Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-13
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day begun i'm the afternoon, when. refreshed
| after the ball at Annapolis and other entertain.
ments here, the eBjeyments Of the day com.
menced.
- Firstly, there was the excitement of Mrs
Grants first reception. She and her daugh.
ter, together with their guest, Miss Borie showed
10 traces OF fatigue, though they did not reach
home FROM Annapolis until noon. Mrs. Grant
was dressed very richly and beeomiDply in
pearl-cOlored silk. Miss Grant wore black sils
with vest and sleeves, trimmed with pink sill
embroidered in vines of black. Miss Borie wor,
combination of green with rose color Mrs
Fish and the President stood with the receiving
party. and the visitors, whom General Babcocs
introduced, were received by a kindly shake OF
the hand and a few pleasant words of welcome
Perhars On ho occasion has an aftern0r1 recep-
ton at the White House been so brilliant
and attended by many elegant people
Every one reiOiced to see the sweet kindly face
OF Mrs. Ogie TayiOe. and all were glad that she
had emerged from her retirement and visited
the house where her noble husband had been
the welcome guest of so many Presidents. The
Cabinet ministers and their wives all called dur
ing the afternoon. Senators and Representa-
uves were out in force, and all the distinguished
strangers awaited themselves of this opportunity
to see the family of the President. 1t was the
first occasion when Miss Grant formally re-
ceiVed with her mother, and she passed safely
through the ordeal of criticism. General Her
ace Porter received kindly welcome from 2
host OF friends, and many were the regrets that
ne was no longer one of the household. Later
IN the evening the gas was lighted in all the
drawing rooms, and the scene was enhanced i'm
brlllancy. The east room was well filed with
promenaders and persons resting on the sofas.
All admired the rich crimson carpet that now
covers the floor OF that magnificent room. To
the foot it seems like dOwny velvet.
From the White House the crowd wended
its way to the mansion of Senator Stewart. This
house is only in size inferior to the White
House. There are rich carpets, gilt furniture
and an the appliances of refinement and wealth.
Mrs. Stewart is a handsome matron whose
beaming face indicates happy domestic ties.
As usual. she was elegantly dressed. Miss Stew
art was suffering with hoarseneSs from cold, but
smiled sweetly on ali. Mrs. Stewards sister,
Mrs Cary, made herself agreeable to all the
visitors. The Senator was at home on the occa-
SION, and seemed to greatly enjoy the ovation
that was being paid to his family. There was
dancing and refreshments.
Mrs. Carlisle second matinee dcnsante was
brilliant, as all her entertainments are. Having
recovered from her late indsposition, she and
Mr.. Carlisle added the charm of their presence
TO those OF the ladies who presided the Saturday
previous. Mrs Wright. Miss Preston and Miss
Eol' klns being relieved in measure from re-
ceiyihg, could accept the many invitations to
dance, and thereby make happy the host of
young gentlemen who attend these receptions.
As usual, the toilets Of the ladies' were elegant.
Mrs. Carlisle wore green silk, handsomely trim
med with green velvet and black lace; Mrs
Wright, black, mixed with white; Miss Preston
pale blue, with the facings and trimmings OF
pearl SATIN overdreSs richly trimmed, and silk
trained skirt.
- Mrs. Baxter and Mrs. Mary Clemmer Ames
had very large and distinguished rece: ton.
The handsome, cheerful parlor, with its flowers
and pretty things, seems so homelike and in
wing that IL Is difficult to resist so MANY COM
bined attractions and to leave in time to see all
that is going ON elsewhere.
In the evening Mrs. Dahlgren gave a dinner
party, which was attended by the MARQUIS and
Madame de Noailles, the Secretary of the Navy,
Senator and Mrs. Sherman, Senator and Mrs
stockton and their guest, Mrs. Green, of Eliza
beth, New Jersey. and Mr.. and Mrs. James C.
KENNEDY. Later in the .ySL.i1. a sew gu st
joined the dinner party and passed pleaean-
evening, being agreeably entertained by Mrs
Dahlgren and her son. Lieut.. Goddard.
Blacque Bey and his beautiful wife gave
their usual Saturday evening musicale. AL
lovers Of good music and agreeable society az
preciate these receptions
There was a large crowd at the house of
Mr.. Horatio King. His guests were entertained
by Professor Hilgard reading a poem older
than those of Homer.
Miss Clymer gave small party on SATURDAY
evening to young friend who is visiting her.
The entertainments for the present week
are numerous. General and Mrs. Hunter give
Miss Grant german tomorrow evening; Mrs.
Eames gives her daughter ball on Wednesday:
Lady Thornton's first reception will he on
Thursday, and on Friday Senator and Mrs.
Frelinghuysen give a ball. and Mrs. Russell
Quincy viii receive.
Miss Jetfries will hold reception wednes-
day afternoon from to at the residence of
Gen. .Jeilries, Scott Place. She will he assisted
by Misses BaPley, Abbott and FoTney.
"A morning contemporary, in announcing a
sociable at Masonic Temple this evening by the
New Jersey association, is "a little ahead of time,
as our New Jersey friends, though intending to
give such an entertainment, have not yet fixed
upon the date.
Speaker Blane'sreceptions viii 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 30 till O'Clock,
beginning January 3.
Mrs. Governor Cooke will receive on Tues
days from to =. NJ, beginning Tuesday
January 9Th.