Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-02-04
LOCAL NEWS.

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THE HePn LAST NIGHT-The .shop" Al
Wizards last night was another OF the bril-
liant events of he kind for which the Willard
Hotel is famous. The assemblage was very
large-ocauiy, gaiety and fashion being ali
repre- scented. AT SIX o'clo Il: the festivities of
evening began with grand promenade, after
which the dancing was commenced and con-
til ued until IL o'clock, when supper was an
nounced ard the guests ushered into the large
dining room O! the hotel, where a superb table
was set, bountltuliy supplied with first class
delicacies, arranged in elegant style. Supper
over, 'he guests returned to the ballroom and
resumed The dance, which was kept up with
spirit for many hours.
Vice President Haunlin Sener Don Matias
Rcmera, the Mexican minister; Monsieurs LIZ
Martre and Dejardin, OF the French Legation;
Gems. Doubleday and Harvey. Judges Clifford,
Field and James, Solicitor hitting, Mr.. Nico-
lay, the Presidents private secretary; Mr.
re bert Lincoln, Col. Halfine, Admiral Wilkes,
Hon. Is. b. French, Senators johnson, Doolt-
tie, Cowan, Sherman and Harris, Hons Perry,
Morrison, Randall, Rollins and Steele, were
among those present.
The beauty of the country was well repre-.
scented, and the style of dress rich aud tasteful.
W. notice q few of the costumes:
Miss Lizzie Montg-ery, plain white silk
dress; hair trimmed with flowers.
Miss Bac-n, of w ashingtou, pink MORE an
nque dress, With white lace trimmings; dia-
moBds.
Mrs. Nob-e, buff silk dress, with point lace
oyer.dress; plain head dress
Mrs. Side, rich crimson silk, with white
Miss Hairs, OF New York, plush colorsd
mCiIe antique: head dress OF point lace, flow
ers and diamonds; much admired.
Mrs. Gr-n, plain green MORE antique; very
tasteful.
MIS-, Gen. D-day, lemon colored silk dress,
rich lace over dress; very elegant
Miss McC-y, white tarleton dress, pulled
skirt; head dress of flowers.
Mrs. I.-ne, handsome white illusion dress,
double skirt, festooned with velvet. roses and
Mrs. George f. Tra-n, of New York hand.
some Partisan dress; head dress, wreath of
flowers
Miss Rims. white carleton. pulled skirt
hair plain.
Mrs. Catl-n, OF CAL, black silk, trimmed
with cherry velvet hair curled, pearl comb
Mrs. Grisw-d, OF New York, handsome
white brocade silk, white lace flowers, point
lace shawl; head dress OF cherry and green
Miss Bl-w, of Missouri, illusion dress, sill
YER spangies; hair in curis, with white ia
ponica.
Mrs. Major Vinc-nt of West Point, blue
silk, covered With white lace.
Mrs. McNe-r, white tarletOn, puffed skirt
Mrs. Bab-ck: of NewjYork, handsome blue
silk dress. point lace cape; hair plain.
Mrs. KeIl-us, dark dress, with gold span.
giles; hair prettily dressed
Mrs. Judge Fi-ld. plaid silk, hair dressed
with puffs Of point lace.
with French blonde lace; head dress Of pink
rosee.
MIS-. Sevening-r, of California, white silk,
trimmed with cherry colored lace; hair plain.
Mrs. R-y, rich orange silk. trimmings OF
velvet ard bug les; white wreath head dress.
Miss HeDd-ks, OF New jersey, beauufut corn
colored silk. crimson trimmings and flowers.
Mrs. Judge Nels-n, white carleton, pink
trimmings, head dress OF flowers
Mics Per-y, white carleton, win blue BOD
dice
The music upon the occasion was by Posfen.
6efg's band.