Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-17

10 the fashionable world. The houses OF many
Of the Senators were not only open but pre-
s.ed over by charming women.
Mrs. Sherman, who is one Of the gentlest Of
her sex, receives graciously that it gives great
pie ASSURE not only TO friends but strangers 20 see
her in the home she so adorns.
Mrs. Morrill, and her sister, Miss Swan, re-
eeived Yesterday, and added another 70 their
many briliiant receptions.
Mrs Edmunds, and her young daughter, by
their polite and hcspitabie reception cornpen-
stated visitors for the mp stairs journey they are
compelled to take TO reach their parlors. The
house when once reached is a charming one.
MIS-. James c. Kennedy with her young
neighber. Miss Eames, entertained q large
humber Of visitors in her proverbially elegant
style. 49,
Madame Blacque Bay, and her sister, re-
eeiyed yesterday. These ladies are handsome
and elegant. They have not as yet great COM
mand Of our language, but fortunately there are
many in society who can converse in French.
and are able to appreciate the sprightly yiyacity
of these ladies'. 80
Mrs. Senator Chandler and her neiss, who
Is visiting her, had an unusually large recep-
ton until half past four, when they adjourned
to Mrs. Senator Stocktons matinee daasante.
Mrs. Albert Ray and her handsome, sprightly
daughter were assisted by Mrs Mason yester-
day. Their elegant house was thrown open,
and many-there were who enjoyed the oppor-'
funity OF calling. At all these receptions there
were Refreshments offered. IL
Mrs Admiral Powell and her niece. Miss
Manning, received large company. Mrs.
Powell is one of the most agreeable takers in
the city, and one OF the greatest favorites.
/ Mrs. Samuel V. Niles received gracefully in
her large and elegant residence. T..
The ladies OF Senator Frelinghuysen did not
receive.
Mrs. Conkling and her Young daughter, who
Is miniature OF herself. held an elegant recep-
ton They were assisted by Miss King, OF New
York.
The handsome and youthful looking wife Of
Senator Cole was assisted by Miss Cole who is
also handsome, and Miss Whitney, another
lovely young lady, Mrs. Coles niece. Their
| spacious parors were well flied all the after
noon, until the young ladies made short visit
TO Mrs. Steekton's.-
The wife and daughters Of Senator Steven
| SON received with true Kentucky hospitality
Mrs. Senator Thurman was not well, but her
two daughters and Mrs. Faxon performed the
/ honors most acceptably.
| Mrs. Pomeroy and the Misses Mann received
Mrs. Pomeroy is one OF the most popular ladies
| in society, and her young guests are having a
l most agreeable time under her chaperOnage.
The event of the afternoon was Mrs. Stock
toms matinee ddnsdnte, into which all the recep-
| tiOns of the day were finally merged. Mrs
Stockton was assisted by three married and
right handsome young ladies. The house is
finely adapted TO entertaining large company
and Its capacity WAS fully tested yesterday at
dour style, blue satin and gilt furniture, and
| the walls are covered with fine paintings. The
receptions was elegant in all its details. The
l diplomatic corps WAS out in force. Mrs. Stock
| tom speaks seven different languages, which IS
| an advantage she only possesses. She looked
very handsome in one of Worth's most elegant
costumes. rich black velvet, trGt?e, heavily
trimmed with passementerie and Brussels lace,
Pompadour waist, with white lace in the neck;
hair arranged classically, with gold pins and
II q IN m nv,rS Hrs ..fI
abeth, n. j., Mrs. StOcktOn's guest, is a hand
some, char ming lady, and wore a blue silk train
as Of s Wnte M
She wore a ciel cOlOred silk with edgings Of PAID
| rose colored silk. The music was the most In
spring yaltzes, all fresh and new for the occa-
si0n This reception lasted until 6 D. M, th g
| guests eming 10th to depart.
I'm the evening Sir Edward and Lady Thorn
ton entertained large and distinguished com
pany. A fine supper is always served at these
| receptions
| The Indiana Republican Club gave their
first sociable Of the season at Masonic Temple
last evening, which will long be remembered by
| those present as one of the most select which
| have taken place this winter The tOiletsOf the
| ladies were rich and in excellent taste. Among
the ladies who attracted mnch attention by their
beauty and stylish attire were Mrs. Judge VIII
son, Miss Susie Evans, Miss Williams, daughter
of Hon: VIM. Williams; Mrs. Col. Baker, Miss
Kate Elliott Mrs. Packard, Mrs. Coburn, and
| Others. Every one present seemed to be d.
lighted with the entertainment, and the com
mittee in charge were highly commended
| President Grant visited the hall during the
| evening, and remained for some time in con-
yersatiOn with the Hoosiers present. Vice Presi-
dent COlfax wrote letter explaining the cause
Of his absence. Senator Pratt and Representa-
tives C0burn Shanks, Williams, Wilson, Pack
ard, Nfblack and Holman were present.
= Among the social events looked forward to
with much interest is the annual ball of the Po-
tomac Boat Club, which takes place on Thurs
day evening of next week. -E---.-
Mrs. Grants afternoon receptions will be
held on Saturday of each week from to p. m.
until further notice.