Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-07

porter called this morning. The senator said
but being "under the orders" Of bis doctor he
was prisoner.
SOCIETY NOTES.
Mrs. Lamont's tea to unmarried guests yesterday
to meet Miss Warner, her guest, and Miss Kate
Willard. the guest OF the White House, was q
| thrOnged with gay party. The hostess received
In dress OF white lace made over white SILK and
garnished with ribbons. Miss Warner wore black
net and lace, and Miss willard wore blue silk, bodice
and back OF skirt brocaded in red flowers. Miss
Florence Bayard, Miss Waite, Miss Villas, Miss
Miss Booth, Miss Rucker, Miss Gait. Miss Condit
Smith, Miss Grace, Miss Burchard, and Miss Anna
Hope Hudson were her very efficient assistants
cOnee, tea, and confectionery. charming fea-
ture Of the afternoon was the singing OF Mt. War
rem Young, Mrs. E. NJ. Knox, Of New York, and Miss
Kate Willard. Among those present were Baron
Chinese minister and Mr.. LANG, Mr. Zach
Miss NJ MI Anna Den wilson, M, S Gs0FSs Norman nj Basf as
Miss ingalls,, Miss jerks, Miss Page, Miss Ida
Thompson, Mr. Ross Thompson, Mr. and Miss Bur-
Thomas, Miss Foster, the Misses Patten, the Misses
Sherry. MIR. James Morrill,, Ex-Mayor and Mrs
Grace, Miss Potts. Miss Keenan,, Miss Baugher, the
Misses Forbes, Miss Viola Myer, Miss Dawes, Miss
Wheatley, Mr.. Webb, Miss Wariield, 1t. Van Vl1et,
Miss Whitford, Miss Rosecrans, Mr.. Run. MISS
Butterf1eld, Miss Butterworth, Miss Lucy Corkhill
and Miss SporOrd.
Secretary Bayard and the Misses Bayard held
second delightful reception at their home last
evening. the secretary and Miss Bayard received
Sneis gGes1s @ IN Inc 'rSnI % MISS MISS
lilac Grape and satin and Miss Louise wore white
albatross cloth. The different arrangement OF the
rooms made IL easier for the company TO move
about Light refreshments were served in the
d1n1ng-rOom Among the guests were Secretary
and Mrs Fairchiid, Mrs. Carlisle and Miss Queen,
senator and Mrs. Hawley, senator and Mrs stan
ford, Senator and Mrs. Reagan. Representative
and Mrs. Chipman, Senator and Mrs. Payne, Mrs
LorfRk, Miss Odeneal the British minister and
Miss West, Miss Edes, Mrs. II. j. 4. Walker, Gen.
Robertson and Mr.. Robertson.
Mrs. Geo. NJ. Myers will be at home on Wednes-
days, at 1897 Q street.
The German minister entertained Sir Lionel and
Miss West, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Edwardes and some
others at a dinner party last evening. The ladies
received corsage bouquets Of roses
Miss West has gone over to New York to-day to
be the guest of Mrs. Griswold Gray for few days
Mrs. Robert Christy Will have with her to-mor-
row Mrs. Hoge, Mrs. Guthridge, Miss Danville and
Miss Mackall.
Capitol Hill was gay yesterday afternoon with
| callers from the northwest portion Of the city.
MIS- ingalls, held pleasant reception and received
rose-coored satin and lace Miss Ingalls, presided
over the cOfee-urn In dress OF green Grape CON-
oined with pium,colored' velvet. Mrs. Mcfarland.
Miss Bate, Miss Dcniing, Miss Carlton, Miss Mar
shal, and Miss Mcmillan also assisted. Musicians
played In a covered balcony.
Mrs. spooner in dress Of black satin, front OF
yellow satin veiled In black lace had an enjoyable
party. She was assisted by Mrs. Butterworth,
Miss Shores, OF MantStee, Mich, Mrs. II. G. Reed
and Miss Villas.
Mrs. Oberly and Miss oberly gave quiet but
pleasant reception to their friends.
