Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-13
S0ciety.

The receptions yesterday were not - largely
attended as on previous Mondays, but the dane
ing in various quarters was an attraction that
drew well. At the marine barracks the officers
received from half-past eleven until nearly
three, and their guests Fl !eC the parlors md en-
joyed many vigorous dances TO the IN use Of the
marine band.
The reception at Admiral Goldsboroughs
came next in order. The young lady guests Of
Mrs Goldsborough were assisted by the Misses
Beale and others A number OF visitors called
to pay their respects.
The usual dancing receptions took place at
Admiral Porters and Judge Bradley's, and
were. as usual, very charming.
= The evening was distinguished by two ex-
ceptionally elegant parties, one given by the Pc
ruvian minister and Mrs. Freyre, and the other
by Mrs. Berry nee Van Rensselaer,, of New York,
and Mrs. Birkhead. Some persons dared divide
the evening between the two but the majortY
found either one which was first on their list too
agreeable TO leave it for the other. There was
no dancing at the Peruvian legation. but the
large apartments were filled from ten until after
one O'Clock with a most brilliant company. Col.
Freyre, with his char ming wife and aughters,
received with much grace, and made all who
came feel disposed to enjoy themselves.
Boutwell,, Secretary Robson, the Attorney
General and Mrs. Williams, Judge, Mrs. and
Miss Strong. Senator and Mrs. Schurz, Senator
and MIS-. Corbett, Hon; James Brooks and
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Clarke, Gem
eral and Mrs. Butler, Hon. Fernando and Mrs.
Wood, Hon. Blacque Bey, Sir Edward Thorn
ton, Mr.. Garcia, Madame and Miss Garcia, the
Spanish minister and Madame Roberts, and
Madame Roberts sister, the minister from
Chilli, the minista from Ecuador, Mr.. Baltazzi,
Mrs L'Oiseau, Count ZaniBi, Senior Villena the
Portuguese minister and Madame LObo, Judge
and Mrs. Dent, Gen. Jeffries, wife and daughter.
Madame Freyre wore pink silk trimmed with
maroon, and q maroon velvet Overdress. Her
jewels, diamonds and pearls, were m magnificent.
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with festOons of wreaths OF flowers. Madame
Roberts wore white pulled illusion over white
silk. with a fouhce half way up the skirt or
white point lace, half a yard deep. Her Jewels
were superb diamonds. Her sister wore an en-
quisite tea-rose silk perfect in tint and xt,,rA
Matame Lobo. wife Of the Portuguese minister
clusters of flowers trimming the front BREADTH
and white Illusion falling at the back. Mrs
Wood wore rich grOs-grain silk, of a peculiar
shade OF lavender, with trimmings OF lace
Around her throat was n necklace of solitaire
diamonds, and her couture was composed of
lace, feathers and diamonds. Miss Wood, a
blonde, was dressed in an elaborate dress OF
white muslin and valenciennes lace over pale
green silk. She wore exquisite diamonds. Mrs
Gen. Ricketts, appeared at great advantage In a
rich black velvet. Gen. Ricketts, was also
present Miss Sands wore pure white,
which is best suited to her madonna like
style. Miss Virginia Brooks was accom-
panied by her father. She has enjoyed
her trip around the world and her father pro-
OF white Canton Grape, with rich silk fringe,
and Topped with black velvet. This young lady
enjoys the advantage OF having selected her
grapes in Canton and muslins in India while
Paris adapted them to her beautiful form. Mrs
Anderson and her sister, Miss Van Wyck, were
beautifully dressed, and, as usual, charmed
many with their agreeable conversation. Tue
Misses Fisher were handsomely dressed. Miss
Fisher wore gold colored Ia rletOn with ruf1cs
on the train; the Overdress edged with pleatng
Of black carleton, studded with marguerites.
Uvn q uvh mir, l1c
and fchu over rose-cOlored silk Mrs. Fisher
chapeToned her two daughters and was looking
exceedingly well.
- One of the most pleasant gentlemen's par
ties of the season took place at the house of
Hugh Caperton, on 1st street, Georgetown, last
evening. Mr.. c. was i'm good humOr and enter
tanned his friends in his usual happy style
Among those present were Secretary Belknap
Gov. Cook, Secretary Stanton, the Judges of the
courts generally, and large number of LAWYERS
All seemed to enjoy the inimitable and extra
ordinary performances of Kellenger of Washing
ton, and the party dispersed at the wee sma'
hours OF morning.
Mr. and Mrs. John o. Evans last evening
entertained number of friends at their plea
SAINT residence on street, and. though the At
fair was quite an informal one mo cards being
sent,) it was one of the most enjoyable parties
of the season. Mr.. Evans, with his usual hospi-
tallty and thoughtfulness, had the adjoining
house thrown open for those of the party desir.
ing to dance, and there Richter, with hi, fine
repertoire of dancing music and excellent or
Shestra did justice to Strauss, as did the guests.
When weared with the dance, the rich and ele-
CANT parlors and enticing dining rooms of the
residence proper afforded ample opportunity
for rest and refreshment The guests seemed
roons for the cold and bleak air, and remained
until late hour Mrs. Evans and her agreeable
sister did the honors of the evening in q manner
which made their guests feel that it twas good
TO be there"
- 1t is doubtful whether a larger or happier
thrOng ever cOngregated in Masonic Temple
than assembled there last evening to attend the
ball given by the Hibernian Bene violent Society,"
Indeed, the crowd was too great in the early
part ; OF the evening; but farther along it grew
selves to the top Of their bent. The room was
handsomely decorated, and much credit is due
to the members OF. the several committees for
the admirable manner in which they discharged
their difYicult duties.
Speaker Blaine entertained at dinner last
evening the following party of distinguished
gentlemen: Secretary Boutwell,, Senator Sum-
Voorhees,, Col. Dom Piatt, Major Ben Periey
Townsend, Mr.. j. Il. G. Hassard, Mr. III. j.
Ramsdell, MIR. L. G. Squier, and Mr.. Frank
Leslie.
Mr.. Francis Mohun, always popular with
the little folks, won their hearts completely by
throwing open his hOspitable house last evening
Tor childrens party, which was a most eniOy-
able affair to all participants, big as well as
little.
To night Messrs. Marini & Bates give their
annual masked ball to the members Of their
junior classes. These occasions are always
pleasant, and are looked forward to with nearly
as much interest by the parents and friends OF
the pupils as by the classes themselves. There
Will therefore doubtless be a large and fashion
able attendance this evening.
For this evening there are any number of
festivities. Mrs. Philips Lee gives q dancing
matinee from four to nine; Judge and Mrs.
Bradley gave q dinner; Mrs. Ashton Rives a
small party to Miss Ballard; Secretary Belknap
gives his last reception and Miss Adds gives a
german.
SENATE FINANCE CoMMITrKH.-Mr. Marion
T. Reed, Of New York, in behalf of the manu-
facturers and consumers Of pig lead, was before
the Senate Finance Committee to-day. He gave
areview Of the trade for the last twenty years,
and argued that the present tariff, which Is two
cents (gold) per pound, or about fifty DER cent,
Of the foreign value, acts injuriously 70 the in
teres1 OF American manufactures, because il
gives monopoly Of all the markets OF the world
70 foreign manufacturers by raising the price
OF the raw material to our manufacturers beyond
the competing point. In 1886 We produced
enough Iced to supply our home consumntion
and f0rAfUu Awr,ove affnv>a Of h.lr