Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-08
society,".

- Tuesday is one OF the brightest DAYS in the
weeks visiting calendar. Many are the charm
ing houses thrownopen on that day. The stran-
gers who have Just arrived i'm Washington con-
slider ours highly favored city, for while other
places are snow-bound, acknowledgement, and
sleet-coated, we are enjoying clean streets and a
balmy temperature. The houses are bright with
the Christmas greens and berries. Every one
who entered the parlors of Mrs Lathrop yester-
day was struck with admiration of her beautiful
decorations. Ferns were gracefully disposed
about the walls and pictures, while wreaths
were suspended from the chandeliers and orna-
ments. Mrs. LathrOp does the kOnors of her
beautiful home with the ease and elegance we
might expect from such surroundings. Her
aged mother, Mrs. Bryan, though totally blind,
enjoys the sound of familiar voices, and con-
verses cheerfully with all her daughters visitors.
- Mrs. Judge Wylie has the same suave man
ners as her sister, Mrs. Lathrop, and as Tuesday
is also her day, those who were visiting yester-
day found this lady sat home" dispensing the
Inequalities OF the Judges house in the most
acceptable manner.
- Mrs. Bryan, Of Highland Place, forms the
third Of this happy and much to be envied trio.
She was assisted in entertaining by her sister,
Miss Page, and the attractions were so great
that every one found it difficult not to prolong
their visit beyond regulation time. There is
much to look at and admire i'm this beautiful
mouse, 80 that fashionable visiting is converted
into most profitable employment.
- Mrs. Admiral Dahlgren has an elegant
house, to which she gives a charm by her ease
and affability. Her reception and that of Mrs.
KilbOurn WED with each other i'm brilliancy.
Mrs. Admiral Bailey and Miss Bailey akO had a
large number OF calls.
General and Mrs. Hunter gave last evening
an agreeable entertainment to limited number
OF their friends.
- Mr.. Charlton and Mr.. Robinson, of the
Location
to their young lady and gentleman acauaint-
ances at what they style 1.-THE Hermitage -
This is the Swiss chalet end of the house Occu-
pied by Sir Edward Thornton. The entertain
ment was to commemorate the birthday of Mr.
charlton, and he succeeded in making il q most
enjoyable affair to all present. The young ladies
looked lovely and the gentlemen happy. What
more could be desired?
The first reception of Mrs. Governor Cooke
for this season was held yesterday, and her ele-
CANT home was the center of attraction for a
large number Of callers who greatly enjoye,l
not only the society of Mrs. Cooke and her
charming daughter, but also the MANY objects OF
art and yertu scattered through the house.
The marriage of Miss Garry Kloman to Mr.
Albert Steinke, Of Chicago, was celebrated last
evening at the residence of the brides father
Mr.. Charles Kloman, on NJ street. The bridal
presents were both numerous and handsome
and the festivities of the occasion were greatly
enjoyed 10y those present.
Among those making calls yesterday were
Madame de Cbambrun and the Marquise lie No
allies; Mrs. IngersOll, wife Of the ex-representa-
tive of that name; Mrs. General Eaton, Major
and Mrs. Bridges, Mrs and Miss Ramsey, Mrs
Baxter, Mrs. Ames, Mrs. Judge Swayne, and
Mrs. Russel Quincy. But few gentlemen were
out, the young foreigners all being engaged at
the British Legation.
The sixteen debutantes are plaintively ask
ing where are the ''coming men?"
Speaker Blaine's receptions will be held on
the following Friday evenings January IL I, Feb
ruary I, and February 81
Mrs. Blaine's receptions will he held every
Wednesday afternoon, from go till 5 O'Clock,
beginning January 8.
General Sherman, Mrs Sherman and ladies
Of the family will be at home to receive their
friends Oh Friday evenings during the season.
Mrs. Sherman and family will receive visitors as
heretofore, ON Mondays from to 81 p. m.
Mrs. Governor Cooke will receive on Tues
days from to p. m, beginning Tuesday,
January eth.