Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-02-01

summer day, 50 did the yotaries Of the CAV
world of fashion emerge yesterday from their
comfortable homes, and in their brave attire
Fit from enc elegant mansion to another, where
every good thing had been provided for their
reception. II was bright without and within,
so that there was unusual spirit and animation
infused into the entertainments yesterday.
These were numerous, and scattered over
large area. From the Smithsonian to the OBJ
seryatory, taking in Professor Baird's, AMI all
the west end, required unusual exertion, but
there were some who accomplished the whole
round.
Mrs Baird's reception was one of the most
agreeable that took place; she assisted by
her young daughter.
Mrs. Gen. Paul, and her handsome, viva.
cious daughter-in-Iaw, entertained friends by
lovingly, as though 10th to depart.
- Mrs. Alexander Ray had a charming re-
ception, the spacious house being crowded all
the afternoon. bevy of young ladies presided
in the refreshment room. and their merry
voices lent an additional charm to that apart
ment-
Mrs. Ross Ray did the honors of her beauti-
iul home with the ease and grace that are her
characteristics. She was ably assisted by Mrs
General Ricketts,, and there were lively groups
in all the rooms.
Mrs. Dom Piatt has with her Mrs. Worth
ington, of Ohio, sister of Colonel Piatt. These
ladies were elegantly dressed. They received a
large number of calls. Mrs. Piatt's house is a
perfect bitou-the carpets, curtains, flowers,
pictures all harmOniziDg with the presiding
genius of the place; and the house, so UMPIRE
tending in size, calls forth admiration from all
who visit il.
Mrs. Carpenter also received q large num-
Der of friends. Owing TO sickness she did not
have the valuable aid of her gifted niece, Miss
Shepherd.
Mrs Judge Adds " a. assisted by her daugh-
Il sba;r rr;a Il.
Beckwith, Miss Taylor, and Miss Ferris. The
ladies looked charmingly and did the honors
gracefully. 1t is needless to add that they were
ali kept busy in entertaining the large numbers
who paid their respects.
BY five O'Clock all the receptions had
merged into the matinee ddasdnte given by Mrs.
Judge Richardson and her daughter. Judge
| and Mrs. Richardson are most hospitable and
/ agreeable. No new people ever walked SO
| straight into the affections of our community
| As has this family. They possess all the qualifi-
cations for social success Miss Richardson and
her friend Miss Gray have received great atten-
ton since their eDtree into society, and il is plea
l SAINT TO observe their genuine enjoyment. whe-
| ther at home or visiting. The music and refresh
| ments at this matinee were OF the best, and the
| dancing was kept mp with spirit from To q
O'Clock. At first only one room was used for
DANCING, but as the crowd dispersed the dancer,
| had = good time.
| Mrs. Gen. Bsbcock received in her eeauti-
| full new house which is now an elegant home.
1 She il charming little lady, with ready flow
| OF conversation, and attracts by her gentle,
1 winning manners. Her visitors were nothing
/ daunted by the ice and snow, which lies thickesI
/ IN that locality, but braved all impedments
and seemed to be well rewarded for the effort.
| The following are the names of some of those
who were out yesterday: Lady Thornton, Miss
Charlton, Miss Cole, Miss Whiting, Mrs. Chas.
AstOt Briste,l, Miss Bristed Mrs. General Mott,
Il Al ltlm S.nff MI Mr..
kathhOne, Mrs. Senator Sherman, Miss Cole
nan, Mrs. Ferris, Mrs. Albert Ray, Miss Ella
Gay. Mss Mason; Miss Boutwell,, Miss Edes,
young widow Mrs. Zabriskie, of New jersey;
Mrs General Eastman, Mrs. Moore, Miss Che
yailie, Mrs Senator Window, Major and Mrs.
Jones. Or. Magruder, and Colonel Douglass;
Mrs s. s. Cox, Madame Freyre, Mrs. Clinton
lin, Miss Sherman, Miss Oldfield, Mrs. General
Marcy, General and Mrs. HaZen, Mrs Stock
ton, Miss White and another young lady from
Baltimore. who IL wonderful singer; Mrs.
Cresweii, Miss Mcintyre, Mrs senator Stewart,
Miss Stewart, Misses Stevenson, Mrs. Dahlgren,
| and others.
| - The second and last evening reception of
the Secretary of State and Mrs. Fish took plare
| last evening. As usual, the attendance was
\ very large, and the reception very enjoyable.
4 IL - always pleasant to meet the high dignita-
ries and the fair ladies, and at no other PIN ce
are they seen to such advantage a. in the hand
some Pariors Of Mrs. Fish.
- Mr.. and Mrs. X. NJ. Corwine gave a dane
ing reception last evening, which was iaost en-
| Scysble.
The gallant sons and beautiful daughters
OF Ohio were out in force at Masonic Temple last
| evening,-the occasion being one of tue flioya-
| Bile sociables Of the Buckeye state association.
Among those present were the President and
l MANY others distinguished in military and civil
i life. all of whom we're delighted with a. enter
4 tainment. The next meeting" occurs on the
18th inst.
\ The informal reception of General and Mrs
Sherman last evening was largely attended, not
| only by the elite OF the city, but by many dis
l tinguished strangers now here temporarily. ON
| all hands these Friday evenings are voted to he
1 among the pleasantest of the many yleasan
| social features OF the capital.
l In answer to the communication in last
L evenings STAR, in relation to the original own
l efs OF Highland Place, it should be said that
the writer is correct in his statement, and your
reporter is also. Mr.. John Graham whe built
\ the house, was the great uncle of Mrs BRYAN.
i Mrs- Bryan is the daughter OF the Rev. Charles
Il Page, OF Virginia, who in the early years of his
life had charge of Christ church, Louisville
and then Tor years was L. $. chaplain at New
4 port barracks. This winter he is visiting Mrs
\ Bryan.
Mrs. T.. ID. F.. y. Southworth is at home Sat
4 urday evenings at her residence, Prospect Cot
l tage, Georgetown.