Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-01-30
Society.

with its brightest splendor. All were unsni-
nous in the opinion that daylight receptions
have advantages over those held at the late
hours of night. Dancing by daylight admits of
great latitude in dress; as visiting, or walking
costumes, with hats and bonnets, are quite as
proper as ball dresses. The same privileges are
accorded the gentlemen in regard TO dress,
which is q convenience il nothing more. That
all availed themselves of this freedom was
shown by the difference and variety OF styles
among bellies and beauN. Mrs. Bryan. the hos
tess, was dressed in black velvet, en- train, and
a superb white lace collaret. She is lady OF
elegant appearance. and has such refined and
winning manners that all her guests feel
happy and honored by her kind consi1era-
ton. Her husband renders his valuable
assistance, for Mr. Bryan is n every sense of the
word q gentleman. Their house is beautiful, and
the picture gaiiviy, -..h 10 .2cc- 9: .%n kinds
of wood, polished until it is perfect for dancing,
with all its walls covered by fine paintings,
which alone could afford pleasure, make up
combination that is irresistible. The company
was arstocr attic in the highest sense OF the word
Mrs. Bryan's sister, Miss Page, of KY, is q
noted belle. There were judges, wives of judges
and their daughters, Senators, Representatives
and our best citizens. Mr.. Bryan's two sisters
Mrs. Judge Wylie and Mrs. T.athrop, were
richly dressed in silks of grave but perfect
color, with the accomplishment of soft, elegant
lace: Lace, in its dainty elegance, is the appro.
pirate establishment of dainty woman, and
for her not to be able to possess it, is cross that
man can neither appreciate nor under
stand sta Judge Fisher was present With
Isle, with her two fair Kentucky friends,
who are her guests. Miss Fanny Dunn, who
has as many charms combined as ever falls To
one young lady's lot; Mrs. Ross and Mrs. Albert
Ray, accompanied by Miss Nichols; Major and
Mrs. Mansfield Brown, one OF the handsomest
young couples in Washington; Mrs. arker, the
beautiful complexion and wealth of hair make
her beauty almost per feet; Miss Mamie Davis
one OF Washington's native beauties; Mrs. Ad-
miral GoldsbOrough, Mics Minnie Sherman,
ROufwoll i olI
guests of Secretary Robeson; Gen. Meigs and
bis handsome niece; Mrs. BristOw, Mrs. Ashton,
Senator Pomeroy and wife, and Misses Serle
and Ttllinghast. Miss Swayne, who is one of
the wittiest and brightest girls in Washington,
was escorted by her brother, Q fine looking
young man, and Miss Chandler. of Boston, who
is their guest, was also present. Also. Mrs
Mary Clemmer Ames, of the Independent, who
is looking fresh and handsome. and who dresses
III perfect taste. Gov. McCoOk and wife we're
Kentuckians.
- Niles Clara Louise Kellogg gave a verv
pretty evidence on Saturday evening OF tilial
obedience. Most becoming green satin with
Overdress of white valenciennes lace had been
prepared for her toilette, but as it exposed her
neck, shoulders and arms, and the young lady
had severe cold, her mother preferred she
should wear one less becoming, but more pro-
tectng from cold, TO which desire the daughter
gracefully yielded.
The literary reunion at Hon. Horatio Kings
Saturday night. was well attended, despite the
y.
recitatioDs and an interesting lecture on Robert
Burns, by Gov. e. c. Cox, were among the
attractive features OF the evening.
COMING EVENTS.
The gentlemen are talking of giving another
German next week.
Secretary Robson has issued invitations for a
party on Monday evening, which will be given
IN honor of Mrs. Rawle, a ughter of General
Cadwallader, OF Philadelphia.
Secretary and Mrs. DelanO have a card recep.
ton tonight and another February 18th.
Mrs; Ross Ray gives another reception on
Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Riggs will give their third recep-
ton OF the season tonight.
Great expectations are excited in the fash.
ionable world by the announcement that Ms
Senator Stockton will give a large German on
Thursday evening.
Mrs. Gen. Zeilin gives large party, at the
Marine Barracks on Wednesday evening, on the
occasion OF her youngest daughters debut.
On DIT, that Mrs. Holiday and her beauti-
Iul daughter will shortly give grand German
at their residence, 1il4 II street. The arrange
ments are to be on the European plan, with
favors Of gold and silver, says Nj adam Rumor.
The Saturday afternoon receptions this
week promise to be unusually numerous and
brilliant. Miss Dyer, at the arsenal, has ano.
her usual reception, and Mrs. Judge Sherman
and her daughters will also receive.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Astor Bristed will
shortly give an evening reception at their resi-
d
A number of young ladies will give private
theatricals at the residence OF DR.. and Mrs
Nadsw0rth. on T. street, Thursday evening, for
the benefit OF Emanuel p. f.. church, at Anacos-
derstand, German will follow the performance
Mrs. Commodore Sands and Mr.. Sands have
issued cards for dancing reception at the Naval
Observatory, Friday.
ANOTHER MrssIssIrrI HoRRos-Eigsty.s.r.
Tires lost Ly q Steamboat Erplosiop.-The steam
boat w. X. Arthur, from New Orleans for
Louisville, exploded her boiler Il miles below
Nemphis on Saturday morning. She then
burned till her bow sunk. In the confusion
many passengers jumped overheard and were
drowned. Captain BrOlask, assisted by Captain
frazer, passenger, saved many of the psssen-
gers. Several tugs subsequently repaired to the
scene OF the disaster and rendered assistance
Ibe Second Engineer, who was on duty at the
time, says everything was working we'll at the
time, of the explosion. The boat was carrying
less than 100 pounds of steam, and was allowed
lZ6 pounds. He had just tried the water and
found it all right. One boiler was blown aft
the rudder post and smashed the yawl, while
another is believed TO have been driven through
the hull, causing her to sink.
SHIPwRECk on THE JERSEY CoAsT-F.orf,,
Loss Of LTe.-The British bark Kate Smith
Captain William Hamilton, OF Yarmouth, y. s.
1romLes Passages, Spain, for New York, went
ID, and eight OF those on board were lost in
Guiding the captain, five seamen, the steward
and WE, and Joseph Hussey. pilot. Mates
Mcdonald. OF Pictou, \. S., and Thomas New
comb, of Cayuga county, New York, with wo
seamen, we're the only survivors of the wreck
Captain Hamilton leaves a wife and three child
rem at Yarmouth, y. S.: Pilot Hussey a wife and
four children in Brooklyn, and among the lost
sailors were II. Mcdonnell, son-in-iaw of Can
tain Hamilton, and William Gordon, OF Med
ford, Mass.
WHAT has Miss Winnie Ream the artist, done
q, 10 ,he Iree love women who write editorials for
the Tribune that they should abuse here
Yesterday, although the general testimony was
in favor OF Miss Ream's statue OF Lincola, the
Tribune contained q mean, spiteful article
against the artist. The article was eyidepflv
the work of woman; its spleen and envy we're
palpably feminine. No man who possessed a
spark OF maniiness in his composition could
have written it.-N Y. telegram.
The INCOME TAX in England permits no
oaths to be taken, and denies all publicity. The
oaths cause frequent perjury, while publicity
Expresses and annoys the honest citizen, and Al
the same time gives swindiers the chance to
win by false returns reconsideration and credit
some times used to plumber too confiding vic
tins.
ELECTION AT WILMINGTON Thursday Last
the municipal election took place at Wheeling
West Virginia. The result was, for mayore
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