Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-07
Society.

plIck Of Washington society, which is never
inundated by cold or snow or rain. If the wea-
theT is too bad to display their best clothes the
ladies will wear something that can't be MUIR
ell; and so they go. Those who have made pre-
parations to receive know that they are not ul-
dcrgong the fatigue for nothing, and take it IS
a cOmpIimen at that so many come in spite of the
weather. Such was the case with the receptions
given by Mrs. Grant and ethers yesterday II
was really soothing and comfortable to take a
peep into the brilliantly-lghted salons and catch
the odOI of the flowers and look at the bright
faces. The President and Mrs. Grant %
through the ceremony of receiving with Qu {
regularity, as though the thing had ceased - I've
elthtr novelty or "A bore. Certainly il must lie
very tiresOme, and they have the comnisS IRA .IOa
OF many " no would be glad TO be in their places.
Mrs. Sickles with the Spanish veil arranged over
the back part of her head, and caught in di der
erent places with small gold stars and the same
lace draped about the shoulders with IN lst artis-
tic effect, received with Mrs. Grant. Her dress
was of rose colOred silk with narrow ruffi - of
muslin edged with lace around the train, and the
sash ends were finished with lace She was
holding an animated conversation in her ow n
language with the Minister from Ecua lor and
appeared to great advantage. Mrs. Fish stood
beside her, and introduced those who could con-
verse with her. for Mrs. Sickle as vet does not
speak much English. General Sheridan was
another star OF the first magnitude, and attracted
much attention. Mrs. and Miss MeIilI were
both drC ssed in pink silk, beautifully made and
trimmed. Miss Nelly Grant wore pink silk ami
blue velvet jacket covered with heavy gold
embroidery. Both she and Miss Medill hal
many beaus cOnversing with them. There were
the usual number OF distinguished persons
present.
At Admiral and Mrs. Bailey's there was a
dancing reception from 4to9.
- TIE second and last card reception of the
Postmaster General and Mrs. Creswell took
place last night, and was as brilliant and ele-
CANT rs their receptions always are. There were
ten rooms thrown open, and vet the crowd was
m q,
move about. The ballroom was filled with
dancers, but it was not until II O'Clock that
there was sufficient space for enjoyment. There
was an elegant supper served about II O'Clock
and, in short, every provision was III adc by host
and hostess To render the evening agreeable to
all. Mrs. Creswell looked remarkably well, in
robe Of black velvet, with rich black lace
about the waist. Miss Mcintyre wore a blue
silk train with overdress OF tue saIne, and
as she did not stand with her sister, her
MANY admirers had the pleasure OF a
EIomenade and occasional dance with her.
The President threaded his way through the
thT0ng like OTHER mOrtals, and seemed to enjOv
his freedom from official etiquette. The Vice
President, with his genial smile and cordial
Secretary OF State and his charming wife
also added eclat to the occasion. Benedict the
married man, was impeI senate by the joval
Secretary OF the Navy, who received the hearty
cor gratuiations of his friends. To the regret OF
all Mrs. Robson was suffering from a cold aud
cOuld not accompany him. Attorney General
and Mrs. Williams were present, and, a.
usual, made themselves agreeable to all
Some of the others of distinction we're Senator
and Mrs. Corbctt, Senator and Mrs. Sawyc-
Judge Poland, Mr.. Ii. X. Hurlburd, Comptrol
Ter Of the Currency; the Ministers from Ecuador
and Holland, and Mr.. Da Cunha, OF the Portu-
guese Legation; Mr.. and Mrs. Plat Senator
and Mrs. Ames, Miss Hildreth and Miss Par
hcr General and Miss Banks, Mrs. Hicks,
Miss Pascal, Mrs. Philip and Miss Dix, Mr.. Jas
T.. Kennedy, Gen. Sheridan, Senator Nye, Adj
miral Goldsborough, ex-MayOr Emery, Senator
Robertson, aud Col Cunningham and ladies'.
Yesterday Mr.. Frank Steele, jr., was mar
ried to young lady of Baltimore, and small
reception was given him and his bride at his
fathers home in Georgetown.
There was very pleasant masquerade
party last evening at the residence of Mrs.
Mary Clarke, near the Arlington. Many of the
sign, and created much amusement. The
Misses Barbour, of Georgetown. Mrs and
Misses Mudd, Miss McAv0y, Misses Clarke.
Miss Davis and Miss Candy, of Washington.
were among the masqueraders.
Senator and Mrs. Frelinghuysen will give a
dinner this evening to the Secretary of the NAVY
and his bride.
On Thursday evening the President and
Mrs. Grant will entertain them at dinner
- A ball Of the most elegant description will
be given by Major and Mrs. Rathbone on Thurs
day evening, which evening is also to be distin-
guished by the last reception of Sir Edward and
Lady Thornton, and the bal n,osqas Of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. X. Shepherd.
- The Secretary Of War has invited the citi-
zens of Iowa residing in Washington to a recep-
ton at his house on Thursday evening.
On Friday evening the Attorney General
and Mrs. Williams will hold their last reception.
The japanese Charge d'Affairs will also give a
diplomatic dinner at the Arlington And after
wards general reception.
The Peruvian Minister and Madame Freyre
have issuedinvitations for Monday evening next.
- MIR. and Mrs. John Delano left last evening
for the south, for the benefit of Mrs. DIS health,
which has been quite delicate latterly They
will be gone about two weeks.
- Every one who ever saw her, remembers
the petite Miss Jenckes, OF Rhode Island, whose
lovely face and fairy like proportions caused her
to be remarked wherever she went. She was
yesterday married at her home in Rhode Island,
to Lieut. Bartlett, nephew OF Senator Anthony