Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-16
Society.

n1endS Iheir pleasant parbcrs were crowded
TO their utmost capacity the entire afternoon.
Mrs. John Delano and Mrs. A. r. Shepherd
did the honors for Secretary and Mrs Delano
These two ladies are perfectly adapted to pre-
side over the Inequalities Of Cabinet minis
teI's home. They had very large number Of
callers.
Mrs. Fish had repetition Of her always
brilliant receptions. Her receptions differ from
most others. There are always quite number
Of gentlemen to be seen I'm her parlors. This
may be attributed to two cassses. The ladies
speak Freach and those connected with the
diplomatic corps have more leisure for visiting
than American gentlemen; and they show their
accomplished family by always attending these
afternoon receptions. Admiral Polo, the Span
ish minister, is exceedingly popular in society,
excellent English. Sir Edward Thornton was
alone, his wife being confined at home, suffering
severely with neuralgia. Mr.. and Mrs. Ban
croft Davis are still the guests of Mrs. Fish. A
tall, fine looking young lady from New York,
Miss Kane, niece Of Mrs. Fish, was one of Mrs.
Fish's assistants. Among the visitors were Mrs
Judge Field, Mrs. and Miss Sands, Mrs. Gen.
Marcy, Mrs Gen. Logan, Mrs. Gen. Eaton,
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. King, Mrs. Senator
Conkling, Mr.. NorthcOte, Count Cort, and Mrs
and Miss Frelinghuysen.
Mrs Attorney General Williams was assisted
in her brilliant reception by Mrs. ex-senator
Henderson, and the lovely young daughter of
dressed, Mrs. Henders0ns dress attracting
great attention by its delicate lOvelness. 1t
was pale rose tint, mixed with ciei blue the
lace about the trimmings was Of rare richness
and costliness. Her hair was arranged in charm
ing negiige, with the natural curls falling on
the neck. OF course the ladies were kept busy
entertaining all the afternoon.
Mrs. CreswelI and her sister AI,ss N.rn,,,a
received MON, conar.t,,,o. - .,u.;,,.,
ISoe many eohs' a."i"'io.s an" expressions
Of pleasure that Mrs. Creswell's health permit
tod f1ta of fl,as,
have been eniOyed by so MANY for the mast three
winters.
Owing to the Presidents levee not beinp
-, $50 . -, s.N,. .,'e ~. us
much 'aiheu vi uhli yesterday there was not
the crowd that so frequently interferes with the
pleasure and comfort of those evenings. Never
elegant i'm all its appOintments The President
Mrs. Grant and Mrs Fish received and Mar
shall Sharpe and Gen. Babcock introduced the
guests. Mrs Grant wore a peach blossom silk
trimmed with violet cOlored velvet. Mrs FISH
mauye colored silk. with TRIMMINGS of the "a me-
and dnehesse lace head-Iress to match. Miss
mink sash and flowers Miss Wadge Dent ,,ore
pink silk train. With oyerdress and breteiles of
French worked muslin broad mink rihbops
She was remarked for her stylish appearance
Brussels lace. Mrs Judge Dent a rich garnet
silk with black lace Mrs Sharna wore r.aon
silk, with overdress and cape of black BrSssels
lace. Mrs. Fish has a Charming Young niece
with her. Miss Kane. who has the same clear
cut features and delicate comnlexion which
distinguish Mrs. Fish,s danghter. She Wore
Madame RIacone and her sister were most
beaufifnlly dressed. and looked lovely Roth
wore exquisite dresses of rose.colored silk
Blacsue Rev wore his scarlet fer on his head
and his orders "n his hreasf re,,arLaI,,
handsome man. .Ind1e R;cbarSsnn of ths
Treasury. was present with his sweet Young
ngbtoy ,rba u ,.t nrt,, ,sats :, h,f yar,, nrao
abiegnot one of the sharp takers or ths isccs-
SAINT fiatterers. but a Young lady who cOnyerses
easily and readily, and who, while she always
mas somethihg peasant 10 say, says it our OF the
symHmess OIL near. not Taught 70 distr9st her
sir. Sor nenu,ari; Wn. Mall Se.aase VI ae
tracted the greatest attention. The owner was
q lady OF fine presence and vivacity of manner
ne costume was heavy car eoiored Six with
horizontal puns, separated by wide bands Of
superb embr1idery IN weil,mingled colors; a
ualh OF piacK veiVet, ana ABOUT the neck and
sieeSes Was me richest white lace; Mrs. Cook,
OF 81. LOUIS, a handsome blonde, attracted
much attention by an elegant toilet. Mrs.
Scheiat bapcock anu her sister-in-law,
MIS-. baccock, were present, and made
themselves agreeable to large circle OF friends.
MIS-. senator stewart was regal in black velvet,
run Oh white lace, and diamond jewelry; her
Nv. Sosng uaugnter wore green silk, with
her bonny brown hair. Miss Edith Fiss Saamei
to enjoy the occasion, and was much admired.
Miss Boutwell,, with some Boston friends, made
the evening agreeable to many: Among the
guests were Secretaries Fish, Belknap and
Kobeson, the Attorney General aud Mrs. Will
amd 40, v,sau ~ senator TreIhghuysen
Dent. MI. DEM. Mr. .iohn r. Rrown Genera,
Hazen and wife, Colonel Freyre. Madame
freyre and her friend, Madame Barril of New
York; Mr.. Swayne,. Sir Edward Thornton,
H Dalon oSn,ozeT, Aulniral Polo, MIR. and
WestenburS AR Franon n,io M NJ MyeT' N MIR.
John Delano Senator and Mrs. Cole Indie
Adds and daughter, and Miss goodyear.
- The ball given bv Mrs. Eames last evening
was largely attended. Many of those at the
White House levee were among the ouasts in
GLIDING Miss Grant and Miss Dent.
At three O'Clock this afternoon the marriage
of Mr. Samuel G. Youns. of Tup Sr,p onsc,
and Miss M.roors, D wi,'on .a,ob.a os ~,
late peter r wil.o, O. ,oo,- 49, y. ~. .uo
residence of the bride. i'm Georoetown. The
ceremony, which was performed nv Father
Champ, was very quiet affair, only the rela-
nyes and lew intimate friends of the celebrants
Delhg ITesent. Inc pride wore an elegant white
sdc and the aroa,,, ar Nun =; rose ouas,
dress. The happy connie leave for New Vnrf
this eveaing for a short visit. after which thex
will occupy their pleasant new house on Cav
street
The Wedding OF Mr.. Frank Gassaway and
s,ataa ., tha ,.s;daon ~ ,,