Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-09

SAHIN0S AND DOINGS IN SOCIETY.
The third Of the army and navy germans,
given last evening, made . beautiful spectacle.
Inc fresh costumes and the pretty bright faces
hao q lifting background In the national deco
rations OF the Armory hall. The general
dancing began at O'Clock and lasted until the
midnight supper, after which the german was
danced. Mrs. Endicota received the guests In q
toilet OF black velvet, with front OF rose satin,
draped with thread lace, and assisting her TO
distribute the favors were Mrs. Drum In black
veivet Mrs. Gen. Paul, in black silk, with jet
tri,mmings and Mrs. Major Goodloe, in black
velvet, with sleeves and bodice Of jetted gimp.
Inc Iavors were bric-a-brac feather busters,
with the handles tied with bright ribbons, and
ngnres, Lieut.. Rucker led the cotillon dancing
win Miss Rucker, who wore q ball dress OF
senator T nn1nh Vtner Ladies' present Were MIS-
Win handsome jet passementerie; Mrs. Sem
a a1, henderson, In cream satin en- trdine with
tercup surah. draped with pearl baneied tulle;
MIS- Pinson, in trained black satin, velvet
%Sh wi.h the outlined
OF Marshal Mel roses; Miss Endicott, In
white tulle, with satin bodice; Miss Dolph,
Miss Acklen, in lemon tulle skirts and bodice
OF cherry satin; Miss Paul, in black tulle, with
low eorsage, edged with buttercups and skirt
son, In ivory satin and tulie; Miss Bullitt OF
Philadelphia, In yellow gauxe and black jacket:
Of sl MISS Mise Ssns
satin, draped with gold bangled gauxe; Miss
scranton, in black silk, with nounces and
Louis, in ivory satin, with pearl passementeSe;
Miss waite, In lilac satin and old point Miss
ihyan OF Charlss,en In pale blue satin and We,
white lace; Mrs. John Beall, In cowslip satin.
Others noticed were Lieut.. Reamey, Mr.
Gonger. Judge s and Mrs n cs mr.; Fran ns
Walsh, Gen. Hazen, Lieut.. VIM Uowies, Mr.
Ruth But Mr. Chas. McCawley, Mr.. James morrill,,
Misses Ross, of Richmond; DIR. Hoover, Lieut.
Denny, Mr.. Bevington, Lieut.. and Mrs: schiey,
Mr.. Bowles. Mr.. Dulaney, Mrs. Lamont Mrs A.
a. Wilson, Lieut.. Dugan, Mr.. Herbert Wilson,
MT; Mccartney. Captain James, Mr.: Ray, Mrs.
Major add Mrs. Lydecker, Mrs. Bradley, Mrs
WneeIock; Lieut.. Allen, Miss Breckenridge.
Mrs. Charles Thompson oS Miss Haideman. Mrs.
Bates, Mrs. Neill, Mrs.John Bigelow Mrs Scran-
ton, Mrs: and Miss Beach, Lieut. and Mrs.
Duvall, Miss Heap, Captain and Mrs. Rodgers
DIR. ]. Mott smith and the Misses Smith. Miss
Barr and Miss Green.
Senator and Mrs. Sherman held their second
card reception last evening. which was q re-
success. Mrs Sherman received the guests in
handsome toilet of black satin, and Miss Par
sons graciously assisted in pretty robe Of white
china Grape. A collation. was served In the
dining room, where Miss Carter and Miss Strong
poured tea, and there was a generous bowl OF
punch In the hall. Some Of those present were
the Chief Justice, Mrs. Manning. Gen. Beale,
Mr.. and Mrs. Romero, Senator and Mrs.
Harrison, Minister and Mrs. Carter Baron and
Mrs. Manderson. Senator and Miss Evarts. Rem REM
resentative and Mrs. Wilkins, Representative
and Mrs. Butterworth, Representative and
and Mrs. Knott, Miss Churchill, Representative
Taylor and Mrs. Upham. Lieut.. and Mrs. Greedy,
Mrs. Fryer, Mrs selfridge. Gen. Hazen. senator
Nordhoff Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Alley, Mrs.
Shorey, Senator and Miss Cullom, Mrs. Ridge
d'Arschot. Gen. and Mrs Viele, exISecretary
and Miss McCulloch, Representative, Mrs. and
Miss Cannon.
Mrs. and the Misses Shellabarger entertained
afternoon. Mrs. Crammond Kennedy denly
presided over the chocolate, and Miss Anna
Wilson, Miss Alley. Miss Riddle and Miss
guests.
Mrs. Major Bates, who is at home Mondays in
February, had with her yesterday Mrs. Clayton
McMichael, who arrived on Saturday, and who
greeted scores Of friends with the id-time cor
diality that was SO grateful TO see. Mrs. Bates
rooms were fl ed with charming people. Mrs.
Foster poured the tea and Mrs: Frank Beach
among the assistants.
The ladies of Capitol Hill did not receive yes
terday on account of the death Of Mrs. Bar
bour.
Capt Casey, of the navy yard, and Mrs. Lath-
rop Brady gave luncheon parties yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. NordhoH gave q dinner
last evening.
Mrs. John Davis held delightfully."- informal
O'Clock tea yesterday afternoon.
Last evening Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Evans cele-
brated the forty-second anniversary OF their
marriage, which took place In St Johns
the hearty congratulations OF many of their
friends who called. The floral contributions
were elegant, and q SumptuOus refreshment
table was greatly enjoyed.
Mr.. James T. Fitch has issued cards for an
Eat home" on Tuesday evening next
Secretary and Mrs. Endicott give a reception
to the army and navy tonight.
The marriage Of Miss Frances Adele Daniels
and Mr.. Warren L. Ayers, of Sheldon, Iowa
will attract to that historic locality number of
invited guests from Washington. For the ben
| eft of such the Richmond train leaving the
9th street station, at IL o'clock, will stop at
Telegraph Road Station, where carriages will
be in waiting TO convey them to the Hail. re-
turning in time to take the 10 PIN. train for
Washington.
Mrs. Hubbard, wife of the Governor of Mime
sofa, is the guest of Senator and Mrs. Sabin
and will receive with Mrs. Sabin on Thursday.
Miss Bullitt, of Philadelphia, is the guest OF
Captain and Mrs. Rodgers.
Mrs. Groom, wife of the ex-senator from
Maryland, is the guest of Mrs. Cullom and will
| receive with her on Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs David Morrison, jr., of New
York, have been spending a week In the city.
Mr.. Will Acklen is spending a few days in
Philadelphia.
Mrs. General Sheridan, who was SO Ill on Sat
urday, is much improved, word that will be
very welcome to her host of friends.
Mrs. Frank Beach has closed her formal at
homes on Tuesday, and does not receive on
sunday afternoons.
Lieut.. Cowles is spending few days with
Commander and Mrs. McCalla.
The Misses Morgan, daughters Of DR.. James
f. Morgan, have lett for Savannah to visit their
| sister, Mrs. Emory Speer, wife OF the judge of
the United States court for the southern dis
trtct OF Georgia.
The Attorney General.
HIS RESIGNATION HAS NOT BEEN RENDERED
NOR ASKED FOR.
It is learned from the best authority that
the Attorney General has not rendered his
resignation to the President, and that the Presi-
dent has never intimated that his resignation
was desired.
No Necessity for Troops.
The Chinese minister has requested the gov