Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-02-22

her friends to a matinee doRsaRtt from too. The
large saloon ParlOr was converted into bail
room, the carpets being removed, leaving a fine
waxed floor delightful for dancing. Mrs. Ray
is one Of the kindest Of hostesses, and having
had a long experience in entertaining knows
exactly what is most conducive to the enjoy
ment of her friends All the afternoon her
spacious house was thronged with the most
charming people. The young ladies were most
exquisitely dressed in evening dresses. and
came in the afternoon prepared for the german,
winch SD succeed hs 1ne @a5nft; Inis arrraSge
at Mrs. Albert Rays that ii was again attempt
ed and with like success. There appears to be
more enjoyment derived from these impromptu
balls1han from those where the invitations are
issue0a week beforehand.
Mrs. Ricketts, reception was another bril-
liant entertainment. She was assisted by her
cousin, Miss Fisher, of Philadelphia, and Miss
King, of New York.
Mrs. General Paul also receives on Friday,
and her friends who can never omit the oppOr-
tunity thus afforded Of finding her at home.
Mrs. General Babcock, and her friend, Miss
Comegys, Of Delaware, had very brilliant re-
cepton yesterday.
Mrs. Dom Piatt, assisted by General and
Mrs Worthington, received large number of
distinguished visitors.
Mrs. Carpenter, and her guest, Mrs. wallen
agreeable to all. Mrs. Wallen is the wife of an
old comrade in arms of the President. and was
kirs Grants guest last winter. On THURSDAY
evening she and Mrs. Carpenter dined en- tamiAe
with Mrs. Grant, the President being ON q visit
to Baltimore. Mrs. Carpenter is expecting her
husband In few weeks, he having been with
the squadron in China for three years. She will
soon leave for New York to meet him.
There were numerous entertainments i'm the
evening, the largest being that of the Peruvian
C$n and NAth,-
kind, cordial hospitality of this char ming FAM
ily There were many choice flowers artisti-
cally disposed through the rooms, and although
the crowd was great there were many groups to
be seen In animated conversation. Madame
Freyre wore dress of white silk, trimmed with
white lace and flowers. The tOilettes of the
Misses Freyre were very elegant. Mrs. Robe
son looked very handsome in a cie! blue silk
trimmed on the sides and shoulders with SPRAYS
of tea roses. Madame de NoailIes wore blue
silk, with Overdress of white point lace.
Mss MISS Boutwell, wore grass-green gaze De
Mrs. Trabue, of Louisville, wore a white satin
trimmed in the front breadth with rosettes of
satin and pearls; with point lace founces on the
suberb lace down the sides and extending
around the train; white lace shawl falling from
the shoulders; diamond necklace and bouquet
de corsage OF the same precious stOnes white
feather fastened on the head by diamond
ornament. Miss Davies, who is travelling with
Mr.. and Mrs. Trabue, wore white silk train
of black lace was worn over the shoulders; orna-
ments, pearls. A butterfly with spread wings OF
diamonds sparkled on her head. There was
another distinguished Kentucky lady present.
Mrs .Jeffries, OF Lexington. Rosa Nertner was her
maiden name, and her beauty and the fine
poems witten by her have given her an enviable
reputation. Her poems are those signed
Rosa" Madame Blacque wore an elegant
toilette Of ciel blue. with salmon cOlOred trim
mings Mrs; James c. Kennedy wore a costume
OF superb SILK and lace Madame Preston was
also richly dressed. Miss Brooks dress was
much admired. being of rose cOIored silk with
overdress Of China crepe. Among those pres
Miss Boutwell,, the Secretary Of War and Miss
WOrthingtOn; the Postmaster General and Mrs.
Creswell, the Attorney General and Mrs. Will
bams; General sherman, Sir Edward Thorn
ton, the French Minister and wife, the Brazil
ian minister, the Portuguese minister and
Madame Loho, the minister from Holland, the
minister from Hayti and wife, Mr.. Mori Adm-
raj and Mrs. Rogers, Hon. Horatio King and
daughter, and Miss Nichols, Count Ganat. of
the French legation; MIR. Grip, of the Swedish
legation; Mr.: Charlton, Of the British legation:
Mrs. General Ricketts,, General and Mrs. Bah
cock, Marshal Sharpe, Judge and Mrs. Dent
Judge and Miss Davis. Judge and Miss Strong,
an entertainment.
The reception given by Mr. and Mrs.
Stickney was also very brilliant and pleasant
affair The house was prOfusely and hand
sOmely decorated with flowers and eyergreens
and these with the many beautiful objects of
delightful effect. The hosts were assisted bv
their neice and Mrs. Butts. Of New York who
are just now their guests. Many prominent
persons were present, including Secretary
Boutwell, and the Attorney General and Mrs
Williams the Governor and Mrs. Cooke: Gene
raj and Mrs Howard; Judge Wylie and Hon
VIM. +. Chandler: DIR. and Mrs. Nichols Mr.
and Mrs. Marshall Brown; Mr.. and Mrs A. Il
shepherd; Mr.. and Mrs. Tul'ock ard Miss
Gibbs; Hon. A. NJ. Clapp and daughter; Gen.
and Mrs. COwen; Mr.. and Mrs. Clarke Mills;
President yelling, OF Columbian College, and
Rev. Dr. Parker and wife; Mr.. and Mrs NJ G.
Emery; Mrs. Gen Chapman. Mrs. Gen. Ketcham,
Mrs Coston, and many others wen known to
society.
- The reception Of the Speaker and Mrs.
Blaine last evening was, as usual, very largely
attendcd,-the roll Of guests including nearly
all the persons OF note in the city, all whom
were delighted AID made to feel at home nv the
courteous hospitality Of the distinguished hosts.
Judge and Mrs. Swayne gave dinner to
distinguished company last evening.
- The King literary reunion tonight will
have as one of its specialtes a short address by
Prof. Peirce, of scientific renOwn.
Mrs. +. ID. T.. n. South worth is at home Sat
urday evenings at her residence, Prospect Cot
tage, Georgetown.
A ROARD OF EXAMINATION having found
la val,