Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-02-07

day, and the day Of rest had reinvigorated the
pleasure seekers. Monday Is a day of many re-
ceptons, and by one p. M, not an available car
riage was 10 be procured. 1t is navy yard day,
as well as reception day for Madam De Csts-
ca ", Mrs Holiday, Mrs. Mansfield Brown, and
the ladies OF the Supreme Court.
- The daughter Of Judge Miller had dancing
at her reception, and all who called enjoyed
their visit. Every reception was full.
- Mr.. Scott Stewart called upon Madam De
Catacazy, and introduced usha Hirobumie Ito,
Assistant Minister of Finance OF the Empire OF
Japan, and Special Commissioner TO the United
states OF America: SO says his card. lie was
accompanied by Foukoutsi, Secretary of the
japanese Mission TO the United States. Other
cards were left, with their unpronounceable
names, and their Official rank set forth. The
reception was unusually brilliant, and the YER
dict unanimous as 20 the beauty and grace of
The fair hostess.
- Mrs. Holiday had large number of calls
She Is fine looking lady with a profession OF
beautiful gray hair. She has two handsome
daughters. Madam Podrtales and Miss Holli-
day a-e of the decided beauties OF the city
There is bright vivaciOus manner, and spark
ling Of eyes ID at many balls and fetes have not
as yet impaired.
AT the house of Admiral Porter there was
a concentration of all the revolving lights, for
the German was danced from to 8 p. III. Mrs
Porter received all, whether friends or only
those who made the first call, cordially, and
made hem welcome to all the pleasures che n al
tboughfully prepared. She was dressed in blue
silk, with train and white muslin overdress. A
handsome black lace shawl was draped about
her shoulders. Miss Lizzie Porter wore a pale
dove colOred silk, with blue trimmings and
white ACE; hair rolled high, and surmounted
by blue bow and pink rose. Miss Wood was
dressed in real Louis Fourteenth style. white
train, hounced, blue overdresS open in front
white muslin very bouffant and trimmed with
black velvet, ard Roman sash loosely fastened
below the wAist; hair a Ia POmpadour with blue
and pink decorations. Miss Minnie Beale wore
blue silk, with ruchings OF white illusion, and
small pink rose on the ruchngs. Many we're in
full evening dress, more in visiting costumes,
and just as many in simple walking Or esses and
shoes. Gas was lighted everywhere, and an
elegant repast served.
After this reception large portion OF the
company repaired to the house Of the Post
master General, which is elegant in all its ap-
pointnents. Besides the large drawing room.
there is ball room with waved floor and q de-
hghtful place for dance, as many found IL last
night. Across the hall is the dining room, whore
a bOantiful collation. was served. Mrs. Cress-
wells entertainments are always as elegant as
possible, the only dra back being that too large
number avail themselves OF the opportunity
OF an evenings enjoyment, and the crush is UNI
ayoidable. Last night was no exception. 1t was
pleasant to have been there and look upon the
brilliant scene which, even with its frequency
IN Washington, never pals upon the senses.
- The young men are proposing to give q
German Oh Thursday evening.
Madam DE Catacazy has been compelled to
give up the theatricals she proposed, on account
Of not being able to secure the requisite per-
formers. II was her Intention to have French
play one evening, and an English one the next
and il is TO he regretted that she has failed in
her amiabie desire TO give the anticipated
pleasure.
-" Happy is the bride whom the sun shines
on" The above adage was echoed to-day by
every one who was SO fortunate as to witness
the marriage OF MIR. John Jay Knox Deputy
ComPT9lier OF currency :y, to Miss Garry Z:
this city. few intimate friends OF both parties
were assembled in the spacious parlors of Ne
fotd's residence, and at the hour named (3a
O'Clock the groom entered, escorting his charm
ing bride. The ceremony was conducted by the
Eev. Dr. Knox, brother OF the groom assisted
" Rev. Thomas Addison, rector OF Trinity
thu!c eli. The groom was attended BY Mr.. Tbos
Todd. The bride Was attended by her cousin,
Miss Nanny Aslty. The bride was attired in a
magnificent white corded silk, with overskrt OF
'ulle; flowing veil l0oped with orange blossoms,
She wore pearl iewelry. The dress was made
with flowing train, ever which dropped the long
bridal veil. The groom wore a dress suit OF
PLAIN black. Miss Ashby wore a dress of pure
white, and white flowers in her hair. Among
tie guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Frank lin Philp
Mn Alex. L. Shepherd and wife. Mrs Camp
MS. Neagle, Mr; ID. q; Gillette. AIR. j. II.
