Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-01-07
Society. Etc.

The first Wednesday in January is aIwa -
a day of social Importance in Washing on.
The ladies of the Cabinet receive more c al
ON that and the succeeding Wednesday, tn an
any other reception day during the season.
- Ms. Fish and her daughter, Miss Edith
Fish, yesterday were assisted by the Misses
Rutherford, Of New York, who are still their
guests. The reception was brilliant. as all
receptions ri that elegant mansion are. All
Of tine handsome, the distinguished, and the
agreeable congregate in her parlors.
- Mrs. Robeson, assisted by Miss Minnie
Stout, also held pleasant reception.
Perhaps the greatest attraction of the
afternoon was the matinee dms01tc at III ign
land Place, the residence of the Postmaster
General Mrs. Jewell and daughters received
in the picture gallery, the lower portion of
which was devoted To dancing. In the rscep-
ton room there was a table that was bOunti-
fully supplied with refreshments From 2 To
p IN. there was quite Il crowd, though the
space was sufficient for the dancers to enjoy
themselves. In addition to the collection OF
portraits and other paintings belonging in The
picture gallery, there IL To be seen here a fine
portrait of the Emperor of Russia, the prop
crty of Mr.. Jewell.
- Mrs Williams was assisted hy Miss RrS-
sic. daughter of General T. KiIby Smith.
Both ladies are sufficiently attractive TO make
il very agreeable 10 all visitors.
- Ms Bristow likewise had q large and
pleasant reception in her paTlors adjoining
the Arlington. She was very acceptably as
sisted during portion of the afternoon by
Mrs. < \. Cox.
Mrs. DelanO and her daughter. Mrs.
Ames, received at WOrmley's. Mr.. and Mrs.
John DelanO, after a long absence. have re-
turned 10 the city. and are also at WormJcys &
Both are in improved health.
The toilets worn yesterday were cspe-
cially rich and elegant. Mrs. Fish wore a
plum-cOlOred silk, with facings and trim
mingS of turquoise blue; she wore also a sr-
perb cross OF diamonds Miss Fish looked
very handsome in her quaker-cOlOrpd silk of
two shades. Mrs. Williams wore an elegant
m1de-colOrcd silk. with blue, which is the
color that most enhances her beauty Mrs
O>tUme of black velvet, with facingS of Law
cndcr satin. Mrs. Grant is very popular.
MIR. and Mrs. SartOris nave returned To
their country home, in England, after a
pleasant trip on the continent, and several
weeks passed in London. Their visit 10 this
country has been deferred for the present.
The Washington german club has is
sued invitations for the evenings OF January
II, and 22, and February Sth.
Miss Jefries has issued cards for n
dancing reception from 10 12p. IN, Weine,-
day next, the 18th instant.
Mrs. Representative Stannard, vino
made many friends i'm Washington last win
ter has returned to the city for the season.
She i staying at Wizards.
Miss Evelyn Scott Snead. Of Louisville.
Is making a short visit To her aunt Mrs r.
{. Snedd, of this city. Miss :. is one of the
bellies of her native city. Miss Austine
Snead - slowly convaleScing after her pro-
tTaCted illness.
- Miss Winnie Rcam. the sculptor, held
pleasant reception last night, attended by
large number of persons prominent in 50
ciely, art and literature.