Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-01-29
Society. Etc.

was doubtless somewhat charg3bie
Among the most notable was that of Mrs
and Miss Sawyer. The family occupy
a large double house OF / street, where they
entertain most Hospitality. Mrs. Brainard
and several young ladies assisted at the re
ceptiOn. There was music and dancing. In
the back parlor refreshmeut table was
spread which was filled with dainties and
handsomely decorated with flowers.
Mrs. Senator Dorsey, assisted by her
sister Mrs Peck. received.
Mrs. Thurman was assisted by tn
Misses Dun, two charming young ladies
from Ohio.
The young wife OF Senator Jones. though
scarcely recovered from night journey from
New York, opened her house to visitors. She
was assisted in her somewhat embarrassing
position of meeting so many strangers by
lady friend who is graceful blonde. Mrs.
Jones possesses very unaffected and easy
manners. Her toilet was exceedingly elegant.
"A rich fawn-cOlOred silk with tablier and
trimmings OF blue silk.
- Mrs. Senator sherman was assisted by
her ne &c, Miss Sherman, and another young
lady. Mrs. Shermans receptions are always
agreeable
Mrs. and Miss Schurz are among the
most admired ladies who receive on Thurs
day. Ii is always a great pleasure TO meet
them and listen TO their intellectual CONVEX
>atiOn. There Were many other receptions
worthy of notice, the families of Senators
and members and the la1ies off street aad X
above 18th, all receiving.
The many friends of the Peruvian min
lister and family Will regret to learn that Col.
Fr0yrc has received intelligence of the death
of his sister. OF course, Madame Freyre dill
not receive yesterday, and her charming
house is closed for the winter.
The Schiller Club had one of its pleasant
entertainments ON Tuesday night at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Crosby S. NOyes, Iloi NJ street
As usual, the German class under the charge
of Pro-. Berkau, had its exercises, prelimin-
AIRY, ard then followed an interesting success
sion of readings, Rotations and inperSO IA
lions, varied by vocal and Instrumental
music. Mr. =. X. Bond read q fcIicitOuS com
position by Mrs. Bond, introducing in PIANO
ramlc succession all the varied characters-
grave and gay, grOteSque and ETHEREAL, crea-
ted by Dickens; Mr.. Samuel G.. Young sang
with fine effect Gumbert's .'Eventide;" Mrs.
General Rutherford recited The Letter at
mirably; Miss Anna Story. young lady
whose musical and Tecitative talents hav.
beGn the admiration of private circles lately,
followed with The Raven" Hon. f.. Il.
French read with taste and effect the poem
OF The Sheikh and the Robbers" Colonel
r: L. BOudinOt, of the Cherokee Nation.
who, like Mr.. French, has q noble presence
sang a ballad so eXquiSitely as TO cause an
enthusiastic demand Oh the part of the audi
ence for more" Miss Anna ID. Ware recital
the poem OF Kentucky Belle" With infinite
pathos, and subsequently showed the variety
OF her powers by me 'tamuSing impersOpa-
ton OF Tine Sarvant-ga of the PERIOD" Mr..
Chaunccy HickOX delivered JOAQUIN Mnler's
late production william Brown OF Ore
gon with quaintneSS of humor and felicity
of clear-cut eDunciatiOn quite his own; Mr..
T. b Hay, it hardly need be said, "brought
down the house" by his rendition of Lord
LovelF' in costume; and a rich surprise was
thel supplied by the appearance irnmediata-
~ after of his confederate in fun, Mr.. Acll-
land Eoyle in Dutch version (Mr. BOvle'S
OWN of "LOrd Lowell" An encore was in
eYitable: and Mr.. Boyle further showed
MS UNIQUE powers in dialect parts
Quite as Irresistible in it's way was the delin-
cation OF Southern character by Mr.. James
+. Cowardin, of Richmond. His impc. soma
tions have wonderful freshness and fi1elity
and flavor Of the richest humOr; and MS
court scenes, his Southern politician, lawyer
confiding young Lady, darkey, etc, etc, are
lnlmltable. In the way of instrumental
music, there were brilliant performances
upon the piano by Miss Edda Drew, Miss
Jennie Foster, Miss Story, Miss Matte
Noyes, Miss Fanny Way and others. TIE
evenings entertainment concluded with
dancing; the whole uniting, according 10
the plan OF the Schillers, q pleasant COM
binatiOn of exercise aid recreation for mind
and body.
