Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-02-03
Society. Etc.


before Lent. the receptions by day and night
are more numerous and more largely attend
ed Than usual. The weather yesterday was
propitiOus for visiting. and the ladies took
advantage of it, although those who receive
on Tuesday will have one more reception be-
lore Ash W etneSday. while to-day is the last
OF the Cabinet receptions.
- Mrs. Judge Wylie entertained large
number of friends yesterday. Recent letters
from Mrs. Wylies sister Mrs. Lathrop twho
is in Europe and very much missed from
W NashlngtOn society, reports her health as
improving Mrs. Judge Macarthur assisted
by her cousin, Mrs. Dickson, of Boston. aud
her niece, Miss Walcott. hal large and
reception day this winter. Mrs. General
NnceEtand Miss Lancaster receiv-l many
calls during the afternoon. Mrs. Avery. on
COrcOran street, assisted by Mrs RamS,ielI
had a great many callers. Mrs. Gen. Blake
and her daughters, the Misses Wood. are so
much admired that their friends never forget
that they are at home on Tuesday. There
were many other notable receptions both in
Washington and Georgetown.
Mrs. Judge Emhry gave a dancing recep-
ton from to II. This entertainment was
given TO her guest, Miss Porter, and was a
most delightful entertainment.
Mrs. Fitzgerald Beale gave one of her
elegant entertainments last evening.
The spacious and elegant residence of
Mr.. William Stickney. COL NJ street, present.
being parlor entertainments for the benefit
OF the WOmen's Christian Association fund
The attractions of the evening consisted OF
readings, recitatiOns, music, etc. which were
greatly enjoyed by the company present.
winch included many persons OF note in pub-
lie and private life.
The Presidents levee was, of course, the
crOwning event of the day, and was an i'm
mense affair. The crowd collected on the
pOrticO of the White House before the doors
OnpHpd. w in,
The blue parlOr was kept clear, as the heat
from a crowd would have been overpower-
ing to Mrs. Grant and the other ladies'. Mar
Shal sharpe made the intrOiuctiOns to the
President, and General BabcOck to Mrs.
Grant. The President looks in good health
and spirits. Indeed. the whole family look
happy in the return OF Mrs. SartOriS. Mrs
Grant wore rich black velvet with white
point lace at the neck, and a white feather in
her hair: Mrs: SartOris, who was present
only snort time, and then left to attend
Mrs. Beale's party, was dressed in a creamy
looking silk with wide fiOunce of black
BRUSSELS lace, the tablier being formed with
wreaths OF flowers and lace Mrs. Colonel
Grant wore q charming toilette of salmon
cOiOred silk The tablier was trimmed in
clusters, with narrow fOunces of silk and
black lace; fringe the shade of the silk bOr-
dered the bottom and passed up the sides.
Mrs. Fish Wore a rich green silk with black
lace trimmings. The pendant on her neck of
large pearls and diamonds is magnificent.
Mrs. Williams Wore mauve colOred silk, with
trimmings of velvet q shade darker. Mrs.
Wlllett, OF New York, wore novel and ele-
CANT dress OF white silk, in which was
blended black silk, almost covered with tiny
white flOwe.s. The effect was striking and
beautiful. Mrs. Van Rensselaer,, of Albany
wore a white gauZe with shirred frolt and
back of silk striped gauze, which
foated back in the train. She wore
a necklace of gold fringe, and roses in her
hair. Mrs. Van Rensselaer, was accompanied
by her mother, Mrs. DIR. Pendleton, of Berke-
ley. Mrs. PendletOn is handsome lady OF
the d3icieIl regime of Virginia. Mrs Hustled,
of Boston, looked lovely in pearl-colored
performing much literary work i'll this city
this winter. She writes poetry as well as
prose. She intends making Washington her
home. Major Ben PeTley Poore was accom-
MISS Clapp, OF Boston. II IS impOSSibl to
enumerate all the beautiful ladies' and toilets
seen. Madame de Nantilla, Wife of ~
Spanish mt9ister, looked hhn.;siiiifui in a ioHg.
s"eei'.ig rOJe Oh black velvet, with a scarf
OF crimson passing over one shoulder and
fastened with spray OF hOWcrS the same
color. Miss Lucy FrciinghuySen and a
young lady VINO is the guest OF the Chief
Justice were among the most beautifully
dressed girls. There were present the differ
ent members OF the Cabinet. and diplomats.
Mr. Freeman Clarke. Mr.. ClarksOn Potter,
Governor and Mrs.. Stannard, Mrs Berry, nee
Van Renselear, and her Young daughter,
Miss Natalie Berry; General and Miss Dunn.
Mr.. Snow and Mrs. Dickson, Mrs. Brainari.
Mrs. Smalley, Mrs. Carpenter. Mr.. Ely. Col
ana Mrs. Martin Gen. Van Vliet and about
a thousand others
The private german at Marini's to-mOr-
row evening Will doubtless be pleasant al
all the arrangements are made on q complete
and liberal scale. Mrs. Gen. AlvOrd will be
one Of the ladies 20 receive the guests, aud
MesSrS. Brewer and McBlalr will lead.