Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-18

Mrs. Aiexander h. Shepherd, and Mrs. Dom
Piatt. Owing TO indispostion, Mrs. General
William Myers did not receive. Mrs. and Miss
Brooks were making calls, and consequently did
not receive, much TO the disappointment mt Of their
friends, who testified their feelings at climbing
the high steps and finding the house closed, by
leaving piles OF pasteboard and overlooking the
man servant with messages of regret that the
ladies had decided to have no reception day this
winter.
Last evening was signalized by four enter
tainments, and some persons could not resist
the temptation of going to all One OF the pleas
ATTEST places in the city at which to pass an
evening Is General Sherman's, on Friday
These receptions are informal, and no invita-
tons for them are issued, but all corners are
made welcome. Some of the guests attend in
full evening dress, others in visiting costume
and delightful hour OF social conversation is
enjoyed
- The Speaker of the House held his first
reception of this season last evening, and, as
usual, a large crowd attended.
The two most notable events of the evening,
however, were the reception given by the Attor-
ney General and Mrs. williams and the ball
given by Senator and Mrs. Frelinghuysen. For
elegance and taste in all the appointments, for
brilliant company, and for genuine enjoyment
these two entertainments have never been sur
passed. The invitations to the Attorney Gene
RAILS reception were for eight O'Clock, and Mrs.
to come promptly at that hour and improve the
opportunity for a dance before the rooms were
crowded. or course, many promised to be
punctual, and OF course no one was, 50 the de-
Iightful music was not mode the most Of as the
rooms soon filed up and dancing was rendered
difficult. But whether dancing IL possible or
not, dance music has the most enlivening effect
at reception, and Mrs. Williams deserves
thanks for providing this pleasant accompani-
ment to conversation. The supper was usual
Of the best, and the table arranged with taste.
The coffee room adioined the ressing room.
Senator and Mrs. Frelinghuysen threw open
the entire first and second floors Of their large
house to their friends. The parlors were adorned
with exquisite flowers arranged in baskets
and boquets and twined in wreaths
The house is furnishe n luxuriously and possesses
many cosy little corners in which sofas were
placed, giving the beaux and bellies fair oppor-
tunity tor harmless tiirtations. Senator and
Mrs. Frelinghuysen and their eldest daugh-
ter, stood at the parlor door receiving,
giving pleasant greetings to all their guests.
sweet young daughter. They stood in the
second parlOr, and the guests, with one accord,
paid their respects To them on arriving.
large room, running nearly across the house,
was gveu mp to the dancers, and most Charming
music was provided. The supper room in the
rear OF the parlors was admirably arranged, and
the table was as beautiful as fresh flowers, wax
lights in handsome candelablas, pyramids,
fruits, moulded ices, and the finest china and
glass could make it. Every delicacy was pro-
vided and wines were in abtnda nee.
The dressing at both enter tanments was
superb. Never before this winter has magniii-
cent dressing been so general Nearly every
dress worn a. the two houses spt cia'iy mentioned
is worthy Of notice, yet as it Is impossible to de-
scribe all, few only win be given; aud as the
guests at Attorney General Villa us aud Sena-
tor Frelinghuyscns were nearly tn same no at
tempt will be made TO give separate list of
names. After their reception was over, about
twelve O'Clock, the Attorney Gen raj and Mrs.
Williams finished the evening at Senator FIRE.
linghuysen's Mrs. Grant wore pale mauve
silk with trimmings of violet velvet, skirt IN
trdine, waist dscollefee Mrs. Williams wore blue
silk with white silk intermingled in the most ar
shawl gracefully draped over the corsage. Mrs
Hughes, Mrs. Williams sister, wore white silk
with scarlet trimmings. Mrs. Frelinghuysen
wore lilac ; silk handsomely and becomingy
gduse De :samIery with ruffies Of the same
bordered with white satin. Miss Lucy
Frelinghuysen wore a pale straw colored
gaaseS s With Trimmings Ian9 Sf desPs, shade:
Paris muslin and ealenciennes lace OverdresS,
very simple and suitable tor fresh young girl.
Miss Nadge Dent over white wore a salmon
silk. Miss Cole wore a lovely French dress of
rose silk, with pOlonaise of sdus: de ctcmbery.
