Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-26
SAYINGS AND DOINGs IN SOCIETY

A11NGS AND DOXNGS IN SOCIETY.
Notwithstanding the disagreeable weather
yesterday, Mrs. Senator Logan held very
largely attended reception at her attractive
suburban residence, where the pleasant COM
pany and bright cheer soon made visitors for.
get the rain and storm outside. Mrs. Logan
was assisted by large number of ladies, ali of
whom were handsomely costumed. The house
was beautifully decorated with plants, flowers
and other charming accessories, and a well
spread table added its attractions to the &C.
casion. Next Thursday Mrs. Logan will hold
her last afternoon reception before observing
lent when her spacious house will, no Doubt
be the center for large tbrong of visitors.
The closing reception OF the brilliant series
ney was gala event. The Secretary was alb
sent in New York, and Mrs. Whitney received
the guests in ball costume of black silk draped
with tulle and bangied with cut jets. Senator
fayne stood by his daughters side. There was,
as usual, a large and gay company. The rooms
were decorated with plants and flowers, and the
per OF magnificent dresses worn. Mrs. Burton
Harrison wore Nile green silk; Mrs. ]. B. Potter
gold satin, with train Of velvet OF the same
color; Mrs. Bonaparte, shell pink brocade; Mrs.
John hay, an elegant toilet Of white satin, and
lace garnitures and diamond ornaments.
Others present were Col: John Hay, Hon. Daniel
and Mrs. Van Reypen, Senator, Mrs and Miss
Dolph, Representative Wilkins, Represen tative
ana Miss Spriggs, Gen. and Mrs. Viele. Mrs.
Dana, Commissioner and Mrs. Black, Repre-
fsn,s,iys Pheps and Mrs
Waite, Senator aad Miss CuIlom, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lamar. jr:, Assistant Secretary Muldrow, Mrs.
Lamont, Miss Endicott, Mr.. HELEN, Mr.. McFee,
McAllister, Commodore and Mrs. HARMONY.
Senator and Mrs. Cockreil, Prof. Janney, Miss
Dillon, Representative. Mrs. and Miss Tucker,
fhn ntp1h hos ne h
legations. There was dancing after twelve
O'Clock.
Mrs. Senator Pugh and Mrs. Cochrane held
their last Thursday reception for this season
sors, 1t was most delightful, and a corps OF
charming girls added to the attractions Of the
Earl, Mrs. White, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Walker:
Mrs. John Martin. Miss Johnson, Miss Blount,
Miss Hattie Martin, Miss Annie Wheeler, and
Misses Bell, Money and Rosel1e.
Senator and Mrs. Mcpherson, assisted by Miss
Dillon. Mrs. Judge Green and the Misses Green,
gave luncheon yesterday to the members of
the New Jersey legislature, who are here, about
forty in number.
Mrs. M. B. Hatch gave small euchre party
on Wednesday evening at her residence in Sun
derland Place.
Mrs. Scranton gave a small party for progress
sive euchre to a few of the ladies in the Hamil-
pliment TO her sisters who are with her for a
few days; Mrs. Rodewaid leaves for her home
IN New York to-morrow, and her mother and
on Wednesday.
Mrs. Judge Green, Of Virginia, gave delight
full dinner party in honor ofW Washington birth
Day day on n, Monday. Among the invited guests
Mrs. Flora Adams Darling. Mr.. and Mrs. Corco-
ran, Mr.. and Mrs. StanhoPe, MIR; and Mrs. NC
Miss Mary Mason Green. In this number We're we're
descendants of the family Of Washington.
Adams, Mason and Lee, and still more remote
ed by lineal descendant Of Hannah Dustin,
and one OF the picturesque Pocahontas.
Mrs. Rines gave a delightful musical party
last evening in honor of Mrs. Marion T. For
tesque, Of New York, which was followed by a
supper and dancing.
Mrs. Vance was assisted yesterday in a charm
ing reception by Mrs. Senator ingalls, and
Misses Clark, Adams, Elliott and Dulaney.
Mrs. DR.; ]. Mott Smith, assisted by Mrs. Barr,
Of Virginia, Mrs. Guthridge, and Mrs. Monroe
held pleasant reception yesterday.
Mrs. Senator Conger received yesterday,
assisted by Mrs. Charles P. Lincoln, Miss Ber-
tina D. Lincoln, Miss Kate s. Johns, of Phila-
delphia, and Miss Lindsay.
Miss Ella v. Barnett, daughter of Mr.. Asher
Barnett, assistant librarian of the House, was
married Wednesday evening to Mr.. Van Buren,
Hillyard. of this city. The ceremony took
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A force of wOrkmen were engaged at the
White House to-day in making preparations for
the Presidents reception this evening in honor
OF the army and navy. At noon the east room
looked like an immense green house. The CEN
tral part OF the room was literally filed with
tropical plants OF all varieties, which were to be
distributed about the pariors. The mammoth
crystal chandeliers and the mirrors were draped
with smilax, and the mantels were beds ofmoss
and brilliant colOred plants.
Miss Cleveland will give a luncheon tomorrow
afternoon, at which about fifty guests are ex-
pected, completing the list of wives of Senators
and Representatives.
Mr.. Ross Thompson and Mr.. Hubbard Smith
give party at Mr. Thompson's residence on
street tonight, to be matronized by Mrs. Waite.
Commissioner EdmOnds' Term OF Office.
The term of Office OF Commissioner Edmonds
expires on the third of March. 1t is learned at
the White House that the President has not vet
taken under consideration the appointment of
his successor, and will not until some time ne 1t
week.
Charged with False PretenseA
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