Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-06

dag, was q most enjoyable affair. The two large
pariors at the barracks were thrown open, and the
fine band Of music played stirring waltzes and
eaiops, which were responded to by the officers
and The many fair ladies in attendance. The
crowd was at times almost too great, growing
out OF the fact that an impression prevails that
these dances are public. This Is a mistake.
note. The dancing commenced at about half
past III, and was kept up until after p. n.
Among those present were many ladies, both
married and single, well known in society.
Some of the receptions yesterday were very
much crowded. At the Solicitor Generals there
was constant throng Of young people making
party calls. Mrs. Bristow and Miss Ballard
char med every one by their ease, grace and
sparkling conversation. Miss. Ballard is all an
imation, and draws crowd around her on all
occasions. Many heard with regret that she
would leave for home next week.
- Mrs. Judge Swayne and her daughter had
with them Miss Chandler, of Boston, and Miss
Morgan, of Ohio. There one met many dis.
tinguished visitors, and the afternoon passed 50
quickly that other agreeable receptions were ne
elected.
There was Leap Year lunch at Mrs Stock
toms yesterday, and tho young ladies proved
they were fully equal to the emergency of feed-
ing and waiting on the young men. The ladies
handed the gentlemen to the table and presented
boquets, and gave some valuable hints as to how
to dOit when the period returns for the gentle
abdicated on these occasions.
- In the evening there was party at Mrs.
Montgomery Blairs, given for the same purpose
OF proving that in this, well as other respects
the ladies' can change places with the gentle
men, and beat them in all the professions
Besides Mrs. Blair's party there was one
given by Mr.. and Mrs. Henriques to Miss Worth
ington.
Still another party took place at the house
NChi salae Aala
- In some respects the ball of the Plate
Printers Union at Masonic Tempt last evening
was tie leading entertainment of its class this
season. The decorations were beautiful, the
music Was fine, the refreshments first class and
the attendance both large and congenia,.
Given these requisites, with unremitting atten-
ton on the part of the several committees, and
success is inevitable. The fair sex was repre-
sented in force and most creditably, and some
OF the toilets were very beautiful, but unfortu-
nateiy we have no room either for a list of
names or the description some OF the dress es
deserved.
The Wisconsin sociable last evening was,
as We foretold it would be- most delightful
affair. Among the distinguished guests were
the President and Vice President and many
other well-known personages The party did
not break up until a late hour, though to the
participants it seemed early, so delightfully."- and
quickly did time speed by.
The Attorney General and Mrs. williams
President, Vice President and other dstin-
guished persons, with their ladies'
This evening the second card reception of
the Postmaster General and Mrs. Creswell takes
place, and Mr.. Northcote and Mr.. Give give a
party to their young lady friends at the house OF
Mr.. Recorder Quincy. In fact the DAYS and
evenings now are all crowded with receptions
and entertainments of the most delightful kind.
Gen. Giles Smith will give a dinner party
this evening.
- The Bachelors Club have decided that at
their last german, to be given on Wednesday,
none but the regular members OF the club will
be admitted. This, of course, will not exclude
gentlemen coming as chaperones to their daug-
tiers or wives.
NoMINATIoNs-The President sent to the
Senate the following nominations to- day -
II. X. Hulburd, controller Of the currency.
Thomas b: Catron, attorney New Mexico.
Edwin M. McCook, secretary, Dakota territory.
Henry A. Bruner, postmaster, Albion, Ny.
THE SOUTHERN CLAIMS CoMNrssIoS.-The
claims of Mrs. Marian X. Carpenter, George s.
Cox, John H. Jason, and David P. Palmer, all
OF this city, amounting in the aggregate to
nearly ten thousand dollars, were heard before
tho Southern Claims Commission yesterday.
HERE They ARE AsAIN.-Mr Sumner pre-
sented in the Senate this morning a petition
purporting to be signed by about 200 citizens.
residents and property holders in the District of
columbia, asking leave to represent to Congress
the anxiety and alarm with which they regard
the large increase Of debt on the part ofthe Dis
trict government. The memorial calls attention
to the acts Of the legislature for issuing "a 900 200
worth OF bonds, approved July 10, 1911; another
70 issue 1900 600 more, approved August 49,
1871; water bonds to the amount of si5O. 600
Piedmont Railroad bonds, $500 600; market
house bonds, $500 900; and Chicago fire bonds.
800 800. The petition also complains of the
income tax act, and finally declares that the
memorialists are in favor Of steady and well
digested system OF city improvements. Among
the signers are Columbus Alexander, George R
RANT, George w. Riggs, Sxyles j. Bowen, j. C.
Mckelden, VIM. H. Philip, Fitzhuph COyle
Frank Taylor, VIM; B. Todd, A. A. Wilson, a.
n. Randall, Michael Tally, Henry Polkinhorp.
and other well-knOwn injunctionists. -
The ARBITRATION NEWS FROM ENGLAND
1t is stated that several days ago Sir John Rose
telegraphed to banking house in Now York,
with which he has business connections, briefly
aiiuding to the treaty Of Washington in the tone
OF the London press, and urging modification
OF the American statement Of the case as being
absolutely necessary to pacifcation of the Bri,
ttsh and the support Of the ministry; it Is fur
ther stated that the substance of this telegram
has been communicated TO certain parties in
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