Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-24

Society made brave effort yesterday TO per
form its duty. and only partially saecumbed to
a stress of weather. The ladies who intended
receiving were promptly at their posts, and
Congratulated themselves upon their good for
tune in having to receive, and not being com
PEELED 20 go out in the storm. However, it was
q day Of trial to coachmen and horses more than
to those who, warmly wrapped, had only to
emerge from their comfortable carriages to
some hospitable mansion where punch and other
refreshments awaited them. Pedestrians retired
from the contest early in the action, for although
about not mourning the expense of carriage
hire often, vet no lady will attempt to visit in
waterproof cloak and oyer-shOes
Mrs. Albert Ray had dancing during the
afternoon. and those engaged in this pleasant
pastime were obliyiOus Of outside issues.
= The ladies of Senator Frelinghuysen's
family had quite large reception. All who
enjoyed their party week ago wished to show
their appreciation of the pleasure that was then
conferred upon them by acknowledgment i'm the
shape of a call on this, the first reception after
the entertainment.
- The evening was devoted TO the reception
given by, or we might say in consideration OF
their recent return, to, the Secretary Of the
Interior and Mrs. DelanO, and the grand ball
given by the Potomac boat club. Secretary and
MRS. Delano did not reach their home until yes
so Mr. an% M4s aSn
Delano feared they would have to perform the
honOrs as proxies. They are fully capable of so
doing; In spite of weather there was a large
crowd, and cordial welcome to the travellers,
who seemed much improved in health by
their journey. Many would have thought
IT necessary to get one nights rest before
resuming the duties of entertaining, but both
the Secretary and his amiable wife insisted it
did them good TO see their friends. Mrs. DclanO
looked well in Itch black velvet, with point lace
cOllarette. Mrs. John DelanO wore a delicate
DearI-cOlOreI satin. n ak md list
with bands of scarlet velvet and black illusion
quillings. Mrs. Williams wore cherry silk it'll
ruffles and trimmings of illusion the same color
scarlet feather in her HAIR. Mrs. Williams was
suffering from hOarseness, but succeeded in en-
PERTAINING her numerous admirers. Mrs. Sena-
tor Corbett wore white silk train, with narrow
rUfhes OF green silk. chcae silk Overdress, and
bodice trimmed with green-a lovely toilette
that enhanced the beauty Of the wearer. Sem
ator and Mrs. Corbett were accompa-
MED by heir friends Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
son, bridal couple who are visiting them
Mrs Richardson wore an elegant dress of
pale blue silk, mingled with white
Judge and Miss Richardson were accompanied
by beautiful girl who is visiting Miss Richard
son.Miss Gray, of Boston. She looked like
fresh rose bud, in a silk of that color, which
was stylish and becoming. Miss Richardson
ing. Another young lady was much admired
Miss Oldfeld, OF New York, who with her
mother, Mrs. Ruggles, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs
Henriques. She Is very fair and sprichtly
Miss Nedder attracted mnch admiration by an
elegant costume of black illusion wrought with
gold cOlored icSs silk. She was accompanied
by her father, Major Vdder, in his handsome
new uniform. Others who were present were
Mrs. Gen. Ricketts,, Gen. william Myers, the
Secretary of War, Attorney General Williams,
Mr. and Mrs. Ashton, Mrs and Mrs. ID. c.
Cox, Professor Baird, Mr.. Waite, of Ohio, late
OF the Geneva conference; Major Mcclure and
his sister, Mrs. Pride, of South Carolina; Mr.
Lathrop, Of street, Senator Corbett, and Paw
Director Cunningham.
There was brilliant gath ering at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Brown, 1926
Massachusetts, avenue, yesterday afternoon, the
occasion being the christening of Master
Brown. The ceremony of christening was
performed by Rev. DR.. Watkins of the church
OF the Epiphany. Among those present were
the Misses Brown, sister of MIR. A. P. Brown,
Mrs. General Jeftries, Miss Eta Jeffries Mrs
Colonel Martin, Dr.. and Mrs. wadswo rth, Mr.
anu Mrs Prescott, Mr.. Trumbuli. Mrs. Judge
Embry and Pay Director Cunningham. The
rooms were beautifully decorated with flowers
and the numerous presents made to Master
Brown also formed an attractive feature from
their variety and elegance.
The first hop Of the season by the ladies OF
Wizards comes of tonight, and anticipation
runs high concerning its enjoyments The fine
ballroom OF the hotel will be brought into use
for dancing.
Mrs. Grants afternoon receptions will be
held on Saturday Of each week from TO D. M.
until further notice.