Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-01-16
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Yesterday was one OF the most brilliant
days of the season, Friday being the recep-
tion day for great many families. Judge
and Mrs. Adds, with their two lovely daught-
ers. entertained a crowd of visitors This
family is one aT the most agreeable in Wash
ington They have several guests with them
at present, who are spending the winter in
this city.
Mrs. General Ricketts,. assisted by Miss
Funiss. held a large and brilliant reception
There one meets all the diplomats and dis
tlnguished persons in the city.
-Ngs. pQQn Piatt, assisted by her sister.
Mrs. Banning. gave an elegan. reception,
Mrs. Piatt was richly dressed " black vel
vet ana lace. with coral ornaments. which
beauty.
--rfrs Ros. RAY assisted by her daughter.
bliss Leila Ray. received about five huudre
calls. For two hours her parlOrs were
crowded with the distinguished ladies ana
gcatlcmen who attended her party last wee.l.
Mrs. Ray was elegantly dressed la silk. with
acape of point lace. Miss Leila Wore a ps,. ..
le.lon colorcJ silk. with muslin Oyerire,S
and Trimmings
One Of the most beautiful COS tunes To- p bs
seen yesterday was that oi Miss Annie Smith
/ daughter of br Lincoln. Miss Smiths hapi
some face and graceful figure were well So.
OF by the deep violet hue OF both dress AMI
mat.
Miss Lizzie Porter il again welcomed by
her friends, who rejoice al errestorei health
Among those visiting We're Sir Edward
/ Thornton, ATiStarchi Rey. Mrs. AttOrney
! General Williams. Mrs. General Marcy. Mr.,
Slunron. Mrs. and Miss Johnson, Mrs Red
! Tern. Miss Bessie, daughter of General X iiby
/ smith. Mrs. walker, OF New York, Dr. Ma
/ &rl3"r ana al tn" Young ladies and gentle
! men whose names add lu,trc To society
-Mr. TheD Porter, son Of Admiral Port r.
( va married tp Miss Betty Mason, of Annu-
( polls on TUESDAY last The wedding took
( place m 81. AIMS church, which Is
/ an old Colonial church ar Annapolis
where LOr Baltimore and Other old time
| celebrities worShiPped. The ceremony was
| liked for one p. IA, and there vas n hand
some reception Al the brides rlOtheT's fine
old residence afterwards. There were -
! bridesmaids and the same number OF groon--
! men. These last named We're all naval off
| Gers. VINO looked brilliant in uniform. Tnn
! oiloe trooSScan was purchased by her auHi. .
/ Miss Emily Mason. in Paris, owing to "a de-
tehtloh IN Tie custom house III New York the
| tluhk did not reach its destination until ten
O'Clock the day OF The welding. The treDida-
| lion OF The bride may be ina gincd when tha
'!iGal robe was >OHcar. and yet seemed IA te
| not to appear in time for the momentouS
| tFtEt Bun IL was received and worn, and
There was not a FAULT 10 be found i'm its lit or
| perfect beauty. Af,er the bridal trip Mr.. AMI
] MIS-. Porter viii visit the AdmiraI'S family
ahd remain here all the winter.
On Neine,day evening Mrs DahIgrcn
| gives a rec 'ption 10 Mrs. Fanny Carter. the
/ charming clocutionisf Mrs. Cake Will also
| give her "a reception later in the week at WI
iaids Hotel. Mrs Carter has created quiie
It sensation ~ ner charming talent, and The
CITIZENS OF Washington are Vieing with one
another IN showing their appreciation.
The ladies' OF the National Hotel have
rendered a reception to Madame Le Verf in
the parlors of the hotel on Monday evening.
MTs. Carter has kindly volunteered her ser
vices on that occasion.
- Inc FIRST OF the winter receptions given
: ny Speaker and Mrs. Blade was held last
night at the residence of the Speaker on 18Th
street. near |. The Speaker waS assisted by
erS. Biaine and Mrs. Dodge, (Iail Uamil-
TONI ooth agreeable and painstaking in eK-
tending that hospitality which make callers
ieei ieei az ease. great many strangers now in
The city took occasion OF the opportunity TO
make visit to a household which combines
The very elements of Washington society
From until II O'Clock the elegant parlors
were nlled with Senators, members OF Con-
sre>s. and employees of each house The
conversation was of that kind which. for the
nonce, forSets political strifes, and enters
MO the more agreeable pleasantries of life
The FANEUIL HALL MRETING.-Ths fol-
lowing telegram was received at the Execu.
tive mansion last evening"
BosTON. MASS. January Is
General o. Il. Bd6cOck. E6ec7tti,e MoyisiOi,.
Large protest meeting in Faneuil Hall, on
Louisiana matters, Wendell Phillips being
spectator. The audience, cheering for Grant
and Sheridan, insisted upon Phillips speak
ing, and he is now talking and dealing heavy
Diows, amid great enthusiasm, i'm defence OF
me PRESIDENT and Gen. Sheridan. Neither
taneuil Hall. Boston, or the state will sus
Ihlh the protestants' meeting.
tSighed) W. A. SIMMONS.
BOLD BLoNDEs.-Fanny Fern said: "For
woman Who won't bulge an inch give me
oIie Win iight hair. The women employees
IN the mills at Fan river must ba III fhe
blondest kind. They are going to hold a mass
meeting to express their Indignation az ths
craven action of the male employees in accent
ing reduced wages.
ELECTION OF CoNG GRESSNAN-Cbarlax
A. Stevens. republican, was elected 10 Con-
gress yesterday, in the tenth Massachusetts
district, by small majority over three can
didates. ~