Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-03-09

Yesterday saw many pleasant events in social
circles. There was not the crush OF the mid
season, but there was a sufficient number OF
callers out to make the afternoon an interesting
greeted their many visitors, seconded by Miss
Marie aite, Mrs. Charles Clarke and Miss Nor
ria Miss Stevens served tea nom dainty out
Mrs.. Blatchford and Mrs. Cummings cordially
received their friends In the front drawing
room OF their elegant home, and served delicious
Engiish break fast tea In the dining-room. which
Is the third OF their splendid suite.
Mrs. Justice Miller was not at home to callers
yesterday.
Judge and Mrs. Adds were at home in their
elegant residence, 1765 Massachusetts, avenue.
MrA and the Misses Maury received many
Sailen during the early afternoon, and Mrs
In her pleasant apartments on 14th street.
"A notable event Of yesterday afternoon was
the tee given BY Mrs. O. H. Burroughs and Miss
Burroughs, OF Newport. Mrs. Burroughs re-
tired in q Paris dress OF black velvet elaborate
~ Hl,mmed with point lace. Mrs. Col McCaw-
iNey, . Mp;. a. A. Hayes, Miss sartori, Miss Paul
MISS RICKETTS,, Miss Farriday and Miss Tnger-
soii formed an efficient CORPS of assistants and
MISS sheriff. and MISS COPYRIGHT presided over
great crush of people in the large rooms.
Miss McCue, the daughter of the Solicitor of
Inc treasury, gave pink luncheon to eight Ia
aies Yesterday. The center of the table was
tons were pink tinted, and the radshes wore
their pink coats. The tavors were la France
soses, Win sprays OF mignonette and large
squares OF pink satin with ferrotypes appliqued
upon them and the name in gold letters across
one corner. The lunch was given i'm honor OF
Miss McCues guest, and those invited to meet
ner were Mrs. Audenreid, Mrs. Henry Cullen,
the Misses Maury, Miss Painter and Miss Hunt
There was large ana brilliant assemblage
last night at the house of Secretary Endicott
MIS- Endicott, Miss Endicott and Mrs. Mason
ana ana Miss Mason, of Boston, assisted. Miss
BLACKBURN and Miss Dolph presided at the tea
low tulips in its center. The guests began to
arrive early, and the pretty rooms were soon
and was largely attended by the members OF
tnat body. Among those present were Secre-
sary and Mrs. Whitney, Justice and Mrs. Nil
Mr.. Mrs. and Miss ALE Gen. Schofied. the
Chief Justice, Mrs. Waite, Miss Waite and Miss
Mrs. Drum and Librarian Spofford
Representative and Mrs. Wheeler and the
Misses Wheeler threw open their large house on
Highland Place last evening for the entertain
| t tnen. Oh their trends Three thousand invita-
LIONS nao peen issued, and all seemingly had
been accepted. In the early part of the evening
the crush was almost impossible and a con-
entertainment to the other all through the
evening. The first floor OF the house contains a
broad hall and staircase with reception rooms
ana parlOrS on either side, and at the back IL a
long picture gallery or music room, where dane
Ing was engaged in when the crush OF people
melted away sufficiently. A sumptuous supper
OF terrapin and oysters was served. and tor
tnose VINO wanted It an excellent quality OF
ciaret punch.
Mrs. Springer, the wife Of the Representative
| from Illinois, held largely attended and de-
Hgnuui reception yesterday, assisted by Mrs
and Miss jerks, Mrs. Cochrane, Mrs Mills of
Texas, Mrs Patt, Mrs. McMifIin, Mrs. Guth-
Miss Cannon, Miss Deal and Miss Hord. a
pleasant feature of the reception was the pres
ence OF Mr.. Springer and a number OF gentle
men, VINO remained until its close.
Mrs. ]. ]. Knott gave a reception last night to
Miss Emma Nevada after her concert at Al
baughs. w
Miss Minnie w. Russell, daughter of VIM.
russell, was married to-day at l:30 O'Clock to
| q Lothrop, the Rev. s. NJ. Newman officiating.
On account of q recent bereavement in the
| family OF the BRIDE only the relatives and I'm
were both numerous and costly Mr. and Mrs.
Lothr0p will travel In the north for a time after
which they will go TO Boston, the former home
o. the groom, returning TO this city about the
urSt OF April, and Will receive their friends on
Thursdays at their residence, 26 Grant Place.
Owing to the death of Senator Miller, of Cali
fornia, Senator and Mrs. Sherman Withdrew
thelr Invitations for their reception last even
Ing. Mrs. Sherman and Miss Parsons will
however, be at home on Thursday, as that will
New York.
Mr.. Justice Batchford gives a dinner to q few
gentlemen friends this evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry C. Bowen, of BROOKLYN,
who have been at the Arlington for some time
past, receive their friends at that hotel this
afternoon. from 3 TO o'clock.
1t is expected that the biggest crush of the
season will be at the White House tonight. the
occasion being the Presidents reception in
honor of Congress.
Judge Davis. OF the Court of Claims, and Mrs.
Helyar, wife OF the second secretary of the
British legation, have taken cottages at New
port for the summer.
Mrs. Colt, wife of the Attorney General of
Rhode Island, Will receive with Mrs. Senator
Aidrich, on Thursday. at her residence, 1925
Massachusetts avenue.
Mrs. NJ. A. Gibbons has gone to Florida for
stay Of o short time.
Miss Marie Waite, of Toledo, is the guest of
the family Of the Chief Justice.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Clarke and Miss Morris.
OF St. Louis, are at Willard's.
Mrs. Dudley Field, jr., who has been the
guest OF Justice and Mrs. Field, and has made
many friends here, has returned to her home
in New York.
Miss Cornelia Adds, daughter of Judge Adds.
with pleasant party of friends, is visiting In
Florida.
Representative Martin, Of Alabama, was sum-
Ihoned by telegram yesterday to Kentucky by
the death OF his mother. La consequence Mrs.
Martin will discontinue her receptions.