Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-08
Society.

{ ( rest required by lent, they will again open
their houses; but just now they need a little
quiet after the arduous lsbors OF the past few
week. The visiting was not 50 general yester
day as ii was a week ago. still there was enough
to make The receptions very pleasant. All who
ca led on Mrs. Colfax were agreeably surprised
to see Mrs. Matthews in the parlor, seated near
Mrs. ColfaN, and entering into conversation with
all who approached her. Mrs. Matthews is
looking very we'll, indeed, scarcely showing
trace i'm her face OF her late severe Illness She
wore an exquisite opal silk, with white lac.
Mrs. Bower had three young ladies' AS
sistsnts, and Miss Belknap and Mrs. Walcott
were also receiving with her. General Belknap
dropped in after office hours, and was immedi-
lately surrounded by number OF fair LADIES,
who always ind great enjoyment in his COM
pany. Miss Lucy Worthngton, Miss LiZzy
Porter, and Miss Pres on were the young girls
receiving. Miss WOrthington wore "A beautiful
pearl-cO OvCd silk, and u white lace fchu; Miss
Preston wore a white silk, with alternate ruffies
of violet and white; Miss Porter wore black ami
white and was looking remarkably well, as in
deed, were the other ladies. Mrs. Bower was
radiant, as usual and made all who came hap
py with her bright smiles.
y Mrs. Creswell and her sister made their
house a charming resort during the afternoon.
Mrs. Creswell wore a rich black silk; Miss Me-
Intyre a pale tinted silk, the shade of deli
cately colOrcd rose, nearly white, "a very beau
tiful dress, becomingly made. The lovers Of
dancing, rs usual, filled Mrs. Creswell's ball
room until the shades OF evening without warned
them it time to 90 home to dress for the
german at Narini's.
- Mrs. Williams, whose charming face and
cordial manners make her house a favorite one
to visit, had for her assistants Miss Winter
niece of Mrs. Judge Miller, and Miss Miller,
niece of Senator Kelly. Mrs. Williams wore a
pearl-cOlored silk with cherry silk trimmings.
Her parlOrs were full nearly all the afternoon.
- Mrs. Boutwell,, assisted by her daughter
and Miss Poore, of Georgetown, Mrs. Belano,
n ID Il a. al- hall
their usual receptions yesterday. Gail Hamilton
is now with Mrs. Blaine.
- The party given last evening by Mrs.
Louis Dent and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Sharp,
commemOrated the anniversary of the marriage
OF MIR. and Mrs. Sharp, and also the birthday OF
General Dents daughter, who Is just budding
into womanhOOd. The entertainment was ele-
CANT and was enjoyed by the most distinguished
society of Washington. There was fine band
OF music, and wherever there was space sutfi-
cicnt there were merry dancers. The party was
somewhat different from those usually given, for
the ladies and gentlemen who gave tue enter
tainment had the opportunity OF mingling with
their guests and bringing cOngenal people to-
gethCr. The President and Mrs. Grant were
late in arriving, owing to their dinner engage
ment at Senator Frelinghuysen's. When they
did come they brought with them their daugh-
ter, Nelly, an acquisition which all the young
people appreciated. Many OF the young ladies'
deserted the german for this party and showed
their capacity for conversation general
subjects to be equal to their compre.
hensiOn of the mazes of the dance
The dresses worn on this occasion were very
beautiful, and were seen to advantage. Ms.
Sharp wore train of white, with ruffies of the
same. silk of the golden tinge OF the clouds
at sunset fOated above this vapOry drapery, and
formed most becoming costume. Mrs. Sharp
quite excited the envy OF many when looking at
her perfect neck and arms Mrs. Dent is noted
in society for wit and quickness at repartee, and
her bright face always carries with it sunshine.
She, too, was elegantly dressed in black and
white, and gave her assistance in making this a
truly festive occasion. General and Mrs.
Dent aided in entertaining, and made,
they always do, most agreeable impression.
