Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-07
Social and Personal.


seasOnable atmosphere once more drew the
gay world from comfort able homes and
cheerful fresides TO enjoy the pleasures of a
promenade When the hours for making calls
drew Eear, all of our fashiOnables seemed to
be attracted towards the several houses
whose presiding ladies are at home on Sat
uTdayS. Mrs. Grants reception was one of
the largest ever held at the White House by
daylight. AT O'Clock the crowd OF car
riages before the door was unusually large,
and within n double line was formed by The
many who desired 10 enter the Blue room.
TIE line extended from the entrance entirely
through both vestibules AID the Red par.or
into the Blue. The President entered about
O'Clock. and received with his wife and
daughter. Mrs. Grant wore a heavy black
satin heEeath the finest Brussels lace Mrs
Fred. Grant wore turquoise blue silk en-
broidered in shaded roses and leaves. the
cors6ge cut en- cOctT was finished about the
neck with Tutfle OF point lace. a ruffle of
the same lace fell from the sleeve about the
rounded wrist.
As is customary the cabinet ladies re-
manned in the Blue parlOr, and were as usual
surrounded by groups of distinguished ladies
ana gentlemen delighted to ma Ike the most
OF the opportunity 90 converse at leisure
with these brilliant takers. All the mem
oers OF the cabinet were present with bat
one or two exceptions.
Among the note worthy costumes observed
was that of Madame Maatilila. who Wore q
black velvet basque and trained skirt
trimmed with bands of ostrich plumes
black lace scarf. such as IS customary for
the ladies of Spain 10 wear over their heads
was fastened IL her dark hair and dTaped her
shoulders. 1t was very graceful and becOm-
Mrs. Csrlile Patterson and her charming
daughter received many calls at Brent.
wood. Dancing was aided to the many al
fractions OF their charming home.
Mrs. and Miss Palmer had large and
very pleasant rece ptiOn.
Saturday evening offered a diversity OF
entertainments. Madame de Hegernanu
gave musicale, Mr.. and Mrs Fassett an art
reception, Mrs. Dahlgren and Nine. de Over
beck literary renniOn, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Austin Z. Brown most enjoyable dancing
reception in honor Of their guest Mrs. Gregg
CtSt. Louis, who. greatly to the regret ofhar
sCQuaintances here, leaves for home to day.
TIE reception was largely attended, those
present ircluding many persons prominent
IN pubic ard fashionable life.
Mrs. Senator Jones viii receive on Mon
days at her residence, corner OF New Jersey
avenue ard south street. Her sisters, Mrs.
GOrhsm, of Cleveland, and Mrs. BucknalI
OF san Francisco, will receive with her.
Much TO the regret of the many friends
they have made in Washington. and more
especially of the delightful circle at the
Arlington. the Misses Burman took their
departure last week for their home in Ken
tUcky.
Mrs. Parton. who has been considered one.
o. the EaEdsOmest and most agreeable ladies
VINO Lave been in Washington this winter,
* GfOut 10 conclude her visit 10 her cousins
the family OF Senator Herman, and will re.
turn II New York.
OGe OF the gifted aGd agreeable ladies' now
ylsiIHg Washington Is Mrs. G.. SheIburnc
HUI, whose vivaCiouS letters from New
AOTk over The signature O. Ii. =. H useI to
give so much pleasure 10 the readers Of TIE
COli AZ.
Sincere regret is expressed that Mrs.
Fierce me- Faulkner Is about 20 return 10 her
home in New YORK.
The PREF arations for the ChiIdren's Hos
Iital BAN, TO take place on the 18th inst are
Progressing most lavCrably. a number OF
tickets have already been purchased by
ladies and gentlemen prominent in society.
making the financial and social success OF
the ball a certainty.
A GENERAL CoURT-MARTIAL has been
ordered to assemble at Mare Island, Cal, on
the Dist day OF February, 20 try Pay iuspec-
tor Lucas c. Spalding. The following is the
detail OF the court Rear Admira John ROIg-
ers, president; Rear Admiral j II. Trenclard
Captains L. PattisOn. 5. Il. Garter, ]. p &
De Kraft, Pay Director 7. ii. LOCKER, Pay
Inspectors a. II. Gilman, q. Thornton, Com
mander Siias Casey, members; a. Il. Hagner,
esq, judge advocate.
A VOTE ON THE CURRENCY QUESTION
At2 O'Clock this afternoon Mr.. Kasson (repD,
of Iowa, introduced a resolution declaring ii
To be the sense of the House that the govern
rent has no right in time Of peace 70 is ne
any other money than gold and silver, ami
providing that any action taken by the
House hereafter shall ne N the Interest OF
specie payment. The yeas and nays were
1rCeIeG' and the TesOlU .iOn was lost by yeas
&c, nays iI0.
THE BABCOCK TELEG RAMS PRECAUTIONARY