Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-02
Social and Personal.


Social and Personal.
The receptions Of yesterday, while very
pleasant, were not so numerousiy attended
as on the preceding Tuesdays. The unfayor-
able weather was accepted as an excuse by
society over fatigued by the diversions OF
the preceding evening to enjoy a day of rest.
This was rendered the more necessary as the
evening was to make nearly as great de-
mands upon the fashiouables as did Mon
day. There was a state dinner given TO
the foreign ministers and their wives at
the White House and two soirees ddlsdn'e
Mrs. Elijah Ward gave one Of these
to her daughter and nieces, the Misses Stuart,
and her guest, Miss Brewer. of New York.
Senator and Mrs. Bayard gave the other
SOiree as a dcbln party TO their daughter. AS
on the preceding evening, many fitted from
one of these delightful entertainments to the
other.
At the Presidents state dinner. which was
given last night in honor of the diplomatic
corps, there were present besides the Prasi-
dent and Mrs. Grant the following named
guests:-The British minister and Lady
Thornton, the Mexican minister and Sonora
d'Mariscal. the Bl lZilian minister and Mad.
Borges, the Haytien minister and Mad. Pres
ton, the Spanish minister and Sonora de
Mantilla, the Portuguese minister and Bar
oness de SAINT Anna. the Japanese minister
aud Mrs. Goshida, the German minister, the
Hawaiian minister, the minister from Guat-
lister, the Turkish minister. the Venezuelan
minister, the CHILEAN minister, the Austro-
Hungarian minister and Countess HOyos,
the Russian minister and Mad Shish kin, the
italian minister. the netherlands minister
the Danish minister and Mad. de Hegarmann-
I1BdencrOne, the Swedish aud Norwegian
charge q flares the Argentine charge, Sens-
tor and Mrs. COnkling, Miss COnkiing, Col.
and Mrs. Fred. Grant, and Mr.. u. s. Grant, ir.
The residence occupied by Mr.. and Mrs.
ward this winter has many charming aSSo-
a. - "a q
assembled they would recall many other
memorable gatherings therein under tue
regime OF Mrs. SldelI, Ms. Wells, or Mrs
Stockton. The spacious dO1rWagS Of the
parlOrs were decorated with iuxuTiant sprays
Of smilaX, and depending frOm the upper
jambs We're exquisite baskets in which pure
CallaS, scarlet blossoms and delicately tinted
roses were iutermingiei. On the tables
stands and mantels were bouquets and
baskets OF the choicest flowers. The NEST OF
these lovely blossoms were sent Mrs Ward
and Ter young ladies' by friends i'm New
York. The bouquets carried by the ladies OF
the house we're of tine most exquisite de
scriptiOn, and were also souvenirs from New
York. One of these was entirely cOmpoSei
of sweet viOiets and tel-roSe buds. The
toilets observed were by some pronounced the
most magnificent yet displayed this season.
The handsome hostess was looking even
handsOmeT than usual In q toilet OF the paleSt
cameo shade Of soft, rich silk combined with
black velvet and costly lace; ornH ments dia-
InOrds. Her daughter. Miss Stuart was
very tastefulIy attired in white Paris
muslin and Nalenciennes lace worn over
blue silk. Miss Stuart, the niece Of Mrs
Ward, wore an exquisite toilet OF turquoise
blue silk, en- brOdery I'm white bugleS, healed
falls Of blonde lace On the trained skirt and
low cOrsage. Miss Brewers fresh white tar
letane was embroidered with wre3thS OF
shaded pink floss. All three of these young
ladies' are strikingly handsome and very
GiStHg1te in their bearing. The ladies aud
gentlemen of the diplomatic corps were
nearly all present. The ministers, who hal
1fsFfr = nFRnsr Of
orders. Sir Edward Thornton wore the scar
let collar with the order OF Bath depending
therefrom. The ladies' who had attended the
dinner were magniicently attired. Lady
thornton wore rich mauve silk, trimmed
with race lace; ornaments diamonds. TIE
Countess HOyos, of Austria, is one of the
most attractive and accomplished ladies'
OF the diplomatic corps She Is blonde,
tall, graceful and apparently very young.
