Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-23
Society.

well. 1t seemed such an age since Saturday;
and every one had so enjoyed the blessed day Of
rest, that each could return with Zest to the I'M
ceasing round of social duties. For this noble
army of martyrs are in the performance of duties
that are incumbent upon their position, and il
upon yon beautifully dressed lady leaning back
amidst the luxurious cushions OF her carriage,
that envy might be turned to pity, if il only were
known that q weary aching sensation pervades
the whole body and mind too. Certainly not less
tired are those who stand three hours OF more
engaged in receiving, and the other hour it took
to dress.
Mrs. Judge Field never looked loveler than
she did yesterday, when she'was gracefully dis
pensing the Inequalities of her elegant home.
She was ably assisted by her mother, Mrs.
Swearingen, Miss Nj Dougal, and Miss Massey
of Alexandria. Miss Field wore beautiful
train of neutral shades Of silk, with overdress of
blue silk, which had a deep lOunce OF black
lace. An elegant lace cape was worn over the
high neck waist, and a feather the color of her
dress was worn in her hair. The young ladies
looked charming.
i Mrs. Judge Strong, the Misses Strong, and
their friend, Mrs. McCamman, dispensed a cor
dial welcome TO the hundreds who called there
The same may be said of all the other recep-
tons of yesterday, among which, beside "couTt
ladies" may be mentioned those of Mrs. Bris-
tew and Mrs. Porter.
- The two grand events Of the evening were
the entertainments at the spacious mansions OF
the Postmaster General and Judge Wylie. BY
half-past eight the crowd at Judge Wylies be-
gan to be uncomfortable, for not only were the
parlors filled, but several other rooms. Mrs
Wylie is most elegant lady, whose cordial
manners and agreeable conversation always
draw around her a host of friends. Last even
ing she wore pearl colored silk, with an ee-
CANT shawl of point lace. Her sister, Mrs. La
throp, and brother, Mr.. Bryan, with his lovely
wife, assisted in looking after the comfort and
pleasure OF their guests. The young people were
Slnyyn A a 6anrinu fba H.li "a
yided with seats in a warm corner, nd the
others introduced so agreeably that all present
received some personal attention. The COM
rany was truly brilliant, not only on account OF
the exquisite toilets of the ladies', but the high
talent and legal learning Of the distinguished
gentlemen present Miss Page, the lovely sister
of Mrs. Bryan, was the most distinguished
looking. She wore white dress, trimmed
with Tuchings of black, and like every Ching
she wears, this toilet was particularly stylish.
Mrs. Bryan wore black velvet with superb white
lace. Mrs Ramsey looked beautiful in gold
colored silk with peatings OF self-colored tarle.
ton and black velvet trains. Miss Mcdonald,
daughter OF ex-senator Mcdonald of Arkansas,
wore pale blue silk, ruffies of the same across
the front, edged with black velvet, wide bows of
black velvet loOped the train on both sides:
square corsage. Mrs. Judge Pascal wore straw
colored 'rietan trimmed with black lace. Miss
Pascal looked beautiful and was dressed in pure
whit. Mrs CostOn wore the most elaborate
dress present, beng the same she wore when
presented at the court OF Louis Napoleon. Ii
was white satin petticoat covered with white
illusion puffings. court train Of emerald green
velvet and White satin attn wrought together in
low corsage corresponded in style. Her Jewels
were magnificent. Around her throat was q
band of green velvet studded with solitaire
diamonds, and beneath a necklace Of pearls;
earrings and breach corresponding. Mrs. and
Miss Banks wore, as usual, something novel and
elegant. Mrs. Dom Piatt received much at
tentiOn, as her friends always show their ap-
probation OF her society whenever her health
permits her to accept invitations. She was
looking very handsome and wore beautiful
dress of mauye silk, with lace and jewels; hair
in most be Coming style, with exquisite flowers.
