Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-08
Society and Personal.

The enchanting weather OF yesterday and
the attractive houses open, proved irresisti-
BILE temptations. The receptions were num-
erOusly attended and unanimously voted
exceptionally delightful. Mrs. Parker and
her daughter, Mrs. BOuligny, and Mrs.
NauTy were at home; as also were Mrs
Ricketts,, Mrs. and Miss Bruen, and Mrs.
and Miss kilbouTne. Mrs. Ricketts, receD-
Europe, was attended by many who were
Charmed 10 give her hearty welcome home.
Her mother, Mrs. Lawrence, Miss Wat
mCugh, Miss Meade, OF Philadelnhia Miss
NANNY be3le. Miss LOring, and Miss Bsad-
ley, and Nh. Tom HoH assisted the hostess
IL entertaining the guests.
Miss Wendell gave dancing reception to
Mr.. and Mrs. John ID. PatteD, from TO t yes
teTGay afternoon.
Mrs. S. p. Brown ami Miss Brown received
many OF their friends at their h0spi;aOle
OF those attending the various receptions
were: Mrs. y. X. Shepherd and Miss San
dersOn, Mrs. Robson, Mrs. AID Mrs. Eames
aEd lheir guest, Miss Won Bakkelin, Mrs.
and Miss GOuveneur, Mrs. Reifern. Mrs
Hi!lyer. Miss Dorsey, Mrs. Baale and Miss
Emily Beale, Mrs. Blaine and Miss Dodge
(Gall l&milton), Captain and Mrs. Gore
Jones, Madame Mariscal, Miss EdeS, Mrs
Paul, Mrs. Annie King, DIR. Blum, Aristar-
Chi Bey, Baron Blanc, Mrs. Marcy, Mrs. and
Miss Sheriff., Mrs. and Miss Christmas
Mrs. Babcock and Miss Campbell, Mrs
Lord. Mrs. Wylie, Nine. Hegermann Lin
dencrOne. Mrs. Richard McAllister, Mrs
Miller and the Misses Otis.
Miss Mamie Smith has returned from Bal
timOre, where she spent the holidays
Miss Addie Slack Will go to New York on
Monday to spend month with friends.
The great ball OF the year at annapolis at
fracted some OF our beauX and bellies TO the
naval school last evening.
Mrs. Paul Will be at home on Fridays dur
ing the season, beginning with next week.
Mrs. Dahlgren has issued invitations for
next Tuesday evening,
Mrs. Robson gives a dinner TODAY in
honor OF Miss Samson. Young people only
will be the guests.
The family of Mr.. Faulkner, now at the
National hotel, have received a cordial wei
come from their Old friends.
The mop at WillarI's last evening was en-
JoJci by many. WillarIs hail has Iiue
hO,r for dancing, and the good music be-
ellltd the young people into prOlOnging their
pleasure until a late hour. Mrs Cake and
Mrs. Bagley Pleasantly received the guests
Miss cake was unfortunately prevented by
illness from being present. Among those
who attended were: Judge and Ms. Mac
Arthur, and Miss WoOlcuJt, Mr.. aud Mrs. ~.
L. Cox, MIR. and Mrs. Shaw, Mes. kaEd-
mann and Miss Phillips, Mrs. Parker ami
Mrs. BOuligny, Mrs. Lord, Mr.. and Mrs. B.
Mcdonald. Mr.. John Flagg, Mr.. Fo0ce, NJ
Richard Stockton, Mrs. RamSdeII. Mrs.,
Young. Mrs. Phillips, Miss EuglisA and Co.
COrkhlll. Many OF the toilets seen were
diamonds worn by Mrs. Phillips set OF al
mirat ly her ich robe OF white silk garnished
with garnet velvet.
Mrs. Hillyer will receive at her handsome
new res Idence on Tuesdays during the season.
Mr.. r. s. SpOfiOrd and his wife, Mrs. Har-
ritt Prescott SpOfOrd, have gladdened their
many friends by returning to Washington
for the winter.
Mrs. Russell receives Thursday, corner
18th and De Sales streets.