Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-25

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The surroundings were fitting setting for
The td6leGIIr riCGnts there presented. The
many groups made up of distinguished men
and fair women, the laces, velv IS, silk and
Jewels worn by the latter uuItet TO form a
memorable picture. Flowers in profusion
were placed on the stands aud tables In the
rarlOrs and a mass ofpink and white szaleas
emboveTed the balustrades of the grand
staircase. Sir Edward and Lady Thornton
and their eldest daughter received the guests
in the first parlOr on the left of the entrance.
II was generally the subject of comment that
the toilets last evening, taken as a whole
surpassed those observed on any previous
occasion. Lady Thornton appears TO enjoy
improved health and was looking particu-
iaTly well as with her graceful manner and
charming smile she welcomed her guests
She wore an ivory tinted silk, garlanded
with pink roses and garnished with lace. a
most disfin0He ard becoming toilet. Miss
Thornton wore Paris muslin simply made
and trimmed and relieved with pink ribbons.
One of the most elegant toilets seen was that
of Mrs. Jones, wife of the Nevada Senator
A pulled tulle train was worn with an over
dress OF white satin, embroidered in white
SILK, studded thickly with bugles the en-
broidery was arranged In horizontal bands.
The skirt was en- frame and the corsage low
led in with white tulle and garnished with
hands of embroidery similar TO that used on
the skirt. Her necklace of solitaire diamonds
OF unusual size and purity was worn on a
band Of black velvet aboIt her fair throat,
the earrings were very large and brilliant
solitaire diamonds, and the gold bracelets
were set with similar precious stones. Mrs
Jewells toilet was remarked for its elegance
and excellent taste; a court train OF pale blue
velvet was worn with petticoat of the same
sha6e OF silk. The corsage was low. The
garDiture of waist and skirt was applique
bright hued wTeaths of embroidered roses
and leaves heading falls of blonde lace. Nine.
de POllone wore a very rich toilet OF cherry
SATIN, covered with superb point lace Mrs
P1eTrepOnt, over white silk train, Wore
gauZe on which were set, with small spaces
between. broad perpendicular bands of white
satin. The low corsage was OF black velvet,
and extending from either side of the waist
at the back were broad sash ends of black
velvet. Mrs. HickOk. Who accompanied Mr.,
Fernando Wood wore an ivory tinted silk,
garnished with narrow loops of black vel
vet emb IOideTed in white, and bands of rose
colored ostrich pumes; most recherche
toilet. Mrs. Gore Jones was most becomingly
atired IN flesh -colored silk, garnishei with
yeivet of Il shade OF Burgundy wine. Mrs.
HOCker, OF Mississippi, wore pale blue silk
eaEorately trimme3 with cardinal rel vel
vet. Mrs. Lyman X Bass wore dis'inute
TOILET OF flame cOlOEed silk, garnisbe1 with
back velvet Mrs. Bingham woI G a charm
Ing French toilet, combination of rose and
b.Ge silk garnishad with point lace OF rare
.Xture and beauty OF Gesi gn. Miss McKeon,
of New York, Wore black tulIe relieved with
sprays OF silver flowers and perpendicular
baIds of silver braid, from which depended
coll S. Mss Bruen's pure white gauze was
eaTlardfd with exquisite flowers. Miss
CEandler, OF BOstOl, wore black gauZe gar
n'Shed with silver. The basque, cut high in
the neck, was composed OF alternate perpen-
dicUl2r rows of the material and silver
braid. Nine. BOrges, one of the Strikingly
handsome ladies of the diplomatic corps.
was looking especially radiant in a rich and
becoming Partisan toilet. Mrs. Shepherd,
Mrs. Robson, the Baroness SAINT Anna,
Countess HoyOs, Nine. MantIlla, Mrs.
YCshida, Mrs. SteUart, Mrs. Single
ton, Mrs. COchrell, Mrs. and Miss
Strong, Miss Christmas, and Miss lei
len, are a few OF the other ladies' pres
ent whose toilets were highly approved.
