Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-01-02
society. etc.

a year. A more frequent repetition might ruin
the character Of some most estimsble people.
AS things 60, It would seem to be the duty Of
those who entertain to abolish wine and
punches entirely. Yesterday witnessed many
dissraceful scenes in consequence OF the fire.
queDt invitation to take friendly glass. a
the houses OF the cabinet ministers bountifully
supplied tables were spread. but nothing
stronger than chocolate was offered to drink.
There were many amusing occurrences at tn sse
receptions. caller, after accosting the dsugh-
ter of bis hostess, bIurted out " Not as hand
some as your mother" "And how many are
there in the family In the wor Is Of the
poet, she did not answer "We are seven"
The fastidiOus waters at ore residence
were horriied by well-dressed but rather
coarse looking woman, who seated herself com
fOrt8bly at the table, and when politely asked
What she would have, empb atlcslly saiI, cab.
bsge." Her disappointment was great when
told that there was none on the table, but
few onions might be found IN the kitchen. She
seemed TO think boned turkey, chicken salad
and croquets very inferior articles OF diet.
The slippery condition of the streets las
night caused many to fall prOstrate from their
siIs, but this was also applicable to the righteou,
and "uncO gude." The horses could not keep
their feet any better than the men and women,
for those who attended the evening entertain
ments found il difficult TO return home, as all
vehicles had to stop running early in the eve
Ming.
the most elegant of the day. Mrs. Kilbourn
was assisted by her two daughters, Miss George
and Bella, Mrs Judge Miller, Mrs. Irvine, Mrs.
stocking, Mrs. Kitchen, and the interesting
wife OF the japanese Minister. Thi. little lady
does not as vet speak English, and as only few
OF the visitors spoke japanese, she was not in
the least fstigued with conversstion. Thi. was
q great relief, for one mischievious young lady
remarked. remarked. after hearing her mother for the
hundTedth time say the same to each
arrival, q" wonder mother don't get tired OF
saying that" This did not occur at Mira XII
oourhs MRS hilbourn in her handsome new
nome dispensed her hospitaltIes most graceful
ly. She wore green silk court train over
white French muslin. The entire dress was
trimmed with point lace. Mrs. Judge Miller
looked handsome and youthful in black velvet,
low neck, and short sleeves. Mrs. Kitchen
wore an elegant reception toilette OF black and
PINK elk. MRS Stocking wore a black velvet
traln, with oyerdress OF muslin aud Valen-
cienne lace. Miss George Kilbourn over black
velvet wore blue silk apron, and underdress and
basque trimmed with wide Valencisnne lace
Miss Bella, who is still a school girl, wore ali
white, which was becoming TO her fresh rosy
complexion.
Mrs. Judge Strong and daughters had an
elegant reception. Mrs. General Marcy, who
is always in demand, after assisting Mrs. Bris-
tow, performed the same graceful ONCE for Mrs
SuoDg. Mrs Marcy were delicate shade OF
sllE, trimmed with maroon cOlOred velvet
Head dress OF lace and blue ribbons.
Mss bristOW wore rich wine c0lored elk.
very young, bliss BIlstOW's manners
are well formed and mature.
Mrs. Admiral PoweH's was one Of the most
charming receptions Of the day. She had the
services Of many charming ladies to assist in
entertaining the hundreds who called. Mira
Colonel Harris, Mrs. Mason Heth, Miss Wat.
mough, Miss Manning, Misses Phenlx, and
Misses Weeks. TIE ladies were beautifully
dresses and made themselves SO agreeable that
II was difficult TO many to say adieu.
- The elegant parlcrs OF Mrs. Judge Embry
were grsced by beVy or beauty-a bouquet OF
fair and lovely faces, Sparkling with girlIsh
lreshDees and frsnkness. The queenlY hostess
was assisted in dispensing her hospitality BIZ
Mrs. Senator Robertson OF s. c., Mrs. Thomas
A honalds OF \. Y, Misses Beck ana Porter OF
NY, Miss Helen PauidDg, and her fair Young
daughter, 0li5s Lou, Just budding into woman
hood. Mrs. Embry received i'll a dress Of pearl
slIk, creme dB ckOcUidte trimmings, Oyer-dress 10
match. Mrs Ronalds was Fesplendent in black
velVst ana POINT 0ptaque, etruscau ornaments.
MIS- Robertson wore dress of black silk,
el&DCTstely trimmed with velvet and lace, dt4-
mJnd ornaments. Miss Psuldink, in green
camePs hair, green silk trimmings, gold Orna-
mentS. Miss Bette Beck, one OF the reignlny
bellies Of Washington society, was queenly an
Psrisienne siIk and pearl ornaments. hiiss
Embry wore green silk undsT-skirt, cashmere
OTeTsklrt, amethyst ornaments. Miss Porter, q
beautiful and brilliant brunette OF "Old Ken.
tuck" was elegantly arrayed in twO-shade
pink six. her gracetUlty-m0ulded form was
Ornamented with pearls and diamonds; but the
purity OF the pearl and the brilliancy OF the
diamond pale at the lOyelneSs OF the fair Ken
tuckisn.
The reception of Mrs. Psymaster Carpen-
ter proved one OF the most pleasant during the
day. The lady was assisted by Mrs. Genera
Wallen, who was attIred in black velvet and
POINT lace; the petite and charming Miss
Jessie, IN an oriental dress of pink silk and
blsck velvet; and the lovely debutdnte, Miss
Marie, in pale blue; also, Miss Lily Harrison in
green elk with pearls we'll suited to her style.
among the very many callers were Mr. JUS
tlce Clifford, General Hunter, Jesse Grant fr
MF. Justice Davis, General Kilby Smith, DR.
half Walsh, Colonel Baxter, General Albert
Siyer, Judge Adds, DIR. II. X. Linderman, Ser
etor Mitchell, the Mexican Minister, Hon. Jas
b. Beck, General s. V. Benet, Com. NJ urray
maJor "A. ID. Banks, Judge Macarthur, and
Hon. Fernando Wood.
The concluding three OF the series of"Ger-
mans" by the Washington German Club"
Will be given in the Hall OF the Masonic Tenn
pie, on the evenings OF January 18th, 22I, and
February Sth.
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