Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-02-14
Society,".

world is as indomitable as it is invineibie. In
deed, the snow storm seemed rather to give zest
TO the dance and rendered the refreshments
more acceptable-Mrs. Senator Chandler was
superbly dressed for her reception in a court
train OF violet colored silk with an underdress
OF silk that was 50 delicate in coloring that it
looked as though only slight sprinkling of the
extract of violets had been used in the dye
The front breadth was trimmed with narrow
ruffies Of the light silk, and heavy cord OF the
darker shade headed each rutfie. A turned back
collar of the light silk trimmed the waist which
was of the darker color; exquisite lace and Jew
els were worn about the neck. To see this ele-
gantly attired lady in her sumptuous parlors
was sufficient recompense for all the official
ties in the way of calling. Mrs. Chandler is
very gracious and agreeable, and always has
large receptions.
Another charming study of agreeable and
elegantly-dressed ladies was to be seen in the
parlors OF Senator Fenton. Miss Fenton is
queenly-looking, possesses the finest qualities
of a true lady, and makes her visitors so welcome
that, after calling once, there is the temptation
Of repeating the visit too often. Yesterday she
was assisted by two young lady friends-the
Misses Gurnee-from New York. Miss Fenton
wore blue silk train and bodice of blue, silk
everdress and sleeveless jacket of rOse-cOlored
silk. The Overdress was draped at the back with
wide pink ribbon, with fringed ends. The Misses
GuTnee were dressed alike in lavender-colored
silk, rutfed with the same, bodice and Overdress
of Paris muslin and valenciennes lace. There
were many distinguished looking gentlemen at
this reception.
Mrs. Window and Mrs. King were assisted
by Mrs. Gilman, OF Baltimore. These ladies are
fascinating i'm conversation, and the dull day
gave time to make long calls, which afforded the
opportunity of Guilty. ating the acquaintance of
these charming ladies.
- Mrs. Corbett having recovered from her in
disposition, received a large number of calls.
As the ii me draws nigh for the departure of this
fair lady the regret OF her friends is manifested
by their losing no opportunity of enjoying her
society.
Mrs. Cole again had music and dancing at
her reception. She was assisted by Miss Cole,
Miss Whiting, Miss Richardson and Miss Madge
Dent. Mrs. Cole wore a rich black satin, trimmed
with black lace over white lace. Miss Cole wore
a sprigged white muslin, with overdress and
rufties OF the same; Miss Whiting black silk
trimmed all over with rutfes OF black Illusion:
white lace cape, arms bare. Mrs. Richardson wore
a silk Of the lightest shade of peacock green, the
skirt covered with narrow ruffies of the silk.
edged top and bottom with narrow white blonde
lace; white lace at the throat and sleeves. Miss
Dent wore a maroon cOlOred silk. Hiss Rich
ardson has with her young lady friend, Miss
Bartlett, of Boston; she is handsome and stylish.
Miss Bartlett wore visiting costume OF black
velvet, trimmed with silver grey fox. Mrs
Richardson wore a superb black velvet,
trimmed with sable. Mrs. Tilden, of Lake Ma
hOpac, wore black velvet and sable. There
were also present Miss Nellie Grant, Miss
Barnes. Mrs. Job Stevenson, Miss Eva Steven
SON, Mrs. Sands and her daughter, Mrs. Hutch
inson, Miss Abbott, Admiral Polo, Mrs. Gen1
Ricketts,, Colonel and Mrs. Bacon, Colonel and
Mrs Audenreid, and nearly all the young beaux
of the city.
The principal topic of conversation during
the day was the happy anticipations of the
Stewart ball i'll the evening, and each one had
something new TO tell OF the marvellous wonders
of the decorations. Said one: "There are to be
ten thousand canary birds flying about the room
whose business II will be to nestle in the ladies
hair" This affrighted some, for who would
wish their elaborate couture disturbed by
twittering bird who, mayhap, should avail itself
OF the material to build a nest in some cosy puff
or friz. The decorations were in truth in the
handsOmest style and best possible taste. The
walls of the main body of the hall were fes-
TONED with wreaths W it'll an occasional bright
banner, and gilded cages with birds were siis-
pended beneath the chandeliers. There was a
platform at the upper end of the room, which
was carPeted and decorated as beautifully as it
was possible to make ladies bower; wreaths,
MOWERS, and rich drapery were about the frame
work, with chairs for the immediate
nnri mos ,h OF senator ana Mrs stewart
Grant and the several ladies of the Cabinet
presided with Mrs. Stewart and her sister Mrs.
