National Republican., 1873-02-26
SOCIETY NOTES.

tically It an, end, and the occupation Of the So
eiety editor has virtually ceased. There will, Of
course, 10 ocoasional entertainmenta given by
the ladies' Of Washington, but no large Affairs
viii take place, at least until the close OF the
Lenten season. We have made extensive In.
qulries among the ladies OF society as to their
Intentions during the next forty days, and the
result has convinced US that the holy season Of
Lent Is TO he unusually rigidly observed. We
are glad that such is the case. The season has
been short hut very gay Que, and quite q
number OF ladies' Of weak constitutions are TO-
day suffering from the effects OF undue dlsslpa.
tlons during the past two months. The editor Of
this department has used every eudeayor tc
chronicle the social events Of the season In q full
and correct manner. and he believes that he has
done so 10 the satisfaction OF the ladies', whom
he has sought TO please. In concluding his du
ties for the season he desires TO express his
thanks to those with whom he has oniclally come
In contact during the winter, and he does so the
more profoundly, In view Of the pollteness with
which he has been everywhere received, and oi
the courtesy that has been extended TO hin ID
his efforts to obtain information Of social char.
acter.
President Grant viii give no state dinner this
evening.
Mrs. n. c. Forney has discontinued her satur.
day afternoon receptions for the season.
Mrs. J. d. Beck and Miss Beck are both quite
indlsposed, and will receive no callers ut present
Mrs. Senator Hamilton, assisted by Mlss Gerry
and Mlss Hamilton, will receive callers to-mor
row.
The French Minister and Madame lie Noallle,
gave reception last evening, which was attend
ed by.a large number OF the elite OF the capital.
Miss Davis, daughter OF Senator and Mrs
Davis, was one Of the many beautiful and amlable
ladies' present at the hop at willards last even
Ing.
None of the Cabinet ladies' viii receive TO-DAY
Indeed, II seems to be Intention OF the ladies' oil
Warrington TO observe Ash Wednesday In aI
appropriate manner, for we have not heard Of 4
single reception announced for to-day or thli
evening.
Mrs. Judge Fisher was al home to callers yes.
terday at her home In Georgetown. She was rs,
sisted by her daughters, the Misses Annie ant
ylrgie Fisher, and by the pleasant and sprightIy
Mrs. Charles Fisher. large number OF caller,
we're entertained In that delightful manner
which has rendered the home OF the District at,
torney so pleasant place to visit.
Mrs. Dr. Hiss gave her concluding reception o.
The season yesterday afternoon, assisted by Mis-,
Bliss and Miss seyfert. Dancing was among tn,
attractlons offered, and which caused those yhC
called to prolong their visit 20 an unusual length
The ladies were favored with large number nj
calls, and those who attended must have dc.
parted highly pleased with their solourn.'
There were eight dancing receptions given
yesterday, and the gay season, therefore, ended
In what enthusiastic people would term "a blaze
Of glory" Yet Il was curious fact that the day
was, In many respects, the dullest OF the season
The receptions were very poorly patTonlzed, and
the musicians, In number Of Instances, played
10 20 no purpose, so far as dancing was concerned
people thither, and this TACT may serve to solye
ihe mystery OF the quietness Of the last dag OF
the gay season.
Mrs. Dr. Wadsworth held her last reception fol
the present season yesterday. Her pariors pre-
Aented an animated appearance during the after
noon; The young people who called were glad
which the pleasant hostess had provided. 81,
was assisted by beSy VI pretty and interesting
young ladies', aud visitors were therefor ahowi
agreeable. Among Mrs. Wsdswcrths aids wer' sii
| Miss Watkins, Miss Fletcher and Mlss Moore
The ladies were all prettily attlred. The recsp
series Of the hostess ~ pleasant manner.
Mrs. lIalet Kilbourn held her last reception o
the season yestermy. Like Its predecessors, I
was very enjoyable and well attended. MusI
was provided for those who felt disposed I,
dance, and hence Q merry time was passed b
such as did themselves the pleasure 10 be pres
| ent, Mrs. kilbourn was assisted by her y0nni
tSo.e We sa%S aaagIs s,nor rhs hostess tenaese,
ohArmingly easy and graceful manner wa
praised by all present, Mrs. kilbourn's recep
In Washington this winter and nave done mnei
to render the season delightful.
The reception Of Mrs.. Governor Cooke, a
Georgetown, yesterday, was without doubt III,
moat largely patronized OF the day. The hun
dreds OF people who attended her recent ele
giant ball Improved the opportunity 20 mak,
npary calls, v and as consequence the roati h
Geergetown during the afternoon was renderes
contained the eins OF Washington society, al
intent upon paying their respects to Mrs. Cooke
Inc latter was assisted by Miss Dodge and Mis-
Hayden and her own daughter, all beautiful am
viyaclous young ladies', who rendered the hostesl
valuable assistance In her Efforts 10 entertain he
numerous Vlsitors. Dancing was provided fo
| those fond of the amusement, and there WA
every preparation made for the pleasure Of thosI
who called. Ms. Cooke and her Alds were al
elegantly eiued' I8l -sh
The closing hop Of the season at willards toe
placo last evening, aud, Ike Its predecessoT, wal
a most complete success, Nearly every person
invited was present, and there have been bul
few more select entertainments given this win
very aTss sone o. Of tSs tSs SorS worn wa
that they had not before appeared In this season
and the display OF costly lewery was really very
| uuus Out WOTt NlhtnOuuh thAl were valued
at $4,000 by competent judges. the supper
| too, provided ~ mine host, Oak, ,wsb if6
| and highly praiAed and appreciated NJ tho
company. Webber fumished the music
| and a9 the door was In nne condition
every inducemeht 10 Join In the may dance
| was duly provided. Tie number Of visitors was
Just large enough 10 he accommodated nicely,
aud no lady was rendered cross by the losing 0f
| portion OF her lTeaa ln q crowd. In word,
the hop passed on pleasantly, and the guests on
| departing were loud In their expressions Of de-
| Hight at having passed so agreeable an evening,
Among the elegantly ladies present were
Ms. senator Hamilton, Miss Hamilton, Miss
Alice 0eaLy, Madame Bonllgny, Mira Judge En-
Cayanagn, Miss Davis, daughter of Justice
payla,) Miss solOmOns, Mrs. Hanks. MlAa Maud
| Banks, Mrs. Shaw, and Mrs. A. r. Brown. There
were also present Mrs.. trnhag, pr. and Mrs.
Wadsworth, the Misses Cake, Hon. Mr. and Mrs.
ScOneld, Miss ScOneld, Mira. Hutchinson, Mss Al.
bOtt, Mrs. \. II PT0wn, the Misses W ilaTns, Miss
Kyner, Mrs. BeaTlslsy, Hon. Mr.. and Mrs,
Myers, Governor and Mrs. McCoOk, Hon. N r,
Banks, Senator Hamlln, Hon. Judge Davis, the
Misses Hattie and Julia Brown, Miss Green, Miss
Frost, Mrs. ID. G. Fomey, Miss Fomey, Mra
George 3. Wallis, Miss Fannie WAlils, Mr.. ana
Mrs, A. II, Haakinsi General aud Mn. BOuRhton,
Hon. Mr.. and Mrs. hoyt, Hon. Mr.. Blggs, U6l0nei
George Hooker, Hon. Mr.. and Mrs. Ketcham,
Miss Lena Evans, Mrs. A. q, Kellogg, Hon. Mr..
and Mrs, Warren, Hon. Mr.. Harris, Hon. Judge
Fisher, Hon. Mr.. Waddell, Mr., aud Mrs. Pres-
c0tt,