Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-09
SOCIETY NOTES.


dents on Monday, despite the inclemency OF the
weather. Mrs. Waite and Miss Waite saw num-
Der OF callers their first reception OF the season.
They had with them Mrs c. e. Waite, OF Cincin-
natl, who viii not return to Ohio until next week.
Mrs. Henry Waite, Il widowed daughter-in-law, is
here to spend the winter in the household Of the
Chief Justice.
Mrs. MATHEWS and the Misses Matthews greeted
many friends in their pleasant parlors on Monday.
Mrs. Gen. Beale's hospitable home was thronged,
the storm seemingly lettering none from doing
themselves the pleasure OF paying their respects.
Miss Eustis presided at the tea table, and Miss
Lulu Eustis with Gen. Beale and Mr. TruXtOn
Beale formed Mrs. Beales corps of assistants
The British Minister and Miss West gave small
dinner party on Monday evening. The guests were
Col. and Mrs. BOnaparte. the swedish Minister and
de JaniSch, Miss Flora West and NJ du Boscq OF the
Spanish legation. After dinner the wife and daugh
ter OF Senator Cameron, Miss Stager Mr.. Emmons
Blaine, and Mr.: Truxton Beale joined the party.
which concluded with dance in the newly deco
rated ball room OF the legation.
The parlors Of the residence of Dr. and Mrs. w.
A. Bartlett on X street. were filled to overlooking
last evening by the members of the Doctors con-
gregat1On and many friends, who were present at
the reception. sIt was an entirely informal affair,
me guests generally Appearing In street costume
The pleasant and hospitable home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. W. Evans was thrown open to company
last evening" the occasion being reception ten
dered the Growing Hen" mess OF the National
Rifles, who attained such an enviable reputation
as entertainers during last summers encamp-
ment OF the corps. The no tess was assisted In
receiving the guests by the Misses Boyd, and an
was spent by those participa ing.
Mrs. EndicOtt held large reception yesterday,
wearing a becoming toilet OF black silk. Miss
End1c0tt has not yet returned from her visit In
Salem.
Mrs. Whitney held her usual Wednesday recep-
ton in the ball room, dressed in simple toilet OF
white Sill, with Fedora front Of pearl en-
broidered net. Tea was served from small
table placed near the fireplace hearth. s.,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert I. Fleming gave the second
OF their two teas yesterday afternoon. Mrs.
Fleming wore trained dress OF pink satin made
with panels OF pink brocaded plush at the side OF
the skirt. The pointed bodice was filled with pink
illusion dotted With pearl beads, and she wore a
diamond pendant from pink ribbon at her
the neck e
presided in the refreshment room. Assisting Mrs.
Fleming were Mrs. Van Wyck, Mrs. Burrows, Mrs.
Crawford, Mrs. Bentley and Mrs. II. A. Willard.
The fair given by the young ladies of the, Epiph-
any church last night was gratifying success So
cially and financially. The several refreshment,
flower and fancy stands were presided over by
ne ae
Giesy. Mattingy, Garland, Hutchinson and Irwin.
Mrs Helyar went to New York ON Wednesday to
attend the first Assembly ball at Delmonicos, to
be given this evening
Mrs. Washington Mclean will hold receptions On
Mondays in January and February.
Mrs. William d. Johnston gives large reception
this afternoon from to 2, at 14O6 H street, to
meet Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Johnston.
Col. and Mrs. John Hay and Mrs. j. w. Foster
and Miss Foster are at home to callers Mondays.
Gen. and Mrs. Starring, 1850 Massachusetts,
avenue, are at home on Mondays from 4 toe.
Mr.. Emmons Blaine, who was in the city for a
day, dined with Gen. and Mrs. Beale on Monday.
Miss Stager, Of Chicago, who il the fiances OF
lord fhsrrn pfyav ~ D~&to