Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-17

.us cfeaf, osscing atmosphere OF yesterday
induced many to leave their carriages and,
very sensibly, make their calls on foot.
Mrs Gen. Drum was assisted by her daueh-
sers, MIS Hunt and Mrs. TAR, Miss Hnat Miss
Inc rooms were thronged.
Mrs. Representative Curtin had with her
MRS. Ermentrout and Miss Wilson Miss Cur.
TIN poured the tea. aided by Miss Fithisn.
Mrs. DR.. Loring and Miss Sallie Loring and
most enjoyable reception.
Mrs. Marshall o. Roberts and her sister. Miss
Endicott received the flatterfns attention of
many calls in their new home.
Mrs. James E. Campbell held delightful re
ception, assisted BY Mrs. Campbell .sr, Miss
owens ana Mrs. Nell, OF Hamilton, Ohio.
Mrs. Delafeld and the Misses Delaneld eave
largely attended tea from to yesterday.
The callers comprised many old resident so
ciety people OF the city.
Mrs. A. l.. Monroe and her daughter. Mrs.
Hopkins, gave q tea Yesterday and were as
sisted In receiving by Mrs. Richard johnson.
Miss Ricketts, presided at the tea table, and the
event was most delightful one.
Hon. and Mrs. John b. Alley rave q dinner
party last evening TO fourteen persons The
guests were the Chief Justice and Mrs Waite
Senator and Mrs. Sherman, Senator and Mrs
Dolph, Hon. and Mrs. John w. Foster and
Judge and Mrs. Shellabarger.
strkingly unique assembly was that which
composed the reception given by Secretary and
Mrs. Endicott to the officers Of the army and
navy and marine corps last night. The beauti-
and the elegant costumes OF the ladies COM
bined to make q picturesque and memorials
scene. Refreshments were served in the dining
room. and Mrs. Tarr, Mrs Baxter, Miss Waller,
Miss Paul and Miss Ricketts, were in attend
ance at the table. Mrs. Endicott wore black
satin, with panels and front of embroidered
velvet Miss Endicott wore white satin and
tulie.
One of the most elegant, and at the same
that given by Senator and Mrs. Mcpherson last
on Vermont avenue. Mrs. Mrs. SP Mcpherson, Who
was assisted In receiving by her guest, Miss
Dillon, of New York, wore lovely dress Of pale
blue satin, with square corsage and garnitures
Of Bruges lace. Miss Dillon wore a beautiful
dress OF white tulle and white satin, Pompa-
r nour corSage ana gara9ds Of white roses The
Some Of those present were the Chief
Justice, Secretary and Mrs. Manning, Mrs.
Mrs. Sherman and Miss Parsons Senator and
Mrs. Dolph, Senator and Mrs Sabin, Senator
and Mrs. Henderson, General and Mrs. Viele,
Dawes, Senator and Mrs. Cockrell, Justice GRAY,
Representative and. Mrs. Reach, Miss Beach,
Commissioned and Mrs. Black, Senator and
Mrs. Warner Miller, Representative and Mrs.
McMillin, Senator and Mrs. Palmer, Marshal
and Mrs. Wilson, Senator and Mrs. and Miss
Vance, Mrs, Coston, senator and Mrs. Jack
son, Miss Jackson, Miss AcAliister, Mr..
Baxter, Mrs. Senator Pugh, Mrs. Cochran, Mrs
Mrs. McCaila, Lieut.. Reamey, Assistant Secre-
tary and Miss Muldrow, Mr.. and Mrs L. G. c.
Lamar, jr., DR.. and Mrs. Loring, Miss Wan
ator and Mrs. Morrill,. Gen. Sheridan, Mrs. Nc
Michael, Mrs. Marshall o. noberts, ex-Secretary
McCulloch, Assistant Attorney General Maury,
Commodore and Mrs. Schley, Representative
Long, Representative, Mrs. and Miss Tucker.
Mrs. Laughton, Miss Eads, and Baron and the
Baroness dItajuba. A splendid repast, which
com nrlSpH nalipaciaS nff hn rac
served.
pleasant company Of young people made up
q progressive euchre party at the residence of
MI Thad. X. Sailer, on 9Th street, last evening.
hostess of the evening, and entertained her
guests most charmingIy. Those present were
Mrs. Smith, of Philadelphia; Misses Spindle.
French, Therese johnson. Simpson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Win Cohen, Messrs. Gushing, Guy, kondrop,
Moran. Parks, Milton, DuvalI, Simpson, Ham
iltOn and Schulteis. Miss Ford won the first
prize, a handsome chateiaine vinegarette, and
Mr. kondrop the gentlemans first prize, an
awarded to Miss Dutton and Mr.. Milton. Re-
freshments and dancing completed the even
ing delightful entertainment
Some of the society young ladies and gentle
men of North Washington have in rehearsal the
laughable farce of "PoOr Pillicoddy," which will
be given in few weeks for a church benefit.
Miss Annie r. Alloway will be marred to Mr..
Frank McDermot at the Christian church this
evening at 1880 O'Clock. After the ceremony
they will hold a reception from 10 10 p. w., at
221 street northeast.
Miss Cleveland will give a luncheon on FRI
day, to the wives cf a number of the Senator'S
1t is understood that she will follow this with
another next week Of the same character.
Mrs. Mason, the sister of Mrs. Endicott and
Miss Mason, OF Boston, are the guests Of the
Secretary of War.
Rev. and Mrs. Geo. W. Cutter, Of Buffalo, and
Hon. and Mrs. Chas. II. Allen, of Boston, are
guests OF Mrs. S. c. POmeroy, 1889 K street.
DR.. o. F. Presley and wife left yesterday af-
ternoon for an extended trip to Florida and
Cuba, to be gone about six weeks.
Miss Warner, who has been visiting her uncle
and aunt, the Chief Justice and Mrs. Waite,
returned to her home, in Detroit, on Friday.
Mrs. Gheen, wife of Lieut.. Edward Gheen, of
Annapolis, is spending the week in the CITY, the
guest OF Mrs. Senator Mcmillan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Rives, Of New York, who
spent very pleasant fortnight with Secretary
and Mrs. Whitney, returned to their home yes
terday.
Miss Ida Mitchell, of Elmira, is visiting rela-
tives and friends In this city. She will be the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. f B. YOumans next week.