Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-06
Society.


the most exhilarating effects, and everybody
felt like enjoying the several receptions that
took place that afternoon. 1t is so easy to get
through with the duties of the day and make
the change necessary in dress by 3p. m, that
it is no wonder these entertainments are so
popular. And no i'll effects are to be feared
from such mild dissipation as a dance from to
6p. m, with such refreshments as can be di-
gested before bed time. For these and other
more fiattering reasons TO the hostess there is a
great satisfaction in the fashionable world that
Tonsh snuary ne Of se ss4 oa
place oA Saturday last Mrs. Carlisle was not
sufficiently recovered from the fatigue of her
reception on New Years Day to be present; but
and hospitable manner by her sister, Mrs.
Wright, and her aids, Miss Preston and Miss
Hopkins, all of Kentucky. These ladies'.
though comparative strangers in Washington,
did the honOrs of the house they would at their
own homes and in their own circle of friends.
The parlors, dining room and library were bril-
liant with gas and wax candles. Flowers were
gracefully disposed about the rooms, and the
music and refreshments were of the choicest
kind The ladies' were beautifully dressed.
Mrs. Wright, being in half mourning, wore a
rich black silk with oyerdress and trimmings of
white carleton. Miss PIestOn's fair skin and
lovely blonde hair were set OFF by dress of blue
silk, with white ruffies and quillings; Overdress
OF white, with short blue silk panier; bodice
low; sleeves short, with elegant white lace about
the faultless arms and neck. Miss Hopkins
looked rosy and animated. Shee, too, wore blue
Wright and Mr.. Calder0n Carlisle assisted the
ladies in receiving: Among those present were
the Secretary of War and Miss Ida worthing-
ton, General and Mrs. Hazen, Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Astor Bristed, the Swedish minister
and his secretary, Mr.. Grip; Mr.. and Mrs. Rus
sci Quincy, Madame Potestad, Mrs. General
Eastman and her daughter, Mrs. Moore; Major
and Mrs. Mansfield Brown, Mrs. Moss, of Louis
lana, and her daughter; Admiral Polo, the
Spanish Minister; Mr.. Franquelo, of the same
legation, Mrs. Wallach and her young daughter,
VINO is charming brunette. OF course there
were many others equally worthy of mention.
The wife and daughter Of Senator Stewart
gave their first reception last Saturday, which
was brilliant opening for what promises to be
favorite house.
Mrs. Portus Baxter and Mrs. Mary Cicmmer
Ames also have Saturdays, and as the friends of
both esteem it privilege to see these ladies, of
course many awaited themselves Of the oppor-
tunity to pay their respects.
Friday evening the daughter of Judge Brad
ley gave = german, which was enjoyed with
great Zest, in the fine ballroom attached to
the handsome parlors OF the Bradley mansion.
The Judge has one OF the finest houses in the
city for entertaining.
Mr.. Horatio King gave his first literary en-
tertainment Saturday evening. After his OPEN
ing speech, Professor Hayden delivered an
interesting lecture on his travels last summer.
Never except on opera nights did the Ma
tional Theater present such a fashionable au-
dience as it did last Saturday evening, when
the Boucicaults concluded their engagement.
Among the audience were Lady Thornton, who
chaperoned quite party Of young ladies and
party, Gen. Sherman joining them before the
performance closed. The Secretary of War and
his neice. Senator and Mrs. Stockton filed a
private box with their friends; Mrs. Ross Raw,
with bevy OF young ladies, another box. In
the opposite box was Mrs. Hallett Kilbourn
with other ladies. 1t was an evening of memo
rable enjoyment to all present, except the noise
was rather more yociferous than respectful to
the ladies present when the audience determined
TO stamp the house down if Doacicault did not
reappear. 1t should be remembered that many
ladies nave weak nerves, and such prolonged
boisterousness entails pain and suffering, espe-
cially as the ladies cannot leave their seats be-
tween the acts to cool their feet burning from
the hot pipes and inhale breath OF fresh air
when they are almost oyerpowered by the want
OF ventilation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Spofford, accompa-
MED by Mr.. Spofford's mother and sister, arrived
in this city on Saturday night. They will all
pass the winter in Washington. In Nav Mrs
DIR. Spofford and her daughter go to England to
visit relatives.
Although not entirely recovered from her
late sickness, Mrs. Postmaster General Cress-
well expects to return to the city this evening.
General Sherman, Mrs. Sherman and ladies
of the family will be at home to receive their
friends OH Friday evenings during the season.
Mrs. Sherman and family will receive visitors as
heretofore, on Mondays from to 5k p. m.
Mrs. Governor Cooke win receive on Tues
days from to p. M, beginning Tuesday
January 18th.
The Maine State Association, who are
rather famous for the agreeableness of their
social gatherings, have a soiree and reception
at Marinis Tomorrow night.