Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-28
SOCIETY NOTES.

secretary and Mrs Manning gave a dinner laa
evening, TO which the President and Mrs Cleve-
land had accepted Invitations. The PresidentS
painful rheumatic attack has, however, kept him
in the house since Friday and OF course prevented
his being present. The center OF the table was
decorated with an oval basket of roses carnations
camelias and lilies OF the valley, wreathed with
smilaN. At one end OF the table was a tall Jar OF
porcelain filled with white roses and candy tuft:
at the opposite end was etruscan Jar in which
were roses, camelias and lilies The guests We're
Secretary and Mrs. Whitney, the Postmaster Gen.
eral and Mrs. Villas, senator and Mrs sherman,
speaker and Mrs. Carlisle, Mr.. and Mrs Hugh
McCulloch, Representative and Mrs. Green of New
Jersey, Secretary Bayard, Mrs. Folsom. Mr.. Wm.
I. Fryer, jr, and Miss Mary Manning. Mrs. MAN.
ming wore an elegant dinner dress OF pink br, sde.
Miss Manning's dress was a simple toilet OF white
nuns yelling trimmed with white silk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vim. II. Mattingly gave reception
at their residence, 1916 street, yesterday after
noon, from q 10 -. The house has been beautifully
remodeled, and the entertainment was I'm part a
house warming and IN part celebration OF the
fifteenth anniversary OF their marriage Mr. and
Mrs. Matuingly greeted the guests inside the
drawingro door, the latter atttred In a trained
dress or white brocade trimmed revers, and
Medici collar edged with pearls. Mrs. Dr. Sewers,
Mrs Frank Rives Mrs sam Mattingly Miss Bele
RiyeS and Miss Rena Trust, OF Baltimore, were
Mrs. Matttnglys assistants In dispensing the hos
ptalities OF the occasion. Upon the carved mantel
OF the drawing room were two noral cushions one
bearing I'm figures OF carnations 1s7l the other In
the same way 1856 Behind piano In the dining
room an orchestra sent forth strains Of music that
set young people waltZing over the polished floor
A splendid supper was served in the dining room,
and great bowl OF claret punch greeted guests in
the wide hallway.
Last evening was one OF pleasure and surprise 10
the employees OF willard's Hotel and their families.
AT O'Clock they all gathered I'm Wilard's Hall TO
witness an entertainment given for their exclusive
benefit by Mrs. q. G. Staples. After an overture
by the orchestra, Miss Noyes recited a Christmas
poem entitled "Anne's and Willie's Dream" which
was received with great applause. The False Sir
Santa Claus, rendered by Mr.. T.. b. foumans' dis
unguished troupe OF young amateurs, was an
immense success. The east as follows: Mr..
Moneybags afterwards disguised as the False Sir
Santa Claus, Ed. b. loumans; His Page, Jack
0Lantern Neile F. Towner; Ills Servants and
Retainers, The Big Bugaboo, The whooping- Cough
Man, The Wandering jew, Red Riding Hoods Wolf;
Ethel Curley Locks. Mabel, distressed but eventu-
ally happy children), Mabel f. Towner, Bessie NJ
nounans n Nellie Harrell; Chorus % Of Children by
Mr.. Jas. Towner; His Assistants: Mr.. Jack Frost,
Austern I. Towner; Mrs. Jack Frost, Grace L.
Ioumans. The most decided hit OF the evening
was the Colored Santa Claus, rendered by Hilliard
Berry, the big porter at the hotel. His advent
brought down the house, and after singing some
very queeriy selected rhymes with rich humorous
effect, he retired amid shouts OF laughter. The
distribution OF presents then began, and Mr..
Staples first received tin goat with man on its
back, supposed 10 be suitable girt for a newly.
made Mason. Mr. Bickford the steward, and Mr..
Frost were presented with cymbal men. and varf-
Gus guests OF the house received comcal presents
OF toys, supposed TO have some appropriateness.
None OF the employees Were forgotten In the dis
worked for TWO weeks buying and preparing for
the fete. There were neckties and handkerchiefs
for the men; dress patterns for the women in the
employ OF the house; and toys, oranges and candy
for their children. The tree was very handsomely
trimmed, and was said TO be one OF the finest seen
In the city.
After the performance complimentary hop and
elegant late lunch rendered by Mr.. Staples 10 a
couple OF the young lady guests OF the house, was
greatly enjoyed by brilliant gathering OF young
people.
Chief Justice and Mrs. Waite and Miss Waite
have issued cards for Tuesday evenings In
January.
Controller and Mrs. Durham expect to return
from their visit to Kentucky in a few days. Mrs
Durham will be at home 10 friends on Fridays In
January and February.
Mr. and Mrs. Hillyer give a dancing party I'm
compliment TO their daughter Bessie, this evening,
10 which a large number OF young people have
been invited.
Mrs. Grace Davis, daughter OF ex-senator Davis,
OF West virginia, is the guest or Mrs. James L.
Campbell. lob connecticut avenue.
Mrs. Waite and Miss Waite and the other ladies
of the Supreme Court closed their houses to CALI
ers yesterday out or respect 10 the late Senator
Logan.
A Christmas tree celebration was held last even
ing Abners hall, under the auspices OF the Ger
mania MPnnerchor. which was largely attended.
After the young people had enjoyed the gifts, the
older people took the floor and engaged in dancing.
The wife OF Third Auditor Williams has been
called home Lafayette, Ind, owing TO the serious
Illness OF her father.
Mrs. Whitneys usual wednesday afternoon re-
ception viii be omitted tomorrow, on account of
Senator Log ans death.
Mr. James W. Morrissey, the well-known theatr1-
cal manager OF New York and Miss Julia Wheeler,
the young actress OF this city, were married in
the presence OF a number Of friends, by Father
Ryan at the Church OF the immaculate CoDcep-
tion at 10 O'Clock this morning. The couple Will
spend the winter In New York, and In the spring
all