Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-01


guests during the entire afternoon, and the ball
room was SO tbronged that the dancers were
obliged to practice that version of the "dip"
which requires no more space than the feet of
two persons are absolutely obliged to occupy.
Mrs. Cresweli was assisted by Miss Swayne and
Miss Chandler, of Boston. Miss Mcintyre, who
has gone to assist at the wedding of a friend,
was much missed, for she is one of the young
ladies in a quiet way has established firm
hold in the regard If not the affections of
her many acquaintance.
General Belknap's parlors were full the
entire afternoon, for no one is willing to miss
the charming gathering always to be found
there. Mrs. Bower, beautiful and bright as
utmost, received the callers, assisted by Miss
Belknap, Mrs. WalcOtt Miss Lucy Worthing-
ton, Miss Banks and Miss Lawrence. The
ladies were all dressed beautifully, and were
prepared to make all who called upon them
happy by bright smiles and pleasant words.
The receptions of Mrs. Williams, Mrs.
Deano, and Mrs. Boutwell, were also largely
attended.
- Some of those making calls yesterday were
the Swedish Minister, Mrs. Ricketts,, Mrs.
Judge Embry, Mrs Judge Key, Mr. and Mrs.
Collins, Mrs. Field and Miss McDougal, Mrs
! Baxter, Mrs. Mary Clemmer Ames, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. b. McCartee, Mrs. Stevenson, the
Misses Stevenson and Miss Merriweather, Mrs.
Hicks and Mrs. Hill Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Old6eld
and Mrs. Captain johnson, Mrs. DIR. McCosh,
and numerous gentlemen well known in society.
- The german at Marini's last evening was a
beautiful and delightful entertainment. The
attendance was just large enough to epleasant
/ in point of size, and as all the guests were well
acquainted, it was doubly enjoyable on that
account. Mr.. Mason led the german and intro
duced some new figures. There were usual
many lookers-on, who had pleasant time chat
ting and descanting upon dresses. On such an
occasion OF course the dresses which give the
most pleasing effect are those Of white fieecy
material, and are becoming to blondes or brsnes
alike. The one worn by Miss Dyer was ex-
gusite in its freshness and design. 1t was white
Grape lsse. with ruchings OF white satin and
delicate vines of small white flowers in the
ruchings. The body was of white silk laced
dow the back, and pointed back and front. 1t
was richly trimmed with satin, lace and flowers.
NJ tss Mary Billiards. dress was another notice
able one. A rich white silk with pleating
OF narrow white satin ribbon passing
around the train; Overdress of white Illusion
boped with black velvet ribbon and a cluster
Of roses. Miss Thomas, of Philadelphia, wore
black grenadine, trimmed with gold-colored
Clarke, daughter OF Hon. Freeman Clarke, a
salmon colored silk, with 1ounce OF Grape the
same color and heavy lunches of white flowers
about the skirt. Miss Preston, white, with trim
mings OF pink. and Overdress dotted with mar.
gnerite with black centre; superb diamonds.
Miss Minny Blair, white, with delicate green
bordering the ruffie. Miss Mary Campbell looked
very lovely in blue silk train, overdress of white
muslin, trimmed with valenciennes lace. Miss
Mary Lee wore lavender silk, with founce and
Overdress of white muslin. Miss Ella Raw w as
charming in while, with blue trimmings Miss
Belle Hill, blue carleton, with rufies; Overdrcss
of white, with wreath OF small roses around the
panier. Miss Tnrnbull wore blue silk, with
white, and looked elegant. Miss Banks pink
silk train, with ruffies of lavender-cOOred silk;
overdress of lavender, trimmed with pink. Miss
Sally Marshal, blue silk, with white overdress
and cape OF vaencienne lace. Others who at
tracted BY their beauty, grace and elegance
were Miss FreliDghuysen, Miss Jeffers, Miss
NanRy Davis, Mrs. McCamma, Mis- Roosevelt,
Miss Lucy Worthington, Miss Knowlton, Miss
sherman, Miss Fletcher, Miss GeOrgy Colgate.
Miss Pascal. Gen. Sickles, with his beautiful
bride, was present. She wore white illusion
over satin, and was much observed.
In consequence of the sudden indispostion
of Lady Thornton, she and Sir Reward Thorn
ton are obliged to postpone receiving the friends
whom they had invited for this evening, until
Thursday evening next. February 9Th.
The marriage Of Governor Campbell, of
Wyoming, to Miss Wunderly takes place at the
New York Avenue Church this evening at 6
O'Clock. Cards Of admission must be presented
at the church door.
The southern republican association gives
one OF its very pleasant soirees at Masonic Tenn
pie tomorrow evening. 1t will oubtless be a
brilliant and enjoyable reunion.
Invitations have been issued by Mr. and
Mrs. A. r. Shepherd for masquerade party on
vited en- nadsque, the affair will doubtless be one
OF the most brilliant and beautiful Of its KIND
ever given here.
Mrs. Judge Dent and Mrs. Marshal Sharp
have issued invitations for next Wednesday
evening, at the house of Mrs. Dent.
- The world of little folks is all agog anent
the Bal dEnfans Costume to be given to the
class OF I1-2 by Messrs. Marini g. Bates on
Tuesday, the 18th inst. And not only the little
nf los
for these entertainments are nearly as keenly
enjoyed by grown people as by the bewitching
The NORTH CAROLINA SENAToRsHIP.-The
Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections
did not meet this morning, and no meeting has
been called; consequently the case of Abbott,
who claims the seat from North Carolina in
place OF Vance, ineligible, has not been acted
upon.
THE FISHERY QuEsTIon.-The House Com
mittee on Foreign Affairs this morning debated
the fishery question at some length, but came to
no conclusion on the subject. 1t was decided TO
invite Secretary Fish and Secretary Boutwell,
TO appear before the committee Tomorrow for
the purpose OF giving their views upon the ques-
ton.
COMPLAINT AGAINST A U. 8. DISTRICT AT
ToRNEY.-A number of petitions have been
received by Attorney General williams PRAYING
TIC IemoSsi Vi y. .. district ATTORNEY South
worth OF the southern district OF Alabama The
peutioners represent that Southworth neplects
his business, and is especially derelict in the
prosecution OF the actors in the EutaW riot a
few weeks since.
TIE MORMON PRIsONHRs.-The ATTORNEY
General to-day received telegram from Salt
Lake City, signed by large number of BUSH
ness men and Gentiles in Salt Lake, disap.
proving the action OF Judge McKeon in not
admitting Brigham Young and other Mormons
charged with murder to bail. The Attorney
General also received another dispatch from
Salt Lake, signed mainly by federal ON cials in
Utah. endorsing the course Of Judge McKeon
In the matter referredto.
5He SALT MkN.-The Committee Of WAYS
and Means this ma-ning heard delee afien rep
resenting the salt interests Of the country Judge
Comstock, OF New York, spoke in behalf of the
general interests, bat particularly for those OF
the salt company Of onondaga. He read aalda-
Wits from the secresary Of the COMPANY and
others, showing the extent and cost Of manufac-
ture, prices, &C., and that the reduction Of datv
would oct In ruinous degree against the manu-.
facture Of the domestic BY exciting trade in tie
foreign article, much Of which already came in
competition with il. W. A. Smoot of AIexan-
andria, and Mr.. Kerr, of Baltimore, favored the
reduction or abolishmsnt q duty on salt.