Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-17

If Mrs. Grants receptions continue toincreaee
in popularity, not even the White House win -
large enough to accommodate the throng Who
copgreeste there on Tuesday afternoons. Other
receptions are partially neglected, for those who
can at the White House are not content to make
they inger through the two hours allotted for the
reception and watch the fresh arrivals. Yester-
day, before going into the house, ONE was pre-
pared for the crowd inside by the nunber Of
carriages around the drive. They extended from
gate to gate. On previous afternoons the gas has
not been lighted, but, as Mrs. Grant heard COM
and rs she always studies the pleasure Of her
friends. she had the chandelier lighted yesterday,
and the effect was beautiful. The President was
present part OF the time, but General Baecoek
relieved from any embarrassment In the presen-
tation Of strangers. Mrs. Senator Conkling stood
on her right, and Mrs Sharp, Mrs Pullman,
were all dressed In good taste. Mrs. Grant wore
rich crimson sllk with two black lace founces
and lace fichu; Mrs. Conkling black velvet with
lovely shade of green silk, with a collaret
of point lace; Mrs. Pullman white silk
with a costly point lace shawl; Miss
Grant had young lady friend with
her, and stood back Of the row Of ladies
The number of distinguished persons calling
were magnificent. Mrs. Senator Chandler and
Mrs. Eugene Hale wore toilets of Partisan ele-
ganee. Mrs: Attorney General Williams was
wen and her sprightly sister, Miss Mcintyre,
received much homage. Mrs. Babcock and her
friend, Miss, Comegys, Mrs. Gen. Porter, GEN.
eral and Mrs. Vincent, Mrs. Senator Pomeroy,
Mrs. Senator Ramsay and Miss Ramsay, Mrs.
Judge Dent, Miss Alice Hale, the Minister from
Holland, DIR. and Mrs. Newman, Mrs. Gen.
Chapman, twho kindly ehaperoned, Mile Ca
Rissa y Mrs. Gen. Dyer and Miss Dyer, and Mrs
HUXLEY Ashton were among those present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pullman arrived from Chi
cag0 on Monday evening, and will spend week
at the executive mansion, as the guests of the
President.
In one Of the morning papers yesterday
there was premature description OF an elegant
reception at Mrs Bryan's. The enterprise dis
played in the case commemorate enough
but the erawbac in the matter lies in the fact
that Tuesday, and not Monday, is Mrs. Bryan's
day; and the ladies who mentioned as re-
ceiving so cordially were not at home Monday
afternoon. 1t is all the same, however, for
whenever these receptions do occur, too much
cannot be said in their praise.
= Mrs. Judge Pascal, and Miss Bessy Pascal,
who is fast gaining reputation as one of the
bellies of the city, had an elegant reception
yesterday.
- For the space of two weeks the gay world
has looked forward to Tuesday evening, JaRu-
airy lG, as an occasion of importance. And ex
pectatiOn was not disappointed; for Of all the
brilliant and pleasant private entertainments
ev given in Washington, Ii is doubtful if any
one surpassed the elegant ball given by Gene
raj and Mrs. Jei,ries last evening. The little
lady In whose honor the ball was intended,
seems alike worthy of the devotion OF her pa
rents and the admiration OF her friends. She
was dressed most appropriately for her youth
and almost childish appearance. While her
dress was Of the richest material it was simple
in effect. and the beautiful coral jewelry she
wore accorded with her style. Mrs. Jeffries
wore black velvet, trimmed with point lace.
The General looked proud Of his treasures, and
happy at the response made to his hospitable
invitation. The flowers were lovely, but that
term hardly expresses what they were in their
profusiOn and arrangement. The supper, like
wise, was sumptuous, and the wines OF the best
The adjoining house was used for dancing,
covered way between the two front doors allow
ing persons to pass from one house to the other
without too much exposure. Perhaps the most
strikingly elegant costume that of Mrs
Senator Amess Ii was OF white silk, bOrdered
with swans down, and an over dress of satin In
the Roman colOrs, while broad scarf of the
same was draped over the body and shoulders
OF the white silk. Miss Hildreth and Miss Par
ker, who were with Mrs. Ames, were beautiful
~ dressed and much admired. Mrs. Senator
sherman was frequently taken for q young
lady in her becoming dress of white and green
Mrs. Banks dress, Of magnifcentslk in neutral
shades OF color, was one Of the most beautiful
and striking, and was greatly admired, particu-
larry by those of quiet and refined taste. Mrs
a: X. Shepherd wore delicate shade of green
slk, OF great beauty in color and texture, en-
broidered with white and richly trimmed with
white lace and fringe, The dresses of Mrs T.. c.
Ingersoil and Mrs. Hutchinson were also very
son silk adorned with black lace, and the latter
delicate yellow, rendered still more delicate
and elegant by profusiOn Of handsome white
trimmings. 1t would be impossible to describe
or even name all the toilets, where so many
were worthy OF description; but among tllos..
who looked particularly well, and whose dresses
attracted attention, we may name Mrs. 5. P.
Brown, Mrs. A. 5. SOlomons, Mrs. st. Clair
Denver, Miss Jewett, Mrs. ID. g. Forney, Mr.
King, Miss Annie Fisher, and her cousin Miss
Goiley. Mrs. Stnrges of Ohio, Miss Banks, Mrs.
Jewett and Miss Thurman of Ohio, Miss Dix,
Of New York, Miss Worthington, of Ohio Mrs
Hiiyer, Mrs. Sharp and Mrs. Dent. Among the
tors frumbull, Sherman, Anthony, Thurman
and Ames; Representatives Dawes, Chapman.
Morgan, Niblack, Negley, Banks, Wood, Po-
iand, Eldridge and Kerr; the Turkish, Portu-
Gen. j.. w. Denver, Major A. A. Hosmer, Gen
Vincent, Col. Piatt, Secretary Stanton, Mr.. Hub
ley Ashton, Mr.. Mullett, Mr.. M. w. Calf, Capt
Burritt, MI. A. X. Shepherd, Major Cunning.
ham, Hon. John Allison and Hon. Boratio King
Judge and Mrs. wylie have issued invita-
tions for dancing party Monday, the ed,
from to IL O'Clock. We commend this laud-
able example to all those who entertain, and
have no doubt the guests will show their appro-
baton by being punctual. both as to the hour OF
arriving and the hour Of departure.
Among those present at the Pennsylvania
sociable Monday evening, yesterdays paper
seemed to unite in mentioning "Hon. William
McClelland and wife, }" whereas the good looking
young representative from the keystone state Is
not married. His companion on the occasion
referred to was young widow from Pittsburg
who, in addition to personal graces and accom-
plishmentr, has the reputation OF being mil
lionaire. We are pleased to learn, by the way
that she Is now negotiating for handsome house
here, and proposes to make Washington her
place of residence for at least portion of the
time.
- The New Jersey sociable last evening was
most delightful occasion, as all present can tes-
dfy. 1t was attended by the President. the Vice
President, the Senators and Representatives
from New Jersey, with their wives, and by many
other distinguished and fashionable members OF
beautiful.
The marriage Of Mr.. j. b. Thompson, ap,
pointment clerk Of the Interior Department, to
Miss Ida McCiery. takes place at the church OF
the Epiphany this evening. s. = 5
- Georgetown is vieing with Washington this
winter In the number aud elegance of parties
and receptions. The tin wedding of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. w. Jones last evening was one of the
most elegant affairs of the season. NotWith-