Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-24
Society Notes.

Secretary Bayard and the Misses Bayard held
their first card reception OF the last night
The hoSpitable house was thronged with notable
daughters were solicitous for the comfort and en-
JOyment or each guest. The receiving party stood
in the door OF the second drawlng-room. Miss Bay
ard wore maize-cOlOred velvet and lace, with gar
niture OF white roses. Miss Florence Bayard wore
heliotrope gauZe over SATIN trimmed with knots OF
uncut uncut velvet and Miss Louise, who stad in the
dine and lace. The dining-room was open
all the evening, and light refreshments,
Continuously. Among the handsome toilets was
that OF Mrs. de ReuJerskiOld, who wore skirts OF
crimson tulle spangled with gold and low satin
rately trimmed with pearls and gold passemen-
terie; Mrs James Z. Campbell, ruby more, POM
padIour bodice diamonds; Miss Owen, Owen, heliotrope
trained, medici collar covered with pearls; Mrs.
Edwardes, black lace over black satin; Mrs. Lamar,
jr., black net and jet: Mrs. Nelson Brown, white
satin, tablier drapery OF silver spangled tuue;
Mrs. Carroll white brOcade and panels OF garnet
velvet; Miss Dorothy Phillips pink tulle and Miss
secretary whitney, Mrs. Patten and the Misses
Patten ex-GOv Carroll senator DoIph, Sen
Muldrow, Mrs. Gen. Fitzpatrick Mr.. and Mrs. Guz-
man, Baron and Baroness Fava, Minister, Mrs and
Miss Carter Representative and Miss Thompson,
Mrs. and Miss Pruyn, Judge and Mrs. MacArthur,s
Mr.. L q. {. Lamar Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. Cochran, Mr..
Arthur Goidsborough, Mr.. Zachry, Mr. Akabane,
sentative j. E. Campbell Senator and Miss Evarts,
DR.. aud Mrs. Brown, Col. and Mrs. Blunt, MI. j. II.
soule, Mavroyeni Bey, the Chinese Minister and
stanford, the French Minister, Mrs. John Bigeow,
Senator Culiom, Miss Cullom, senator and Mrs.
Farwell, and Representative and Mrs. Lyman.
Many Of the guests left Secretary Bayards be-
fore midnight to attend the german given by the
Bachelors Club at the National Rifles Hail. Mrs.
Fairchild received the company and Dr. Ruth led
the cOtill0n.
Tho pr,.,Sb Mintstar ond Misc xvact ora,,o n Ain
ner in homer Of Sir Charles ana Lady Tupper last
evening. The other guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Hit, Judge and Mrs. John Davis Mrs.
Hay, Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon Mckay, MISS Adele
Grant, and Mr.. Sigourney Butler.
senator and Mrs. Mcpherson gave a dinner last
evening to Justice and Mrs Matthew'S senator
Hale, Capt. and Mrs. John F. Rodgers, Admiral
and Mrs Franklyn, Mr.. and Mrs b. II. Warder
Miss Medill, Mrs. HObson, eX-Gov. and Mrs Carroll
and Gen. Berdan. The center decoration or the
table was composed OF red and yellow tulips
Mr.. and Mrs John X. Mclean entertained party
at dinner last evening in compliment 10 Mrs U.
=. Grant.
Mr. Joseph Chamberlain entertained Secretary
Whitney, Mr.. Putnam, Mr.. AngelL Representative
w. W. Phelps, Mr.. Lyman Tiffany, Mr.. G. Il. Hub
bard, Mr.. l.. u. Letter, DR.. Geo. b. Loung, and
Messrs. Maycock and Bergne at dinner last eye-
ming.
Mrs Febiger gives a ladies' luncheon to-day.
Mrs. U. 8. Grant assisted Mrs. Mclean and Mrs
Mrs A. L stevenson was assisted In her pleasant
sat home" yesterday by Mrs Gen. Williams and
Miss X. Scott, and In the dining room were the
winston and Miss smith. Mrs Stevenson wore an
elegant dress OF white raie draped with black lace
Mr.. j. w. Thompson has issued cards for an at
home on Friday at O'Clock for Miss Thompson
and Mr.. Ross Thompson.
Mrs. j. II. Cultivate and Mrs Chas Russell
have out invitations for q tea &C the Hamilton
on wednesday from toe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry A. Willard have gone to
Florida, and will be away about two weeks.
pleasant reception was given yesterday at the
Clarendon by Mrs. George Baber, OF KENTUCKY,
see; Mrs. Lyons and Misses Lyons, OF Virginia;
Misses Porter and Miss Aiken OF Kentucky and
MISS Cabell, OF Virginia
Mrs g. 8. Mitchell, the wife of Rev. Dr. Mitchell,
is guest OF Mr: J. W. Thompson. A number of
her friends called Informally last evening Mr..
Mitchell with be In the city about two weeks
The third german OF the Dixie Cotilion Club
took place last night at the Academy Of Music
Mrs. Tyler and Mra Clagett, who In turn did their
utmost TO contribute TO the enjoyment OF ali. the
gracefully led by Mr.. Manning and Miss Tyler.
ara appropriate: fhe next W german viii Be gwen given
The wedding OF Miss Lizzie z. Dashiell, daughter
Of Rev. J. H. Dashiell, and Mr.. Geo. N. Myers, son
OF J. W.. p. Myers. win take place Wednesday,
January 25. at O'Clock. In the l5th-street n. <
church.
Mrs. Cleveland and her guests occupied Q box
at the National Theater last night
The weekly hop at Wizards Hotel viii be held
on Thursday evening instead Of Friday this week.
Delegate and MIA Carey, OF Wyoming, have
taken house 1406 street. Mrs. Carey was as-
sisted In receiving to-day BY Miss BrOoka Of Cal.
Miss Harold, OF Washington, and Miss Breckin-
ridge, OF Kentucky.
MA b h. Warner win not be at home to-mor.
row.
Mz Carlisle resumed her receptions this after
noon AFTER O'Clock. The Speaker has not en-
ttrely recovered, but has Improved great DEAL
On THURSDAY they VIII go to Fortress Monroe, &C.
companied by M O. o. etealey.
The Patapsco River has been closed by ice.
Only the larger class Of IRON steamers are running.