Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-28
Social Matters.

10 the ueUg0L OF the social circles OF our
city, Mr.. Thomas Bryan, of Highland Place,
has returned TO WashiT gton with his family,
intending 10 pass the winter here. AS Mrs.
Bryan will begin her receptions early in the
New Year, an opportunity Will be Afforded
her friends TO enjoy once more the hospital-
lilies OF Highland Place.
Mrs. John T. Raymond Miss Marie Cor
Sunday evening. Her engagement to accom-
pauy her husband on his starring tour ter
minated with his departure from this city
as had been previously arranged.
TIE two events of last evening, the Wash
lngton german and that given by Mrs. Ri
fern TO her daughter, We'd wi tn each other in
briliancy. The former was OF course for
grown ups" and the latter, while includ-
ing few young ladies in society and a
sprlnkliDg of matronS and gentlemen, was
more especially intended for the youthful
ladS and lasSes only temporarily emanci-
pated from the school room. Mrs. Robson
received for the Washington Club, and dis
assortment. The Secretary of the Navy
passed portion of the evening in watching
the figures of the dance and doing the agreea-
bic to his friends. The handsome face OF the
genial Postmaster General was also seen
Wreathed in smiles as he looked upon the be-
wlldering spectacle. The toilets worn were
particularly handsome and tasteful. The
young ladies' evidently prefer white for these
occasions, and last evening the number of
such dresses was more than usually great.
Mr. buckingham led the german with Miss
y
becomiDgly attired. Miss EameS in pure
white with white blossoms, Miss Emory.
Miss Bayard, Miss Mary Beale in white re-
lieved with scarlet, Miss KilbOurn wearing
tasteful combination of rose and reTt oFc1H
SILK, Miss YbaDeZ whose robe OF white silk
was triumph of the moiiste's art, Miss
Barnes who wore white muslin over blue
silk. Miss Cults wearing white silk. Miss
Annie Heap and Miss Leila Ray may be
named OF those among the dancers whose
toilets were the most admired.
NOR fNNyn q vi onll 4 ,fFk-
white gauze, garnished with black lace
Mrs. Fred Grants striking beauty was set
of by a rose pink silk, bOrdered with ostrich
Ieather trimming OF the same pure tint. Mrs.
Franklin Kinney was queenly in her rich
black velvet. Mrs. KilbouTne. always ami
mated and agreeable, was attired in a silk,
whose pearly tintS were almost concealed by
prOfusion of costly point lace. Mrs. Gore
Jones wore tasteful combination OF pruue
and blue SILK, and assisted her husband I'm
doing the agreeable as member OF the club
committee. Madame BOTees was, as always
attlTed in rich and priceless selected toilet
This lady and her husband, the agreeable
representative of Brazil, always take one of
the foremost places when the names OF hand
some diplomats are mentioned. Mrs. Hot
was looking very engaging in toilet OF pale
lavender game, over silk of the same hue. In
addition may he mentioned, as contributing
by their presence to the general enjoyment,
Mrs. Barnes. Mrs. Emory, Mrs. Eames
Baron Blanc, Aristarchi Bey, Mr.. Ybanez Of
Shil. Colonel Fred Grant, Captain Hod,
Mr. ard Mrs. Redfern extended their hospi-
talities TO delightful company, which In
cluded Mrs. Sharpe, Mrs. Powell, Mrs. Heath,
Mrs. Ricketts,, Judge and Mrs. Embrey; Mr.,
Mrs. and Miss Davis; Mr.. Jesse Grant; Mr.
and Miss Bruen; Mr.. Dent Sharpe; Miss
Burns; Miss Lily ADert; Miss Kilbourne;
Mrs. Pollock; Mr.. Wallach; Mr.. Jesse Brown
Mrs. O'Toole; Mr.. Morris; Miss Redfern, and
Mr.. Henriques. Among the most pleasing
toilets worn were those Of Miss Redfern-
white muslin relieved with pink; Miss Bella
kilbourDe "a youthful Hebe), wearing pure
white; Miss Heath lone of the fairest maidens
seen IN the thrOng). rose silk beneath white
gaze de chdDi6e1J; Miss Virgie Niles, who was
radiant in white muslin with blue ribbons;
and MISS Loubelle Embrey, whose tall, sleu-
der hgure and pleasant manner won for her
marked APPRECIATION. Mrs. Campbell was
very becomingly attired in a white silk
over which a white gauZe was gracefully
draped. Mrs. Nagle wore black silk relieved
with Uert dedL. Mrs. Redfern wore over
black velvet a cameo tinted silk. The young
people continued their diversions until a late
hour. a collation. was served which included
every dainty. Wine was offered the elder
portion OF the company, but with excellent
judgment was withheld from the younger
gentlemen and ladies. The favors distribu-
ted were most carefully selected, and rarely
nave been equaled for beauty and originality
Dy any heretofore used in our city. Cav
rosettes OF spangled tarletan had for central
ornaments such devices in miniature as a
beautifully-shapedh hand, dainty slippers and
skates, bundle of cigars, and many other
unique designs. Tiny baskets of flowers,
bangles, chatelaineS, velvet for the throat
spangled with stars, crescents and the like,
were also given the fair bellies by apprecia-
tive SWANS. Miss Redfern led with Mr.
George Frelinghuysen in a most graceful
manner.
The next german OF the Bachelors Club is
fixed for January 5th.