Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-14
Society.


reverse, in fact. If the weather were fine, some
might enjoy drive or a promenade; but since
that is impossible, all take refuge in the White
House, and pass the entire afternoon in CONVEX
sation with the distinguished people OF our day.
At the threshold everything disagreeable is left,
even to overshoes, umbrellas and water proof
cloaks, OF which the polite and attentive ushers
relieve You and take care OF your property until
you again need to use It. As yo1 enter, you are
chandeliers, and large company of ladies and
gentlemen, who have met for mutual enjoy
ment. After being introduced by the handsome
and courtly gentleman, Gen. Babcock, to the
President and Mrs. Grant, yOa recognize,
standing with the party, the brilliant Mrs.
Bower, the petite and agreeable Mrs. Babcock,
and Mrs Grants sister, Mrs. Sharp, who is one
of the whole so lled women who cannot be
spoiled by prosperity or fattsry. The Presi-
dents daughter is not far off, and you notice
hood. All there are Robert Lincoln and his
lovely young wife, And then the mind goes
back to the time when this house was his home,
of sad recollections must these handsome
rooms be to him But he looks as though the
realization Of loves young dream had been suf-
the tall, fresh-looking girl, with dress OF black
silk and pOlOnaise of velvet, with embroidery
in gay cOlOrs and pink ribbons, Jockey hat, with
pink plumes? That is Miss Fellows, who has
recently returned, after five years sojourn
abroad, to her home in New York. The other
stylish young lady in silk suit, Of the shade
called London smoke, is Miss Brooks, of Balti-
more, who varied the InOnOtOuy of having moth
ing to say when introduced to the President by
a piquant remark contrasting the gloom without
with the brilliancy within. The short, stout
man, with the bright eyes and not very hand
some features, is little Phil. Sheridan, who man
ages to enjoy a short term OF the gay season
each winter. The lady with the delicate COM
plexion and features and hands no larger than
those of a small child, is the wife OF the Post
master General and the young lady with her is
her sister: The tall man with grey side whskers
is Sir Edward Thornton. Then, too, in rapid
succession, you meet the wife of the Attorney
General, with her little daughter and the hand
some wife of Senator Corbett; the wife and
daughter of Judge Strong, Mrs. Cunningham,
and the attractive Misses Defiance, of Brook
lyn; the Secretary Of War and Miss Worthing-
ton, and the Secretary OF the Navy, who, good
naturally, has taken Mics Sarah Smith Stat.
ford up and introduced her to the President.
The latter attracts much attention, for she wears
the garb OF an old lady who cares but little for
the pOmps and vanities of the world. She is
small, and her gum shoes are plainly visible
from beneath the short, dark skirt. Her bon
net and cloak are black, and Of a fashion half
century old. She keeps umbrella and satchel
in hand. She is sufferer from the late robbery
of a bank in Trenton, n. j. She has a quaint
history, and it is refreshing to talk with her, for
the family wealthy Besides all these there are
Mrs. Senator Stevenson, the Misses Stevenson,
Miss Meriweather, Mrs. Gen. Banks, Mrs. Col.
kinney, Chief Engineer King, Madame and
minister from Ecuador, Mr.. ThOs. Hoff, Mr..
Smith of New York, aud his sweet looking
young sister law, Mrs. Gen. Porter, Mr.. John
A. King, wife and daughter, Mrs. Job Steven
son, Mrs. $. $. Cox, DIR. and Mrs. J.P. Newman.
This will suffice to let the stay-aways know how
much they missed by not attending Mrs. Grants
latest reception.
- Last evening the Secretary of War held his
last reception for this season. Ii the Secretarys
popularity can be gagged by the number present
then il tremendous Never nressura for
Office greater than pressure for adnfttance last
evening, while the hOspitable Secretary, with
his fair lady assistants. made all feel so welcome
that they enjoyed the close pr0pinquity. 1t is
only necessary to mention few Of the names
Of those present to show that it was a dis
tinguished company, and that the capacity of
the house Tor accommodations was fully tested.
