Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-02-18

prevailed throughout the day. The sunshine Of
Monday was received with proper hankfulness,
and large proportion of the society people
made preparations to receive or return'cails.
Mrs. General Sherman, has such q genial,
hearty manner that il refreshes the spirits to
call upon her. Miss Lizzie Sherman and Miss
wheelxn are both charming young ladies, and
have pleasant word for every one. After Of
fee hours Gen. sherman joins The family circle,
which makes the attraction complete. The
most delightful people are always laet at Mrs.
Sherman's. -...-.-
Another agreeable reception was that of Mrs
Judge Strong. The parlors there were thronged,
and Mrs. Strong, aided by the young ladies, rem
dered the visit of all agreeable. The ladies are
iavortes, and, nd have the happy faculty Of enga,
at one time. which is quite an art where the la
dies are interrupted in any attempt to sustain a
conversation by fresh arrivals every few mo-
ments. Where the company are gamer ally ac-
quainted they entertain one another, which is a
pleasant assistance to the hostess as II relieves
her Of an almost impossible task where there
are from fifty to hundred in the parlors at one
time.
- The wife of Mr.. Justice Hunt has recently
arrived, and gave her first reception yesterday
at WOrmley's. Judge Hunt and Mrs. Roscoe
Conkling assisted at this reception; the Judge
having made quite circle of friends for his
wife before her arrival. Mrs. Hunt has a face
OF such placid cOnte Mt that il rests you to look
at her. The folds of white muslin about the
neck OF her dress gave her almost the look of a
Quakeress. There is no question about the fact
charming acquisition to Washington. All the
Supreme Judges paid their respects during the
day to Mrs. Hunt.
- The party given by Mr.. and Mrs. Lathrop
at the spacious dwelling of Judge Wylie, was
One-of the marked entertainments Of the season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lathrop gave this entertainment
in honor Of their young son, who is now visiting
them during brief absence from college. This
ball numbered among its guests many of the
judges of the different courts; official and dipo-
matte life were represented, army, navy, and
the resident society of the city. Mrs. Lathrop
wore a rich marOOn-colOred velvet trimmed with
black lace, feather TO match the dress worn on
the head with bandeau Of pearl, Mrs. wylie
wore blue velvet, with shawl of white
point lace. Miss Page looked yerv hand
some i'm white silk, which was covered
with pltatings of white illusion. The petite
Miss Strong were white French muslin trimmed
with Valencienne lace. Miss Derby wore white
silk train, with a superb Overdress and ichn OF
Nalencienne lace. Miss Ella Ray wore a tea
rose SIX. with ruchings OF illusion, and sprays
OF blue flowers both in the head and dress.
Mrs. Attorney General Williams wore a white
silk, which was one Of the most elegant costumes
OF the evening; the blue ruchings and trim
infngs were artstically arranged. Mrs. Charles
Astor Bristead wore an elegant toilette OF rose
c0lored silk. with point lace fOunces and cane
OF lace. Mrs Senator Conkiing wore black
of gold about her heal. Mrs. Bristow wore
cherry cOlOre1 silk, trimmed with white lace
Miss Duianey wore dress OF pink silk with
founces ami overdress of white gaze de cham
brey. Mrs. Gen. Hupter were a rich blue satin
with VIII te fringe TT innings. Mrs. Stewart pink
SILK, with pieatngs of white oyeriress white
Mrs. Mary Clemmer Ames wore an elegant
black SILK, with fchu of white lace. Mrs. Gen
eral Ricketts wore a handsome pearl coIored
silk, trimmed with black lace Mrs. Judge
Richardson looked elegant in cameo-t tinted silk
with whre lace, necklace and ear. rings of anne
nyar n Mi, IL
White brOcaded poplin; around her throat was
superb ornament of amethyst, and a diamond
brooch fastened the elegant white lace Mrs.
with green; she is as charming as in the DAYS OF
her girlhOod, when she was q noted belle in So
ciesy. Miss Ramsey, daughter of the hsrsl-
white silk, trimmed with black velvet and dali
SEES There were SO many becoming and ele-
CANT tolettes that it seems invidious to mention
one without an, but in SO large n1mber it is
dition to the attractions of so much
beauty and elegance there were flowers,
Following is partial list OF the guests pres ne
ent: General Sherman, Miss Lizzie Sherman
and Miss Whelan, Senator and Miss Ramsay,
Field, Mrs. and Miss Brste1 Senator rs and y1 Mts
Cole, Miss Cole and Miss whitney Judge and
Mrs. Drake, Judge and Mrs. Strong and daugh-
tiers, Judge and Mrs. Fisher, Judge DIN, Judge
and Mrs. Macarthur, Sir Edward and LADY,,
Colonel p iatt and his sister, Mrs. Worth ingtOn
Major and Mrs. Mansfield Brown, General and
Mrs. Marcy, Colonel and Mrs. Audenreid. Mr..
and Mrs. Sheriff.. Mrs. Costin Dr. Drinkar.l'
DIR. BaNtOn, Mr.. Edwards, Of the civil engineer
service, Gen. and Mrs. Albert Myer, Gen. and
Mrs. Hunter and Mrs. Stewart, Secretary and
Miss Boutwell,, Mrs. and Miss Davis, Mr. HoratiO
King and daughter, Judge, Mrs. and Miss
Ferris, Judge Adds and daughter, Mr. Mori
The President and Mrs. Grant were prevented
from accepting the invitation to be present bv
previous engagement to dine with Speaker
and Mrs. Blaine. Mrs. Bryan, the venerable
mother Of Mrs. fLathrop, though totally blind
enjoyed the evening by conversation with diff
ferent persons, who all sought the opportunity
Of exchanging kindly greetings with her She
is a bright example of cheerful patience under
most trying affiiction. Illness prevented Mrs
Thomas Bryan from being present.
- The Haytien Minister and Madame Preston
have issued invitations for a dancing reception
at the Arlington on Monday, the 9th, at nine
O'Clock. :. .-fa...., -f
Airs. Hutchinson gives a matinee damsante
at her elegant residence this afternoon, from 3
to p m. This WILDE the last OF Mrs. Hutchin-
sons Tuesdays receptions. 1900 !
- Governor and Mrs. Cookies dancing par;y
will take place this evening. .rs1r
= Mrs. General Jeffries and day ghter hold
their lsst reception Tomorrow afternoon, at
Scott Place.