MIS- Stearns was simply dressed in white, and
had a host of admirers. Mrs. X. Il. Merrick also
looked lovely. Mrs. Judge Fisher and her hand
some daughter and niece were among the bellies.
Among those present were Judge Fisher, Judge,
Mrs. and Miss Adds, Gen. Banks, Senator
Trumbull and sol, Vice President and Mrs.
Colfax. Judge Davis, j Judge and Mrs Field and
Miss McDougal, Mr.. and Mrs Freeman Clarke,
DR.. Baxter, Mrs. Mary Clemmer Ames, Senator
from Japan, Gen. and Mrs. Dent Judge and
Mrs. Dent, Major and Mrs. Mansfield Brown
Marshal ard Mrs. Sharp, Col. Dom Piatt, Mr..
Drake, Senator and Mrs POmeroy, Senator
Cole, and too many others Of distinction to
enumeTate.
Most of those above mentioned adjourned
to the house of the Postm aster- General and
soon after ten his large parlors and ballroom
were filled with gorgeous assemblage. Mr..
mach admired and so cordially liked that their
receptions are always attended by all who are so
fortunate as to be on their visiting list. Among
their guests, besides many whose names have
been given above, were the Secretary of War
Miss Belknap, Mrs Bower and Miss Worthing-
ton, the Attorney General and Mrs. Williams.
Sir Edward Thornton, the Ministers from Eeua-
dor and Holland, Senator and Mrs. Conking
Senator and Mrs. Hamlin and Mrs Peters, Gen
eral, Mrs. and Miss Jeftries, Mrs. Colonel Cram,
Senator Stevenson, Miss Stevenson and Miss
Merriweather of Louisville, General and Mrs
Eaton, Senator Sawyer and Mrs. Fairchild, Miss
Annie Jeffers. the Solicitor General, Mrs. Br,s-
tow and Miss Ballard. Dancing was vigorously
Kept up until quite late, and the substantial
supper was by no means neglected. Mrs. Ores
wells dress was salmon pink of exquisite
shade, trimmed with ruffies of the same: her
hair was powdered and her sweet, delicate face
looked lovelier than ever as she enacted the part
OF attentive hostess. Miss Mcintyre was, as
usual, her sisters able assistant, and charmed
every one by the frank sincerity of her greet
ings. Her dress was beautiful. but that with
many Others, must be omitted i'm the description
for lack Of space.
Mr. and Mrs. James c. Kennedy were sat
heme" last evening to large number OF friends
in their elegant and hospitable mansion, o. II
street. Many of those named as present at the
Wyhe and Creswell receptions also paid then
respects to Mr.. and Mrs. Kennedy during the
evening; while many other charming people
found their visit here so pleasant that they did
not care to avail themselves OF the attractions
offered elsewhere.
- The german which takes place at Marini's
Hall tomorrow evening is looked forward 10
with much pleasure by those 80 fortunate as to
be among the invited. We notice with pleasur..
that the example of good hours, which we have
before taken occasion to advocate and commend
is to be followed on this occasion, as the gentle
men In Charge have determined that the dance
shall begin at O'Clock, sharp
Last evening, at O'Clock, Mr.. j. H. Grant,
OF Warrenton, Virginia, and Miss Alice Thorn.
OF this city, were united in wedlock at Grace
Church by its pastor, Rev. DIR. Holmead. The
occasion drew together large concourse of the
friends Of both parties.
- On dit, that Miss Bella wonderly, niece of
Judge Joseph Casey, of the Court of Claims, is
to be married on the LIST Of February to Cover
nor Campbell, Of Wyoming Territory. The
ceremony is to take place at the New York
Avenue Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Mr.
Mitchell officiating.
Mrs. Grants reception this afternoon was
very largely attended. She was assisted in
receiving by Mrs. Secretary Fish, Mrs. George
w. Childs. of Philadelphia, Miss Nellie Grant.
and Miss Wrenshall, Of California.
UTAH As A SrATE.-The sentiment among
the Gentiles and liberal Mormons in Salt Lake
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