Her lovely face is always wreatheI ia
smiles, and her readiness in conversation
and frank, winning manners, have made for
her many friends during her brief residence
here. Her diamonds are, perhaps, the most
superb worn In our city, AMI are believed to
be more numerous than those possessed by
any other lady. She is bride, and usually
wears white in the evening. Her toilet OF
last evening was satin finished white silk
relieved with plisses OF white tulle and gar
lands OF flowers. The garniture OF the decol
Ute cOrsage was caught at intervals around
the neck with long narrow diamond epiagles;
there were nine of these and a large aigrette
the same. A diamond aigrette was fastened
in the hair; the earrings were long and COM
posed OF a succession OF large sOlitaires
ranged one above thu other. The necklace
OF five strands of large pearls was clasped at
the back with a cluster of diamonds and in
front with another cluster aud pendant of
the same precious stones The bracelets of
gold Were also tlickly set with diamonds.
Madame SAINT Anna was looking very hand
some in most recherche toilet of white
satin combined with soft lustrous white silk
nd rnt m la ma fS a 10 NJ
Faulkners pearl gray satin and black
lace was very handsome and becoming
Mrs. Pierce nee Faulkner Wore a most ex.
quisite toilet OF rich silk of the crushed
strawberry tint, whose delicate lustre was
revealed through priceless point lace, which
was arranged in two very deep dounces.
the back. The cOrsage was dec0hetce; the Or
sapphires and diamonds. Shell
embroidery further decorated the cOrsagc
and trained skirt. Mrs. Belkuap's steel blue
SILK. embroidered in steel, was most dis
ttmgte toilet; ornaments diamonds. Mrs.
Pierreponts ruby velvet, garnisned with
deep Brussels lace and apron OF the same
rare fabric, was very elegant. Her orGa-
ments were pearls anu diamonds. Among
others OF distinction present were Mrs. Fish,
Secretary Belknap, Secretary and Mrs. R15e,
his daughter and niece, Miss Florence Jew
ell Mr.. Fernando Wood, Miss Wool and
Miss Hickok, General and Mrs. Marcy,
Messrs. Eugene and Clarence Hale, Mr.
Smith Ely, of New York, Mr. and Mrs. SIN
eton, Senator and Mrs. Randolph, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chittenden and Miss Townsend, Mrs.
Kerr, her son, ana Miss English, Afr and
Mrs. and Miss KilbOurne, Dr. and Mrs Lin
derman, Mrs and Miss Emory, Judge and
Mrs. FERRIS, Mrs. and Miss Gouveneur. Mr..
and Mis-. Lord, Mr.. Faul kner and Mrs. Beau
cock, Mrs. and Miss Taylor, Judge Field and
Miss McDOugaIl, Mr., s.. Y. Niles, Mr.. and
Mrs. 8. II. Kaufman and Miss Phillips,
Mrs. Ricketts,, Judge and Miss Adds, MFR.
and Mrs. Redfern, Nine. Bergman, Mr.. Wat
terson and MIS-. Stanley Matthews, Miss
Edes and Miss Shunr, Mr.. and Miss Bruen,
Mrs. Mcclure, Mrs. Ross Ray and Miss Leila
Ray.
A bountiful repast, including champagne,
terrapin, and many other delicacies, was |
served. The hospitable board was most
tastefully ornamented with flowers. The |
tancing was enjoyed until a late hour.
Preparations are being made to make the |
ball for the benefit of the Chiidren's Hospital |
the event OF the season. 1t is fixed for the |
18th inst. All the ladies, whose word is law |
in social circles, have decreed that this bali |
shall be the most recherche ever given In |
and therefore its success il as
sured. II will take place at Masonic Temple,
and 1t is to be hoped that the public will |
respond to the appeal made to |
their charity and guarantee q sum sufficient |
to liOutdatp the UeotS of this meritOrfOuS |