Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-11


that many were weary from the previous enter
tainments and were reserving themselves for
the many agreeable receptions to which they
were invited in the evening.
Mrs. Judge Richardson and her daughter
received probably the largest number of calls
The Judge has taken q delightful house, and
the family are making hosts of friends.
Owing to the death of General Ricketts,
brotAer-in-low, Mrs. Ricketts, did net receive.
The papers were in error also about hre.
General Babcock receiving. Later in the sea-
son, when her house is quite compleiea, she will
have some young ladies with her and will re-
sumo her Fridays.
and the fascinating Mrs. Gen. Hasen, charmed
q large number Of callers; in fact, her pictur-
esque: little home resembled that Of a cabinet
secretary, 20 numerous were the visitors.
Mrs. Douglass, wife of the Commissioner Of
Internal Revenue, also had q pleasant though
not large reception.
- The programme for the evening was more
than all who wished to 60 through with II could
accomplish. There were many who were sorry
to miss pleasant evening with General Sher-
man and family. The Secretary of State and
Mrs. Fish, Mr.. and Mrs. Quincy, and Mrs. Bris-
ted all gave entertainments.
From 10 to II p. M the crowd was great in
the parlors of Secretary Fish. 1t was one of the
most delightful receptions possible. There was
general gathering of those members Of society
who are constantly in the habit of meeting and
always to find agreeable topics OF conversation.
Nowhere in this country, at least, are CONVERSE
stones as well understood, as highly appreciated,
and aswell carried ous, as in Washington Those
learn TO talk who never talked before, and the
animating spirit is kindlines. Rude speeches
are almost unknown, and are frOwned down
when heard, most effectually. One vies with
another Ia saying the most pleasant things in
the most delicate manner. The company
assembled last evening presented bril-
liant appearance. There were statesmen of
noble presence, and gallant officers of the army
and navy, in glttering uniform; there were regal
looking matrons and fresh, brfght-faced Young
girls Among the former may be mentioned
Corbett, Anthony, Stewart; secretaries B sJle
nap and Boutwell,, and Attorney General VIII
liams. The ladies were most elabor ately dressed
Mrs. Fish, who received with her accustomed
grace and dignity, wore royal purple silk and
cape OF ermine to protect her from the araught
as she stood ready to greet her guests at the
pasriSr Or, door; Her daughters, Mrs. BENJAMIN
were her assistants, and were dressed In elegant
and most becoming toilets. The wife and da10h-
yer or senator Stewart attracted much attention
wore over train Of white silk lowered chen.
with white ground, the corsage cut square Miss
Stewart wore an overdress and bodice similar
to her mothers over blue silk. Mrs. Corbett
Looked lovely in mauve case intermingled with
pink, worn over mauye silk. Every one wasde-
lighted TO see Miss Dyer in society again, her
telling, even before the question was asked that
her fathers health had materially improved.
! Mis- Dyer were q very beeoming dress Of blue
handsome ladies under his care, and further for
tunate that his wife has 50 wonderfully presery-
Cd the freshness of her beauty that it is difficult
daughter by her side. Mrs. and Miss Cole and
Miss Whiting we're most tastefully and richly
dressed. Mr.. ID. G. Cox was accompanied by
ms agreeable wife, who was charmingly dressed
tr 10
trimmed With blue. Mr.. and Mrs. Hailett Kill
bourn we're present. Mrs. X. wore Q rich blue
silk and white lace. The bride, Ma Fletcher
Harper, (nee Mcdonald, y wore q sheeny white
satin. Madame Savage, the bride of = week
ago, wore a pale shade of lilac and white lace
nrs. and Miss Banks were, a. always, richly
with scarlet and superb black lace. Madame
Sousa Lobe wore pale blue silk, with pink
roses and white point lace. Colonel Freyre, the
and daughters, who wore elegant toilets and
made themselves generally agreeable. Mrs.
