National Republican., 1876-01-03
ANHUS cEHTENEIS...ls76.

kNNUS CEHTENKIS.--l876.
(Cosifnaed from Ftrn Psqs.)
from the chandelier touched up the picture, which
WAS enhanced In beauty BY the elegant toilettes
scene can Isii, n' he ineS,nsS I1 an ad;onn9
room, also handsomely decorated, were the tables
loaded down with fruits, salads and confections,
and studded with fresh and choice exotics. Mrs
Nailor presided with her accustomed ease, and
und superior support In her aids. The Misses
ParisSp, who received % with her, and the Misses
Miss Carrie Herdman, Of New Castle, Del, made
up bevy Of beauties that made the parlors far
tuously-decked tables, with their liquids and
solids. The fair hostess knows the secret Of en-
tertaining, and never succeeded better than on
New Years day.
MRS. GEORGE W. GRAY.
The reception given by Mrs. George W. Gray
At her residence on street, was one Of the pleas
ant successes Of the day. This lady, seconded by
cliffe and Carrie Dubois, admirably sustained her
reputation as an entertaining and altogether
charming hostess. Misc Tunniclife was elegantly
attired in black silk demttrsin; hair a Ia
2ompddour, with natural flowers; ornaments, bril-
nants. Miss Dubois wore black silk, hand
to correspond with trimmings.
MRS. ROBERT j. STEVENS.
The residence Of Col. Robert ]. Stevens. On
entering the hall we were struck by the Ceuten-
nial appearance Of the high backed quaint Eliza
flower, and formerly belonged TO one Of the colo
NAL governors Of New England.
Mrs Stevens was assisted in entertaining her
numerous guests, many OF whom were from the
Pacific coast, by her daughter Carrie and her
niece. Miss Minnie Stevens. Mrs. S. was attired
grey colors, relieved by diamonds, gold and Mo-
saic jewelry. Her niece wore an elegant Nile
green silk, with matGlasse overdress and gold
Jewelry OF Etruscan pattern, the work Of the In
dians Of New Mexico. Miss Carrie was elegantly
arrayed in an exquisite combination of pale blue
aaa 1aS5 ss her blonde hair adorned With
charming costume, In keeping with the year, was
splendid amethyst necklace, q Centennial, to
which she has Iust fallen heir, being the sixth in
descent Of the family to whom It has SO long sp-
peTtained.
MISS BARRETT.
Capt. J. p. Barrett, assisted by his sister, Miss
Barrett Of Baltimore, Mrs. Dyser and Mrs
Plummer. received their friends at their home,
corner oil Sixth and b streets northeast.
MRS. PETER N'NAMARA.
The home of Mrs. Peter McNamara, No. 22i
Ihird street southeast, was open all day, and the
callers were received by Mrs. McNRmara and
her daughter, Miss Annie, in their usual hospita-
Bile style. Miss Annie wore blue silk, with dia-
mond ornaments.
MISS DORA THOMPSON.
Miss Dora Thompson received her numerous
friends at her fathers residence, on Third street
east.
MRS. c. Z. JOYCE.
Mrs. G. E. Joyce, assisted by her sister and two
young friends, entertained quite a number of
friends at their residence, No. SIS Sixth street
southeast. Mrs. J. Z. Joyce was attired in q
Russell, black silk, coral jewelry; Miss Belle
Harbin, seal brown, silk cashmere finish pearl
jewelry; Miss Mollie Burroughs, bottle green
silk.
MRS. L. z. M'FALLs.
Mrs. L. E. McFalls, assisted by her daughter
MISE harv L. McEallH- deltRhtfullv raPeiva1 a
large company at the residence OF her father, L.
A. Gobright, esq, 1909 Ninth street northwest
tion and large number of journalists. Mr.. Go
bright, who was present, extended q cordial vel
come to his hosts Of friends, the generous hospi-
tality there making his residence exceedingly at
tractiye. Mrs. McFalls was dressed in mourn
ing, with white ruche about her neck, and hair
white tarieton, trimmed with white satin; ;Tn no
ornaments, her profusion Of natural curls adding
to the attractiveness of the young miss. 49,
MRS. N. A. SHERWOOD.
mTs. M. A. Sherwood, assisted by Mrs. Dr.
ceived a large number Of friends, who partook OF
her bountiful supply Of refreshments, and were
highly entertained with harp and plano music.
Mrs. s. was beautifully attred in -colored silk
demi-traiD, with point applique overdress; diamond
jewelry and pink flower ornaments. Mrs. Dr.
duncan wore a beautiful olSck SIX with lace
diamond jewerly.
