Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-21
Society Notes.

Mrs. Cleveland witnessed the performance OF
"Neron last evening. In the same box were the
Lard Miss Folsom, and Mayor Francis OF ST. Louis
Mr.. and Mrs. s. NJ Bryan, In the next box, had
Miss owen Miss Lucy Corkhill, Lieut.. singer and
Lieut. Lacheimer as their guests.
Gen. T. F. Beale and his daughter, Mrs Bakhme.
ten, were pleasantly at home TO their hosts Of
friends yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Beale, who has
not been making visits this winter. kept her OWL
room during the afternoon. Mrs. BakhmeUe1 wore
becoming dress OF rich rose-red plush, made with
a high body, and thick chain OF Roman gold about
her neck. Miss Nannie Macomb IN saffron slA
veiled with black lace. poured tea from a dainty
tea service In the ballroom, and besides the tea
wiches and confectionery. The visitors were
numerous the ladies who came In from the dir
ferent luncheon parties being easily distinguisha
BILE by the flowers they carried some bearing tulip:
ana others jacQueminot roses. The exquisite bric.
a-brac, silken hangings, and marvellous pieces o
japanese art with the genial courtesy OF the hosl
and hostess combined TO make the company lingel
long. Mrs Beale hopes TO be able 10 see her friend:
next Monday.
Mr. Joseph Chamberlain gave an elaborate din
ner at the Arlington last evening. The table was
beauty roses and the boutonniers lilies OF the val
ley. The guests were Secretary Endcott, Justice
Gray, OF Canada; Minister de Reuterskiold, Mr.. X
K Hit, General Schenck, Justice Matthews, eX.
Governor Carroll. Mr. Lucius Tuckerman, Repre-
sentative Reed, the Greek minister, Mr.. Genna-
dine; Mr.. Henry Edwardes, MI. Cabot Lodge, Mr.
made arrangements TO leave the city on the 18th
and will sail for England on the 80 day OF March.
Mrs. A. A. Wilson gave ladies' luncheon to-day.
The table was laid for twelve. Down the center Of
IL was q strip OF narrow velvet. The hover center
piece was a mound OF pale pink tulips, the tapers
were pink, and each lady received a beautiful
Ribbon, on which was her name in silver letters.
The guests were Mrs Ingalls, Mrs. John ID. Lang
horne, Mrs. Romero, Mrs. Menocal, MIS- Crosby,
Mrs. Queen, Mrs Leo Knott, Mrs W. II. II. Lee,
MrA John N. Wilson. Mrs. Hoskins and MIS- Green.
Judge and Mrs. Drake entertained a party at a
luncheon to-day.
Miss Louise Floyd-Jones, OF New York, is the
guest OF Miss Viola Myer. Senator and Mrs Dolph
gave dinner in her honor last evening; Tne
Lieut. Coiwell, Mr. Hazelton, Miss Odeneal and
Mr. Chester D0lph.
Mrs. Gurley and Mrs. Hatch gave card parties
last evening.
Senator Palmer, Senator Hawley and q number
attend the annual banquet OF the Republican c,un
OF that city.
Mrs. J. D. Huntley, Of Boston, Mass. and isis
Grace sherman. OF Keene, y. H., are visiting Mrs.
l. A. Brandebury, at 15S2 columbia street
Ensign and Mira Wilkinson have returned from
several weeks so,ourn in the south They win be
with their sister, Mrs Charles whitman. 1he Ladies'
will informally on Saturdays after O'Clock
Mira A. S. worthington will receive informally
on Wednesdays during Lent.
Hon. A. D. White, LID, ex- x-presidenf OF Cornell
University. who Is the guest OF senator Gibson
commences this afternoon, At 40 O'Clock, In the
lecture-room OF Columbian University, q course oI
free lectures on the French Revolution. The dis
courses viii be nine In number, and, by condensa-
tion viii practically cover the Whole ground COW
cred by the longer course recently delivered at
Johns Hopkins Uniyersity. Az the hours are favor
win be largely attended by ladies'.
MA Spinola viii leave this eveniog for Hot
Springs 70 join her husband, who Is improy1ae
rapidly. Upon her return she will resume hef
Tuesday receptions
Mira O. n. Muncaster has come In from hes
country place at Forrest Grove and viii be &C The
Windsor tor week OF ten dayR