Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-01-11

fhe first reception OF Mrs. Grant, held
yesterday afternoon, was q marked event in
fashionable circles, as it may be said TO be
the Inauguration OF 1.-THE season" at the capital,
and the attendance was accordingly both large
and attractive. Mrs. Grant was assisted on the
occasion by Mrs. Secretary Fish, Mrs. judge
Dent, Mrs. Gen. Porter, and Mrs. T.. o. Cole, OF
New YORK, and the ceremony Of introducing the
guests was performed, as usual, by Gen. Mlcn.er.
Ibe display OF toilets was unusually fine for an
terEcoD reception, and a description OF many
OF the costumes present would prove Interesting
u our lady readers, but We have only room fOg
a mention OF the dress. 8 worn b. the wife OF the
President and her assistants
Mrs. Grant was attlred in dress OF doye-cOl-
oTed corded SILK, figured, en- bdiRe, cat high,
and trimmed with Valenciennes lace; Jewels
diamonds and plain gold; hair dressed plain,
aud oInamented with cluster OF diamonds.
hTs. ISL wore dress OF gray MORE antique,
en- tr0tac, high corsage, trimmed with Brussels
lace; ornaments Of diamonds and pearls; hair in
cuTls; with cape of guipure lace and Lyons vel
vet. Mrs. Dent WAS attirsd in a white and gold
colored silk, en- tra5Re, high oorsagc, with over
IT INNINGS of black lace; hair perfectly plain,
and ornaments OF coral. Mrs. Porter was
dressed III a blue silk, panieT, with long
tram, trimmed with white lace; hair combed
plain, and ornaInented with hea6dress OF
cherry colored satin; ornaments OF plain gold.
MTs. Cole wore dress OF pink satin, en- TRAIN,
low corsage, shert sleeves, with overskirt Of
white NalencienDes lace, looped up with nativs
flowers; waist trimmed with heavy folds OF gui-
pure lace; hair dressed high in front with naru-
raj flowers and evergreens; ornaments, jewels
OF plain gold. After the adjournment OF the
Cabinet meeting, the President. attended by
the principal officers OF the Executive house
hold, visited the saloon, ard was the recipient
OF many compliments and congratulations FROM
the gay throDg which filled the rooms until live
O'Clock, and which included much of the beauty.
fashion and talent now at the eapital-both
resident and transient.
A very handsome and pleasant party was
given last evening by Mr.. and Mrs. X. NJ. Cor
wine, At their residence on street, formerly
occupied by Senator Sherman. The attendance
which was lsgre and fashionable, included
many Ohio people, with fair representations
from other localities. Among the gentlemen
guests Mr.. Corwin's chances for obtaining tie
I. S. judgeship fer the southern district OF
Ohio were canvassed quite freely, and his sue
cess hoped for with great unanimity aad fer
vency.
The afternoon receptions held to day by the
wives Of the Vice President, the Speaker, and
the several members of the Cabinet quite di-
vited honors and attraction with the San DO
niDgO question at the Capitol, and, notwith-
standing the lowering eather the display OF
handsome equipages and elegant toilets was
both large and attractive in the northwestern
quarter OF the city. Ii IL to be regretted that
the late hour at which these receptions are held
precludes any extended mention OF their prin-
opal features In our Issue OF the same alter
neon.
- Mr.. Ford C. Barksdale, whose name has
been unpleasantly mixed up With the New York
San and gold ring scandals, is understood to be
the editor OF Oar Society the personal aragra pin
psrer lately started in New York. The state
ment that Jim Fisk furnished the money 10
start this unique weekly Is denied.
- Hon Fernando Wood gave "A dinner party
last evening At his residence, corner OF 18th and
streets, at which there were present the Secre-
tary OF State and wife, Speaker Blaine and wife
Senator and Mrs. Casserly, Senator and Mira
stockton, Senator and Mrs. Thurman. the
British Minister and wife. the EuSsiau Minister
anu Mrs. Catacazy, and Mr. and Mrs. Senatos
SWAIN.
- Mrs Carrie Lee Blancbari's party last
evening passed OF with ali the pleasantBe,s
that could be wished Tor by either the Young
lady or her many guests, among whom we no
uced Misses Weik, OF Philadelphia; Early. OF
Iyncbburg; Emery, Palmer, Aliot, Wilson,
Harvey. Stout, Peppin, Fowler, French. Mills,
Davis, and Griffith, OF this city The festivities
were kept up until late hour this morning.