Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-10
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character Of q delightful reunion. Friends net
who had been separated since the breaking up
of last season, and many kind greetings were
interchanged. General Babcock stood beside
Mrs. Grant and scted a. master Of ceremonies.
The general does it gracefully Mrs. Grant
was becomingly dressed In leather colored silk
trimmed with black lace, point lace collar and
and Miss Renshaw, her cousin. Mrs. Borie was
dressed in black silk, with blue trimmings.
Miss Borie wore black silk, lace collar and
colored necktie. There was, IS usual q profu-
sion Of flowers about the rooms, and all the ladies
who called were elegantly dressed Mr.. Dent,
Mrs. Grants father, gave his testimony as to
widow, and one who is very much admired; and,
says the gallant old gentleman, III were TWEEN
ty years younger, would -" Perhaps It is
best to leave the sentence unfinished But in
that event there is some one in his son -in-law's
Cabinet who expects to be made happy in q few
weeks. who would be rendered miserable for
life 1t can be affirmed. however, that there
beauty are acknowledged. 1t is only necessary
to mention Mrs. Bower, Mrs. Blanche Butler
Ames: Miss Warrington. of KeOkuk; Miss Flor.
enee Hildreth, Miss Bessy Pascal, Miss Bal
nearly as beautiful. There were present Mrs.
Colfax, Mrs. Creswen and Miss Mcintyre,
Mrs. Secretary Delano and Mrs. John Del
and Mrs. Williams and ex-Attorney General
Alderman, Solicitor General BristOw and wife,
Gen. Banks, wife and daughter, Mrs Gen. But
Mr.. John A. King and daughter, Mrs Richard
B. Mohun, and Miss Worthington, OF Ohio.
Miss Worthington, who Is the guest Of Mrs. Don
train. er%ine mutt ans tppet, and Blue velvet
bonnet with ostrich feathers. Mrs. Sharp, Mrs.
Porter, the Spanish minister and Mrs. Roberts,
Mrs Ss9eoek Cen and 1 Mrs Dent Mrs Free
were present. Mrs. MOult0n called early, and
many were disappointed to find her gone before
they arrived, as the crowd was greatest from
three to four. There was also present an old
lady 105 years old. But few of the diplomats
called. Lady Thornton and Mrs Harris Gas
trell were at the reception for short time. The
conselvatories were thrown open, and were a
favorite resort. There was Q fine display of
flowers, and some Of the largest japOnica trees
ever seen here. One Of these is more than
twelve feet hi Oh. 1t was purchased in Phila-
- Many Of the Tuesday receptions were
omitted, as every one wished to paw their re-
spects to Mrs. Grant. Mrs. Bryan, though not
sufficiently recovered to visit, was at home to
all her friends who called. Her sister, Miss
Page, was suffering from indisposition, and did
is enc of the most charming houses in our city,
and Mrs: Bryan Is one OF our most cultivated
ladies. 1t is q privilege and pleasure to accept
hospitality at her hands. She and her husband
are great acquisitions to our society.
The marriage of Secretary Robson and
Mrs. Col. Aulick is fixed for the sd of this
month. The marriage will take place in church,
and be strictly private--only the relatives of
both parties and the President and Cabinet
being expected.
The report as to Gen. Sherman and Lieut..
Grant being In Paris il incorrect. The last news
General Shermans family received was from
Madeira, and the party then proposed southern
trip through Italy before going northward.
On Tuesday, Mrs. Creswell gave lunch to
the ladies Of the Cabinet, and they held q coun-
Gil as to the important matter Of evening recep-
tons The arrangements, when concluded, were
as tollows:-MIs. Creswell gives the first one
next week, Mrs. DelanO follows, Mrs. Bower
succeeds Mrs. Delano, and Mrs. williams gives
the fourth.
-Atthe second and last Moulton concert, last
evening, the attendance was both large and dis
tinguished. The diplomatic corps was we'll
represented, and received no end of smiles from
the tn star Of the evening AZ Mrs Moulton may
II not "the mould Of FORM" it will be Is we'll to
describe her toilet. The dress was q pale shade
Of green faille, hanging in rich, soft folds. The
reason to know, since said train was deliberately,
yet dexter0usly, tossed after it, wearer when
ever che emerged from the dressing-room. Az
hanging behind, formed the overskirt A
deep white point lace founce was set up
upon the train. the same lace trimmed the
low as fashion decress Tss jewels "' wolS
were magnificent. diamond necklace and
Iendant encircled the white throat, and triple
to the waist The whiteesix button cloves H we're e
each clasped by heavy gold bracelet set with
diamonds, and on the LEFT arm Just beneath the
short sleeve was q third diamond bracelet. The
hair was dressed high In front, and had few
thick cnrls at the back; rows OF diamonds and
beaiamonded feathers adorned the coiffure
MIS- Moulton takes advantage Of her social POI
sition and success to coQuet with her audience
to an extent unpardonable in q less favored
woman. Should tho speakers at the woman
sunrage convention who succeed her in Lincoln
undoubtedly meet 3 fsr different fate e the the
hands Of the public. -.
Invitations are ont for party at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. and Mrs. F. ". Jones, in George
town, on Tuesday evening next, to celebrate the
"un wedding" anniversary Of their marriage.
The amateur theatrical performance at the
National Tomorrow evening promises to be one
performers are exceptionally clever, and the at
tendance, on account of their social position and
the objects TO which the proceeds are to be de-
voted, Is likely to include most of our fashion
able people.
= That very large element in our young So
ciety which dotes on dancing is on the qui pire
for the ball of the Potomac Boat Club, which is
to be given on Thursday evening of next week
Heretofore the entertainments OF the POtOmacs
have been among the most select and agreeable
In every way OF their class, and q pleasant time
Ii anticipated on the coming occasion.
Reserved seats for the amateur theatricals
can be obtained at the box ONCE of the National
Theater TO- morrow from to 4p. m.
The IRREGULARITIES In GEN. BALLooH's
AccoUHrs.-In compliance with the resolution
Of the House OF Representatives passed some
weeks since, Secretary Boutwell, transmitted to
the House to-day oil the information which the
treasury Department has received concerning
the "fuspt nsion or mastering out'' Of Brew. Brig
Gen Geo w. Bailoch, and the steps taken in
the examination and settlement OF his accounts
Of June, July, and August, 1871, in which 1t was
alleged there was some ifregularity. Accom-
panytng the communication are the statements
Of accounts Of Gen. Balloch for the months
named-the first as sent to the War Department,
aud the latter two as amended and Afterwards
sent % that Department. In . letter from q. T.
Herring, actine auditor to the Secretary Of the
1Trea.uIy, he ,sys: He Gen. b. claimed to have
oepceit In the Treasury OF the United States on
the Slst or the month the sum OF $3.50 g74 on !
When upon investigation he had only S24l ,356 81.
Iate banks which partially made up the
seneaeucy.. In SQnclusion, Che writer Avn
!" tis considered By 81 once that tie facts ~
9 show an iEregularity In the accounts Of