Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-01-28
Society. Etc,


much larger than usual. Miss Fish looked
exquisite in a rose pink silk train with over
dress of French grey silk.
Mrs. Williams was assisted by Mrs.
Senator Allison, Mrs. Steuart, MRS. Gen
Hunters neiCe) Miss Bessie Smith and
Miss Marion Ramsey. 1t required the servi-
ceS OF these ladies to entertain the large com
Rany that was present all the afternoon
Those who were so fortunate aS to drop in
after the reception was over had the pleasure
of hearing Miss Ramsey sing. She has fine
voice, highly cultivated.
Mrs Belknap gave her second reception
this season, having received a week ago as
well as yesterday. She has lost none of her
beauty or freshness, and received with her
usual grace and amiability.
Mrs: RobesOn's matronly beauty is more
striking now than ever before. In her own
home she looks a queen, as she is, TO her
many friends Her rich tOiletteS of half
mourn ng well become the rosy complexion,
large c ear blue eyes, and white hair.
Mrs. BristOw is much admired for her
beauty and grace of manners. She always
receives marked attention whether receiving
in her own home, or whenever she appears in
society. The Secretary still suffers from his
recent fall, but attends TO his duties at the
Treasury.
Mrs. Delano, assisted by her daughter
Mrs. Ames, and Mrs. Judge Ferris, received
a large number of visitors.
Mrs. and Miss Jewell added music and
dancing to the attractions Of their reception.
Until six o'clock the ball room was crowded
with dancers. Among the bright young
faces seen at this reception were those of Miss
Howe, daughter of Julia Ward Howe, and
her petite friend, Miss Rubini whose bright
dark eyes, and glowing cheeks eXctai
much admiration. 1t may be piece of news
to some. that Mr.. Sam Ward, who $ now
styled the King of the Lobby, is brother to
Mrs. Julia Ward Howe.
Mrs, Howe has sent circular to many
ladies requesting their attendance in the
parlOrs at WOrmley's at II o'clock to-day for
the purpose of organizing ladies literary
and social club.
The evening entertainment given by
Chief Justice and Mrs. Waite on Tues la y
ranks among the notable ones of the season.
1t was pronounced as agreeable as il was
elegant.
Last evening the Bachelors gave their
last german for the season at Marini'S. In
spite of the many dissipations of the week,
the attendance was large and brilliant As
usual at these germans, the tOiletteS Were
especially beautiful and becoming.
Miss Ida Oldfield, of New York who
ranked among the first bellies of Washington
last winter, is now engaged TO be married to
Mr.. Barckley, Of New York. The gentleman
is spoken of as every way worthy his fair
prize.
The engagement is also announced OF
| Miss Carrie Sims, daughter of the celebrated
DIR. Marion Sims. Two years ago Miss Sims
was the guest Of Madame de NOailles in this
| city. She will marry q distinguished Eng
| lishman, and the wedding will take place in
| New York about the middle of March.
Mrs. and the Misses Evans, on NJ stree T.
have issued cards for dancing reception to-
| morrow afternoon.
AT THE WHITE HOUsE.-Secretary Bel.
| knap. Secretary DelanO, Governor Newell
| Governor Potts and Senator Pease had audi
ence with the President this morning.
Mr.. AND MRS. SARToRIs will arrive in
| Washington on the fOur o'clock p M. train
| to-day, and will be met at the depot by the
| President and Mrs. Grant, Miss Annie
| Barnes, and other friends.
| SECRETARY BEIsTow is again confined f
his rooms at the Arlington from the effect,
| of his recent fall on the ice. He came Out
| yesterday and aggravated his troubles 10 the
| extent of requiring him TO remain indoors
| for the next few days.
| SECRETARY DELANO has taken cognizance
Of the House resolution passed Tuesday with
| reference to the title to the New Idria Mining
| grounds, and directed that all proceeding,
| pehdlng III the Interior department lOOking
| To the granting Of patent to the New Iiria
\ -hAAAAA45 NOIiil'dIiy pS SlI>ltillti
| THE INTEREST ON THE DISTRICT BONDS
| The District Commissioners are daily look.
| ing after District matters pending in Con.
| gress, and are especially interested in the
| Dill to appropriate money to pay interest OI
| the District bonds. They feel confident that
! this Will not be neglected as "a full statement
| OF the emergency of the case was sent to TIA,
| House Committee on Appropriations some
| weeks ago giving them ample time to take
| action in the premises.
| THE BIOLOGICAL SOCIETY of PhiladeI
| phia is making an effort to obtain specimen,
! of all animals, birds, and reptiles in exis
| tence, for exhibition at tn cir garden in Fair
| mount Park, especially the fauna of the
| United States and territories. so that at The
| Centennial exposition in 1876, the garden will
| be complete. This enterprise meets with the
/ approval of the War department, and com
| manders of posts and other officers and sol
| dlerS are authorized, by circular. to aid the
| society in their undertaking whenever such
| aid can be extended without detriment to the
| public service.
| SENATOR CONKLING, of New York. is en-
! titled TO the credit of drawing a larger audi
| ence at the Senate to-day than any other
| senator who has yet spoken on the Louisiana
| question. Every seat in the galleries was
| occupied, and hundreds were una able TO secure
| admission. On the floor of the chamber WeII
| large number of members of the House, in
/ ciudtng MeSSrs. Tremain, freeman Clarke
|
| well; Secretary Belllnap, ex-SenatOrs Wade
| Cattell and Fowler SeDatOr-elect Pinchbach
| and a large number of others, the sofas and
| extra chairs in the rear OF the SenatOriGl
| seats being occupied, and q crowd, UNDO
| Elded with seats, standing near the mali
| door. MIR. COnkling spoke in his most elo
| quent and impressive manner, and durins
| the delivery of his speech the utmost atten-
ton and stiffness prevailed.
THE PROPOSED TERRITORY OF OKLAHo
| MA.-Judge Baker made an argument thi.
| morning before the Senate Committee Oh
| Territories, in favor OF the bill to organize
| the territory of Oklahoma out of the Indiar
| territory. In effect the bill provides a terri
| tOrial form of government for the presen
Indian territory, and extinguishes the title.
OF the Indians to the lands which they hav,
acquired by treaty or otherwise. The oppO
nents OF the bill have not yet been heard
The members OF the committee feel that tn
subject under consideration is a grave one
involving as ii does the breaking up OF triba
relations in the territors and the forfeiture O
rights and privileges guaranteed the Indian
by the general government. There is n.
probability Of the passage of the bill this seS
sion.
| SENATOR PINCHBACK.-The Senate Com
mittee on Privileges and Elections, to when
were referred the later credentials of Nj
Pinchback, will report to-morrew or mex
DAY, or Monday at latest, in favor of the ad
mission OF Mr.. Pinchback. At meetin
! held this morning WE