Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-03-01


The announcement was premature that the
season was over, ending with the carnival. II
IS true that from very WEAKNESS and safety
ihe;e was Cessation for several days, but Mon
day found all so recuperated that those Who
had all along received on Mondays thought:
we will be at home If any one should car -
while others said, las this has been so and So ;
reception day, and have not heard wbe her Ut
no RECEIPT crs are discontinued will call at a
|. venture" The result was that they met NOR
OF IKE mind. and the receptions we're fashion
able and delightful.
Many were the carriages in the vicinity of
the Navy Yard, though Mrs. GOldsborough, and
many others were not RECEIVING.
- Nrs. Ben Holiday and daughters had a
large reception.
. - In the evening there was a charming party
al the house Of Hon. HoratiO King, given TO his
young son Boratio, who WAS here on q visit of q
lev days. He has resided in New York since he
formed a connection with the New York Star
There were only about sixty persons present, but
they made mp in quality all they lacked in mum
hne supper.
/ ON Monday there were rumors that Nrs
Grant would hold her usual reception Tuesday
afternoon, and this rumor being confirmed by
yesterday, there WAS alarge asse mblage gath
cred by af-post three O'clock IN the Blue
aii h MA; Grant was supported on her left
Secretary Delano, next Mrs. Sharp, then Mrs
Drexel and Miss Felt. The two latter are guests
Al me White House. Mrs. Grant wore a white
and black chen. silk. With black lace rouuces;
Mrs. Delano black velvet; Mrs. Sharp green
SILK, with lace shawl draped about Ter shout
ders; and Mrs. Drexei's dress was 80 fresh and
lovely that II was especially noticeable-a del
cate pearl colOred SILK, an trofn puts of layep-
der illusion on the train, separated BY white
sstin piPings, superb white lace shawl ar
ranged Is an overdress: corsage high with
white point lace trimmings, and white feathers
ia the hair, with small flowers the shade of her
dress: Mrs. Drexel is SO stylish and handsome
S mar ner elegant toilette seemed only part OF
call her, has that robust look of health that is
60 rare and so much coveted. She dresses
well and expresses herself As well pleased
with washington. This matter of
had tor enjoyment.
1t frequently happens thai. there is
tons, and at this particular one the English
commissioners were the lions. After their pre-
sentation was over, Lady Thornton kindly intro
dueed Them to different ladies and gentlemen.
and soon there was An easy dow of conversation
IBey seemed to enjoy the opportunity OF seeing
so many representatives OF the republican court
Dget tS ~ was far representation, for there
was the vile OF the Postmaster General the wife
and daughter Of Senator handler, the Secre.
taIy OF the Treasury, with his wife and daughter.
Hamilton Fish r the wife Of Senator POmeroy,
her friend, Miss Chandler, Of Boston; Genersi
and Mrs. Horace Porter, Mrs Senator Cole.
Mrs. General MARCY. Miss Constance Kinney,
besides many others. There were many who
were strangers, and this was pleasant episode
in their short visit to our city,
. M. Grant, with her characteristic amiabiiity,
intends cepttnuips Ger TdAsday fseeofions. 70
ssa?ra 70 h6 many strangers who viii be here
es long - Congress % In session an Opportunity
Of eeeing something Of society. Mrs. Fish Will
continue 70 receive; also Mrs. Delano, although
they do not expect 800 calls day, . heretofore.
= or course, one Of the topics Of conversation
At the Presidents was the new Governor, and
there was general expression Of pleasure that
Alr. Cooke would accept the once, and it's i'm
portance was compared to that Of the Lord
Mayor Of Lona0u. We actually experienced q
new thrill Of delight that there would be one
more importer Mt parsonage to write about. Ger
tainly things DO DIT In very nicely In washington.
We no sooner get over one excitement than We
have another, tor now the carnival Is over, and
its success passed into history, We have the j.
b. q. tJoiIt High Commissiop) with rs, and Of
course feel great interest in their discussions,
as well as all the fees that viii be given In their
honor. This for the social side: and politicians
will have their amicable little fracases over new
members, reorganization, Governor, and his
subs, with all thesmAn jealousies and intrigues
that belong TO Office seekers, 80 that there is
food for excitement for all, and We give our aid
TO the best men for the best places, and hope
that every thing will continue altogether lovely.
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papers.
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