The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-12-28

The Potomac Relief Corps, (W. r. c., auxili.
airy to the Department of the Potomac, c. A. r.
were inspected on Monday night by the ma
tonal inspector, Mrs. Read, of Boston, Mass
The corps was out in large numbers Fourteen
candidates for membership were initiated.
After the inspection reception was held and
ice cream and cakes served. Many comrades
appeared at the reception, and Clara Barton
was, as usual, the member whom all delight to
honor y vote of thanks was passed by the
corps to the merchants, business men, citizens
and indeed all who contributed time materi all
or service to render the late carnival such a
triumphant success for it now appears that
twelve hundred dollars is the surplus above ex-
penses, instead of one thousand, as before
reported One hundred dollars was donated to
the u. A. II. for Christmas expenses to the de.
partment needy ones, and one hundred to fur
nlshing room in the National Home for the
Army Nurses and Widows in Ohio. Mrs Read,
inspector, paid the corps many compliments,
and expressed herself as greatly satisfied with
its record of work.
Miss Anna Davidge was presented to society
at an afternoon tea on Tuesday at the residence
of her father, Mr.. Walter Davidge. The spa
clous mansion was beautifully and lavishly
adorned with growing plants and cut flowers
Weber's Band furnished the music The debu-
tante presented charming picture in her pretty
gown of white and blue silk. The ladies as
sisting were Miss Phenix, in blue and white
striped silk; Miss May Cox, in gray crepe; Miss
Blackston, of Cumberland in heliotrope silk;
Miss Victoria Emory in white silk; Miss Low
cry, III white, with trimmings of scarlet velvet:
Miss Fleming, in light-brown silk, combined
with crepe; Miss Washington, aunt of the dsbu-
tante, in gray and black silk Miss Maud
DaVldge was beautifully attired in white silk
figured in delicate rose color.
Two handsome balls were given on Friday
night. Both were in honor of d6butantes, ,sand
both were notably handsome entertainments
That of Mrs. and Miss Phenix was in honor of
their young cousin, Miss May Cox, daughter of
Judge Walter Cox The Phenix residence on
II street was put in gala trim for the occasion.
Dancing was enjoyed until a late hour. hand
some supper was served. At Mrs Letters
Miss Pauline Letter, the debutante, assisted
Mrs. and Miss Letter to receive the brilliant
throng of guests. The spacious mansion was
ablaze with lights and most lavishly adorned
with growing plants and cut flowers. The
young people enjoyed the dancing until the
wee sma' hOurs.''
DR.. and Mrs. w. w. Johnston gave a hand
some tea at their K-street home on Monday to
introduce their eldest daughter, Miss Mary
johnston. The ladies assisting were Mrs Hacket
Miss May Cox, Miss Anna Brooke and Miss
Edle. Mrs Johnston received the guests, pre-
senting them in turn to her debutante daughter
who was prettily attired in red china silk, flow
cred in white. She held a large bunch of mixed
roses, and on table was n mass of lovely bou-
quets-the gifts of friends and admirers to the
attractive rosebud.
The marriage ceremony of Miss Belle NJ.
Ryan and Mr. Thomas II. Milton took place on
Monday at the home of the BRIDES parents, on
Eighth street. The marriage was witnessed
only by the immediate relatives of the high con
tracting parties. Rev. S. II. Greene, of the
Calvary Baptist Church, tied the knot. There
were no bridesmaids Mr. j. S. Milton, brother
OF the groom, acted as best man.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Saville, who have been at
the Gramercy since October, have left for
Ihomasville, Ga, and st. Augustine, Florida,
where they, expect to spend the winter and
spring They were accompanied by their
younger daughter, Katherine-their elder
daughter remaining here at Mrs. Somers's
school.
Mrs Gen. Custer returned to New York early
In the week. After the holidays Mrs Calhoun
will accompany Mrs. Custer to this city, and
the former Will give recitation at the g. A.
Il. reunion. Mrs. Calhoun is the widow of an
officer who fell in the Custer massacre.
Mrs. George D. Todd and daughters are To-
Gated at Jackson's, on Connecticut avenue
Their house on Jefferson Place is occupied by
Mrs ana Miss Janney, of Baltimore. The mar
riage of Miss Janney and Mr.. Paul Andrews
VIII take place before Ash Wednesday.
On Monday evening DR.. and Mrs. Hammond
entertained company of young people at
dinner in honor of Miss Ulrica Dahlgren and
guests were Miss Pauncefote, Miss Taylor, Lieut..
Alger, and Comte de Chambrun.
Captain and Mrs. Charles Campbell returned
from their wedding journey in time to spend
Christmas Day with their relatives in this city,
Inc newlY-wedded pair will reside with Mrs.
Archibald Campbell on De Sales street.
Mrs. Charles Porter, who has just arrived
from Fort Niobrara, will spend the season in
thls city with her parents, Col. Wilkins OF the
Army, and Mrs. wilkins, of No. 1923 G street.
Mrs, W. II. B. Ramsay, of 7O5 Fifth street
northwest has with her as holiday guests her
sisters, Mrs. Liebtag and Miss Duffey, of Ohio.
Judge and Mrs, Edmunds will leave for the
racine Coast about January 10, to be absent
until spring.
Mr. Dulany Hunter who has been living in
England for the past two years, has returned to
the city,
Representative and Mrs. Reyburn have taken
the house Of Judge John Davis on Connecticut
avenue
Mrs. Don Cameron has returned from New
! ork and is at her residence in LAFAYETTE
Square.
Mrs. Louise Hilliard Patterson is established
Tor the winter at the Buckingham.
Naval Constructor Pook is located for the
winter at 1913 Nineteenth street.
Mrs. John r. Hill and the Misses Hill are To-
Gated on street, Georgetown.
Miss Warlield is the guest of Mrs. PAYNE,
wife Of Col James q. Payne.
Lieut. John IT. Honeycutt is at No. 2OO2 r
street for brief stay.
Miss Alice Hutchinson has returned from her
trip to Albany, n. Y.