National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-01-02

were most becomngly attired-the former IN
rose-colored silk, with oyerlress OF brocaded
crepe to match, and the latter In black illusion,
otnamented with gold embroidery.
Mrs. Senator Thurman was assisted IN her
pleasant duties by her agreeable daughters, the
Misses Mary and Lizzie Thurman. The ladlea
were all elegantly Attired IN costumes quite too
elaborate for description.
Mrs. William A. Richardson, wife Of the As
to entertain her guests, by her daughter, Miss
leabella. Mrs. Richardson was attired in dark
blue SIX, with white lace trimming. Miss Rich.
arusoh costume was OF blue SIX, trimmed with
white lace, and Topped at the sides with blue SILK
bows.
Mrs. Gen. BouEhton received her guests at VII.
ards, In which agreeable duty she was most
ably assisted by Mrs. A. II. Haskins Mrs. Bough-
ton was attlred In a very pretty costume Of green
six, tastefully trimmed with black velvet. she
wore diamond ornaments Of great brilllancy and
grain, trimmed with black thread lace. Her or
naments were OF coral and pearls. These ladies
received q large number Of callers, and were
very happy In their Efforts to entertain their
Mrs, J. r. Cake, wife Of the popular proprietor
OF Willar1s hotel, received O large number OF
calls, assisted by her daughters, the Misses Cake,
anu ny MIS-. W. b. shaw, who wore an elegant
costume Of gros-graln, deliberately trimmed with
blue silk and black lace nchue, Topped up with
diamond ornaments. Miss Cakes costume was
q ashes OF roses silk, trimmed with white lace
Mrs. Cake wore a dress Of black silk, with salmon
satin trimmings and diamond ornaments.
one OF the peasantest resorts OF the day was
A. the residence q D, c. Forney, ESQ. Nearly
thousand OF his friends were made very happy
by the generous greeting extended by Mrs. For
ney and her daughters, assisted by Mrs. ID. Y.
Murphy. The table was perfect In all It's ap.
polntments, and the entire reception revealed
on the part Of Mrs. Forney an exquisite taste,
The magnificent parlofs OF Hon. John W,
Thompson were thrcnged from an carry hour In
me dN tlll late In the evening. The friends OF
NE IMnly were received by Mrs. Thompson and
Miss thompson, and In most becoming style.
mrs. Commissioner M. ID. LegRett held a very
hrge reception; The Department Of the In
terror was largely represented, and the reception
was characterized by much Of quiet and gentle
grace, anu all their guests left with the happest
Impressions OF the parlors OF the Commissioner
OF Patents. -
The residence OF Mr.. William Stickney was the
scene bravery Pheasant reception, assisted by Miss
y. ". bHckpey, OF Connecticut, and Miss Nellie
lhilhon, o. ms CITY Mrs stlckney presided over
me Inequalities OF the house with much grace.
very great number OF citizens called.
Inc reception al the residence Of Hon. N. L.
yenries was marked by real elegance. Mrs.
genres was assisted by her daughter, Miss Rita
Jennea, and throughout the day distinguished
llst OF persons, high In society, graced their
richN iurnlshed parlors. In side room table
oag m Mn n W. InHnnes tempted many to pro
iong nosI pheasant VISIT.
Inc parlors OF the Hon Fernando Wood never
seemed more grand and beautiful Ills daughter,
s Miss annie Wood, assisted by Miss Beardsley
ave hundred calls with a refinement aud grace
very charming 70 ALL
line reception by MIRA. Col. James A. Magruder
S W.. W. long anu pleasantly remembered; Her
aignined and stately presence, her gentle and
winning manner, recalled the beautiful pictures
o. tne DANES OF the Olden times, and assisted by
n ,.,n onh,Iing heces dispensed her Inequalities
feel At home;
AZ O'Clock Major A. c. Richards received the
i ie OF tne force and the members OF the
detective corps Of his residence, corner Eighth
aud streets. Half an hour was spent In mu.
tual CONGRATULATIONS on the success which had
httsnde1 the EFFORTS OF the force during the past,
ana wishes Tor the continued health and happi-
ness o. the members during the coming year.
Inc Major was also visited by many OF his
trienus during the day, and entertained them all
IN nus USUAL hospltable manner:
LAST evening the residence OF Captain J. A. W.
ClaINoe, on seventh street south, was the scene
OF one the pleasantest gatherings Of the season,
SonpIlseu, m " was OF me friends Of his kind
gussts w ae ma, wt,S WE Az inc door all the
when the threshold was crossed they felt a.
much a. home as though within their own doml-
cue MUSIC, dancing and conversation employed
.he noui NV, WINCH passed swiftly by, and u was
nearly midnight before any note was taken Of the
tune. As usual, there was bonntlful supply OF
Ieiteshlnents iuinlshed, which, with generous
nlne hna oItnodoN egR-nog, formed no
uoeable feature OF the entertainment. "Just
sucn gatnetlng M ms next year" was the
napphy expressed wish OF each guest as they
Ieii tne Ronesiead; c.-,--,- =,
ION. rIederlck WAITS, commissioner Of ARri-
cuItute' received the clerks OF the Department
" tnS department buildlng, AZ IN. His ac-
oOmpllshed vile and daughter, Mr', and Miss
Shllle walls, Ms. Frederck Watts, IT,, and
MIS-. Mn. waits assisted In doing the hOnors,
AM win tue grace, anabilitV and generous hos
P15nV S9iuhhihgleu most delightful time was
nA ~ pS al, ,,. ,.
IN lne AFTERNOON, from O'Clock 10 ., DR.. Hol-
s,on, Mno - professor OF anatomy In the George
toWn oouege, received tue students Of that instl-
Tns poctnp ns , hsan i,y az ~ Ientn street