Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-10

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-NRs. GRANTS AFTERNOON RECEPTIONS will
commence Tomorrow, saturday, } from 10 8 T.
m, and viii be held on Saturday Of cash week
until further notice.
The wedding last evening of General John
G. Foster to Miss Annie Davis attracted more
than the usual amount of interest At an carly
hour st. Matthews Church was filed by those
who held cards Of admission. In front of the
church and on the p0rtico the crowd was -
great as almost to prevent an entrance. The
bridal party were prompt, and reached the
church punctually at p. m. The first brides
maid and groonlsman were Miss Mcintyre and
Col. LyffOrd; the second, Miss Nettie Morgan
and Captain Post; the third, Miss Annie Smith
and Captain Wheeler; fourth, Miss Lizzie
knowlton and Lieutenant Hoxie; fifth Miss
Katie Roach and Lieutenant Green. The
.,.-s-nr.,,,- --Io ga. white, with
flowers and ribbons differing in color. The grooms-
men all wore uniforms. The bride entsred with
her brother, and the groom with her mother.
The queenIy bride, in q robe Of the richest
white silk, trimmed with illusion, flowing veil
enyeloping her person, was picture Of beauty
and grace. The handsome groom looked wen
in the dress of a general OF engineers. Ii was a
beautiful spectacle as the bridal party ase mbled
merable candles The ceremony was performed
by Father White, who took advantage of the
occasion to express the views Of the Catholic
church about the sanctity Of marriage and the
impossibility of obtaining a divorce. He also
repeated the scriptural commands about women
obeying their husbands. The bridal party
passed well through the ordeal Of the sermon
before the business for which they came was
transacted. Both bride and groom answered in
clear, distinct tones the questions which were
asked The ceremony concluded, the bridal
dence Of Mr.. L. j. Davis, the brides brother,
where only the family aud few intimate friends
called to pay their respects. This morning
General and Mrs. Foster left for PHILADELPHIA,
ThHv Will in
about ten days, and will spend the winter at tie
Arlington.
- The families of the different Senators held
crowded receptions yesterday afternoon. Mrs
Corbett, who is handsome and agreeable, had
with her Miss Swartwout, Of Jersey City. Mrs.
Mrs. FaxOn, friend from Ohio, who is paying
visit at the home Of Senator Thurman. Mis-
Mary Thurman wore charming crimson silk
with black intermixed; Miss Lizzie wore blue
and doVe-colored silk, very rich and handsome.
-Grs. Chandler was assisted by Miss Brad
ford. Mrs. Hale was not present. Mrs. Chand-
ler's toilette was, as usual, perfect i'm color,
richness and style. One part of the dress was
the hue that violets take when fresh with dew;
the contrasting color was the sOftest tint that
could still retain the violet tinge before it be-
came delicate white muslin, and lace about
the throat, with a few rare and choice gems
made up a costume not to be surpassed
- Nrs. Window and her friend Mrs. King re-
ceived together, and had brilliant reception.
- Mrs. and Miss Fenton are always agreeable,
and from the number of calls they received yes
terday we may infer that the popularity of the
Senator and his family have not waned since
before the days Of Greeley and Brown.
One of the most elegant visiting costumes
worn yesterday was that of Mrs. Alex. X. Shep-
herd. 1t was one Of the popular new eolors in
one light green and another blue, but that don't
begin to give correct idea Of its beauty and
the fair wearer, whep talking to you, makes you
almost forget to admire the dress.
Mrs Williams and her handsome young sis
ter, Mrs. Hughes, were out returning portion
Of their Wednesdays Indebtedness. Mrs. s. S.
Cox and Mrs. Job Stevenson were among the
callers; also, Mrs. Carlisle Patterson, Mrs. Judge
Ferris and her daughter, who may be added to
the list OF debutantes which has swelled from
sixteen at the beginning Of the season to forty.
Mrs. Woodbury. LOwery and her spirtuelle
Gen. Dunn and Mrs. Mckee were also among
those who took advantage Of the fine weather 70
pay their respects at the many hospitabie houses
that were open for receptions.
The Secretary of State and Mrs Fish gave a
dinner party last evening to MIR. and Mrs. Ban
croft Davis, who are their guests. The Presi-
dent and Mrs. Grant, and Mr.. and Mrs. BOrie.
who are visiting at the White House, Senator
and Mrs. Chandler, and others were invited to
meet them.
NH. ana MIS- Russel Gurney nave issued
invitations for their evening receptions.
The first takes place this evening, does that Of
Secretary and Mrs. Fish.
Sir Edward and Lady Thornton have issued
invitations for three alternate Thursday even
ing, beginning next Thursday.
The german given by the young gentlemen
at Masonic Temple last evening was a most
delightful and successful affair. The attendance
was large. and the most fashionable ladies and
gentlemen Of the city were present. Miss Grant
and her guest Miss B0rie were among the dan
GERS.
Speaker Blaine's receptions will be held on
the following Friday evenings January Il, Feb
ruary Z, and February 81
Mrs. Blaine's receptions will be held every
Wednesday afternoon, from go till O'Clock,
beginning January 8.
Mrs. Governor Cooke will receive ON Tues
days from to p. m, beginning Tuesda,.,
January 9Th.