MRS. H. STUART.
Mrs. H. Stuart, who received at her residence
COG Louisians avenue, wore black.Lyons velvet
cuffs and rouge Of white point lace; har-pins ear.
rings, pin and rings Of diamonds, the whole form
tng most attractive costume. Mrs. John B.
Stuart, wfo assisted, wore a black silk with an
elegan; Ia &c overdress natural flowers presenting
charming appearance. The callers were most
numerous, comprising many Of the leading mem
branches OF Congress. Her parIors were hand.
somely decorated, the spread Of viands most
elaborate, and vase of unique design, filled with
the rarest exotiss attracted universal attention.
MRS. J. Il. PLATT.
Mrs. Platt. of Virginia, at HOS f street. Her
rooms were decorated with Virginia moss, ferns
and choice dollhouse flowers Her dress was of
manVe 6rOeads over falile SIX same shade, en-
amethysts. Her callers included the Senators
and members in town during the holidays, off,
the citizens OF Washington and Virginia.
MRS. R. W. c. MITCHELL.
Mrs. R. W. q. Mitchell, 707 Eighth street north.
west, assisted BY Mrs. X. L. Sharpe, received q
large number Of callers in substantial and
becoming toilette Of lavender silk, point-lace
trimmings, an elegant gold necklace, sc. Mrs.
Sharpe was attired In rich black brocade silk.
MRS. GENERAL BoUGHToN,
At 9o5 NJ street Mrs. General Bough ghton was re-
Mrs. W. Z. Curtis, the petite wife OF the Inter
Ocean correspondent. The callers were very nu-
merous, ana IL was late In the evening before
they ceased to come. Mrs. Boughton had her
parlors handsomely decorated, and elegant
dejeure spread for her guests. She was very be-
and sieeyeiess bodice, with an overdress Of tuile
and Valenciennes lace. Her ornaments were
massive diamonds, in Jet mosaic. Mrs. Senator
tune Of black six and lace, with rare diamonds.
Mrs. Curtis wore o lavender silk under q richly
embroidered India muslin, with necklace and ear
rings Of antique carved canoes Of black lava
MRS, J, J. M'ELHoNE.
One of the most agreeable receptions Of the
residence, 1878 Vermont avenue, assisted by Mrs.
Major Bushrod Birch, Of Washington, and Miss
The taste displayed in the arrangement of the
flowers on the table was remarked by the many
friends who called during the day, as well as the
graceful and elegant manners Of the hostess,
whose charms, added to those Of the ladies who
SO ably assisted her, rendered visit there very
Was The presence Of her Interesting and bsau,ifui
children, who fitted through the rooms like SO
many little fairies.
MRS. SAMUEL NoRNENT.
Mrs. Samuel Norment was attIred in rich
violet colored siIk. elaporately trimmed WITH
point lace. Her assistant, Mrs. Taylor, wore q
cashmere black silk, trimmed with lace and vel
vet Among the pleasant incidents OF the day
was one that occurred at the residence of Mrs
N. II was the occasion Of the christening Of their
little hter about four years Old in the after
room, Rev. DIR. Newman officiating. We noticed
among the callers present about that hour Col.
Harrington, DR.. F. Howard. Colonel Cake, Mr..
Crosby ). Noyes, Hon. NJ. G. Emery, DR.. Taylor,
Mr.. @. W. Utermehle, John ]. Knox. esq, and
others.
MRS. j. D. TERRILL.
Mrs J. d. Terrill, with her little sister, Miss
winsIow received their friends in their beautiful
parlors at No. Grant Place. Mrs. Terrill was
attired in o seal brown SILK adorned with hand
some lace Hiss Winslow was radiant In q cos
tune OF heecy white over pink silk, set of with
delicate natural flowers. Among the callers We
noticed Majors Powell and Thompson, Of the
u s. geological survey; Hon. Martin Maginnis,
Of Montana; Governor Cummings; ]. J. Chicker.
L ing, of Amherst College; Hon. VIM. r. Steele, Of
Wyoming; Frank s. Presbery, of Princeton COL
| leee; DR.. Edward s. Jones and host Of other
prominent gentlemen.
l. MRS. J. H. wATNoUGH.
| Tho accomplished wife Of Psymsster General
| J. II. Watmough, U. s. navy, received at their
elegant residence, No. I'LL street, assisted by
Miss Watmough and two other attractive young
| ladies. While the elegant table displayed q
most tempting array Of viands visitors Of aesthetic
| tastes could crafty them by inspecting the hne
| mixtures. statuary aud other articles Of rertu