Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-02-11

Yesterday was another Ene day for the worlJ.
the Be3h, and the devil. We mean, oil
course, printers devil, for in our good society
We harbor no other; and to this parsonage who is
daily growing more and more important we owe
debt Of gratitude, Tor although his iudefad-
gable zeal may not be properly appreciated
allies all over the country who read with avidity
tie chronicle OF w ashin gton Eaites, and delight
in knowing what the ladies wear. IL has
same day, and If course cannot know wha. is
going on outside their own dwelling, IL the
papers did not tell them. We hope these few
explain story remaks viii call forth the gratitude
70 which We feel entitled.
- Friday is miscellaneous sort ofday. The
Tes. Enders have appropriated it, and many
others Who Ike TO lie free to 60 where they
please on Other days. 1t is reception fay al the
observatory, Mrs. Ross Rays, Mrs. Gen. Turu-
Rietett's. Mrs. Br:stOw also has this day, and
Mrs. Fremont.
- Mrs. Fremont and daughter have perhaps
the largest circle OF friends outside of those In
Official life. There is something so noble and
elevating short these ladies, that they attract
through their intrinsic worth. Mrs. Fremont's
dress yesterday was as unique as herself. The
frst skirt was made OF camel's HAIR shawl,
with its fringe trimming, Anover dress Of black
cashmere was draped above it.
There was a distinguished company at Mrs.
Rioketts', headed by the President and his
guests, Mrs. Borie and Miss Felt. Mrs. Ricketts,
was assisted BY her sister, Mrs. Lawrence, and
Miss Case. The ladies receiving were dressed
superbiy. Mrs. Ricketts, wore embroidered
black grenadine over black elk, which was
trimmed with gold color. Mrs. Lawrence's
dress was . chef dosrre white silk chene with
delicate flowers, pink silk trimmings with deli
cate muslin ruffies edged with valencieBnnes
silk front, which tapered of ON the train. Miss
Case wore Q pale shade Of lavender, rich and
becoming.
- Mrs. Bristow looked charming in pearl
colored silk with trimmings of velvet the
same shade. She had a large number Of calls.
- Friday is also the reception day Of Mrs.
Richard Mohun, Mrs. Dorsey, Mrs. Eastman
and Miss Dorsey. Their visitors are numerous
for this is one of the agreeable houses of which
our citizens may justly feel proud.
- Mrs. johnson of Corcoran's Row. gave A
fashionable party last night.
Next week will be crowded with events
Monday night second card reception OF Secre-
tary Delano, and the young meme German.
Tuesday, an elegant party at the Peruvian Min
hter's. This is st. Valentines Day, and MANY
of the favors for the German will be in the
form Of valentines. The wealth and petition of
this family will render their ball the event Of this
gay season. Wednesday, Mrs. Chandeliers second
day, Mrs, Montgomery Blair gives party; and
on Saturday the President holds his last levee
- The third card reception OF Secretary and
Mrs. Fish took place last evening. The usual
! large number OF distinguished persons were
present, and the large rooms weN tiled with
handsomely dressed ladies, and many men dis
tingushed either in appearance or by what is
remembered OF their deeds, if not by both
Dresses can scarcely be seen at Mrs Fish's very
popular and therefore crowded receptions stil
| less described; but the t0lettes worn TO her
house are always the most elegant possible. Mrs
Rogers, Mrs. Fish's daughter, who is visiting
her. was dressed in style particularly becoming
to her graceful and refined type of beauty. The
President, members of the Cabinet ami of
| foreign legations, many members OF Conr ess
and q large number Of nOtables were present
1t would appear that a good many people do not
understand that these are card receptions, for .
number were present last night who were not
| invited, and whose faces even, were not own
\ 10 Secretary and Mrs. Fish.
The crowd at Speaker Blaines was very
| large, and embraced almost everybody OF ary
note in Washington. Here, as at Score. ary
| Fish Q, the crowd was so great that il was not
| easy TO designate individual toilettes, thous h
/ the general effect was exceedingly rich ard
| brilliant.