National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-02
JANUARY FIRST, 1875.
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MRs. JACKSON.
Mrs. walter jackson received, assisted by her
daughter Dickie, and Misses Niles and Reeayes.
Mrs. jackson was attired in black silk with
French pink trimmings; Miss Diekie wore blue
silk with India Swiss polonAise, trimmed with
Valenciennes lace, coral leWelry; Miss Niles wore
Nile green sink, trimmed with black, Brussels
net swss sa%yhS 'ssrE Mss
she wore white tulle, and her trimmings were Of
the most delicate peach blossom shade. These
most prominent citizens, and ever viii, as they
are considered among our bellies.
MRS. M'BARLkND.
The reception at Mrs. Sidney McFarlandfs res
idence, No. 1870 N street, was Will attended by
sisted By MIS-. Anthony oarrcR. Of BrooS I ana
both were attired In black silk, with pink trim
mings. In the back IpGrlor 6 bountIfGf table was
brands Of wine. The reception parlor was hand
eomety decorated, and on the wall, with other
portraits, there was one Of Charles sumner, with
the motto attached: "a Champion Of Freedom"
MRS. NAILoR.
Mrs. Allison NaIlor, IT., appeared to be gen.
eral favorite. Her elegant parlors, handsomely
adorned by the decorations OF evergreen and
natural hoWere, presented beautiful appearance
Marshall, the fair hostess received the visitors
with her accustomed ease, and made all know the
cordial welcome was sincere. The set,out was
equally as hne II not superior to any others no.
ticed. All the delicacies the market Afforded
together with fruit and CONNECTIONS, helped to
load down the table and add to the richness Of its
from the sociability they enjoyed doubtless many
Will repeat their visit At an early day.
MRS. CLARK.
The reception Of Mrs CLARK and daughter,
Among their numerous callers were Judge Kerby,
Of Maryland; DR.: Byfngton snd Mr.. Foley, Of
West Virginia; Gen. Peltin, Of Arkansas, and
ladies were alfred in black silk en- Train, lace
trimmings, hair dressed with natural flowers.
Mrs CLARK wore diamonds and Miss Annie pearl
jeWelry. The tables were beautifully decorated
with large bouquets Of flowers. An interesting
feature was the presence Of Mrs. Clark's children,
eight in number.
MRS. H. =. PAGE.
Prominent among those who received on New
Years Day were Mrs. h. F. Page, assisted by her
friend, Miss Georgia Kenney, Of California.
Their callers were numerous, and oonsisted of
" darlington. Owing to the hospitality Of these
California ladies they have become great IA
vorttes in Washington society. Mrs. Page was
applique lace; Miss George looked handsome In
lavender silk and pink trimmings.
MRS. BoLLBs. -....
Mrs. Colonel Bodies and her sisters, the Misses
Hill, two graceful and pretty young ladies from
former, on the corner OF T and Sixth streets.
The ladies were very entertaining, in very pleas
ant contrast to the necessarily stlf and stilted
MRS. LYMAN K. BASS,
the very accomplished and talented bride of the
member for Buffalo," assisted Mrs. Justice
Waite at her well-attended reception. Mrs. Bass
Is not only courteous but possessed II the rare
faculty OF pleasing WhomsOever she will. Mrs.
Waite displayed her accustomed good taste and
good nature.
MRS. HAvEEER,
Of 1872 street, with her daughter and Misses
Wilson and Davidson, welcomed a large number
NJ aol oil n vi at obi
quette Of the day allowed SO short q stay in such
pleasant company.
MRS. DARLINGTON.
The reception Of Mrs. Edward q. Darlington,
jr., a. Massachusetts, avenue, was among the
the Misses Livingston, of this city, and Miss
Gore, Of Maryland. Mrs. CarrinRton looked
lOveiy and pi1uant in 2 dress Of black tulle,
diamond ornaments. Miss Livingston was at
tired in exquisite dress Of pink gauze De chem
Is 9Ta
styIishly dressed in Q handsome blue silk which
1T her remarkably 6ne form to perfection; dia-
mond ornaments Miss Gore, one Of the loveliest
debHfGnfes Of the season, was charmingIy arrayed
in Partisan dress Of white tulle; pearl jeWelry.
MRS. oL1N.
Mrs. Judge Olin received her friends at her
i223 N street, assisted by her sisters,
New York, and Mrs. Bessie Beale Sturtevsnt, Of
this city. Mrs. Olin was attired In an elegant
back silk, deliberately trimmed with thread lace,
q tTrbRn Of Spanish lace, and wore diamond orna-
ments. Mrs. White wore superb SILK, point lace
collar and sleeves, and pearl ornaments. Mrs.
