Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-02
SOCIAL MATTERS.
The Cabinet Receptions Notes
and Commeuts.

SOCIAL MATTERS.
The Cabinet Receptions Notes
and Comments.
Mrs. Carlisle does not begin her Wednesday
receptions to-day.
The Misses Bayard, Mrs. Fairchild, Mrs.
Whitney, and Mrs. Dickinson are at home to
callers to-day, being the first of the formal re-
ception days Of the cabinet ladies.
Mrs. Endicott will return from Salem on Fri
day and win resume her receptions next week.
Mrs. Villas viii not begin her receptions until
later in the season. when her strength will have
increased sufficiently TO permit her to see peo-
pie without undue fatigue. Miss Mollie Villas
Is spending her holiday with friends in Phila-
delphia
Miss Daisy Garland's delicate health does not
allow her to undergo the fatigue Of weekly
cabinet receptions. She has with her as guests
Miss Iona Gorham Of Austin, Tex, who spent
some time here last year, and Miss Bull. At
torney-General Garland spent yesterday IN the
country on cunning expedition.
Mrs. whitneys receiving party yesterday was
composed of Mrs. John Sherwood, Mrs. Frank
lin Macveagh Of Chicago, Mrs. Carrie May
Wright, Mrs. Hammond and her step-daughter.
the Marquise LAMA; Mrs. John +. Rodgers,
Mrs HAGEN, Mrs. May, Mrs. J. @. Fremont, IT,.
Mrs. Gouverneur Morris, and a number of
young ladies.
Mr.. and Mrs. Letter gave handsome dinner
ON Monday night. the guests of honor being
Secretary and Mrs. Whitney.
The day after New Year Day is regarded as
ladies' day, and as the weather is perfect. there
are a large number of ladies out to honor the
day.
A beautiful painting Of Miss Adele Grant,
that was painted in Paris by Stuart, has been
added to the fine collection Of pictures in Mrs.
Whitney's ballroom. Miss Grant has loaned
1t for the period of her absence in Europe, and
1t is hung where her friends in this city will see
Ii often.
Mrs. Cummings is back from Europe, and
viii spend the winter with Mrs. Justice Batch
ford. Mrs. Cummings has many friends in this
city, who will be glad to greet her on next
Monday at Mrs. Blatchfords reception. She
was at the White House yesterday with Justice
Blatchford.
Senator and Miss Voorhees, have out invita-
tions for evening reception for Friday even
ing from 9 to II, to meet Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Stewart Voorhees,.
Mr. and Mrs. Brainard H. Warner will give
an at home tonight from $50 to II o'clock.
Mr.. o. G.. Staples, of Wizards, has sent out
cards for dancing party on Friday evening at
3 O'Clock.
Miss Owens gives a tea this afternoon for
Miss Grace Davis and Miss Lizzie Elkins at 5
o'clock.
Mrs. Woodward Abrahams, Miss Abrahams,
and Mr.. A. Royal Cathcart, of Baltimore, &C.
companied by Rev. c. Herbert Richardson, of
the McKendree NJ. E. church, were among the
visitors at the White House yesterday.
The members Of the Nanon social club gave
the first of a series of hops last night at the
residence of Miss Cowling, 512 street.
Bishop and Mrs. J. P. Newman will hold
reception at Senator Stanford's tomorrow
from to 6 in the afternoon.
The Misses Van Zandt. of 1888 G street, will
receive on Fridays during the season.
Mr.. and Mrs. John McClelland celebrated
their china wedding on Monday night at their
residence, 1924 10th street northwest. Many
friends were present, and a number of pres
ents were received.
Mrs. Senator Stockbridge will be at home
January 10th and subsequent Thursdays.
Mrs. III. A. Cady and family have arrived
from Virginia and will make Takoma their
future home. Miss Carrie H. Seashols, of Put
nam county, W. Va, Mrs. Cady's sister, is visit
ing her.
Miss Alice Virginia Church, youngest daueh-
ter of Mr.. C. B. Church, and Mr.. Leidy Depue
were married last evening at the Westminster
Presbyterian church, South Washington, Rev.
DIR. Bittenger officiating The church was
crowded by the friends of the bridal couple
shortly after the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Depue
left for the west.
Mrs. J. W. G.. Atkins, who has been visiting
her mother at 2403 Pennsylvania avenue, has
returned to her home in New York.
The wife of Representative Thomas, of u
lnois, appeared in Washington society for the
first time at her reception at the Ebbitt yester-
day. She has been prevented heretofore from
participating in social gaieties by the long i'll
ness of her husband, who has now recovered
his health.
The wife Of Commissioner Wheatley gave a
dance last night to the young ladies assisting
her in receiving yesterday. Among those pres
ent were the Misses Stevens, Miss Nicholson
and her guest, Miss Bache. of Kansas; Miss
Dougal, the Misses Billings. Miss Matthews,
the Messrs. Hartley, Gibson, Nelson, WEIGH,
Caperton, Laucheimer, Rusk and Matthews.
Dancing was indulged in, and a handsome
collation. served.
son was born to General and Mrs. Greedy
this morning.
Miss Ida James, daughter of Mr.. Darwin R.
James, of Brooklyn, il the guest of Miss Mena
Williams. No. 1885 18th ST.
The wife Of Senator Paddock commences her
Thursday receptions tomorrow. She will be
assisted by Mrs. David Smith, her daughter
and Miss Rustin, her guest.
Mrs. Senator Hoar, 1925 street. will receive
Thursdays in January, from 8 to O'Clock.
The many friends Of Mr. and Mrs Shella-
barger, will regret to hear of the death, last
night, of their second daughter. Elizabeth.
Mrs. W. E. Smith, Of 1927 Vermont avenue,
gave party last evening in honor of her
guest, Mrs. s. A. Steele, of Colorado.
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.