Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-21
SAYINGS AND DOINGs IN SOCIETY.

There were no cabinet receptions yesterday
afternoon. Many of the ladies calling and re-
ceiving this week wear toilets of black. Activ-
ity in official social circles will be resumed
next week.
Hon. George Bancroft gave a dinner last
evening to Bishop Potter, of New York city.
Members OF the cabinet and their families,
who were invited to meet the distinguished
on account of the bereavement of the Secretary
OfState.
Mrs. McCulloch held large reception yester-
day afternoon.
Mrs. B. H. Warder, of Ohio held a pleasant
reception yesterday at her residence, on Scott
Miss vedder received her friends yesterday
afternoon at her home on Massachusetts ave-
nue..
Mrs. John f. Beall held her second card re-
ception yesterday afternoon, assisted by num-
of ladies. The hostess wore a becoming toilet
of escural red silk with draperies of gold ban
gled tulle. Mrs. J. NJ. Wilson, who presided at
the chocolate table, wore a handsome robe of
crimson brOcade trimmed with black thread
lace. Miss Morgan poured the tea, wearing
rose tinted satin. Miss Murray wore sea shell
silk; Miss Anna Wilson, pearl satin and bro
satin; Miss Lizzie Shellabarger, Venetian red
silk with rosary trimmings; Miss Mary Shella-
barger, pale pink silk; Miss Carter, a simple
dress of white dotted Swiss. There was a large
company present, and Mrs. Bealrs teas have
given her pleasant introduction to Washing
ton society.
All Souls church was comfortably filled last
evening with the friends OF Mr.. +. w. Moulton
and Miss Minnie Stewart, assembled to witness
their marriage. At eight O'Clock the organist
hengrin," and the bride. preceded by the four
ushers, Messrs. II. +. Woodward, j. Il. Epley
w. E. Shaffer and E. B. Forney, passed up the
aisle and was met at the altar by the groom
aud Mr.. Harry X. Willard, his best man. Rev.
Mr.. Shipper, pastor OF the church, performed
the ceremony. The bride was both graceful
n hpnntiflll nf .-pa N,
white satin, corsage cut square and filled in
with rare lace. The train was edged with a
veil swept to the foot of it. The bridal bouquet
was of white roses and smilaX. After the cere-
mony reception was held at the residence of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James A.
Stewart, 1919 street, and during the evening
the parlors were thronged with hosts of friends
OF the happy couple. The presents displayed
who called during the evening to offer their
congratulations were Mr.. and Mrs. S. NJ Bryan,
A. Willard, Mr.. and Mrs. Rush X. Shipper, Mr.
and Mrs Addison NJ Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
W. White, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Gisburne, Mr.and
Mrs. L. w. Talmadge and daughter, Mr.. Rex
Smith. Miss Lulu Wells, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Harmon, the Misses Brooks Mr.. and Mrs. III.
and Ms: William wallace, S' Mrs. Maii l and
many others.
The opening sociable of the season given by
the Young Peoples Union of the Memorial
e ngh5 was and
force, and, with social chat interspersed with
musical and literary features, the evening
sped away all too sOon The following Quartet
with Miss Gcrtie Donath as piano accom-
panyist, secured considerable applause in sew
eral songs which they rendered: Messrs. Ed
and George SchlOsser. The company were also
favored with music from Miss Annie Kaiser
and Mrs. Bradford and by Miss Kaiser in a
reading. During the evening refreshments of
cake, coffee and chocolate were served, and
about 10 O'Clock the company dispersed.
Representative and Mrs. Randall gave a din
ner yesterday, complimentary to Mrs. and Miss
FAN, of Nashville, neices Of Mrs. ex-Presi-
dent Polk, who are now staying at the Ebbitt.
Covers were laid tor ten.
Surgeon and Mrs. Brown gave a dinner party
at the Portland yesterday to Surgeon Woods Of
the Juniata, who has just returned from China
The President wished to postpone the Diplo-
matte dinner In Difference to the bereavement
in the family of the SECRETARY of State, but at
Mr. Bayards request the invitations were not
recalled, and the dinner will be given tonight
Secretary and Mrs. Whitney will give a dim
ner to Speaker and Mrs. Carlisle on Friday
evening OF next week. The Secretary and Mrs.
Whitney will take Thursday evenings in
February.
Miss Cleveland will hold her reception on Sat
urday afternoon, from 3 to o'clock.
Cabinet officers and their families have de-
cined all invitations for this week, and numer-
Gus dinings, luneheOns and teas have been
either postponed or cancelled.
MISS Cleveland mas not seen her frlenQS as
usual during the early part of the week. Miss
Utley haS been kept in doors by a severe cold
during the greater part of her visit. Miss Love
and Miss Cleveland drove out together yester-
day afternoon.
The Swedish Minister and Mrs. ReuterskiOld
have accepted an invitation to go to New York
for a fortnight, and will leave here tomorrow.
They have invitations for many OF the leading
gayeties of the metropolis.
Mrs. Cassidy, of Albany, widow of the Hon.
William Cassidy, who was for many years edi-
tor OF the Albany argus, and her son, Col. VIM.
X. Cassidy, arrived at the White House last
evening, tor weeks stay.
Miss Elliott, of indianapolis, is in the city,
the guest of Miss Joseph, the daughter OF Hon.
Antonio Joseph, the delegate from New Mex
leo.
Miss Murray, of st. Paul, who has been visit
ing Mrs. Judge Wilson, is now at the Gramercy.
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. John Z. Beall.
Miss Love and Mrs. Utley will return to Buff
falo tomorrow.
Mrs. Major Tucker, of Santa Fe, is visiting
her mother, Mrs. Senator Logan, and will re-
ceive with her this afternoon.
Mrs. Bugher, of Cincinnati, is visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Washington Mclean, on
Lafayette Square.
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