Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-09
Society,".

Yesterday afternoon was tie occasion of
another high social festival in the way of re-
ceiyiDg add making calls. II was not only the
reception day for the families of Senators, but
also the day on which the ladies of street, be-
tween 18th and 18th have selected to be cat
home" OF the Senatorial receptions the fol-
lowing deserve special mention:
Mrs. COnkling and her daughter received a.
their residence on and 18th streets. Miss
Conklng is debutsnte, and IL very pretty and
very graceful in manner and conversation.
Mrs. Sherman was ably assisted in her re-
ception by Mrs. Judge Granger, of Ohio, and
Miss Alice BARLEY. Nearly all those out call.
ing paid visit here during the afternoon, and
AZ times the beautiful parlors were quite
and gentlemen.
Mrs. Morrill,, of Vermont, and her sister,
Miss Swami, held one of their usual pleasant
receptions. They expect soon to add to the at
fractions of their home by the presence of
lovely young girl who is TO be their guest.
Mrs. Boutwell, and her daughter also had a
large number of visitors at their new and very
pleasant home on Vermont auenue.
The list of beautiful women who make
Washington their headquarters during the win
ter has received noted additions in the persons
of Mrs. Dorsey, OF Arkansas, and her sister
Two such charming faces are rarely seen.
There are few houses in the city, however mag
nlncent their appointments, which surpasses
me residence of Senator Dorsey in the air OF
elegance which good taste alone can produce.
Among the most popular receptions are
those of Mrs and the Misses Frelinghuysen.
The quiet, dignifed, yet always easy and gentle
manner of the mother and the MANY charming
qualities OF the three daughters make their
mouse a most attractive one. AS the young
ladies are noted bellies, the number of gentle
men at their receptions is always noticeable
MISS QUITS assisted the Misses Frelinghuysen
yesterday.
Mrs. Robertson received at the Ebbitt
house, assisted by Mrs. Conover, Mrs. Dawes,
and Miss Etheridge.
- Mrs. and Miss SchurZ assisted by friend
from New York, gave pleasant greeting to
many callers at their residence on LAFAYETTE
square; as also did Mrs. Window at her resi-
dence opposite.
Mrs. S. V. Niles, Mrs. Powell Mrs. Red
fern and other ladies on L street had handsome
receptions.
A few Of those calling yesterday were Mrs
Fish, Mrs. General Marcy, Miss Marcy, Mrs
Gov. Shepherd, Mrs. KibOurne, MIS-. MacAr-
thur, Mrs Kauffmann Mrs Goldsborouph and
her nieces, MIS-. Sheriff., Airs. and the Misses
Strong, Mrs. S. p. Brown, Miss Meigs OF Wash
ngtOn and her cousin, Miss Meigs of New
York; Mrs. Dom Piatt and her sister, Mrs
Gen. Banning; Mrs. Rothery and Miss Charl
ton, OF England; Mrs. Dunn, Mrs. Mckee,
Miss Morrill,, daughter OF Senator Morrill, OF
Maine; Miss Sarta Brady, the Misses Henry
Mrs; Carlisle, Admiral Polo, Mr.. Russell OF
England, MT. j. Il. de Hegerman- LindenerOn,
Of Denmark, Mr. Grip, and several other
members Of the diplomatic corps.
The character of CDR. Patrick O'Dowd,"
at the masquerade party at DIR. Champions
Tuesday night, by a gentleman of this city
who writes semi occasionally for the press was
rendered most felicitously, according to report.