Mrs. C. X. Breckinridge, in dress OF black silk,
was assisted by Mrs. Hatch and Miss Chester IN
receiving callers.
Mpa Rtopp no ri n nd q nj lvo
The daylight was barred out, and large party OF
young ladies In evening dress made the assembly
look like an evening party. Mrs Blanchard was
Queen, Miss Clay, Mrs. Clare and others.
Mrs. jerks and Miss jerks were assisted by Mrs
McCulloch and Mrs Chapman In seeing callerAt In
their private parlor at the National
Mrs. Thos. Riggs will give her closing recep-
tion for the season on wednesday, assisted by Mrs
Frank r. Stockton.
Miss Hampton, assisted by Mrs Barrow t"Aunt
Fanny'o and Mrs. Reed, of New York, Miss Hern.
don, of Virginia, Miss Barnes, Of Georgia, Miss
Alabama Alabama and I Miss Emile % Tnom @ vii hold her
usual reception In the parlors OF the Netr0pOli-
tan Holel, from 3to on Thursday.
Col and Mrs. sawyer have issued Invitations for
dancing party for Mr.. Ned Sawyer, on Friday
evening.
Invitations have been issued by Miss Fenwick,
on street, for a "Loto, Party, Friday evening,
to meet Miss Smith, OF New York.
Rev. and Mrs. Chas. A. stakely and Miss Stakey
are at home on Fridays at 1225 street.
Mrs. John w. Clarke will be at home Informally,
on Wednesdays, at 1913 @ street.
Lieut. Theodore Mosher Is on short visit to his
old home from his station in southwestern Col
oradO.
Mrs. Higgtnson, of Newburgh, N. T., Is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Reeve, 25 Lafayette Square.
The german was danced at Gen. Gibson's last
night by twenty one couples. and the fayors were
distributed by Mrs. Gibson and Mrs. Robert J.
Fisher.
Mrs. A. s. worthington will not be at homo to
callers tomorrow on account OF illness.
At recent meeting OF the ladies and gentlemen
interested in the West Washington charity ball.
TO be held next Monday, Mrs: {. N: Matthews was
were formed: Reception COMMITTEES, Mrs. JnO. Bill
lings, Mrs. ThOs. Hyde, Mrs B. 7. Janney, Mrs.
b. Hon. josiah Dent and mr. w% srdesa So1do1
Floor committee, Mr. B. T. Janney, Lieut.. Talcott,
y. .. n; Msssrs. VIM. Wheatley, M. Frank Johns,
Henry Matthews, aud F. Dodge.
Mrs s. 7. Suit and her guest Miss Thomas, Of
Baltimore, receive with Mira Poindexter Dunn
1919 o street, to-day, from to6
Miss Katie Thompson and Lieut.. Edward Lloyd
were married at noon to-day, at 2OS street SOUTH
Sullivan, OF St. Peters church performed the cere-
mony. Only few near relatives and intimate
friends were pr present sent, ar Rsckford a mnsssey was
Miss Ella Thompson. Ueut. Lloyd and bride start
for Chicago this afternoon. where they will spend
few days, and then proceed to Fort Randall,
OAK.
Mrs. John E Cox, OF Bloomfield, Conn, and Miss
Kitte Daily, OF Hartford Conn, are visiting Capt
OFarrell, OF 1881 street.
Mrs. W. E. Curtis will receive at 1924 Q street,
Tomorrow, assisted BY Miss Grace Aidrich, OF New
York
mrs Theodore D. Wilson, OF 1881 10th street.
win not receive Tomorrow, as she Is suffering from
Q severe cold
MI. and Mrs John A. vandrpoel who have Just
returned nom their bridal trip to Florida have H.
sued cards TOR reception on ThurDday, from TO
Mra Cleveland VIII hold no more public recep-
| uons this season,
EXPLOITING EQUrY BusNEso.-To.day the Feb.
fuary term OF the Equity Court was convened
Judge Cox taking cases from No 70 II inclusive,
Snlef Justice Bingham from l6 70 - and Judge
| James from "a 70 81.
MARMAGI LlcnnR-Marriage Licenses have
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