Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-07


The bright weather Of yesterday brought the
ladies cut in force, and not a few gentlemen
complete their unfinished New Years list The
wives of the justices of the supreme court nearly
all had receptions, and also Mrs. Gen Sherman,
the ladies at the hayward and marine barracks,
One of the largest receptions was that of
Mrs. Field, wife of Judge Field. Mrs. Field
was exquistely dressed in toilet OF dark blue
velvet and satin, very becoming to her beautiful
complexion. She was assisted by two very pretty
young ladies whose names the writer did not
catch.
Mrs Goldsborough had as efficient aids her
gallant husband and her bright young neice.
Miss Writ, of Virginia. A large number of
ladies and gentlemen called, and all seemed de-
lighted to lnger in pleasant conversation in Mrs.
Goldsborough's sunlit parlors.
Mrs. and Miss Bradley had throng OF is
itors during the hours for calling.
Mrs. Sherman's parlors were full nearly all
the afternoon, and the guests were agreeably
entertained by Gen. Sherman, Mrs. Sherman,
and Miss Lizzie Sherman.
Mrs. Strong was assisted by the Misses
Strong, and these agreeable ladies received nu-
meOrOus calls.
AT Admiral Porter's there was a very large
gathering of young people, who had called TO
pay calls i'm acknowledgment Of the pleasure
enjoyed at Miss Porter's party last Wednesday
New Year's) evening.
Some Of those seen at the various receptions
yesterday were the Secretary of War, Chief
Justice Chase, Mrs. Louis Dent, Mrs. Sharpe,
Mrs. Dahlgren, Mrs. Hallett Kibourn, Mrs.
Dom Piatt and Miss James, Mrs. POrtus Bax-
ter, Mrs. James Carlisle, Mrs. Wright and Miss
Preston, Mrs j. G. Kennedy, Mrs. Annie King,
Misses Virginia Brooks, Mrs. and the Misses
Frelinghuysen and Miss Cults. Several of the
members of the diplomatic corps, both ladies
and gentlemen, paid their respects to the ladies
receiving
Invitations have been issued for receptions
by the Secretary of State and Mrs. Fish on
Friday evenings, January 10th and 3lst.
Miss Ida Worthington and Miss Eva
Stevenson left for Germantown this morning to
resume their studies. They have made many
friends during their short stay in Washington
that their departure will be very generally
regretted.
"A very pleasant fancy dress party was given
to their little friends by the children OF Mr..
Richard F. Harvey, on Massachusetts avenue,
last evening. Some of the costumes were ex-
qnisite; and the occasion was greatly enjoyed by
all participants.
Cards are out for the wedding of Mr.. G.
Buckingham, Jr., of New York, and Miss Ida
q. Hall, of Bridgeport, Conn,-the wedding to
take place in Trinity church, Bridgeport, on the
I'd inst. Mr. buckingham formerly resided in
Washington. but has been for several years past
engaged in the banking business i'll New York.
Ladies recently returned from Paris say that
the latest style of ornament to wear with neck
lace is one OF the old-fashioned miniatures
painted on ivory and set in the old fashioned red
gold. Those who possess no such heirlOOms are
having them painted and set i'm as exact imita-
ton as possible of the old style. These minia-
lures are quite large, but are very handsome
and expensive, and fashion makes them the
proper and suitable thing to depend from a rib
bon or necklace.
General Sherman, Mrs. Sherman and ladies
of the family will he at home to receive their
friends on Friday evenings during the season.
Mrs. Sherman and family will receive visitors as
heretofore, on Mondays from to 5h p. m.
Mrs. Governor Cooke win receive on Tues
days from to p. m, beginning Tuesday,
January 9TH.