Among others seen were Chief Justice Waite,
Chief Justice Strong, Justice Field, the
POsLr a,ter General. Judge and Mrs. Jewell
and Miss JeTeil Of Hartford, General and
MIS- Hunter. Senator aud Miss Herman,
Judge ard Mrs. McKeon. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bach General Van Wet, General and Miss
kaIn7ey, Mr.. Eames, Judge Richardson,
Judge OitO, Captain Gore Jones, Mr.. Allen,
DIR. BCTges, Mir. Delfusse, Dir. DaIIa Costa,
Mr. Mautllla, Baron de SAINT Anna, Mr..
1Osblda and others Of the japanese legation,
Count HoyOS, Prof, Mrs. and Miss Bairi,
Mr.. ana Mrs. Carlisle Pattsrs o.. Com nodore
and Mrs. Patterson. Asr. q % Mrs. HiEgarI,
- major COcaTell, General Hooker of MissiS-
siPTi, MI and Mrs. Proctor Knott, Mr. Sea
ION MunTOe, General Bingham. MIR. : gam
aud Miss Mercer, Mr.. Hcas, Miss S,out, M.
A = Shepherd.
Remember the Charity bal tonight at
Masonic Temple Those who are potent In
- c Soc al world are determined to MAKE this
Jc'e the event ~ the season.
Mrs. Fish VIII entertain some Of her young
friends al dinner this evening and Afterwards
chaperope the party to the charity ball.
The receptions of yesterday were very
sgrt caole, and a number OF ladies and gem
tlemen were making calls.
Secretary and Mrs. Fish entertained guests
at dinner last evening.
The concert for the benefit of the Little
Sisters Of the Poor tomorrow night will be
under the patronage of Mrs. Fish, Lady
Thornton, Mrs. Robson, Mrs. Dahlgren
Mrs. Ratbbone and Mrs. Wallach. The fol-
lowing ladies and gentlemen are expected TO
take part The Baroness Won Overlook, Mrs.
camp, Mrs. Nagle, Miss Willing, Miss Ma
grudor, Mr.. Potter, Mr.. Young aud Mr.
Glaetyner. Tickets can be mad at Metze-
rolls.
EXPERT APPoISTED.-In accordance with
the resolution passed by the House yester-
day authorizing the Committee on the Dis
trict of Columbia to appoint an expert to
examine luto the books and vouchers OF the
Board OF Audit, Mr. John Morris OF this city
has been selected for that duty, and will
have. II is understood, capable and efficient
associates.
THE SPENCER INyEsIG ATTON.-The Sen
ate Committee on Privileges and Elections
held a meeting today aud agreed to thor
oughly investisa gate the charges against Sc
atOr Spencer. To this end subpUuas were
made out for number OF witnesses To
appear and testify. Toe committee hold
another meeting next Monday. When tie
inv estis alton begins 1t will be pabhc.
THE ALASKA SFAL FUR ISvEsTIeL-
to-day commenced the investigation into
the affairs OF the Alaska Seal Fur Company.
Gen. Miller, the president of the connoanv
explained at length its history and its or
erdtons since Its organization. HIS testi-
mony did not bear on the point of Congress
sional legislation in behalf of the corporation
or to the award OF the contract by Secretary
Boutwell,. The committee decided to make
the inquiry thorough one, and Will sum
mon Senator Boutwell, and ex-Secretary
Richardson to explain the circumstances at
tending the award of the contract.
THE PROPOSITION OF the American Dis
trict Telegraph Company, OF this city, to put
body OF trained and uniformed messengers
in the Treasury department, and do the
messenger work of the department for one
halfof what 1t costs the government under
the present system, was referred by the Sec
rotary of the Treasury TO a committee COM
posed OF Hon. ID. ID. Pratt, (chairman,) Gen.
John G. New, John j. Knox, c. c. Carpenter
John Allison. s. j. w. Tabor, ID. w. Mahau,
j. NJ. McGrew and DR.. J. w. Porter, who
have duly considered the proposition and
directed the chairman to write a report,
which will be presented to the Secretary
within few days.
NoMINATIoNs.-The President sent the
following nominations 10 the Senate to-day:
Warren Bristol, TO be associate Justice SUI