Evening star., 1870-02-12
Society I'm Washington.

cious parlOTs of Speaker Blaine were crowded
again last evening, it being the regular weekly
reception of the Speaker and his accomplished
lady. Among the guests were many prominent
statesmep and high officials. The toilettes of the
ladies were very rich, making it one of the most
brilliant and elegant receptions Of the season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine greeted their visitors in
their usual cordial manner, extending to all q
hearty welcome. BY ten O'Clock there was an
immense crowd present, showing how very pop
ular the Speakers receptions are becoming
The elegant suite of parlors, so well adapted for
a large company, presented an attractive ap-
pearance.
Among the visitors were General Sherman
and daughter, Lieutenant General Sheridan
and Colonel Forsythe; Senators Drake, Stew
art, Anthony, and Trumbull; Representatives
Banks, Judd, Ames, wife and daughters, Lough-
ridge and lady, Niblack and lady, Roots
Whittemore, Beck and daughter, Donley, Bing-
ham, Jones, Hill, Ferry and lady, Wood, Paine
and others; ex-Representatives Halsey and
Barnes and lady; Secretary Cox and lady, ex-
Secretary McCulloch, Commissioner Van Aer-
mum andlady, Colonel Dayton, A. B. Mullett
wife and sister, N. P. Chapman and lady, Gov
Campbell, Colonel DrC. Cox and lady, General
Badeau, Colonel Markland and lady, General
Thomas and daughter, Baron GerOlt and two
daughters, ex-C Commissioner Cox and others.
Mrs. Blaine was attired in a rich black gros
grain silk, trimmed with quillings of the same
material; white lace shawl; emerald and dia-
mond jewelry.
Mrs Secretary Cox wore pearl moire ANTIQUE
with white lace trimmings. and pearl jewelry.
The Misses Gerolt wore ashes of roses silk, with
point lace trimmings.
Mrs. Ames wore black velvet, with lace and
satin trimmings; stone cameo and pearl jewelry
Miss Minnie Sherman wore pale green silk,
with white lace Over-dress; hair plain; etruscan
jewelry.
Mrs. Demas Barnes wore black velvet, trim
med with satin pipings; white point lace shawl;
jewelry Of emeralds and diamonds.
Many of the other dresses were equally rich
and tasteful, but the crowd was so great as to
afford little opportunity for their proper display.
SECRETARY FIsH's REcEPTIoN.-The recep-
ton of Secretary and Mrs. Fish last evening,
brought out on unusually large and brilliant as
semblage of representative people. Owing to
the fact that only a limited number Of cards are
issued for each occasion, the throng here was
not so great as at Speaker Blaine's but the spa
ciOus apartments were nevertheless well filed
until nearly midnight, and the display of elegant
and attractive toilettes was remarkably large.
Among the more prominent persOnages pres
ent were Secretary and Ms. Cox, Attorney
General Hoar, the Postmaster General and
Mrs. Creswell, Judge and Mrs. Swayne and
daughter, Mrs. Fremont, Mrs. Sprague, Gen'l
Sherman and daughter, Lieut.. General Sher-
idan, Colonels Forsythe and Dayton, Admirals
Bailey and Dahlgren, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Astor Bristed, Mr.. S. b. Ruggles, Sir Edward
and Mrs. Thornton, Baron Gerolt and daugh
tiers, Blacque Bey, Colonel and Madame Freyre
and daughter, Senator Trumbull and lasies
Hon. s. c. Fessenden and ladies, Colonel and
Mrs. ID. c. Cox, Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Mullett and
sister, Senator Drake and lady, Mr.. and Mrs
). II. Kaufimann, q. w. Riggs, Hon. j. G.. C.
Kennedy, General and Mrs. n. P. Chipman.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Geddes Day OF n Y.
Peter Baumgras, Mr.. Rangabe, of the Greek
Legation, General and Mrs. Michler, Senator
Stewart, Senator and Mrs. Pomeroy, Senator
Harlan, &c, &c.
SILVER WEDDING.-Hon.D ID D.J. .Morrell of Penn
sylvania, and wife, celebrated the twenty-sftb
anniversary of their wedding last evening by
entertaining large number of friends at their
residence on II street. Among the guests present
were Senators Morrill, Of Maine, Morrill, of Yer
mont, and Scott Of Pennsylvania; the entire
pennsylvania delegation in the House: the
members of the committee on Manufactures of
which MIR. Morrell, is chairman; also, the MEM
bers OF the committee on the Union Pacific Rail-
road, and the special committee on the Decline
OF American Shipping, together with several
friends from distance, temporarily sojourning
In the city. The table spread for the occasion
presented a most luxurious and tempting appear
anee, and the evening throughout was thor
oughly pleasant and enjoyable to all present.
Mrs. Senator Sprague entertained distin-
guished company of sixteen at dinner yester-
q ala n,,A
the absence Of Mr.. Sprague, Chief Justice
Chase did the honors as host at the entertain
ment, which was pronounced most sumptuous
and recherche, in every respect.
To REMAIN HERE.-Gen. n Michlar AETNA