Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-15

Another bright, bcaasifg, day was yesterday,
ana the gay world in its Brightest attire fitted
from house 20 house, exchanging the kindlies:
greetings. The Governors sumptuous mansion
in Georgetown was thronged all day with an
elegant company. Mrs. Cooke, a lady of beauty
and fine manners, received all graciousiy, and
introduced each to Mrs. ex-President TYLER and
Miss Boutwell, and Miss Ramsey, who were re-
ceiving with her. Mrs TYLER is inst inf the
tons. Every visitor felt an interest i'm meeting
her, for she seems a link connecting the past
with the present. II is rare in washing ton that
we have the opportunity Of paying court to ex-
greatness. lt is worthy of remark that Mr.
Seward never accepted an invitation to visit
Washington after he ended his public life, nor
has Mr.. Fillmore. Mrs. Tyler takes better
view of human nature, and finds that she can
still receive and enjoy homage. 1t was no won
der that all the guests seemed disposed 10 iinger
until they felt they must retire TO give room IL
others who were Continually arriving. There
were present during the afternoon, Mrs. Sena-
tor Chandler, in elegant dress; Madam Blacque
Bey, IN black velvet, and her young sister, ex-
quisitely dressed; Mrs. Sheriff., Mrs. Judge Fer
ris, Mrs. Kanfimann, Mrs. Cowen, and OF course
many others who were unknown TO the writer.
- Mrs. Gen. Dent and her daughter, Mis-
Madge, held large reception, and made many
new friends. &
The Misses Poore aiso received MANY calls
The handsome daughters of Judge Fisher
and the lovely Mrs. Charles Fisher entertained
delightfully."- in their tastefully arranged house,
which is beau ideal home.
- Georgetown is charming. but it was a
pleasant change to return to the widc smooth
streets of Washington; and Il that much-abused
Board of Public Works could have heard the
words OF commentator bestowed upon them by
the occupants of the different carriages that
rolled over the smooth pavements, they would
be compensated for all the anathemas that were
poured out upon them one year ago.
- Mrs. Kilbourn, with her mother, Mrs .Jor-
dan. her daughter, and Miss Lindsey, receive,
the high compliment that is paid this delightful
family each Tuesday by throng of callers
Mrs. kilbourn's parlors still retain the beautiful
decorations that were prepared by her neghlDOrs
upon her return from Europe. Ferns and
autumn leaves are trained gracefully upon the
walls, while above the folding doors are the
words "Welcome home" in autumn leaves. A
different neighbor contributed each word Ii
was beautiful tribute to the well-knowu
artistic taste of Mrs. Kilbourn.
- There were many other agreeable Tuesday
receptions, but those mentioned are specimen.
of all; so we need not prolong the list, altho1g Oh
much more might properly be said.
- The evening was divided between Opera
Bonfie and the german at Gen. Hunters given
to Miss Grant.
- This evening, Mrs. Eames, OF 18th ard ii
streets, gives a debut bah TO her daughter
- Mrs. Judge Embry, 1922 l street, receive,
on Wednesdays.
-Cmds arc out for receptions on Friday
evenings, January 18th and February nth, by
the Attorney General and Mrs. Williams.
MIR. and Mrs. Carlisle Patterson have issued
invitations for reception at Brentwood from
3 to y. III. on Tuesday the 2Ist.
Mrs. T.. ID. n. SOuthworth will receive at her
home, Prospect Cottage, Georgetown, every
Saturday from to IL L. NJ, commencing with
Saturday, 18th inst.
Mrs. Grants afternoon receptions win be
held on Saturday of each week from 10 p. In.
until further notice.
Speaker Blainc's receptions viii be held on
the following Friday evenings: january II, Feb
ruary Z, and February n.
Mrs. Blaine's receptions win be held every
Wednesday afternoon, from 2:30 till O'Clock,
beginning January 8.
Mrs. Governor Cooke WIN receive on Tues
days from to p. M, beginning Tuesday,
January 9Th. -