Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-14
SOCIETY NOTES,

ply but elegantly. There were three soft bunches
OF Puritan roses In cut-giass bowls, the largest In
broidered and fringed with gold. Two high stands
OF ripe red strawberries were on each side OF the
Sra red ,ah ana 5wo silver Candida
yellow whtte-fringed shades, stood midway on the
halves OF the board. The guests were the Presi-
Bayard, Secretary and Mrs Fairchild, Secretary
ana MIS- Endcott, the Postmaster General and
Mrs: Dickinson, Senator and Mrs. Butler, senator
BECK, senator Blackburn. Representative and
Mrs. w: L Scott, and Miss Belle Thompson, who Is
Mrs. Whttneys guest.
The German minister gave a handsome dinner
party last evening. The guests Were Col and
t0r ana Mrs Cameron, Mr.. Lowndes, Miss Lucy
Frelfnghuysen, Mr.. and Mrs. Piornowsk Mr.. de
Bounder, Miss Gwynn, and Count sala.
Mrs. Pruyn, Mr.. Hugh McCull0ch, and Mr.. and
Mrs. John NJ. Glover entertained companies at
dinner last evening.
Mrs. Dahlgren gave a large dinner party last eve
ming In honor or Cardinal Gibbons. The other
guests were senator and Mrs. Stanford senator
Aulson, MIS-. HlckS-Lord, OF New York, Mr.. and
MRS. b: ID. Warder, Senator and Mrs. Farwell, Gen.
and Mrs. Sheridan, Mrs Laugnton, and Prot
diners and an enovable recensIonp Was ed eeu the
cardinal wore his cardinal silk pontcal robe, and
the flowers, tulips. upon the table and the shades
upon the lights, were all or the same deep color
and the effect was unique and brilliant.
Secretary and the Misses Bayard held their
closing card reception OF the season last evening"
and the rooms, as usual, were thronged. Miss Flor
ence and Miss Louise Bayard received the guests
until the Secretary and Miss Bayard returned from
the Cabinet dinner at Secretary Whitney's They
went later to the Chinese minister's Miss Louise
In Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. z. Letter gave a pretty cotillon
to their daughter last evening. Mrs. Letter re-
ceived her guests In a handsome dress OF white
wore dress OF White tulle over silk garlapded
with trails OF pale yellow and pink rose6uds. Mr..
Richard Peters led the german with Miss Leite.
-Four favor ngureS were danced, and the fayors
were very pretty. For the first there were bright
co0red ribbons, decorated with bells: the second
were smoking caps. and pink, white and blue
satin hand painted sachets; for the third match
boxes and thermometers, and the fourth was
marked by distribution OF valentines, Miss Letter
appearing with mail bag over her shoulder
Turkish crescents were also given some OF the
guests were Secretary and Mrs. Whitney, Judge
and Mrs John Davis and Miss Lucy Frelinghuysen,
Mr.. and Mrs. winthrop Chanler, Mr.. W. &. En-
dicott, 1r., and Miss Endicott, Miss LorIng, Min
lister West and the Misses West, Miss Thoron, Miss
Grtswold, OF New YORK, and Miss Macomb, the
Yznaga, Mr.. Frank Lee Mr.. Sigourney Butler. Mr..
Blair Lee, and MIR. Jessup Blair.
The Army and Navy Club held their closing as.
Semoiy and german last evening. Lieut.. Barnette
led with Miss Mary Wilson.
Stewart Castle was alight from rounded dome
to foundation stone last night for the entertain
ment Of the Chinese minister's guests at a recep-
ton ana Dali given In honor OF the New Year
festivities. The spacious rooms, the broad en-
trance hall, and the ballroom were all adorned for
the event. The ONCE on the main floor was used
Tor conversation room, the dressing rooms were
in the chambers above, and the billiard room In
the basement, was reserved for smokers. In audi
ton to the flowers and plants that were massed
everywhere there were placed In the ballroom and
dining-room representations OF Chinese theaters,
These were oDlong boxes, opened on one sIde and
In them were represented scenes from popular
The boxes were all suitably inscribed. One repre-
sented an attempted assassination or the emperor
frustrated; another the suDduing OF wild animals
by an amazon, In the presence OF the emperor; a
third represented the Offering or tribute to the
emperor by the minister OF vassal state, and
the other showed two tanners exhibiting their
power over wild beasts In the presence OF the.
empeDor. The minister received Its guests at the
door OF the salon He wore the large topaz st
with diamonds in his round silk cap, and a white
brocade robe and dark blue Sacque. MT. Ho Shen
Chez, In terracotIa Fed robe and pink SacQue kept
his post Ia the ballroom as floor manager. When
the dining-roOm was opened at 1l:3O, the guests
proceeded quietly and in order avail themselves
OF the opportunity offered for unlimited refresh
mentS. Ine guests numbered some 80, and in.
