Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-14
SOciety.

During these days Of "last" receptions every
body strains a point TO secure an enjoyment
which will not be offered again for many
months. To be sure everyone begins TO feel the
need Of rest, but then il is a little forlorn to
think how long a rest il is to be- Most likely
there will be post-Linten season, as this is the
long session of Congress, but 1t will not attain
the glory of the orthodox season. There were
many "last' receptions yesterday, among
which may be mentioned those of Mrs. Ross
Raw, Mrs. Alexander Ray, Mrs. jeffrey, Mrs.
Paul, Mrs. Dom Piatt, Miss Edes and Mrs.
Myers.
Mrs. Kilbourn's dancing reception yester-
day was one Of those agreeable entertainments
that will be remembered with pleasure by all
who participated. The guests fingered long
after the hour designated on the card Of invita-
ton. Sometimes it was the gay dance in which
ali joined, and again they met around the fes-
tive board and enjoyed the dantIes and the
sparkling champagne. Mr.. hilbOurn, Judge
McArthur Mr. Eldridge and other gentlemen
assisted Mrs. and Miss KilbOurn in seeing that
every one should come in for q share of the
merTiment that prevailed.
The reception of Secretary and Mrs. Fish
last evening, being their last Tor the season,
was largely attended, despite the unpleasant
weather, and was moreover remarkably bril-
liant and pleasant. The attendance included
nearly all the prominent people in Off cial and pri-
vate life, and most OF the diplomatic corps. The
number OF elegant toilets present was unusually
large, and on the whole the reception will rank
with the most agreeable of the winter.
The dinner given by Senator and Mrs.
Stockton last evening was not only an elegant
repast, but the floral decorations of the table
were OF unique design and beauty. The table
was oval, and through the center from head to
foot was a bank of flowers with arms extending
at either end. On each side of the center the
initial A was wrought in flowers. At each
lady's plate was dainty little wicket basket
hlled with flowers. All the flowers were OF the
choicest description. Sets of five different
kinds of china were used during the several
courses. There were three varieties of the lost
exquisite French ware, one of Japanese, and
one OF Chinese. Mrs. Stockton's taste is pro-
verbal, and II is scarcely necessary to say that
the ornamentatiOn OF her table was designed by
herself.
- Senator and Mrs. Dorsey's reception was
hardly less attractive than that given at the
residence OF the Secretary of State. Most OF
the pleasant people out for the evening made il
point TO attend both entertainments, so that
in many respects one was a duplicate of the
other. Mr.. and Mrs. Dorsey were most success
fully aided IN the duty OF entertaining their
guests by Miss Wack, the beautiful and accom-
plished sister of the hostess. Both ladies wore
tOile f. Of rare elegance and beauty.
Mrs. d. c. FOrDey gave a very delightful
dancing party at her residence, "A Grant Place,
last evening" 10 a small party OF young folks,
her daughter, "DOvie, - doing the hOnOrs OF the
occasion III the absence Of Miss Emma, who j.
At present on visit 70 Pennsylvania. The
affair passed of very pleasantly, and was p-o-
nOuDced by all participants one of the most en-
iOyable little sOciables of the season.
- Tonight a Literary reunion at Hon
HOratio Kings, by card invitation.
On Tuesday next Mrs. Rosa VertnOr JEFF
frey will have private theatricals in her parlors
- The little folks, and the children of older
growth as well, are in hig h expectation over the
Chiidren's nnual + ancy Ball by Messrs. Marin
* Bates, to come OF February Il.
II Is TIME that Washington learned the les
sOr-and think these assaults and investiga-
tons will impress 1t upon her peOpls-that il
must break loose from the Federal patron, and
live Indifferent 10 the pay he q udgngly dOles
out. There is not a constituency in the country
with any feeling of chiyalry for a district lis
armed at the moment gifts creation, and bound
like Samson at the feet of the Philistines. liza
night patriotism were possible in a country like
ours, which is populated far in advance OF its
civilization, that Congressman who spent his
time assaUltDg the only national district would
be looked upon as a barbarian. But whole
cities of men are found inSensate enough TO
start panics against the real estate, the homes
and the enterprises OF the little populace dis
franChised on this spot. few years ago, in the
midst of perfect tranquility, the intention wa
announced of demOlishing or moving the public
buildings. in order to help set OF real est ate
pirates at st. Louis, NauvOO, or Cairo. Ii never
occurred to the conscience OF such people tn A.
to rob these settlers on the Potomac of the fruits
of an old common and voluntary partnership
was mere spOliation without cause, and at pre-
sent the people of the United States, as incon-
siderately. are forcing the local affairs of thi
unfortunate District into national politics
Furnishing 1t Tor its enterprise as formerly for
its lethargy.-" LGsrteS" iH The Graphic.