Geer's dress was magnificent black silk, with
cameo ornaments. Mrs. Bessie Beale Sturtevant
wore a superb black skirt, with an overdress OF
white muslin, trimmed deliberately with point
lace, embroidery and black velvet, and pearl Or
naments. Among the distinguished guests were
Judges Cartier, W vile, Humphreys and MacAr-
thur, of the Supreme Court Of the Districts Judges
ENGlha un1f nrrnr. nd Dat -. T.
and Hitchcock; Colonel COrnhill, Of the ChTonf-
Gle; and many representatives Of the army and
navy, among whom were Colonel Wheeler, Lieu
tent Sharrer, Captain Heap, Lieutenant Carlisle
and others.
AIRS. PRRsRREE-
At Ne. ID Grant place there was . constant
stream Of callers. Mrs. D. +. Presbrey was ele-
gantly attired in garnet silk, trimmed with vel
assisted by Mrs. John Tweedale, who wore q rich
smoked pearl silk. with lace trimming, and looked
charming. Mrs. Charles Williams, Of Wisconsin,
looked beautifully in brown silk, trimmed with
velvet Mrs. Frank NJ. Green was richly dressed
In Russian gray silk, and ornaments Of amethyst
and pearl. The Misses Cohen wore black silk
with lace overdresses, and presented q charming
appearance. The Misses Plimpton captiEated ali
who called by their pleasing and affable manners
trimmings; and Miss Fannie in black silk, with
cherry trimmings. Miss Bascom, of Ohio, was
dressed in black slk. with white lace oyerjscket,
and Miss Chase, Of Buffalo, ~ ashes Of rose col
MISS WINNIE RRAM.
At the home Of Miss Winnie Ream, the seulp-
.ress, we found n large number of distinguished
visitors, including Senators Hamilton, OF Mary
Harrison, Maynard, McDnl, Gunther, Upton and
many Of our most prominent citizens. The par
ors evince the taste Of an artist in the disposal Of
he fine marbles against the dark drapery Of the
walls, which is occasionally relieved by fallings
1f white lace, and yesterday presented very fes
i've scene with the profuse decorations of ever
A. NJ - g.E.N
harp hung large wreath, on the piano we saw
beautiful floral tribute in the form Of masonic
,ross. Miss Winnie was gracefully assisted in her
sas, and Mrs. DR.. Gordon, of Ohio, as we'll as her
mother and sister. The table was inviting and
all the surroundings so pleasant we did not won
der that many preferred to linger there rather
than brave the storm and sleet out doors.
MRS. wHITTLEsKY.
General and Mrs. Whittlesey, assisted by Misses
Sherwood, Brown, Cook, Howard, lot Vassar,)
and Smith, received many of their friends at their
pleasant rSs1dspSs On lsS % The Ia
will long remember the genial hospitality with
Ehich they were received,
mrs. CARSON.
The callers on Mrs L. e. Cannon 144 strest,
were numerous, among whom we noticed several
Of our prominent citizens, Government oticials
appeared TO good advantage in a rich Lyons black
silk en- train. Mrs. j. Murphy was becomingly
attired in o beautiful shade OF brown Six, with
point lace trimming and diamond jeWelry. Miss
Fannie Cannon looked charming IN pearl-col-
ored silk with tulTe overskirt, Limerick lace and
Irish diamonds. Miss Essie Mccormick IVES as
fresh and lovely as her own dear Isle In CIel blue
silk, print applique and diamonds. Miss Mary
CLARK, q handsome brunette, exhibiting her re-
firing disposition, was mOdestly attlred In black
silk jet trimmings and coral jeTelry.
Mrs. HEMsTRAD,
at her residence, IZI5 Seventeenth street, re-
ceiyed the courteEies OF many friends. Her re-
ception dress was OF black silk, with lace trim
mings and rich jewelry. Her assistant, Miss X.
Smith, wore q pearl silk, with black lace over
dress and amethyst ornaments. Miss II. Rogers
wore q pink silk, with white lace oVerdress and o
coral set. Miss White was attired In blue silk,
white tarlatan overdress and ornaments OF pearl.
The hospitality Of Mrs. Hemstead was unbounded.
AT THE BUSINESS COLLEGE.
The Business College halls presented scene
Of brillianey and buoyaat life the whole day
through. The halls were gracefully festooned
with evergreeps and fairy baskets, and the tables
laden with fruits, dainty refreshments end the
choicest flowers. The hostess, Mrs. Spencer,
was dressed simply in plain black silk. with black
lace oVeTSkirt Topped with natural flowers. Her
assistants, Miss Fowler, the Misses OoWlIng,
Miss O'Conner, Miss Heiberger and several
other young ladies, were simply and tAstefully
dressed and were admired chiefly for selEposses-
Sion dignity and agreeable manners. The large
hall was thronged until 10 p. m. with citizens Of
Washington, members OF the board OF educa-
ton Government ofhctals, army and navy