Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-26

tuesday were receiving. Mrs. Franklin
Kinney concluded the series of receptions for
which she had issued cards, and her large
parlors were crowded with a distinguished
company during the afternoon. General
regret was expressed that this was the last
OF her receptions, for the present at least.
Mrs. Ernest Kinney has been unable to
appear in society this winter. on account of
an injury she received in November, which
mas made her temporarily lame. She has,
however, so far recovered now as to be able
yesterday to come into the parlor, and while
resting on sofa receivr her friends.
The Presidents reception drew an over
whelming throng to the While House last
evening. The avenue in front of the man.
TRANS soon after the hour arrived for opening
the doors. Within, the crush was very great
from p m, until 10 o clock, when, the time
President and Mrs. Grant quietly set the
example for retiring. Every one seemed to
enjoy the occasion, and 1t would be difficult
Blue Room presented, " here, as usual, many
OF those best known In society were congre-
gated. The toilets were even more elegant
than are usually seen at these receptions.
Mrs. Grants apricot silk was garnished
with white lace, and was handsome and be-
coming. The skirt was long and graceful;
the corsage was high. Mrs. ST. arpe assisted
Mrs. Fred. Grant arrived later with her hus-
band. Marshal Sharpe made the presenta-
lions. Mrs Shape wore steel-grey silk gar
+ y
opal tinted silk, relieved with lily-of-the-
valley fringe. was very sty lish and becom-
Ing. Mrs. Belknap wore an elegant black
Brussels lace skirt and basque over white
silk. Mrs. Pierrepont's pale cameo tinted
silk was one of the most elegant toilets'see
Mrs. Chandler wore one of Worth's most
artistic combination toilets, bronze mdeldsse
was intermingled with pale blue, richly EN-
brOidered; the whole was garnished with rare
lace. Madame SAINT Arnf is one of the most
agreeable ladies of the diplomatic corps. She
n md yry<lr locf
evening charming toilet. Garnet velvet
OF rich texture formed the decouetee corsage
and court train, the petticoat was twilight
blue MORE, garnished with white lace. The
jewels worn were en- suite, pendant, earrings
and brooch were composed of rubies dia-
monds, pearls and emeralds, set to appear
network of gold. Miss Vikings toilet of
white gaze de chdnabeTy was much admired.
Entwined in her dark hair she wore strands
OF pearls, and the same gems formed her
necklace and other ornaments. Mrs. Fish,
Miss Fish, Mrs. Robesol, Madame Mantilla,
Madame Dardon. Madame Preston, Miss
scott, Madame Baltazzi, Mrs; Gore Jones,
Mrs. oshida, Mrs. Ward, the Misses Stewart
and Miss Brewer were all tastefully attired.
Some OF the many Others of distinction pres
ent were: The Secretaries of State, War.
the Chief Justice and Miss Waite. Senators
boutwell,, Anthony, Herman and Randolph,
Sir Edward Thornton. Captain Gore Jones,
fosse, Mr.. Mantilla, Mr.. Dalla Costa, Mrs
SAINT Anna, Mr.. Yoshida, Baron Blanc,
Count Litta, Mr. Hegermann, Mr.. Elijah
Wara, MIS-; and Miss Goqyeneur, Sir Robert
ardsOn, the Judge Advocate General and
Mrs. Dunn, Mrs. Babcock and Miss Camp
bell, The Governor of Rhode Island, General
Porter, Commodore and Mrs. Patterson, Mr..
and Mrs. Garlic Patterson, Miss Patterson,
Mrs: Balch and her son and daughter, and
Mr. Muse OF the Marine corps.
Mr.. Fernando Wood and Miss Wood have
issued invitations for the evening of Zebra.
Tuesday evening. February LIST.
The bachelors Club give a german this
evening.
Tomorrow evening General AMI Mrs.
humphreys Will give the las: of their dane
ing receptions.
BRILLIANT WEDDING.-Over three thou
sand persons, including many Washington
ians, attended the Cathedral In Baltimor
Of Mr.. Robert Potts, chief engineer in the
United States navy, and Miss Fannie Grit
fsS. the Sun says:-A nuptial high mass was
celebrated by Archbishop Bayley. Fathers
Curtis, Foley, Starr, Lyman and Lee assist
ing, and the choir rendered some beautiful
music. Brussels carpet was laid from the
sidewalk to the church vestibule. The groom
and his attendants, all naval officers, were
10 fuii uniform, the gentlemen comprising
Samuel I. Brown, Goodwin Hobbs, /. w. H.
Shock, r. Fl Locker, E; Wells, Lieut.. H. w.
and four bridesmaids wore white satin, and
presented a brilliant array of loneliness.
ANOTHER OF THOSE SMART DooRKEEP-
ERs.- Yesterday afternoon, Mr.. Levi P.
Luckey, private secretary to the President,
appeared at the main entrance to the hall of
the House Of Representatives with q mes
sage from the President transmitting the
report Of the Secretary OF State in reply to
the House resolution Of the ed instant ask
ing copies Of correspondence with European
nations In regard to Cuba. He was stopped
by one OF Mr.. Fitzhugh's able bodied door
bers OF Congress, Cabinit officers and judges
Of the Supratme COort" could be admitted
Mr.. Luckey, with that urbanity peculiar to
this strict constructionist, but to no pur-
pose The g. c. proved obdurate, and sug-
gested that Mr.. Luckey could go around te
the lobby and leave his papers with SPEAKER
kerr," who was in his private room. Mr.
Luckey demurred to this arrangement, and
was about sending for Mr.. Fitzhugh, when
the obdurate doorkeeper received some new
light from another dOOrkeeper, who came to
the rescue just as Mr.. Luckey was about
executing flank movement.
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL ExrEy-
SON. Ex- Representative Hamill, chair
man, Mr.. ]. w. Brown, of West Virginia,
Mr.. J. w. Pea1ce, superintendent of the Ma
ryland Coal Company, and Messrs. Wari
and Grove, OF Frostburg, Maryland, the
committee appointed at the Barnum's Hotel
meeting In Baltimore, In favor Of the extern
sioa Of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal, were
In Washington yesterday, and had inter-
views with the MARYLAND and West Virginia
congressman. After consultation it was de-
cided that the committee should draw up q
memorial to be presented to Congress, ask
ing an appropriation OF 800 900 for the ex-
tension of the canal from Cumberland to
Piedmont, the heart of the canal region.
The surveys for this extension have already
been made under the direction Of Gen. Hum
phreys, chief of engineers, In accordance
with the act of Congress. The appropriation
OF $4,000 would be preliminary one. The
committee proceed from Washington to An
napOlis, where the matter Will be laid befo re
the Maryland legislature.
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THE GRANGKRs AT THE CENTENNIAL
The Pennsylvania legislature was addressed
last evening by Victor e. Piolett, r. II.
Thomas and others In favor of loan TO the
state oranges OF fifty thousand dollars to-
wards the COmDletiOn Of the national an.