The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-02-16
MISS ANTHONY's BIRTHDAY.

Grand Gathering mt the W0mnn's burenus
Miss Susan b. Anthony is again the Moses of
her SEX She has perpetrated a daring innova-
tion in regard to that subject which has hitherto
been with woman the most sacred and 1nviolate.
No more talk of women of certain or uncertain
age Susan squarey owns up to fifty;
have no conjunction in discussing the
ages of their female friends. This act OfSusan's
marks an era In the wOman's movement
more sing ular and portentous than any that hos
preceded It. How delicate has hitherto been
the question of a ladys agel Who should ven
ture TO decide the number of decades even that
have brought their summers splendor and their
winters frost to freight the memory of the
woman they loved or lovednot. But nous d0sns
change tout CcId-or rather Miss Anthony has.
lady's age is no longer to remain matter of
uncertainty. The illusions of doubt shall be
expelled, and much good may 1t do to those
who dispel them.
A large number of friends and admirers of the
private virtues and public services of Miss An
thony assembled at the Womans Bureau in
Twenty-third street last evening to congratulate
the lady upon this auspicious anniversary and
to wisbsher the customary Many happy returns
of the day."
Miss Susan B. Anthony stood ut the top of the
staircase to receive her numerous friends. She
wore dress of rich shot silk, dark red and
black. cut square in front, with q stomacher of
white lace, and pretty little cameo brooch
All female vanities she vigorously discarded-no
hoop, no train, no hustle, no panier no CHG
no nonsense of any kind. But there was one
female weakness to which even Susan must
yield. Like Miss Blimber she appeared with n
new pair of gold spectaces.
Mrs Isabella Beecher Hooker took n con-
spicuous part in the proceedings. She was
dressed in q gray silk trimmed with white
lace her hair was dressed in natural curls and
the lady looked as charming as could be.
Mr.. Allen, of jamestown, was dressed in rich
fawn-color satin, with an elegant white lace
shawl hair powdered and decorated with pearls.
This lady had distinguished appearance. Her
daughter was dressed in green silk trimmed
with white chenille; hair with long flowing
curls, with chignon and diamonds.
Mrs. Dr. Lozier was dressed in black velvet,
en- train.
Mrs. Black in pure satin trimmed with black
lace, and en- panier
Mrs. Randall appeared to great advantage in a
rich black velvet dress and train; low-cut bodice
bordered with lace.
Mrs. Muuson was dressed in rose-colored satin
trimmed with white lace, and diamond orna-
ments.
Mrs. Blake was dressed in lavender silk richly
trimmed with lace; diamond ornaments.
Mrs. Mary Clenmer Ames was dressed in a
black silk spotted with white satin flowers, lace
shawl, and coral ornaments.
Mrs. Tilton was dressed in violet satin, short
| skirt, and panier all trimmed with black lace.
Miss Anthony in the course of the day had
received many pleasant notes and kilograms
from her friends. Lilly Peckham sent her the
| AOllONihB'-
"Utah and Wyoming are ours. Wisconsin
| soon will be-. Greeting and congratulations to
| Susan B. Anthony, the heroine of the hour."
There was also a charming note from Mrs.
| Burleigh. in which she described Miss Anthony
| as the ''heroic woman of the hour"
The birthday presents Miss Anthony received
were almost too numerous to mention In the
gentlemen's reception parlor was pointed out a
stand of rare and exquisite flowers s--among
them some choice roses, sent by r. w. Pearsall,
of Long Island. And, by-the-by, it is as well to
remark that Miss Anthony wore a beautiful
| bouquet of roses, the present of another
her a complete set of the works of Mar
| garet Fuller. very handsome pen and ink
sketch was sent by Eliza Greatorex. Lucretia
| Mott sent her handsome gold pen and pocket
| book, the contents of which, whether checks
| greenbacks, or weighty gold, one need not stop
to inquire. There were smaller presents in inf
mite variety; and, altogether, Miss Anthony had
just cause to feel delighted with the souvenirs
| that came to her laden with the good wishes Of
her friends.-N. Y. World, today.