Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-30

''aint it celd?" yesterday, as the Cabinet calls
were made and the bright rooms and cheerful
fires were appreciated fully. The ladies receiv-
ing were Mrs. Fish, Mrs. Boutwell,, Mrs. Robe
son, Mrs. Delano, Mrs. Creswell and Mrs. Will
hams, and the compliment Of a large attend
ance was paid to each and all Mrs. Robeson's re-
c,ptioa being her first this season, was perhaps
the largest. Secretary Robson seemed 10 find
the pleasures OF hospitality, always so much en-
jOyed by him, enhanced tenfold by having a
gracious lady to preside over his home. Mrs
RObeson had as assistants the Misses Stout
Miss Worden, daughter OF Commodore worden
and Miss Wise, who shared her duties by max
ing the mselves very agreeable to all the com
pany. Mrs. Robson wore steel blue silk
shade neither absolutely light, blue, or grew,
but IN one light appearing one, in another the
other. The trained skirt was ruftied with the
same; the pOloDaise was of striped silk OF the
same color. She is looking remarkably well,
and her house in all its appointments shows the
taste of its presiding genius.
Mrs. Creswell had dancing at her reception,
and her rooms were full all the afternoon, for
these daylight dances are very fascinating.
Mrs. Creswell and her agreeable sister did the
hOnors after their accustomed gracious manner.
Mrs. Fish was assisted by Miss Edith Fish,
who was looking particularly lovely in stylish
toilet of ciel blue silk.
Mrs. Williams handsome parlors were filled
throughout the hours devoted to the reception,
and the charming hostess made her guests feel
her in such frigid weather.
Mrs. Delano and Mrs. John Delano had
many callers. who seemed greatly to enjoy the
time spent with these ladies.
Among those seen at the several houses were
Lady Thornton, Madame Freyre, Madame Lobo,
Mrs. COnkling, Ex-Governor and Mrs. Horatio
Seymour, Mrs. Bryan and Miss Page, Judge
Hunt, Of the Supreme Court Mrs. Frelinghuy-
sen and Miss Sallie Frelinghupsen, Mrs. Stew
art. Mrs. stockton, Mrs. and Miss Budd, of New
fork, Mrs Edwards, Mrs. Ricketts,, Mrs. Camp
bell, Miss Campbell, Miss Charlton, Mrs. Charl-
ton, Mr.. Grip. Mr.. Franguelo, Mr.. Robertson,
Baron Schlozer, Baron Lederer, Count Corti
CONT Zannni, Mrs. and Miss Brooks Mrs and
Miss Derby, Mrs. General Paul, Mrs. WalcOtt,
Captain Thompson, Miss Clymer, Miss Cults
Miss Chevallie, Mrs. John A. King and dauoh-
tiers, Mr.. Hengelmuller de Hengervar, MI and
Benet.
- Last evening the President held his second
levee, which, for brilliant attendance, was never
surpassed. The same perfection of arrange
ments existed as on the first occasion. and
though the number of persons was much larger
there was no confusion. Mrs. Grant and Mrs
Fish received with the President, and Miss
Nellie renamed short time on duty, but the
aliurements for tete-a-tete and promenade WAS
too strong to permit her to endure the tedium of
bowling and shaking hands all the evening
Mrs Grant wore rich blue silk, with narrow
ruffies across the front and a deep fiounce of
point ace down the sides and around the train: a
cape and sash ends of peint lace completed this
elegant toilette. Miss Nellie wore white carleton
with many ruf1es, bound and trimmed with
several rows of white satin: an elegant sash of
chene ribbon was srtistically placed on the
leit SIDE; hair in long curls at the back.
and pink flowers One OF the most eIe-
giant costumes was that worn bv Mrs
O'Donnel. of Baltimore. This lady is a beauty
and her stylish dress was most becoming. IL
was h avy black silk with long train. The
entire dress was trimmed with white blonde,
lace, and white satin; corsage square back and
front; triple row Of pearls around the throat
and pear shaped pearl earrings. Madame d.
Noailies wore q train OF black grenadine striped
with white SATIN, two deep iounces Of point LACE.
rich blue ribbons with point lace silk ends, cor
necklace resting on black velvet diamond ear
rings and ornaments for the hair Mrs. Gen.
Ricketts, wore a rich black velvet train with a
sash OF velvet crossed at the back and lined
with rose cOOred silk, vest of silk, pink feathers
on her head. She looked handsome and dis
tsague Mrs. Judge Ferris wore an elegant cf.,
blue silk with facings and trimmings Of salmon
color. Miss Ferris wore handsome blue slI
Miss Edes wore an amber colOred silk with
white Illusion and Overdress and trim Mings coral
necklace and ornaments. Madame Preston
wife Of tho Hayten Minister, wore q rich .
creamy white satin with scarlet trimmings
Lady Thornton. Miss Charlton. Mrs Chandi,.r
Mrs Creswell, Miss McIutyre, Mrs.. aud Mis-
Richardson, Mrs. Judge Dent, Mrs. Sh,rnr.
Mrs. and the Misses Strong Mrs and Mis-
Budd. OF New York. Miss Adds Mrs aud Mis-.
Derby, Mrs ex-senator Henderson. and Mis-
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Some of the gentlemen who were present were
the Secretary of State, the Secretary OF War.
the Post master General. the Secretary of the
Navy, Senators Wilson and Chandler. General
sherman. Mr.. :. ). Cox, Speaker Blaine SIR
Edward Thornton. Baron SchloZer, Baron Led
erer, Judge Adds, Nr. Berret and hundreds of
others.
The marriage Of Mr.. r. j. Daingeriield
son OF the late Henry Daingerfield, OF Alexau-
dria, and Hiss Ellie Nicholson, youngest .iaugh-
ter OF the late Major Nicholson, U. s. Marine
corps, took place at p. IN, Wednesday at
"Duddngton.H the residence of the brides mo-
ther, Oh Capitol Hill Only the relatives ana
very few Of the most intimate of the two FAM
lies were present. Among these were Mr. AMI
Mrs. John :. Barbour, Mrs. and Miss danger
field, Mr. Henry Dainserfield; Mr., Mrs and
Miss jenkins, and Mrs. Ridgeley of baltimore:
Dir. and Mrs. Brooke, Miss Smith DR. and Mrs.
Morgan, and Miss Digges; j. F. Young, of Gie.-
borO'. and daughter; Mrs. Commander Jewell
nee Poor; Commodore Guest and Miss Guest
Misses Carrie and Emily Dodge: the Misses No
sher, French and Brady; Major Nicholson;
Capt. Nicholson, u. s. N. Mr.. L. y. Burritt
and other relatives of the bride resident in the
city. with their families; Mr.. Roberts of Phj,a-
delphia, and VIM. A. Gordon: ir. The ceremony
Was performed by Rev. Father Bowie of ST
Peters, and was followed by a reception lasting
until O'Clock, when the young couple left for
tour north, after which they will spend tn.
winter in Washington.
Mrs. Professor Baird continues to receiy.
her friends. as usual, on FRIDAY afternoons.
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