GUIDED all or the best known people in social and
Official circies at the capital. owing TO the numer-
Gus dinner parties OF the evening, other balls ard
receptions, the constant coming and going, there
was not undue pressure made upon any portion OF
the house, and the evening was greatly enjoyed by
all present.
Mrs Justice Field gave a charming afternoon
reception yesterday In honor OF Mr.. David Dudley
Field and Mrs. Dudley Field, OF New York. The
spacious house was thrown open for the comfort
OF the large company. In the dining groom table
loaded with everything known In the way or re-
treatments was spread, and there was champagne
punch In the library. Mrs Field received ner
guests In a toilet OF blue satin and White lace
MRS Dudley Field wore wild-rose pink satin, prin.
cesse trained dress with front and sides OF skirt
draped over claret embossed velvet and pink satin
ground. Mrs. Condit Smith was in black Jetted
silk; Miss COndiJ SmfIn, white Chinese silk and
green velvet; Mrs John F. Rodgers, black SILK
and peared Tae large eompaey mnl.e sS OK
distinguished people enjoyed the event. arriving
shortly after and remaining during the three
hours following
Mrs senator Sabin gave q luncheon yesterday
to sixteen young ladies.
Mrs Carlisle has left the city and is on her way
to Wichita, Kan, where one or her sons Is lying
ILL., Miss Queen, who has been Mrs Carlsle's guest
isvllle this week, her father having come on for
the purpose OF escorting her home.
At the public reception at the White House to-
night, from to IL O'Clock, the President and Mrs.
the Cabinet, except Mrs Villas who is detained at
her home BY illness
Senator Hale, Mrs. Beach Grant and Miss Adele
Grant, OF Washington, were among the guests at
the last Patriarchs' ball in New York last night.
Mrs. VIM. J. stone and her daughter Mrs. A. H.
Wilmer, gave a very charming tea yesterday
evening in honor Of Mrs. ii. FilZhugh Lee They
were assisted in receiving by Miss Mason, Miss
son, Mrs. VIM. stone Albert, Mrs Dr. Chas. Hagner
and Mrs. Geo. b. stone.
George Madura Peixotto has returned to the city
from New York, and is stopping at Gil 18th street.
Mr.. John P. Hickey, OF Indiana, and Miss Maggie
l. Quirk, OF this city, were married by Rev. Father
DOnnelly, at ST. DOIninic'S church, this morning.
A pleasant afternoon recepuion,was given yes
terday by Mr.. and Mrs. W. b. Gurley. In the re-
ceving party were Miss Gurley, Mrs. Adams and
MISS McChesney. The parlors We're thronged with
q company OF well-known people and delightful
hospitality was dispensed.
The TAT home" OF the Light Infantry Corps, at
There was q large company present, the toilets Of
the ladies being nOticeably handsome. The deco
ratiOnS OF the hall were an effective feature The
various committees on reception, entertainment
and dancing were active in their Efforts to contrib
ute TO the enjoyment OF those present.
Miss MacGill, of Baltimore Is stopping with Mrs.
Macias, 1417 K street.
Eliot, when they arrive In the city will be the
Mr.. and Mrs. +. ]. Rosenberg have returned from
New York and are stopping al the Arlington.
Linthicup Institute Hall was crowded last
night, the occasion being the much-talKed-Of
charity ball. the proceeds or VIII ch are TO be scent
In relieving the Wants Of many destitute and needy
families In the vicinity OF West Washington. The
absence or decorations and potted plants was
faces and handsome toilets The guests were pre-
sented to the reception committees, consisting OF
Mrs. Jno. BulingA MA Tn0A HYDE, MIA B. T.
Janney, MIA Francis Ramsey, Mra w. H. Dugal,
By Hon. Josiah Dent and Mr. VIM. A. Gordon. Inc
1oor wa1 n charge & q NJ B A z. Jsnney, Lieut..
Frank t0hne Henry NatthewA and +. Dodge The
guests included many Of the best known people In
social and onictal Life residing In West Washing
on ~nii9 tR RtSgSr Mas Ave Wen repre-,