Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-02-14

Society.
We overheard In the street cars a gentleman
ask a member OF Congress what they did in the
House yesterday. The reply was "Oh! you
know Monday is washing day" We had heard
OF the splendid bathrooms they had, and sup
posed they used them like other people, and
had 10 idea that Monday was their only
Washing day: After this We shall always go to
the capitol Tuesday. and expect to see the bows
improved by their Monday washing. But there
Is no washing day to prevent Monday being as
brilliant Is reception day among the ladies as
any OF the other days OF the week, and the
weather IS no damper, no matter how damp il
may be; for while yesterday was a dsv of slush
under foot, and the trees retained their coat Of
crystal mail, the ladies. In cobweb lace shawls
velvet court trains. light cOlored silks and ali
the adluncts OF elegance, were driving from the
Navy ard to Georgetown, and enjoying them
selves at many different houses.
Mrs GoldshorOugh and the Misses Randall
received as many calls as At any time this
season.
ON Capitol Hill, Mrs. judge Miller and
Miss Patty were kept busy.
Mrs. Judge Field has an elegant home. and
it is great pleasure to meet with this fair lady
and to find that one Young can preside with
as much grace over an elegant establishment.
= The family OF Assistant Judge Advocate
Dunn also received. Their home is near III AT OF
Judge Field, and = very handsome, comfortable
home IT is. The General. with his wife and
aughter, are great tayOrites in society. and
their receptions are As delightful a. any given
- Mrs. Swayne and daughter, with their
friends, Miss Chandler and Miss Dennisnn re-
ceived a brilliant company.
Madame de Catacazy. in oriental attire
was kept busy many hours IN giving a cordial
greeting to acquaintance, as well as to those
who having heard of the famous beauty wished
10 see and admire for themselves.
There was the usual crowd al imiral Por-
ters, with the same elegsn, e, refreshments,
dancing and enjoyment that have characterized
these matinees for several weeks.
The German at Marini's and the second
card reception at Secretary Delsns's were the
entertainments for the evening The gentlemen
Who give the German always contrive to make
it not only elegant but agreeable. The hall ha.
a perfect floor for dancing, and the costume
OF many OF the ladies is little more co.
quetish and picturesque than usual. Many OF
those who were spectators only at the German
lett by hali-past 10 and went to Mr.. Delano's.
This was one OF washngton's proyerbial
crushes. Psrlors, halls, sfairways, dressing
rooms, and every inch OF the house was occu-
sisted by their son and his Wife did their best
to make all comfortable, and no reception Ia.
been more noted for distinguished guests than
that OF last wight. The ladies know betoreban and
the fate thar will befall their costly. ele yant
dresses, but nevertheless they wear them
Dressing has become one of the fine arts ami
a
the beauties OF rich silks, with their glossy
sheen; velvets, which are typical of row
atty; g0ssamer fabrics, that make us think
Of summer sunset; laces 80 tine and OF such
wonderful design that We are lost in almir alton
OF the genius that would devise and the skill
that would execute such maryes OF beauty:
gems that outshine the stars OF heaven; and
when all this magniticence is thrown around
lovek forms, and bright eyes are IN ale brighter
by the consciousness of natural charms inn
proved and heightened by dress, there enters q
N MT Inaan NJ hot AZ.
OF dissipation of all the grOsser elements. But
one can't remain the clouds all the while and
We look to see who is there, and perceive our
popular Vice President, with his estimable wife
There i smile and warm shake Of the hand
for nearly every one present, As their circle OF
acquaintance is extensive; the Secretary OF
state and his wife, who is ~ much admired
that we hope all the Young ladies have
adopted her for their model; the Postmaster
General, with that charming little lady
his wife, of whom he seems so justly proud
drapsd, and looking remarkably well. The
shoulders and arms Of this young LADY are noted
Tor their plumpness and beauty. Sir Edward
and Lady Thornton mingled Pleasantly with the
COMPANY. Also, Hon. John j. Cisco and Gen.
Eiuah Ward, OF New York, with their accom-
plished wives, both resplendant in diamonds
and costly laces. The Speaker and Airs.
char ming guest, Miss (Gail HamiltOn) Dodge
Judge Swayne and Senator Thurman we're
there to do honor to the Cabinet Minister from
.ueh nopic olatc, tne lAtber bearing on his Arm
his wife and Mrs. Lowe, OF Columbus, Who mas
oeen their guest for some time, There we're
Senators and Representatives q plenty. soma
escortlbg ladies and others contributing onIy
their own personal attractions to the OCCASION
The Army and Navy were well represented p.
we're also the various branches of the civil
service, while many Of the less widely
known sness present we're noted for their
beauty, Wit, grace, style, elegance OF dress,
good deeds, and what not. Solicitor Gene
TAI RAJ siistow was accompanied by his charm
ing vie. and Mr. and Mrs. y. Hubley
Ashton were there In this group were many
or those proverbialy handsome Kentuc kiansE
MT. and Mre. Isaac Caldwell and others. Mrs
Cadwell's dress was one OF the most elegant
worn. Madame and Miss Zbrowski were the
observed Of all observers, and the Madamer
dress was such mar velously beautiful toilette
that It merits page, but We have II not And
can only hope that many of our readers NAV lie
iortunate enough to see 1t for Themselves The
dresses Of the Mrs.. Delano, senior and Junior
were also among the most elegant and stylish in
the throng. But the parlors we're % crowded
that there was little Opportunity to itIy see the
many handeome dresses present; We must thar
fore content ourselves with the remark that ths
general display Of toilettes was equal "a n m If
any occasion this season, and that the recentson
itself vas one OF the most enjoyable OF its cIsss