
style. A confectionery table made doubly
sweet by the blooming young buds of the sea-
son; floral bower, with some cute 'little girls
from school,; lemonade we'll, from which the
cooling beverage will be dispensed by q charm-
ing young lady costu,ned as .'Rebecca at the
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