Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-18

at each Of the points of attraction was gay and
animated in the extreme; and while descrp-
ton of many of the costumes would be interest
ing TO those not present, to read what might be
called a "full account of the various rccep-
tons would be very much like hearing a tale
twice told. We therefore forbear, with the
mark that the number OF strangers in the city
who awaited themselves OF the opportunity thus
afforded to see a little of life in Washington,
was exceptionally large 1t may be inferred,
also, from their happy faces during the after
Tarlors ard corridors Of the hotels during the
evening, that they enjoyed il greatly.
- The party given by Major and Mrs. Hosmer
at their spacious and elegant home on street
last evening was one of the most brilliant and
delightful affairs of the season. as all ENJOYING
the acquaintance of the hosts expected il would
ne The asse nblage of friends was quite gem
eral enough To fill the fine suites OF parlors
without u crush. and the display of elegant
toilets was remarkably large and striking; bat
as the party was purely private one. its many
attractive features wonld seem to b. outside the
proper line of newspaper notice, except in this
general way.
- The marriage at the Church of the Epiph-
any last evening of Mr.. j. B. Thompson and
Miss Ida McClery brought together a large
number OF friends to wish the happy couple a
bon roydge on the commencement OF their new
journey. The lifting strains of the wedding
March, performed on the organ by Miss Quail,
marked the arrival OF the bridal party. which
entefed the church in the following order:-The
grOOmsman and bridesmaid, the former a broth
er OF the happy groom. and the latter Miss Nc
Clery. cousin Of the bride, followed by the groom.
supporting on his arm Mrs. McClery, the brides
mother. Then followed the fair bride herself,
escorted 10y Mr.. Malcolm SeatOn, who subse-
quently gave her away at the altar. The ar
rage ceremony was performed by Rev. DIR.
Starkie, rector of the parish.
- Masonic Temple hardly ever looked better
or contained happier party than last evening,
the occasion being one of the recherche socas Of
the OHIO state association. The members OF the
organization were ont in full force, with very
large spTinklingof distinguished invited guests.
Among these were the President, the Vice Pre-
sident and ladies of their households; Senator
and Mrs. Sherman, Judge Macarthur aud wife
Gen. Terrell, Mr.. G. W. Pullman. of Chicago,
and MANY other persons of note President Me
Grew, who is admirably adapted for the role of
host, did the hOnor- of the evening, aided by the
efficient otfcers Of the association. and through
their attentions and the cOngtnial spirit of the
company. the evening passed most delightfully."-
into the late hours.
A select party of personal friends appro-
priately celebrated the seventy birthday
OF Hon. Caleb Gushing by complimentary din
ner at WUrmley's last evening. fhe company
consisted OF the following named g ntle men:
Hon: Samuel Hooper, fiauked on the right BIZ
Tue distinguished guest OF the evening, and on
the LETT by Senator Anthony; General Butler
General Banks, Mr.. George VIM Curtis, Attor-
ney-General Williams, Senator Chandler Major
Ben. Periey Poore, and Mr.. Edward Kingmln
Invitations have been issued for a party
next Wednesday evening By Professor and M-s
Henry.
The second reception of the Young Mems
Christian Association for this season viii be
given tomorrow evening, on which occasion the
whole building will be devoted TO the uses of the
guests. In addition to the ordinary Ii terary and
musical attractions OF the evening, the students
of the Deaf NJ ute College will give some exit
billions in pantOmime. large aud fashionable
attendance Is expected.
Mrs. Senator Mcdonald and daughter will
receive at "the Arlington" on Mondays, be-
tween and o'clock.
TRANSFER OF NAVAL Observation-Disclosures
Commander Frank Wildes has been ordered To
navigation duty at the Boston navy yard; Lieu
nant Commanders Charles l.. Huntington. T.
Nj. Shepherd. G. NJ. SHOEMAKER and Georoe
r. Wingate, and Lieutensnts John j. Brice and
A. d. Iverson to torpedo duty; and First Assist
ant Engineer John L. Kelly to the Ieapue Island
naval station; Lieutenant T.. L. Amory has been
uetached from The Boston navy yard and ordered
to torpedo duty.
THE sKMANsFIHLD LETTERs-Mr Thos
t. Sherman and Mr.. David Dudley Field pro-
nounce the Herald edition of the Fisk Nj ansteld
correspondence TO include all the letters written
by and between the man and woman. Mr.. Ed
ward ,. stokes, the incarcerated assassin, on
the contrary, declares that, with one or two ex-
ceptions, he never saw those letters at all
There was nothing in the Sunday letters to JUS
tlfy An Injunction. The letters enjoined from
publication have not yet been published. When
they are IL ever they are, their filth, obscenity
and other qualities, and the freedom they take
with other regulations than those of the peddler
and the prostitute, will exhibit ample reasons to
Justify the enduring injunction against them
me simple fact, too, that Judge Brady does not
proceed against the Herald for dsregardng his
Injunction, Is plain enough proof hat the Herald
has not disregarded it.-Brooklyn Eagle.
A Poor JOKE.-Mr. Megarvy, of Troy, is a
great wag, also great sportsman. The other
day, while out cunning, he raw two boys on
pile OF lumber, and told them to dodge, but they
laughed at him. As they both lay upon the
ground moment afterwards, with the blood
tTickling from half a dozen wounds in their re-
spective bodies: the mirth of Mr.. Megarvy was
lrrepressible. He lay down on the ground ard
laughed and rolled over with merriment. A dav
or two afterwards, says the Wing, Mr.. Megaryy
was heard expostulating through an iron win
joke; but don't you think you fellows are carry
ing it just leetle too fur? Come, now, let a
Teller out. Say, let Teller out, and wen 90
and Ticker up."-Boston Traveller.
How 1T FRHLs TO BE DRowNISa.-The
editor OF the Marietta Register says that when a
boy he was drowned, so far as to lose his con.
seriousness continued what seemed to be long
time after respiration must have stopped. The
mind acted with lightning rapidty, and the
things thought Of in their multitudinous nu pbers
and extreme vividness would appear absolutely
Incredible to one who has not tried it. The only
was IN the nrSt Strangling
After that all Was pleasantness, perfect physical
and mental happiness, everything gliding
dreamily along, ull-the next he knew he
was brought to- and then it came bitterly
why didn't they let me alone? l was happy
and now they've brought nae into misery"
ELECTRO ISPLUENCEs.-A correspondent of
the New York Erenifg Post connected the wire
OF galvaDometer with the water pipes OF alti-
more. and the other end of the coil was Joined 70
gas pipe. A thunder storm was raging At the
time, at more than twelve miles distance and
whenever a fash occurred the needle was de-
fected, showing that at least fl We hundred square
miles Of the earth's surface were inductyely af-
fected at each fash.
0Alexis smokes cigarettes and avoids round
dances.
@Mrs. Laura Fair is said to be writing
naughty biOgraphy.-N. Y. World.
There is q proposition on foot to compound
the state debt Of South Carolina ut 80 cents on
the dollar.
0The Georgia Legislature has passed a bill
for the redemption or exchange Of the bonds of
the state and the payment of the interest thereon
~M. Geafroyt, the new French Ambassa.
dor to China, will proceed to his post Of duty via
New York and San Francisco.
~Mr. Archer, Of Indiana, struck his dog
with the butt Of his gun. The forgiving beast
now h0wls above his masters grave.