Wylie looked like q duchess In her re-
But 1t is impossible to describe ali Of the MANY
magnificent dresses which deserve notice. Suf-
nee IL to say that Mrs. Williams, Mrs. COston,
Mrs. Embry and the Misses Taylor Of George,
town, Mrs. Babcock, Mrs. COnkiing, Mrs Louis
Dent, Madame POtestad, Mrs. and Miss Sands
s Hrs, and Mis- Mss Ramsay, niss Chevsllie, Miss
Q few Of those whose appearance and costume
merit special description. Among others pres
ent were the Marquis de Noailles. the Marquis
and Madame de Chambrun, Sir Edward Thorn
ton, Judge Richardson, General Ramsay, Mr.
j. &. Bancroft Davis, Mr.. 6wayne, the Minis
ter from the Netherlands, Ms John A. King
Mr.. Charlton, ST., Mr.. Grip, Of the Swedish lie,
cation, Mr.. Turk, Commissioner Don glass DR.
and Mrs. Peter Parker, Mrs. Beach Lawrence of
Newport, Judge Wylie, Judge Drake, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ashton, and nearly all the members of the
diplomatic corps.
"A limited number Of those seen ut Secretary
Fish's reception had first attended that of Mr..
and Mrs. Russell Quincy. This reception was
small, informal, and very agreeable.
Yesterday was General Dyers birthday, and
the occasion was very appropriately celebrated
BY the family at their elegant home in the
arsenal grounds.
Last evening Miss Jenries gave most de-
fghtfl german to hef friends. There were
about sixteen couples dancing. The Genera,
and Mrs. Jefries received the guests of their ac-
cGhmIlsned daughter in their cordial style,
O'Clock the german commenced, and c0ntin-
ued until O'Clock, with An intermission for re-
freshnents. Mis- Jeffries led, with Mr.. Roes-
SIC. Among the ladies present were Mrs. Hut
crimson, Mrs. and Miss Forney, Miss Thurman.
Mrs. Somervilie, Miss West, Miss Abbott, who
Of S snsF%tS Eoung Baltimore belle and sister
ley. Miss Blanchard, Miss Alexander, and Miss
Emmerson. During the evening, several Who
AMENDED the reception Of Secretary Fish came
In, among the number being Mr.. r. W. Harper
ana wife, nee Mcdonald, and il Is unnecessary
70 say that Mrs. Harper was the center Of attrac-
ton.
The annual ball of the mdshipmen at the
Naval Academy, Annapolis, took place last
night At the naval academy battery room which
was tastefully decorated with evergreens Anne
rican days, and other bunting. In the center
OF the battery was q fountain OF water PLAYING.
white lilies blooming In IL and green NOES sur,
rounding. In tho moss, in flowers, was the word
"Welcome." The naval band furnished the
music. An alcove was specially dressed for Pre-
stdent Grant, owe which was ssWeloomo,o s.Our
Nations Choice" Dancing commenced at
about II O'Clock. Among the guests were Presi-
dent Grant, Secretary RobeSOn, ex-Secretary
Borte. Admirals Porter and Case, Commodore
Scott, Admiral Worden, C0mmander r. B. Lew
=, Chief Engineer W. W. Wood, and several
Senators and Representative. The room Was
lighted with I've hundred gas jets, and two large
circles q hght., containing aboat foar hundred
Light, suFrSunded 10 fountain In the center OF
ne ballroom. A largo number Of ladies were
present, including Mrs.. Grant, Aiss Nellie
Grant, the Misees Borie, Ana Mis- Cooke. A
ne President entered the bard played "HaIl to
NE CAie(." Around he main rooa was Q prom
eoade avenue, decorated with buneinR. x can
vas-cev@ed pathway led from the baf3ery to the
srmcry, where the upper table was spread
The Minister froa Be1adoc viGited the academy
yeeseroay norning, ana was salutsd with hfteea
Judge Fisher has returned 10 his reaidenes