National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-02-22
SOCIETY NOTES.

As the season Of Lent is near at hand, during
which period many OF the ladies OF Washington
will retire from social life, we shall be pleased tu
| announce the continuance or dlscOntInuance OF
the receptions OF such as may chose to notify us
Of their Intentions.
Madame Boullgney, assisted by her mother
entertained their many friends yesterday.
Hon. Demas Barnes aud daughter are again In
the city, and sojOurning at Wizards hotel.
Minister and Madame Freyre held a card re,
ceptIon last evening, which was largely attended
The knights Templars ball at Masonic hall last
evening was one Of the most select aud enjoyable
| OF the season.
Mrs. Barrett receive her friends Yesterday at
her stndiO and entertained them In her usually
graceful manner.
Mrs. D. II. COwans Friday receptions are al,
ways very popular, and among the most largely
attended Of the day.
Mrs. Baxter and Mrs Amos hold their weekly
reception to-day. Both ladies are charming en-.
tertaincrs and fayOrites In Washington society,
while their receptions are exceedingly enjoyable
Mr.. and Mrs. William stlckney's card reception
was held last evening. Their large and elegant
residence was thronged by the leaders Of Wash
lngton society, who apparently passed a very de-
lightiul evening.
Mrs. Dom Platt was assisted at her Friday re-
ceptlon by her guest, Mrs. wOrthingtOn. The
ladies' were called upon, usual, by nearly all the
ladies' OF Washington, whom they entertained IN
very pleasant manner.
Mrs. s. J.. Brown and Miss julia Brown, as-
sisted by lady friends, received a large number
OF calls at her reception yesterday. Both the
hostess aud her amiable daughter were very
happy IN their endeayOrs TO entertain,
The bellies and beaux are all pleasantly antlcl-
pating the chief event Of Monday evening next
the Monday evening German at Masonic hall.
The entertainment promises to he one Of the
most select aud enjoyable OF the season.
Miss Mary ChenOwith performed the duties Of
hostess yesterday. her mother having not yet re.
turned from her visit TO New York. Miss ChenO-
with was assisted by Miss Wells. Both ladies
were very entertaining and performed the hon
ors Of the occasion In a graceful manner.
Mrs. Evans was At home to a large number Of
callers yesterday, the duties VI receiving being
shared by her daughters Miss Lena Evans, Mrs.
Kellogg, and Mrs. Stevenson. These ladies are
among the most informal aud pleasing In Wash
lngtOn, and their friends are always cordially and
frankly received.
The reception Of the Hon. Horato King this
evening promises to he unusually pleasant. A
very Interesting paper Is TO be read, after which
Mr.. Kings guests will indulge In a conrcTSdEi0ns
and be entertained by him and his pleasant
daughter and Miss Nichols, who Is guest Of the
family Of the host.
Mrs. 4. r. Shepherd received yesterday at her
large aud elegant residence on Connecticut ave-
nue.. The hostess received in her well-kuUwn
graceful manner, and elected increased admira-
u0n from her many warm friends In Washington
society. Mrs, Shepherds manner IL devoid Of
stiffness or anectatlOn, and her visitors are made
10 ierl at ease. She was very tastefully attirrd.
Mrs. f. D. f. Y. SOuihwOFth holds pleasant
Saturday evening receptions at her residence In
Georgetown. These entertainments Of the
iavorltc Guthoress are very enjoyable, the amIa.
Dle hostess possessing the GnvlAble faculty OF
FehleIlhg hCr guests perfectly at ease. A nDe
l!ltLaIy least IL provided, while visitors can also
enjoy social converse with many OF the plcas-
hhtysI people IN either Georgetown or Wash
INC TcrcIlLnn % sneRl or and Mrs. RLnlne last