Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-29

All the ladies who were receiving yesterday
were well repaid for their trouble by the large
numbers who called. Strangers visiting the
city must hnd in these receptions great miti-
cation Of the disagreeable weather. IL creates
quite pleasant revision of feeling the change
from the aampness and slush outside 70 the
warmth, comfort and elegance of the parlors Of
the ladies who are upon hospitable thoughts in
tent
-Nrs- Judge wylie had quite q bevy of fair
young girls, who, in the hey-day of youth and
happiness, lent an additional attraction to her
self and surroundings. Miss Dunn, Miss Davis,
and the two others, whose names are not remem-
bered, are all Young ladies' OF beauty and viva
own quite winning. In the dining-ro there
was q refreshment table filled with substantial.
and delicacies. The toilettes Of the ladies were
In exquisite taste.
Mrs. Bryan, with her sister, Miss Page, re-
ceived as usual. These ladies are 50 noted for
their refinement and elegance that it seems su-
perfiuous to make any complimentary remarks.
Every Tuesday tribute and homage are paid to
their many charms; The fine picture gallery is
always open, and the guests wander at will to
admire and enjoy the many treasures. High
land Place, the name now given to Mrs. Bryan's
elegant home, was originally built by her great
uncle, then passed into the hands of her uncle;
for some years it had another owner. Mrs.
Bryan is the third generation into whose posses
sion 1t has descended. To her family it is a hal
lowed spot. Mr.. Bryan Is at present in Chi
cago.
Mrs. Lathrop was assisted by her husband
and several young ladies, Miss Cornelia Adds
and Miss Beckwith being Of the number. This
reception was very large, and each guest ex-
pressed qualification at the kindly and cOurtly
courtesy extended.
M, and Mrs. Charles Astor Bristed and
their daughter were at home for a card recep-
ton, which was brilliant with all the wealth,
beauty and fashion Of the CITY, The street in
front Of their house was lined with carriages.
The reception of Mrs. Hallett Kilbourn was
enjoyed by many hundreds. There were dane
ing and refreshments Mrs. Kilbourn receives
with ease and grace, besides being very hand
exquisite. Her mother and sweet young daugh-
tiers and a few of their young friends attended
to the wants Of the many visitors. The yJung
ladies found partners for those who wished to
dance, while their mother and grandmother in
troduced strangers to each other and invited
them to the refreshment table.
- The following are some of those who were
out calling yesterday: Mrs. Senator Sherman
and her guest, Miss Coleman; Mrs. Sen
ator Sprague, Mrs. Gen. Mott, Madam
Freyre, Mrs Gen. Ricketts,, Mrs. Judge Rich
artsOn, Miss Richardson and Miss Grey; Pro-
fessor Hilgard, Gen. Crawford, the widow of
| and Miss Mccoy; Madame Savage, Mrs. Judge
Davis, Mrs. Clifford, Mrs Sheriff., Miss Charl-
ton, Mrs and Miss Derby, Miss Stoughton, Mrs.
! Senator Chandler, Mrs. Nullett, Mrs. John 7.
I Bigelow, Mrs. Gen. Hunter, and Mrs Stewart;
I Major and Mrs. Mansfield Brown; Colonel and
/ York; Ilrs. Macarthur, Miss Madge Dent, and
| 1irs Stranahan.
- The dancing reception given BY Senator
| and Mrs. Cole last evening was most enjoyable,
| and was attended by number of the most dis
| tinguished members Of society, the President
heading the list. The long suites of rooms on
| the first and second floors were thrown open,
| the second story being used as dressing rooms;
| the first for reception, supper, and dancing
rooms. By an admirable arrangement the sup
thus q crowd going to and fro, spill
| ing punch rs it went, was prevented
Among the elegant toilets worn was that Of
| Mrs. Cole, whose dress Of dOve-colored silk,
trimmed with white lace, was very stylish.
Miss Coles beautiful blue silk, trimmed with
blonde lace, was most becoming. Miss Whiting
| was handsomely dressed, and was a belle, as she
| always IL. Mrs. Chambers pearl grey silk was
nearly covered BY two deep white point lace
founces headed with crimson fadIe;; . berthe
1 of point lace, headed with crimson .faaIe, trim
l med the low corsage. Her ornaments were
| perb diamonds. One of the most unique As
| well as beautiful sets Of diamonds at this re-
| ception, where these brilliant jewels were SO
| plentiful, was worn by Mrs. Gen. Albert Myer
| with a dress of white silk, ornamented with
black lace founces. Her cOrsage was high, and
over it black lace cape was worn. Miss Edes
l wore rich crimson silk, nearly covered with
black lace. Mrs. Job Stevenson's dress of sage
green silk, with perpendicular folds, lined with
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| was a distiagns toilet With it she wore lOcket
| the size of silver dollar, if anybody knows
| what that is. This locket was rock CRYSTAL, set
| with diamonds, and on the crystal was carved
l a peacock, with widespread tail. the brilliant
plumage of which Was well initiated by the filing
/ in the carving with colOrs 1t wasone of the most
1 beautffui and singular orna ments imagin able
| Some of the other ladies whose dresses were
| strikingly handsome were Mrs. COrbett, Mrs.
| General Foster, who wore her wedding dress;
| Mrs. Annie King, the Misses Adds and their
| friends Gall handsome girls;) Miss Beckwfth and
| Miss Taylor, Miss Sherman, the Misses Steven
! son and Miss Bette Beck. Some OF the g1ests
| were President Grant, Marshal Sharp, Speaker
| and Mrs. Blaine, Senator and Mrs. Cortett.
| Secretary and Mrs. DelanO, Attorney General
and Mrs. Williams. the Secretary Of War, the
| General Dent and Miss Dent, Senator, Mrs.
l and the Misses Stevenson, MIR. and Mrs- job
| Stevenson, Mr.. and Mrs. $. s. Cox, Col. Bonn
| Piatt and Miss Mason, Mr. Horatio King and
| and Miss Grey, General and Mrs. Foster. Mrs.
| Colonel Bacon, Mrs. and the Misses Beckwith
/ Senator and Mrs. Corbett, Count COrti, Madam
| Savage, Senator and Mrs. Chandler. General
Kee, Mr.. and Mrs. Shaw Miss Edes, General
| Hazen and MIR. Beck, of Kentucky.
| The sOciable Of the Illinois state association,
at Willard's Hall last evening, was one Of the
| finest entertainments OF the kind vet given in
| the city. The President and many other dis
| dnguished persons were present, the dressing OF
the ladies we're very fine, the supper was choice.
| and altogether the occasion was q most charm
| ing one. ga 1-f- l-sr
/ - Mr. and Mrs. A. r. Shepherd give chill
dren's party tomorrow evening for the benefit
| of their bevy OF sweet little folks and their
| friends.
/ attempt to poison Eugene Van Ness which has
/ occupied the attention of the circuit court OF