Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-09
society.

many nor large. The majority OF the ladies
and gentlemen who show most energy in keep
ing up the calling business were very tired
after the labOrs of the week, and were quite
willing TO consecrate Saturday to a rest or a
sleigh ride.
On Friday evening a "surprise" masque-
rade was given to Mrs. Captain Crosby, at the
navy yard.
This evening a german is to be given at
Judge Swayne's residence.
The wives of the supreme Judges will as
rule receive to-day. Mrs. Field, however, will
not,
The dancing reception at Mrs. Gen. JEFF
fries and daughters, on Saturday evening, was
distinguished for the number of pleasant peo-
pie it brought together, the elegance of the toi-
lets, and the genuine enjoyment of all present.
Among those present were Mrs. Senator Patter-
son, whose superb Partisan dress was greatly
admired; Mrs. and Miss BARLEY. Misses Gertie
ana Annie Wood, Miss Philip, Miss Alexander
Miss Etheridge, Early, Solomons, Clark Alex
ander, Watkins, and others; Messrs. Niblack,
Manly, Bliss, Agurre; General Young, of Ga:
Messrs. Ball, Herr, and others. Miss Jeffries
was gracefully assisted in the reception of her
guests by Miss Early and Miss Etheridge.
= Cards are out for a soiree at Wizards
Hotel, February IL.
events OF the season will be the party (dancing)
given by Senator Dorsey and his beautiful and
accomplished wife, February -.
The New Jersey. Reception, for which
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Masonic Temple, February IL.
= The Children's Annual Fancy Ball, by
Messrs Marini and Bates, takes place this year
on February 10, and from present indications
will be the most brilliant and interesting affair
OF the kind ever witnessed here.
- The notable event OF this evening will be
the lecture by Gen. Albert Pike, the scholar
poet, before the American Union Academy, at
the Young Mems Christian Association, on the
Hlndoo Vedas, and the Aryan languages and
their afinities.
Too CHEAP.-The House Committee on
Mines and Mining are considering bill abol-
ishing existing mineral laws. and placing min
eral lands under the same laws and regulations
as now govern agricultural lands. The effect
or such law would be that the government
would only get one dollar and twenty-five cents
for the best gold lands, and that all such lands
would within thirty days be taken up by per-
sons now upon them. An attempt was made to
pass the bill In committee this morning, which
tailed.
STATUARY AND PICTURES FOR THE CAPITOL,
&C-The joint Senate and House Committee
on the Library of Congress met this morning.
and first considered the subject of awarding
contracts for busts of Chief Justices Taney and
Chase, authorized by late act of Congress
Ihere are three contestants for the work
Messrs. L. ID. Jones, of Galveston Texas Mr.
summons, and Mr.. Swain. It is understood
that the contract lies mainly between Nessrs
Jones and Simmons, both of whom have model
busts OF Chase completed. Mr.. Jones' bust is
now In possession OF Mrs. Senator Sprague, who
Pronounces 1t faithful work, and il Il under
stood would be glad to have the contract award
co 10 MI Jones. Mr.. Jones is native of Ohio
but now resides in Texas. Mr.. Simmons has a
bronze bust OF Mr.. Chase. He is native of
Lewiston, Maine, and has pursued long course
OF study In Rome. He is at present a resident
OF Washington, and for some time past has been
engaged on "a bust of Admiral Porter The
committee directed that Messrs Jones and
simmons be requested to produce their busts in
the committee roon for inspection before any
decision is made. The busts referred to are to
cost ~ 200 each.
House bill 1850 to authorize the Library
Committee to contract for a marble statue OF
the late Senator +. ID. Baker, of California to
cost $4,000 was considered, and the chairman
OF the committee was authorized to contract
with HOratlo Stone for said statue.
The committee considered q proposition from
MI. Beck offered on behalf of Mr.. Robb, of
kentucky, the owner of portrait of Thomas
Jefferson now in the Senate committee room1.
by Gilbert. The proposition is to sell the pic
ture 10 the government, and the owner wants
from 8 500 to g, 500 for it. Mr.. FRYE was
authorized to consult with Mr.. Beck on the
subject. The committee is not Authorized to
give over 81 900 for any picture
A letter from a Mr.. Rambusch asking a
relaxaton OF the rules Of the Library OF Con.
gress relative to the use of books, was laid on
the table. In this connection Senator Allison
gave notice that he would at the next meeting
Introduce resolution authorizing and directing
the librarian to keep the library open on Sum
days.
The committee meet again at TX O'Clock this
evening TO consider the subject OF completing
the publication of the history of the Wilkes
Exploring Expedition.