SaVIlle, Chief Clerk, Treasury Departments;
James r.. Young. A. y. Stenard, Mr.. +. Kroell,
Col. and Mrs. VIM. Wall, Mr. Wheelock. IT,
Mr. and Mrs. Z. T. Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. f.
DsOOp, Mr.. and Mrs H. Senken, Miss beam.
Miss Wilson, Mrs. BeIgh ard Miss White OF
New York. After the ceremony and the usual
routine OF Congratulations and wishes OF happi-
room, where there was pledged a 'health 10 the
arrest" The bride and groom leave town this
afternoon Tor tour north, and will return in
about ten days or two weeks.
The dinner at the Arlington last evening
siyenhy Mr.. VIM s. Huntington to Jusha Hi
rno N tfa AsS:~
ofJapan, was one of the most elegant affairs of
he KIND ever gwen here. The COMPANY con-
sisted CT Gov. IT'D ard Mr.. Foukoutsi hi, secre-
tarN' Senator Sherman chairman OF the Senate
finance Committee; Hon. Samuel uooper
chairman of the House Committee on WAYS
and Means; Secretary Boutwell,. Genera al Sher-
man, Commissioners Pleasolton, Hon. ). :. Cox
Comptroller IIulburd, Henry ID. Cooke Es1
John Gayit, ESQ, OF New York; Gen. Banks
chairman OF the House Committee on Foreign
Affairs; Gov. Walker. of Va; and Il. s. Stew
Art, ESQ, American Consul to japan. The ia
DIE was spread IN the parlor of the old johnson
house and the quests were seated at O'clock
The ornaments and floral decorations were of
ne most expensive and attractive character.
he bill OF fare was printed in purple on white
satin, and the whole affair was in every way
creditable to all concerned The speeches, As
general thing, were OF q financial Oh ara cter,
and various financial measures were discussed
much 10 The satisfaction of Gov. Ito. who i.
visiting This country to become acquainted with
our hnancial management, &c. 1t was mid
night before the company parted.
THE FIRE AT WEST POINr.-i;rief mention
was made in yesterdays STAR of the burning
nt the Cadet barracks al West Point. 1t ar.
peaIs that the flames were first discovered at
the center OF the main building, near the roof.
The cadets and enlisted men we're immediately
turned out, and the steam fire engine was speed
lily on the ground, but no water could 10 obtain
ed. the intensely cold weather having frozen
pipes and cisterns. The men at length succeed
ed in e1tpgui.hing the fire by lighting it and
tearing away the wood work. About thirty OF
Ms rooms were destroyed, and sixty cadets were
Obliged To seek quarters elsewhere. An inves-
tigation was in progress to ascertain the origin
81 the fire. which is something OF mystery, Is
the building is nearly hre proof, is lighted with
gas, and heated with steam. A new slate roof
will DC needed. The Secretary OF War will prob.
ably AK for An appropriation OF $50 900 to re.
pair the damage done. The cadets acted
brsvely, and IL was mainly through their exer-
lions that the property was saved.
. >. TBE PoPE.-On the 10th OF June the Pope
viii enter the twenty.sixth year OF his P0ntiii-
cate, and in anticipation of this event (says the
Roman correspondent Of the Pau Mali Gdsette)
the churches OF Rome ara celebrating a solemn
tridao for the prOlOngation OF his life. Letters
have been received at the Vatican from every