Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-07
SOCIAL MATTERS.
The Opening Of the Art Exhibit-what
Well-known People Are Doing.


Afev persons were offered Q private view
Of the pictures collected in Mr.. Morton's
house last night. The exhibition Of paintings
BY American artists IL g most gratifying one to
those who believe in the steady growth of
American art. Our local artists have
not been asked to contribute to this
collection, and it is therefore q school
in which they will find inspiration. The
house that 10 to be the home Of vice-President
Morton, and as such one Of the prospective
social centers Of the capital, opens up most
spaciously, and so shows the large canvasses to
advantage. The committee offer a catalogue
with the names Of the artists, who are living
Is an introductory preface by Mrs NJ G. Van
Rensselaer,. Among the better known artists,
represented by paintings, are Mr.. ]. Carroll
Beckwith, Of New York; VIM. verplanck
Brney. OF Cincinnati and New York; j. G.
Brown has one Of his boot-black boys; VIM.
Sfedney Bunce, George B. Butler, Howard
RUSSELL Butler, Lyell Carr, VIM. M. Chase, F.
.. Snurch, VIM. A Coffin, Herbert Denman.
gilbert Gaul, three strong battle pieces;
Eastman johnson (three large pictures), Bolton
II. Jones, Frank ID. Millet Viii H. Low, George
W. Maynard, who was born in this city but now
has his home in New York city; Thomas Moran,
Albert Ryder, VIM Sartain, F. K. NJ. Rehn
1.-TWO effective marine views), Walter Shrlan;
ID. W. Tryon, and Theodore Worls, and among
the water colorists are Jno. La Forge, VIM N.
Chase, i. Carleton Chapman, Homer Winslow,
and c. Y. Turner. Mrs. Amelie Rives-Chanler
has loaned painting The Wave" by Alex
ander Harrison. Mr.. N. E. Montross has
spared no time nor effort in assisting the ladies
Of the committee in collecting the pictures for
the exhibition. and Mr.. Tbos Ferris has made
fine collection Of etchings that are not yet
catalogued. The opening reception Of the ex-
hibition will be given tonight from 8 to II
O'Clock. Tickets can be procured at the door.
While it will be social in its character the nature
and purpose Of the entertainment are such as
to meet the approval rather than the disfavor
of the most rigid observers of lenten require
ments, so that it is quite safe to predict for the
occasion a large and fashionable attendance
The company will be received BY number Of
ladies well-known as leaders Of society, and
Mrs. Harrison and other ladies of the White
House will be present if the reception there to
Indiana people will enable them to leave in
time. But, any way, the display Of choice
works of art and the gathering Of SO many
and enjoyable occasion.
The engagement of Commander Henry F.
Picking, U. s. N, and Miss Laura Sherwood, Of
Baltimore, is announced. Commander Picking
Is in command of the United States steamer
Michigan, on Lake Erie, and is at present the
guest of Commodore Harmony, in this city.
Miss Sherwood is the daughter Of the late
Robert Sherwood, of New York. and is q grand
daughter of the late John Neal, of Maine. The
wedding will take place in the early summer.
Miss Virginia Chetwood, Of Elizabeth, N. j.,
who has been passing some weeks with her
aunt, Mrs. Jas. Biddle, is now with Mrs. Har-
mony, who is also her aunt.
Tbs Misses Trowbridge and Miss Villas poured
tea in the drawing room at Mrs Dickinson's yes
terday afternoon, and saw the friends that
called Miss Grace Fuller spent portion of the
afternoon with them. Miss Kathleen Trowbridge
will go over to Philadelphia to-day where she
will be the guest of Mrs. Rodney, and Miss
Trowbridge will return to her home in Detroit
on Friday with Judge and Mrs. Cooley. who are
going over at that time. The Misses Trow-
bridge have made many friends during their
winter in Washington, and will always be
welcomed to a large circle here. Mr.. and Mrs
Dickinson will return from New York on
Saturday.
Mrs. Somers and the young ladies Of Mt.
Vernon Seminary will hold their customary
Friday afternoon reception tomorrow.
Miss Ruby Bodeker, of Richmond, il visiting
friends on Dupont circle.
Miss Jennie G.. Baker, of Raleigh, N. c., is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. d. Sprigg Pickrell,
1905 Wallach place.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. s. Sharp, of Philadelphia,
are in the city for the week. the guests Of Mr.
and Mrs. 8. T. Davis, 1922 18th street.
Mrs. l. G.. Munro and Miss wadsworth, Of
street. on Friday, March 8.
The Messrs. Hoeke. of North Dakota, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Merwin, Of New Haven are
guests of Mrs. II. L Cutshaw, 400 New York
avenue.
Mrs. T. A. Ferguson, Of Chicago, with her
sister, Miss Neal, of Stuard, Va, are visiting
their sister, Mrs. G. II. Simonds, on Capitol
Hill.
Mrs Charles wolters and Mrs. John Kolb, Of
IL II. -
stein, 213 street.
Miss Tiny Ruff, Of Gainesville, is visiting
Mr.. James A Moxley, of 2127 T street.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. 8. Mcleod entertained as
guests during the Inauguration, Mrs Fl. 8. Nc
Leod, Miss Alice Mcleod, and Miss Winnie Har-
vey, Of Baltimore, and Mrs. Alex. E. Mcleod,
of Philadelphia.
The friends of Miss Lizzie King gave her
pleasant surprise party at her home on street
last evening and games and music were greatly
enjoyed Miss Lolita Davis and Messrs. Neid-
feldt and Young entertained the company with
several good Rotations. About IL 80 the COM
pany repaired to the dining room where a sub
stantial supper was served
Miss Bessie Willard, of Capitol Hill, has as
her guests, Miss Cushing, Of Detroit, Mich,
and Miss Hanford, Of Portsmouth, Va.
Miss Lola Borden, in company with her
brother-in-law, Mr.. Frank Smith. Of WeLsboro.
city.
Miss Vannie Burelle, OF sunbury, Pa, is Wis
ting Miss Beckie Dewart, Of 4ls Massachusetts,
avenue northwest.
Col and Mrs. E. N. Darling Of Capito! Hill,
gave a reception on Saturday to the Vermont
delegation Gov. Dellingham, his staff, and
many others were present with their wives.
The reception which was given to DR.. and
Mrs. E. c. Merriam Saturday night on their sill
rive ra<n To rxxv
days STAR, was a very pleasant one. The fea-
lures Of the occasion were interesting, and,
besides many congratulatory letters received
from friends at home and abroad, the happy
couple received numerous and costly presents.
Col Jno. McFall, of st. Louis, who has been
visiting his daughter, Mrs. Richard Sylvester,
left for his home this afternoon. Mrs. McFau
will remain here for about two weeks.
THE ARCHITECTS OFFICE.