General Sheridan, General Fersythe, the Vice
President and Mrs Colfax, Gen. Howard, Sena-
tors Corbett, POmeroy and Anthony. Senator
Mrs Jared Sparks and daughter, MIR. and Mrs
John A. King and Miss King, Mr.. Horatio King
and daughter, Judge and Mrs. Miller, Mrs.
SStosking Miss Winter, n ajor and Mrs. Brown,
and Miss Garcia, Count Zanini, Baron Schlozer
Baltazzi Effendi, Mr.. westenbura, Senator
Fen'Sn and Miss Fellows, Miss Margaret Pres
Piatt are some OF those who graced the occa-
sion.
- The Bat d'Enfdns costume by Marni &
Bates last night was q wonderfully bright and
interesting misunderstanding, of course, to all
1Ond parents, but really most attractive from
tune, and the richness and tastS OF the dresses.
A large proportion OF the costumes were made
up expressly for the wearers, and the occasion,
by Moxley and Other leading costamers; and the
display therefore was unusually brilliant and
fresh The large dancing academy vas crowded;
the class of 1Ss1-72 being the largest ever held
IN this city, and It is evident that these success
full teachers Of the graceful art must seek vet
more spacious quarters. Among the best char
acters of the evening were the following: Robert
linton and Berry Linton, as Indian Hunter and
ply, Clown; and Annie Murphy, Queen OF
Folly; Kate Coadsmith, Kohinoor; Miss McCrary
daughter OF Representative McCrary of Iowaj.
Lizzie Humphreys, Lady Of the Lake; Car.
Noah, Gypsy Daughter; Clara Stewart, Fairy,
and Emma Stewart, Scotch Lssse; Lille Acker,
SfP5ng Seh9iss AsLsI Sen,ss1no Of The oldsn
Webster, Prince OF Wales; Burton Webster,
Greek Boy; Marion Webster. Queen Of Fairies
ma hati e, mSoms Starlight; Ida Miller tdangh
Ernest May, Cavalryman; Arthur May, Moot
Of %u Venice nc Julie May syiph Maud Robinson,
Hal; Lille Hunt, Evening; Theo. w. Moves.
Don Pedro; Frank Noyes, Claude Melnotte:
Maud y S eye EiOTsr Girl Mis- Hs.tie
yarian Peasant Girl; Willie Hogg. Brieand;
Marie Marini Sewing Girl of the Time Of Louis
Nv, 6eIte wilson, Italian Princess; Matte
.. Brien, Morning; Mary Howe, Turkish Coz
tune; Lottie Reichenbach, Shepherdess; Emil
Sehafer, PostilliOn; Minnie Schafer, Flower
Girl; Lille McCullom, Spanish x(3irl; Clara
Schntter, Peasant Girl; Jessie Schutter, Queen
OF Night; Florence Wyvill, Fairy Queen; John
me Writ, Scotch character, and willie Writ,
Prince; Miss Metals, Flower Girl; Eugene
Gram, Goddess Louise Mitchell, Normandy
Peasant Girl; Henry Leonard, George Wash
The fancy dances at the close Of the chltiren's
programme were brilliantly executed: the
Crdeorienne, by Maud Robinson; Polish dance.
by Louise Mitchell and Eugene Graft; Rope
dance, by Katy Stone; Irish jig, by Florence
Webster; SXphide, by Katie Loonis; Cachaohu.
by Katie Stone and Clara Schutter; hornpipe,
by Eugene Graf; and ksehiansa, by Katie
stone. The fancy dances over, the programme
for adults was entered bpon with spirit by the
;. children Of larger growth" MoeMs Marini
< Bates will find il hard to surpsss this juvenile
ball In interest, but We SUPPOSE they viii Try
: COL wn. Wall entertained pleasant COM
pany OF friends at dinner last evening At hts
elegant residence, On 10th street. Anong those
present were Senator Patterson, General How
ard, Governox Cooke, Representative ChipmaM,-
Judge Fisher, Hon. a, II. Clapp, and several
other wall-known gentie men. "a = L I Fl1J
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