The entertainment last night al the Hon.
Fernando Woods may well rank among the
most brilliant occasions of the season. The
house is very large and elegant, so that there
is no difficulty in entertaining many hun
dreds. Mr. Wood is one of the most courteous
and afIablc of gentlemen. His two charming
daughters inherit from MIN the peculiar gift
which makes guests feel welcome and happy.
They are very agreeable young Ia lies, and
great bellies in society. They were assisted
by the handsome Mrs. Wool, jr, and her sis
ter, Miss Rumsill, of New York. This beau
tifrl girl eXciteS the greatest admiration.
Last evening she wore white silk, high cor
sage, and long sleeves, with Overdress and
sleeveless jacket Of lace, embroidered with
white bugles. The sash and dress
were adorned with white flowers.
Sae edr IF ,n 6oTgHet r6 entre
kind OF flowers nestled amid the puhs OF her
HAIR. Mrs Wood, jr., wore rich pearl-cOl-
ored SILK VITA ruchings OF crepe lisSe and
black velvet. She is very handsome. Miss
Wood Wore lilac striped gaze dc chdmbIy over
silk the same color. Her sister wore blue
silk tissue over blue silk She had a bouquet
composed entirely of roses. The bouquets of
the ladies all differed, and were very choice
and fragrant. The young ladies received
with Mr.. Wood, and then yielied to the per
suaslon OF the gentlemen to go up stairs for
dance. The music was delightful, and there
was sufficient space in the two large rooms
for the dancers to enjoy themselves. The
company was both distinguished and ele-
CANT, ana the tOiletteS magnificent. Mis-.
Augustus Schell wore a flesh tinted silk,
court train, and blue silk petticOat, which
was trimmed with perpendicular lines Of
Nalenclenne lace. Miss AlcOrn wore white
silk trimmed with point lace and many beau
tiful wreaths of flowers. Miss Annie Fisher
looked lovely in salmon coiOred silk very
flowers. Mrs. General Crook looked charm
ingly in blue silk. Mrs. Christy wore an ele
CANT dress ofrose-colOred silk trimmed with
lace and flowers. Mrs. and Miss Sherlock OF
Cincinnati, also wore elegant toilettes.
Miss Sherlock Is a dlStiague looking
young lady, and was much admired.
Mrs. George w. Adams Wore a beautiful
dress of salmon-colOred and blue silk Mrs.
Parsons toilette was especially elegant and
! becoming. Miss George Kilbourn's girlish
beauty was enhanced by a becoming toilette
of cherry cOlofed silk. Mrs. John Coburh
was accompanied by Miss Hanneman and
Miss Shoemaker, two very charming young
ladies. But space forbids further mention of
the brilliant and elegant appearance of the
many handsome ladies and their toilettes.
Owing TO a call OF the House, there was a
scarcity of members of Congress. We hope
they were released in time to enjoy the fine
supper which was served at IL o'clock.
There were present at Mrs. Woods, among
others of note, the Secretary of State aud
Mrs. Fish, the Attorney General, Senators
McCreery, Bogy, Lewis, and Alcorn, Senator
and Mrs. Allison, Mr.. and Mrs. G.. W.Adams,
DIR. and Mrs. Wordsworth, Mr. and Mrs.
Shaw, Mr.. Nordhoff, Mrs. and Miss Reid o.
New York; Senator Morton, Mr.. and Mrs. II
j. Ramsdell Mr.. Justice Davis, Mr.. Justice
Field, Captain Burritt, Nj. w. p. Copeland,
Mrs. Perry, Mr. Costen, Mrs Grants, Secre,
tary Delano, Gen. III. V. Boynton, Mr.. G.
$: Noyes, Collector Arthur, Nj. and Mrs. J