Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-02-15
Society.

The strength necessary for dancing must be
self-renewing in society people, for yesterday
afternoon the dance was as lively at the house
OF Judge Richardson as though 1t were the be
ginning of the season. The brother Of Judge X.
and his wife have just arrived to make a visit
in this city. Miss Bartlett is another visitor at
their house, so that the attractions are very
strong. Mrs. and Miss Richardson are exceed
ingly agreeable, and so hospitable that almost
the same ladies and &c ntlemen attend their Fri
day receptions every week.
There were other large receptions during
the afternoon, one of the most agreeable being
that Of Mrs. Bouligny and her mother, Mrs.
Parker. Mrs Bouligny expects to have with
her next month Mrs. Westmoreland, who has
many friends here.
The reception of Mrs. and the Misses
Adds was among the most brilliant of the day.
They have several friends visiting thcm-lIr.
and Mrs. Strananan. Miss Taylor, OF Cincn-
natl. and the petite Miss Beekwth.
Last evening was divided between the
agreeable family of General Sherman and the
last card reception OF the Attorney General and
Mrs. Williams. There was also a german given
to the young people by Hiss Coleman, on F
street.
- The reception at the Attorney Generals
was crowded, but by such distinguished and
agreeable people that every one felt willing to
be in somewhat close quarters. There was every
provision made for their entertainment. In the
handsome sitting room next the ladies cloak
room there were urns of hot coffee sending out
their aroma and inviting the tired and delicate
guest TO a cup of this delicious beverage; sand
witches and small cakes were also provided.
Down stairs there was music and a fine supper.
The graceful hostess and courteous host stopi
near the front parlor door to give a warm well
come To every one who entered. Mrs. Williams
has wonderfully withstOOd the ravages of the
busy season and last night with unfiagging spirits
made herself agreeable to many hundred people.
She wore an elegant dress of white and rose
cOlored silk, with point lace about the neck and
sleeves. Her hair was worn high, with a
Spanish comb and a pink feather at
the side. The President arrived late, but
re manned until the last guest had departed
compliment of remaining at her ball until one
O'Clock. There were also present Miss Nellie
Grant, the Secretary of State and Mrs. Fish
Senators Howe and Fenton, Miss FentOn' the
Misses Gurnee, Mr.. Augustus Sclell, Mararis
and Madame de Noailles, Marquis de Cham
Sharpe, Mrs. Edwards and her two sons Sena-
tor Davis and daughter, Mr.. Job Stevenson and
Miss Eva Stevenson, Judge Richardson, who
had with him his daughter and sister-in-law;
Ferris, Governor WarmOth, Judge Field, Mrs
Geo. Alfred Townsend and Mrs. Mason, Major
and Mrs Mansfield Brown, Mr. Horatio King and
Mr.. Quincy, Gen. and Mrs. WOrthingtOn, Baron
Schlozer, Hon. WIN. NJ Evarts, Mr.. Turk Mr.. and
Mrs Sheriff., Mrs. Cen Tickets, Mr.: Swayne
Mrs. Sprague was magnificent in Nile green
silk beneath an exquisite white pOinte lace over
dress ON her neck was glittering necklace
with pendants of emerald and diamonds and
algrette Of the same in her hair, while on her
arms were massive gold bracelets studded with
diamonds. Miss Bessie Stewart wore A blue
silk with an exquisite bodice and overdress of
Nalenciennes lace. Mrs. Sheriff. wore one of
those beautiful Paris muslins, with the rich soft
silk Mrs Ferris
was richly dressed in black velvet with black
chantilly lace. Miss Dulaney wore a canary
coiored tariatan, with trimmings OF black lace
and velvet. Gen. Wharton accompanied Mrs.
Bristow and Miss Dulaney. Mrs Edwards
wore black velvet, and used q superb
silver, the sticks of which were pearl iniaid with
silver: This fan belonged to her grand mother
who like nearly all of the ladies, wore mourning
when Gen. Washington died. The fan has been
treasured and looks as elegant and perfect as
the fans of the present day. Miss Fenton wore
white striped gaze de chambrey with bows of
black silk train with overdress of black illusion
wrought in silver; gold and jet necklace and or
naments. The younger Miss Gurnee wore silk
Of the most delicate shade Of lavender, hand
somely made and trimmed. Mrs. Governor
Cooke wore a superb dress Of royal purple silk
covered with point lace; diamond jewe,ry. She
was accompanied by the Governor. Madame
de Noailles, with a very rich costume ,fwore a
necklace OF great rarity. 1t was several strands
Of Brazilian pebble stones that were cut and set
TO make necklace and earrings that attracted
much attention.
The crowd at General Sherman's was not
near so great as at the Attorney Generals, but
the attendance was quite large, and included
most of the distinguished people who were at
the latter reception. For this reason no men
ton Of the persons or description of the dresses
seen at the residence of the General Is neces-
sary. AS usual at this hospitable house, every
effort was made to contribute to the pleasure OF
The guests, and all are at once made to feel at
home Asthese receptions are quite informal,
music rs not provided, but bOunteous and well
served table is always spread in the dining
room, 70 that those who are fatigued with the
pleasant duties of the day or evening may Iind
means of refreshment and rscuperati0n.
The sOciable of the Indiana republican club
held last night at Masonic Temple, was one OF
the most brilliant and enjoyable affairs of the
kind that has been held this season, and brought
out large attendance. The President visit
ed the hall during the evening, and was es-
corted to the platform by Gen. Terrell, where
he was received by Senator Morton, Hon. &. y.
Orth and Hon. John Coburn. The ladies were
looking eharmingly, and many were the compli-
mehts they paid to the sOciable committee for
the pleasant entertainment. Among the charm
ing ladies' who graced the occasion were Mrs.
Hon. John Coburn, Mrs. Hon. James n. Tyner
Mrs Hon. j. nj. Wilson, Miss Susie Evans Miss
Williams. Miss Rose Calvert, Miss Crittenden.
Mss MOLINE 81 SuSfs Me- psE Sf Ind
kins, Miss Mary Calvert, Miss Eta Kline and
many others. Some of the dresses were very
nne. and the hall was magni6cently decorated.
daughter of Gen. John Mcdonald, well known
in Washington, was married to Mr. William ID.
Greenman in st. Peters church, Rip0n Wis.
ON Wednesday evening last. After the cere-
mony, the parents OF the bride held reception
at Woods Hotel, which was attended by many
fashionable and distinguished people, Including
residents of Ripon and visitors from abroad.
Mrs. Justice Strong and the Misses Strong
viii receive on Monday afternoon, from two to
tive O'Clock.
The following are some Of the entertain
ments to be given next week: Monday evening,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lathrop's reception; Tuesday,
Mrs. Governor Cookies; Wednesday, the last of
the bachelors germans; THURSDAY, Sir Edward |
and Lady ThorntoH's last recepti0n; and FRI
day, Mr.. and Mrs. Stickney's and Colonel and |
Mrs Freyre's receptions. 1t is also rumored |
that Mis-: Thurman viii be married ssme time |
during the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Trabue, Of Louisville.
Ky. and Miss Laura Davies, of the Same CITY.
are expected to arrive in W ashngton this week. !
Mr.. Trabue il one of the wealthiest merchants |
Of Louisville. and his wife Is agreeable, original,
and very witty.
Mrs. 4. d. Z. n. Southworth is at home Sat- |