Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-11

SAYINGS AND DOINGs IN SOCIETY.
The Presidents reception In honor of the
diplomatic corps is from until IL o'clock to-
morrow night AS for some years past, no
cards OF invitation have been issued, the pub
lie announcement through the press being
deemed sufficient. The army and navy ju-
dietary and Congress- and such OF the executive
officials in Washington as hold n commission
nom the President, and their ladies, comprise
those whose presence is requested.
Miss Cleveland, In a handsome dress of heavy
black silk with collar corselet and panels Of jet.
received large number Of visitors yesterday
afternoon, from 8 to o'clock, in the red parlor.
Miss Van Vechten, OF Albany, who won so
many admirers here last spring while stopping
at the White House, was with Miss Cleveland.
She wore an elegant robe of black velvet with
'front.' and slashings of pale blue silk, and
crimson Japonica In her bosom.
Mrs. Whitney was assisted yesterday by Mrs.
John Bigelow and Mrs. George Rives, of New
YORK, Miss Weddell, who has returned nom
Cleveland, Miss Katie Beach, Miss Clifton, Miss
JARVIS, Miss Worden and others. Miss Slough
ton and Miss Heath presided in the dining
room. Lieut. Ackley made the presentations.
Mrs. Manning had with her Mrs. Fryer Mrs.
RRa asI Of Albany Miss Voorhees, Miss spriggs,
MISS Green. In the dining room Miss Brecken-
ridge and Miss Blackburn poured coffee and
tea.
AT Mrs. Endicotts the way was blocked with
carriages yesterday, and the rooms were cor
respondingly thronged. Mrs. and Miss Endicott
were assisted in receiving by Miss Bancroft and
others. and Miss Bddle and Berghmanns poured
the tea and chocolate.
Mrs. Villas and Miss Villas were assisted in re-
ceiving about one thousand guests by Mrs. Gen.
walker, Mrs. Gen. Bragg, of Wisconsin, Mrs.
Senator Call, Miss Bragg and Miss Grace WAL
s ser: The latter speaks French and Italian
nuently, and was much appreciated by the le-
CATION people calling.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin H. warder were at
home at their residence on Scott Circle to large
number OF callers yesterday; There were pres
who are the guests of the house, an d also the
three little daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. Warder.
The two younger ones sang some pretty ballads,
Mrs. Warder accompany ing them on the piano.
Although late accession 20 Washington soce-
", Mrs. Warder will soon rank foremost as a
generous host.
Mrs. McCulloch and Mrs. John b. Alley held
pleasant receptions yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abner F. Huntington returned
70 their home, 504 A street southeast, from
tnelr wedding journey, last Saturday. and on
ton. The bride, dressed in cream-coiored satin
trimmed with oriental lace, looked particularly
pretty; Among the many callers were friends
from Baltimore ana this city, including the
prominent members OF the Geological Survey.
Mr.. John B. Dickman and Miss Annie Rib
nitzky were married last evening at the resi-
dence OF the brides parents, on Tenth street, in
Tue presence Oh u large number OF friends, keN.
Father Walter officiating An elegant wedding
repast followed the ceremony, after which the
company separated. with every expression of
good wishes for the newly welded pair. Many
handsome and appropriate presents We're re-
ceived.
Mrs. Letter gives a dinner this evening in
honor OF Mrs. John Bigelow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pell give an entertainment next
Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock.
Mrs. DIR. Harvey will not be at home at the
DO, fIS-;2
Mrs. Senator Palmer will hold her first recep-
ton in their beautiful house on Mcpherson
Square next Thursday.
Mrs. A. A. Hayes will not hold her usual
Thursday afternoon reception this afternoon.
Mrs. A. j. Bentley is at home on Fridays, at
1116 9th street.
Mrs. Kellogg, 1909 n street, will not hold her
usual Saturday reception.
The engagement of Mr.. Harry Willard and
Miss Sears, of Boston, who has been visiting
mere Tor some time, is announced.
Mrs. Col. Lamont chaperoned Miss Isabel
Taylor and Miss Lewis, of New York city, who
were making the cabinet calls yesterday.
Mrs. Col. Henry A. Dodge. of San Francisco,
is the guest of Mrs. Frank p. Gross, and will be
with her at 1872 street at her reception next
Wednesday.
Mr.. George Rives, OF New York is the guest of
Mrs. Whitney.
Secretary Bayard received to-day a sister, who
will spend some time with him.
Nine. Kuki made the cabinet calls yesterday,
attired in a handsome costume of brown satin
with blue silk facings.
Mrs. Gen. Walker and Miss Walker are at
1857 street.
Mrs. John Bigelow will receive with Mrs.
Neill at 1907 P street on Saturday.
Mrs. j. M. Miller, of New York. is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Kenyon. 34O5 street, accom-.
panied by her son, DIR. C. III. Miller, one of New
Yorks favorte artists, and for several years
president OF the Society of American Artists.
Representative King, Mrs. Gen. Beale, Mrs.
Senator Payne, Miss Foote, Mrs. Gross, Mrs. A.
]. Bentley, Mrs. Voorhees,, Mrs. Mcpherson,
Major W.. w. Armstrong, of Cleveland, Mrs.
Seney. and Mrs. Charles b. Lore were making
calls yesterday.
Mrs. and Miss Wadley, of Atlanta, who have
been spending n very pleasant fortnight at the
Arlington, left for their home last night They
expect to return as far north as Old Point Conn
fort and remain through the month of April.
Mrs. and Miss Wadley have received very fiat
tering attentions while here, and much regret
leaving the city.
Mrs. Samuel Daskam and Miss Jennie Das-
kan, wife and daughter of ex-Mayor Samuel
Daskam, of Norwalk, Conn.,, are visiting their
cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Hoener, at 9l6 p street
northwest