Cary. Mrs Stewart is lady who can receive
and entertain with rare ease and grace.
Very stylish did she look in dress of Sultan
red satin, which was almost covered by fiOunces
and trim mings OF poiRte ducheSSe lace, and with
magnificent jewels glittering upon her neck.
Mrs. Cary wore pearl colOred silk, with one
wide black lace hOunce; Overdress of dotted
black Brussels net. Miss Stewart wore tea
rose SIX with white pleatings across the front
breadth, and Overdress of illusion with rose buds
wrought upon il in silk Rich ribbons of "A
deeper shade OF pink, and of green, hoated over
the drapery Of the skirts. The ball was i'm honor
OF Miss Stewards seventeenth birthday. She
was the acknowledged beauty and belle OF
the room. Mrs. Grant wore a gold coored
silk with founces of black clantily lace
Miss Nellie wore cOrn-colOred tarlatan. hand
sOmely made and trimmed with wreaths OF
flowers on the sides. Mrs. Williams wore an
elegant dress OF white silk, fiounced and trim
med with blue silk; wide blue ribbon with long
ends fOated from the fair white shoulders
Mrs. WorthingtOn, of Ohio, wore pink silk. with
white point lace tiOunces. Mrs. Senator Chand-
Ter wore Partisan costume of four shades of
mignonette silk, which was so exquisite i'm its
combination that the marvel was-how is it
done? General Dunn was accompanied by his
wires sister, Mrs. WinslOw, of New York, and
his sweet young daughter Mary. Her dress was
a fine white mussn, with each ruffie edged ton
and bottom, with Naienciennes lace; a Roman
sash completed this toilet. which was as simple
"a handsome. Mrs. Winslow wore a superb silk
and wealth OF diamonds. Mrs. d. Il. Mckee
wore white gros grain silk, trimmed with ilu-
sion and handsome spray of flowers on one
side. Miss Preston wore a white illusion with "A
short blue Panier and fine French flowers. Mis-
Eva Stevenson looked very sweet in fresh white
Organdy with sprays of blue morning glories.
Miss Woodbridge, a handsome young girl of
ChillicOthe, Ohio wore the palest shade OF sage
green, made and trimmed i'm the handsomest-
style. Mrs. Hughes, the sister of Mrs. Williams,
wore white pufted illusion, with the bouffant
back garlanded with flowers. Mrs. Creswell
never looked better than she did last evening
her dress of white being both becoming and
elegant. Miss Mcintyre wore one OF the most
elegant costumes Mrs. Coston wore "a court
dress composed of white satin, green velvet
and the richest lace; a circlet of diamonds and
necklace Of pearls were worn with this stylish
anu becoming dress. Senator and Mrs. SHEER
man were present. Mrs. Sherman wore a Nile
green SIX, with white lace. Miss Cole a dress
oI white tarlatan, with ruchings of pink tarla-
tan; Miss Whiting white gaze de- cko,abres over
green SIX, bound and trimmed with green.
Miss Thurman wore blue silk; she is ALWAYS a
belle Miss Lucy W0rthington was andsomely
and becomingly dressed, and was accompanied
by the Secretary of War; His friends were re-
jOced to see him so entirely recovered from his
recent illness. Mr.. and Mrs. Kilbourn were
accompanied by their daughter, who, though
too young to be fairly launched in the gai-
ties of the season, is occasionally permit
ted a glimpse. Mrs. KIb0urn was richly
dressed in q white silk, with court train
of delicate shade of green, hounces Of the
most superb white lace. This was one Of the
most elegant costumes worn at the ball. Miss
Kilb0urn wore pink and white blended together.
Miss Derby wore rose-colored crepe de Paris.
Mrs Judge Macarthur, Mrs. ID. G.. FOrney, Mrs
and Miss Jeffries, Miss Meigs, Miss Edes, Mrs.
Parsons, Mrs. Hutchinson, Miss Abbott, Mrs.
Wylie and Mrs. LathrOp, Mrs. Judge Richard
son, Miss Richardson, Miss Bartlett, Mrs Til
den, Mrs. Field, Mrs. Mansfield Brown, Mrs.
Cnla NIra oh ha