Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-31
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Besides the wives of Senators there are others
who have taken Thursday for their day ga.
home.' The hveliest looking portion OF the city
was en- 1, between 18th and 18th streets. In this
block there were eight different receptions and
the carriages blockaded the street so complete
ly that there was scarcely room for the horses 10
make turn.
Mrs. Frelinghuysen and her accomplished
daughters entertained many hundreds. All the
parlors were filed by elegantly dressed ladies
and gentlemen, during the entire afternoon
Mrs. Hunter and Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Admiral
Powell and her niece, Mrs. Logan, Mrs. Red
fern, Mrs. Howe and Mrs. Totten, Mrs. S. V.
Niles, Mrs. Albert Ray, and Mrs. Col. Berret,
all received and entertained in the most hos
pitable manner. Mrs. Senator Cole, Miss Cole,
their friends i'm the most cordial manner. Mrs.
Stevenson, not being well, did not receive, nor
did Mrs. Window, as it Is requisite to omit the
reception at home occasionally to enable
these ladies to call on each other on Thursday
Mrs. Windows visiting costume was one of
the most elegant seen yesterday. 1t was a Lon
don smoke cOlored silk, with scalloped ruffies
across the front breadth. each bound with silk
shade lighter. The sacque and train were
trimmed with fat bands corded with the lighter
shade OF silk; bonnet composed OF the two shades
TO match the dress. Mrs. Berry wore train of
black velvet and purple satin with wrap, and
bonnet to match. Madam Flores accomp anied
Mrs. Berry in the round of calls.
Mrs. Phillips and her handsome daughter
received many calls. Mrs. Chandler, Madame
Blacque, Mrs. Kennedy, Mrs. Corbett and many
others held the largest receptions OF the season.
There Is no tagging or falling off in the spirit
OF these receptions On the contrary, as people
become better acquainted so do they enjoy the
frequent reunions. There are . great many
strangers who make calls with friends who have
the entire Of these delightful houses, and are able
even after sojOuTn OF but q few days In w ashng-
ton TO carry home with them pleasant recollec-
tions of our city and its society. The total alb
senee OF stiffness is frequently commented upon.
The second evening reception of Sir Edward
and Lady Thornton took place last evening, and
was brilliant gathering Of the creme de la creme
of Washington society. Every legation was
largely represented, with a large intermixture
OF our own statesmen and leaders of society.
Every one takes pleasure IN manifesting their
respect and admiration for the British minister
and his wife, who so cordially receive and return
the courtesies of our city. Lady Thornton has
quite recovered from her late indsposition and
did not appear to suffer while standing. She
wore over petticOat Of white silk. a lavender
silk court train trimmed with white lace and
black velvet. Madame de Noailles wore a rose
colored silk with quillings of the same, cOiored
Illusion, the whole covered with costly black
lace. About her head was a band of plated
gold with tassel at the side. Mrs s. s. Cox,
over white silk RULED across the front
breadth, wore royal purple velvet overdress
trimmed with point lace; diamond ornaments.
Hiss Brooks looked very handsome in a pale
gold-cOlored silk, with trimmings OF scarlet vel
Cole wore white silk with black lace founces
Mrs. COrbett, apricot satiltrain with Overdress
Of Paris muslin trimmed with valenciennes
lace; 6 s.s Of muslin and lace; diamond
du lat silk train, with white point
lace fOunces and trimmings Miss OldfeId.
daughter Of Mrs Ruggles, wore fresh, beauti
iul white Illusion ruffied, with white sash, rib
hons and flowers. Miss Preston wore white IL
fusion over white silk, trimmed with autumn
leaves and flowers. Madame Prestons fine form
lall i'm a rfnh sfA
lace. Her diamonds were rich and rare. Miss
Phillips was lovely in blue silk. which was as
stylish as becoming. Ars. Macarthur wore
white silk, with founces of black chantilly
Miss Richardson wore a Nile green silk with
trimmings Of white lace. Miss Grey did not
look like green rose bud some one has de-
maiden blush rose with its delicacy of colorinp
A few OF those present were the Chief Justice.
Judge and Mrs Clifford. and Miss Davis; the
Postmaster Generaland Mrs. Creswell, MARQUIS
and Madame de Noailles, Senator Schurz, Mr..
and Mrs. ;. s. Cox. Hon. Augustus Schelf, Mrs.
and Miss Bndd Judge and Mrs. Macarthur.
Whiting; Judge Richardson Miss Richardson
and Miss Grey: Miss Brooks, Miss Campbell
Miss Mary Lee. Miss SUSIE Lee, Miss Cults, Miss
Charlton, Mis-; Derby. Miss Oldtieid, Mrs. james
G. Kennedy: Hon. HoratiO Seymour and Mrs.
Seymour; Senator, Mrs. and the Misses Free
Enghuysen; Secretary and Mrs. Delano. Pro-
lessor Hoyt: the japanese charge d'afiaires,
Dir. Mori. Mr.. Henry Howard, Mr.. Pakenham,
MIR. Robertson, Mr.. Charlton, the Haytien mir,
lister and wife. Mr.. westenburg, Mr. I.adislas
Hengeimuller de Hengeryar, Mrs. Pendleton,
Mrs. and Miss Phillips, MIR. Baltazzi, Baron
Lederer. Baron SchOzer, Mr.. Stenerson and
Mr.. A. Grip. Count COrti and Count Zannini.
The chiidren's party given by Mr. and Mrs
Alex. X. Shepherd last night was thoroughly
enjoyed by their houseful of little guests who
divided the time between 5 and O'Clock in dan
cling, games. and enjoying the bountiful supply
OF goodies spread for their benefit. The scene
with such gathering of bright, joyous, and
tastefully dressed children was very pleasing;
and IT was remarked that it was vastly more at
hactive than when the children are s.Of larger
growth" The Misses Mamie AID Susie re-
ceived with exceeding grace and cordiality. and
they were charmingly assisted by their baby
sisters, Oracle and Belle. Master Alexander
ir. gave the occasion the light of his counte-
nance for short season, and was voted wOl-
thy chip of the old block.
Byss O'Clock all the little ones had departed
(the plan of early hours having been very sensi-
bly, adopted by their kind entertainers and
they will doubtless long remember with pleas
IRE the enjOyments of the evening.
Mrs. Grants afternoon receptions will be
held on Saturday of each week from TO D. IN.
until further notice.