AHl scarf sash Of rose and whit. Mrs. Stock
ORs toilet was regal i'm its magnifcence. 1t
was one of the flesh tints of silk deliberately
trimmed with crescents of black velvet grouped
in an artistic manner, lovely flowers and rich
lace completing the trimming. necklace OF
solitaire diamonds encircled her throat, aud SUI
hair. Mrs. Green, of Elizabeth, n. j., Mrs
Stocktons guest, wore most costly and unique
toilet of pearl silk embroidered in white. Her
jewelry was splendid. Mrs. Marcy, wife of Gen.
Marcy, wore an apricot silk of the most elegant
description, with lace and black velvet as trim
mings. MADAME de Noailles wore magnificent
blue silk with court train, embroidered in silver
and pearls. Her jewels were very handsome.
Mrs. Pomeroys fresh, bright, intelligent
face looked the more attra from the bec0m-
ing dress worn, of watermelon-colered silk. A
ia m LAT frlff an has IT,.
Sally Coleman, OF Baltimore, grand daughter
Of the Hon, John j. Crittenden, accompanied
Senator and Mrs. Sherman, at whose house she
point lace overdress Miss Ella Ray and her
friend Miss Mason were very handsomely
dressed. Miss Ray wore POmpad0ur dress OF
blue and pink silk intermingled, most becoming
to her lovely foee and graceful figure. Miss
Virginia Brooks wore an elegant. French dress
of blue tulle over silk, relieved with handsome
nowe ein; and black velvet on the shoulders An
white tulle over white silk. each skirt bordered
with embroidery in coors and edged with
blonde lace; Mrs Edwards wore rich black
velvet, with Brussels lace aud diamonds.
Mrs. General Paul wore handsome black vel
vet trained dress; Mrs. Capt. Paul wore white
SILK and P1inte lace; Judge Adds was accom-
Miss Taylor, OF Cincinnati. The latter young
lady wore black tarletane, dotted with silver,
and and the former rose and silk intermn
silt. with narrow ruffies Of the same and an
0verdress of blonde lace; magnificent jewels.
Mrs. Chandler wore a cherry silk, with white
lace and splendid jewels. Madame Blacgue
and her sister; Miss Ramsay, daughter of Sem
ator Ramsay; Mis- Manning. Mrs. A. X. Shep-
herd, Mrs. and Miss Banks, Miss Chevallie
Mrs. Sherman, Mrs. McCamma, Mrs. Ashton
Miss Bradley, and Miss Bristed are q few Of the
other ladies whose dresses merit notice. -
Besides those already mentioned, among those
seen at one or more of the entertainments were
Secretary and Mrs. Fish, Admiral and Mrs.
Powell, Blacque Bey, Sir Edward Thornton
Mr.. Westenberg, Baron Schlozer, Admiral
Polo, Baron Ledefer, DIR. Norris the Secretary
of War, the Secretary of the Navy, General
Sherman, Marquis de Noailles, Judge Richard
son, wife and daughter; Mr.. and Mrs. Ashton,
Mr.. and Mrs. McCamma, Mr.. Franklin Steele,
Mr.. and Mrs. j.. G. Kennedy, Mr.. Northcote,
Mr.. Turk and Miss Chevallie, Senator Nye,
looking particularly blooming in dress Gi,t
and ruined shirt; General and Mrs. Burnsids,
General Deaf, Judge Dent, Major and Mrs.
Mansfield Brown, Judge Adds, Colonel Berret,
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip, Mr.. Charles Astor Bristed,
Senator and mn. Sherman, l(rs. General Paul,
Captain Paul and Nrs- Panl, Mn. and tn
Misses Thurman, Senator Stsckton, Senstsr
Anthony, senator and Ma Howe and Mr.. sud
Mrs. Toeten, Mr.. and Mira 8. v. Niles, Senator
Cole and Mrs. Cole, Senator and Mrs. Chandlsr,
Senator and Mrs. Ramsay, Mr.. Douglass, the
Presidents private secretary; Mrs. Wfse, Gem
eral and Mrs. Hunter and Mrs. StewaTty Mr..
and Mrs. Archibald Campbell, MiD Ray and