Among those present were the Vice President
and Mrs. COlfaX, Blacque Bey, Senior Garcia
and his wife and daughter, MIR. Godoy, Minister
from Chill; MIR. Flores, from Ecuador; Baron
schloztr, the German Minister; Judge Adds
and Miss Adds, Judge and Mrs. Macarthur,
Secretary Boutwell,, Secretary and Mrs. Robe
son, Secretary Belknap, Miss Belknap and Mrs.
Bower, the Attorney General and Mrs. Will
liams, Secretary and Mrs. DelaEo, General
Sheridan, Generals Porter and BabcOck, Mar
9nis de Chambrun, Judge Fisher and Miss
Mrs. Phillips, Senator Cole, Judge DIN. Mrs.
Mary Clemmer Ames, DIR. Baxter and the Misses
Pigman OF Baltimore, Judge Swayne and Judge
Davis, Mrs. Admiral Powell, Admiral aud Mrs.
Goltlsberough, General and Mrs. Hunter and
Mrs Stewart, Mr.. Lloyd Williams and daugh-
tiers, Senator Corbett, General Eaton, Mr.. and
Mrs. Eugene Hale, General and Mrs. Banks
and Mrs. Hicks. The supper was elegant
and sumptuous one; wines, fruits, game
and all delicacies being provided al ibitun..
II was qualification to the many friends of
Mrs. Rober0n to find her looking so well, for
since her return from her bridal tour she has
been suffering with Q severe cold, which threat
ened to be serious. She was dressed in an ex-
quisite dress Of pearl grey satin with Overdress
having stripes of two shades of grey; the cor
sage was low and trimmed with handsome white
lace. Mrs. Robson looked remarkably hand
some, and her husband looked particularly and
especially happy. Mrs. Banks wore an elegant
dress, pearl cOlOred silk over golden brown,
the two colors harmonously blended in the
trimmings. She wore white lace fciu. Mrs.
Hicks wore white satin. Madame Garcia looked
regal in a train of black velvet, and low cor
sage, showing her perfect arms and shoulders.
neck, and brilliant diamond pendant Pearls
were entwined in the braids Of her black hair.
Miss Dent wore gaslght green silk, beautifully
ternate rufles of white and black tarletane reach
ing to the waist. The Misses williams were
Handsomely dressed, and the elder wore a dia-
mond necklace which, whenever it is seen, is
the admiration and envy of all behOlders.
The Alleman- Helmick wedding at the
Church of the Ascension last evening was a
brilliant affair, and was followed by a reception
at the Metropolitan Hotel, which ranks with
the pleasantest and most notable social events
Of the season. The brides toilet was OF white
gros grain silk, train deeollette, trimmed with
white satin, point lace and orange blossoms
White tulle veil and orange flowers ornamented
her hair in coronet of braids and curls, while
pt"houcy We -.Nen " tn~ ~SSueral euect bv q
magnificent Maltese cross and earrings of dia-
monds and Etruscan gold necklace. me guests
included many persons prominent in official
circles and fashionable society. The presents
TO the bride. We may add, were numerous, beau
tful and valuable.
The silver-wedding party given last even
ing by Mr.. and Mrs. Presbrey, at their pleasant
residence on 10th street, was the occasion Of
much enjoyment, not only to the happy hosts.
but to the large number of guests who assem-
bled to congratulate them on their twenty-fi
years Of welded happiness. The house was
Handsomely decorated, and the entertainment
spread during the evening was a most tempting
one in every respect. The goodwill offerings Of
silver sent in by admrlng friends were both nu-
merous and beautiful. Among the guests were
Number Of well-known persons i'm public and
private life.
- Among all the entertainments Of last even
ing, it is doubtful whether any of them afforded
- much real enjoyment as the meeting Of the
Shakespeare Club, which was held at the elegant
and spacious residence Of Mr.. A. s. SolomOns,
on street. The literary exercises consisted OF
. scene from &c Nicholas Nickleby," in which
the characters were remarkably wen personated
dramatic and p0etical recitati0ns and vocal and
instrumental music, after which the floors were
cleared and the Company INDUCED in a thur
Ou0hly eniOy able dance. The marty hraka mn