Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-01-11
Society. Etc.

SOCfeiN. Ec
Mrs. Grant held her first reception this sea-
son on Saturday afternoon. The cold wind
did not deter those from attending who were
blessed with carriages. Mrs. Grant was as
sisted by the President. her guest Mrs. Borie.
Mrs. Sharp, and Mrs. Fred. Grant. The
Misses BOrie stood just back of the receiving
party. and held little reception of their own.
Mrs. Grant wore q steel-colOred silk. trimmed
with black lace; Mrs. BOrie wore Il cafe az
tda SILK. with lace, and hea1-dreSS of lace and
flowers; Mrs. Sharp was dressed in mourn
ing: Mrs. Fred. Grant wore pink silk, with
feather trimming OF the same shade. and "a
pomp OF on one side of her mead of pink rib
bon and feathers; Miss BOrie wore train of
pink silk with Overdress of blue silk and
basque composed OF pink and blue silk. Her
>terwore handsome French gray silk of
elegant design. hre. Belknap was present
and looked as beautiful as her husband looked
happy in the welcome that was given TO her
by her friends. Mrs. Belknap wore a rich
Diack SILK, with let embroidery. and hat of
white velvet and feathers, with tuTned-up
brim, faced with black velvet. The side was
turned up, with n handsome ornament
There were also the Secretary of State and
Mrs Fish, Secretary and Mrs. RObesOn, Mr.
General Marcy, Mrs. Freeman Clarke AMI
daughter, Mrs. and Miss HeintZlcman. Mr.
bancroft, Mrs, General Ricketts, Mrs. POma-
roy, Gen. kilby Smith and daughter Mr.
Fitzgerald Beale, Miss Mamie Beale Spea lcr
and Mrs. Blaine, Sir Edward Thornton. alI
many of the foreign ambassadors.
The tableauX and performances on Sa.-
uriay evening, for the benefit OF st. Johns
hospital, was q perfect success in every re
spect. The hall was arranged To- resemble q
private parloT, being adorned with plants
flowers, and curtains The selections were
very fine. Mrs. Camp sang the MistIat0n
Bough. Miss Ella Ray, in exquisite bridal
dress performed the pantomime of the mn
Fortunate bride. Miss Emily Beale as Betsy
Raker, was inimtable Mr.. Peddrick read
from Winters Tale, and Mrs. Carol ap-
bending over the body OF her husband The
hall was crowded with an elegant and an
preciatiye audience.
Mrs. L. A. Ronalds of New York. ba a
very elegant and pleasant reception at the
Caiacazy house, on street. Saturday. Mrs
Il has with her as guests this winter Miss
Drake. Miss Johnson, and the heircss Miss
Strange. all Of New York, and will receive
each saturday during January and Feb
ruarv.
e first OF Mr.. Kings literary REUNIONS
toOk place Saturday evening, and was crowd
ed. Mrs. King and his daughter, Mrs. Annie
King. Hospitality received their guests. Mr.
King a the appointed hour opened the eve
ming with q lew felicitOus remarks, and then
introduced Professor iIlgaTd. vino read a
poem. Mrs. Fanny r. Carter, of Boston. rr-
cited in the most thrilling and beautiful
manner some choice selections OF verse. both
pathetic and humorous.
-hi' 'AA'NiA -fNiierir ilic hi>tia'5Ni I
artist of New York, is in the city for a few
days. Through former residence here, NJ.
Munger has a large circle of friends and ac-
quaintanccs in Washington, who will hear
with pleasure that he contemplateS making
his permanent residence At the canital at no
distant day in the future. He has found in
all his travels no place with so fin" a climate
and so many other attractions for persons OF
culture, taste and wealth.
Miss StandifOTd, daughter Of Represent
alive Standiford, OF Kentucky. arrived at
the Ebbitt House OH Thursday last Miss :
IS belle at her own home. and viii no doubt
rank rs such in this city, where She Will re-
main during The season.