Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-27
Society.
No more elegant and delightful social enter

came to close with Lent, than the party given by
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis J. Hilyer last evening, at
their spacious and handsome residence on Mas
sachuSetts avenue. very large number of
guests were present, but ample were the &C
commOdations of the establishment, and so per-
feet every appointment that at no time or place
was there any appearance of crowding or cOnfu-
sion, such as often mar otherwise delightful as
sembiages. The rooms were all prOfusely deco
rated with beautiful flowers and ported plants
and the large and well-kept lawns were illumi-
mated with Chinese lanterns and adorned with
other pretty devices. OWING however, to the
GOODNESS OF the weather the grounds were not
directly awaited OF as an adjunct to the
entertainment, but this feature viewed from
the windows and piazzas added much
to the general attractiveness OF the affair.
| supper was served, which included rare wines
and all seasOnable delicaces, and at a compar-
atively early hour the long drawing room was
given up to the dancers. Among those present
were Justice and Mrs. Miller, Judge and Mrs
Macarthur, Mr. and Mrs. IL. J. Ramsdell, Miss
Ramsdell and Mr.: Morton Ramsdel; Hon. A.
q. Riddle, MIR. II. E. Davis and Miss Alice Rid
die; Gen. and Mrs. Ordway and Miss Blackjack:
Justice and Mrs. Field, and their niece, Miss
Mr.. J. Hubley Ashton, Mr.. and Mrs. George
c: Gorham, Mr.. and Mrs. Lanier Dunn, Mr..
Francis Cotton, Mr.. Chas. Kennedy. Paymas-
and Mrs; Thes. n. Woodruff, Mr.. and Mrs.
don and Miss Croker OF California; DIR. s. C.
Busey, Third Auditor and Mrs. Williams Mr..
oe1gnaily Eil!ott, MT ana Mrs }. Mott smith
Ralston; Gen. Geo. b. Williams, Mr.. and Mrs.
d. A. Chambers; Reconnaissance Dent, Col.
Corkhill, Representative curtin and Miss Cur
tin; Mr.. ana Mrs. Rudolph kauffma ann, Rev. DR..
and Mrs. Shipper, Mr.. Harry and Miss Clara
Kodrigue, Mr.. and Miss Calhoun, Mr.. H. K.
Johnston, Mrs. Clark Mills and Miss Eva Mills,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Semken, Col: and Mrs.
Maiiery Mr. and Ms Ms Geo A. Goolidge Miss
Hoffman and Mrs. Hoffman, Representative
and Mrs. Doudney, Mr.. A. Stellar Denver, ex-
Representative Page of California, and many
vate life. A very beautiful feature OF the party
was the presence OF large number Of young
charming young daughter of the house. Their
bright fresh faces and pretty costumes added
much to the effect of the scene, which they also
greatly enjoyed.
All Souls pulpit was f1oored over and pro-
fusey decorated with hydrangeas and palms,
last night for the entertainment given by the
board OF lady managers ofthe Washington Home
for tound!ngs The program comprised vocal
music by Mrs. True, Mrs. Harvey, and Messrs.
Coe and HickoX, and 81 violin SOLO by Prof. Ber-
nays MRS T. A. PEARSON played the aecompa
number OF dramatic readings. The balcony and
porlicO scenes from "Romeo and Juliet" were
sung most sweetly by Miss Birdie Harvey, who
was accompanied on the violin by Miss Lillian
Parsloe, and an organ overture was given by
MIR. George Walter.
were united in marriage last evening at Gar
field Memorial church, DR.. Power, the pastor,
officiating. Miss Hattie Wood and Miss Flor
| ence Perry We're the bridesmaids. There were
no groomsmen. The dress OF the bride was
cream surah, brocaded satin with escurial lace
veil, and carrying a bouquet OF roses Miss
Wood wore cream satin brocade and Miss
Perry cream AlbatrOss and satin. After the
ceremony the intimate friends of the bride and
groom attended u reception at the residence OF
Mr.. j. $. Gourley, where a wedding supper was
served. At 10 O'Clock Mr.. and Mrs. Dickinson
left for the north.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fox of 18th street have issued
cards for a reception to Representative and
Mrs. Ward, to be given on Friday evening OF
next week.
General and Mrs. Viele go to New York to-
morrow, and the General will deliver the Deco
ration Day grafton at Farraguts tomb Wood
| lawn Cemetery. On Saturday a party Will dine
on board the u. S. frigate "Nipsic, of which Mrs
Viele's brother, MIR. William S. Dana, is the
coed to West Point on the LIST of June. to remain
through the examinations, the General is q
member OF the board of visitors.
Senator and Mrs. Henderson will spend the
| first fortnight of June at West Point, super
vising the cadets examinations.
Mrs. James w. Field gave q large reception
| yesterday afternoon, at her residence ON New
hampshire avenue.
| The Rev. Somerfeld Snively, of Brooklyn, is
visiting his brotherin-law and sister, Mr.. and
Mrs. Francis Cotton.
Madame Garcia, of Mexico, who is the guest
| of Minister and Mrs. Romero, is greatly i'm
proved in health, and will remain some time in
! the city.
| Mrs. Col. John Hancock has as her guests Mrs
| Lieut.. Luther Hare, with her two children, and
Miss Hewitt, Of st. Louis.
Hon. Geo. W. Ziegler and wife, of Sunbury,
Pa, are visiting Mrs. M. A. Burket on 11tn
! street.