Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-02-11


Yesterday was favorable Ter the discha-ce O.,
social obligations, and Mrs. General Sherman
Mrs. Judge Bradley, end Mrs. Judge Swayne
held large receptions, OF course there were
many other receptions held, but description
of one win suffice tor all, inasmuch as it Is i'm
possible to say which house is the most agreea
bic, and the same visitors may be seen at eacf
place. The house OF Mr. Justice Swayne is tn,
embodiment Of home where a strong band o.
affection unites all its inmates, and where Their.
is every luxury and elegance that wealth ans
good taste can procure. Mrs. Parsons, who !.
an only daughter r, and happily married to a gen
tleman of culture and wealth, is now on a visit Il
her parents. She has legion OF FRIENDS
raeS to ran tbe4 they al
of married bliss seems to have added to Mrs
Parsons attractions. Her toilette on thi:
occasion was exquisite IN its richness Of texture
and harmony OF color. 1t was turquoise blue
silk, with facings and Innings of the tea-rose
shade. The blending of these cOlors was so del
icately managed that the eye rested upon it as il
does upon a fine painting. The point lace bow
and ends at the throat were so fine that the la,,s
looked like the mist at early morning A brooch
of opal and diamonds glistened like dew-drops
upon the lace, and the earrings were OF the
same precious stones. Her hair was dressed in
pufs, with pOmpOn, az the side OF the head OF
small blue and pink feather. Miss Chandler,
OF Boston; Miss Davis, daughter OF Mr.. Justice
Davis; and Miss Wager. niece of Mrs Swayne
from Harper's Ferry, assisted at this reception.
All the ladies were beautifully dressed The
parlOrs, library and dining room were filled dur
ing the day by callers: Among those present
were Mrs. Fish. Mrs. General Ricketts,. Gener
ais Sheridan and FOrsythe, Judge Davis, Mr..
Borges; the minister from Brazil; Mrs. Camp.
Gen. Crawford, and several hundred uore.
In the evening the japanese charge d'af-
FARES gave sumptuous dinner at WOrmley's,
to which twenty gentlemen and ladies were in
vited. After the dinner he held a receptiou.
nj af oir 10
for the dinner and reception were in Wormley' s
best style, the center OF the table being sur
rounded by an entire WREATH of flowers. BOquets
were at every plate, and nothing was omitted
that could please the eve and tempt the anne
tite. The cards for each plate at the dinner
were unique in design, and gotten up by Mr..
MOri himself.
Mrs. Justice Strong, in the evening. assist
ca by her husband and accomplished daughters
gave one of the most agreeable cenrersas;o of
the season. Without either of the common at
tractions OF music and dancing, the guests
could hardly tear themselves AWAY at ten
O'Clock to attend the japanese entertain
ment that of Mrs. Livingston Rartou
The dressing at this entertainment was worthy
OF poets pen; but as now ard then there is a
cry against 80 much millinery, we will punish
our readers by giving them the disappointment
OF not knowing how a single fair lady was
dressed. mention OF names will be a guar
ahtee that this was most elegant reception in
every way: Lady Thornton, Postmaster Gene
raj AMI Mrs. Creswell, Colonel and Na,iame
Freyre, Senator Wilson, Senator and Miss
ramsey, Secretary and Miss Boutwell,, Judge
anu the Misses Adds; Colonel and Mrs Bristow
and their young friend, Miss Florence Dulaney.
OF Louisville, Mr.. Watterson, or the Louisville
Courer-JourRal; Miss Preston, Mr.. and Mrs
McCamma. Mr. and Mrs. James Beck; Judge
Mrs and Miss Richardson; Judge ami Mrs.
Ferris; Mr.. and Mrs. Sheriff.; Judge SwavRe
ami his daughter, Mrs. Parsons: Mr.. Swavne;
Judge. Mrs. and Miss Bradley: Judge, Mrs
and Miss Davis; Mrs. and Miss Frelinghuvsen,
Senator Trumbull, Senator and Mrs. Morrill,!
Senator and Mrs. Swami. Senator Howell Miss
Eva Stevenson, Mrs. Marcy, and General and
Mrs. Foster.
ON Wednesday next, February 18th, Mrs.
Fish's hours of reception will be from to D. m
Mrs. Governor Cooke will receive on Tues
day, February 18th and 18th, from to p. IN.