Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-28

The Attorney General and Mrs. PierrepOnt
entertained at dinner last evening the Presi-
dent, Mrs. Grant, the Cabinet, Mrs. Fred.
Grant, the Chief Justice, and Sir Edward
Thornton.
The receptions of yesterday afternoon were
very largely attended.
The families OF the Senators who are
blessed with the same were at home. The
Arlington and Ebbitt were centers of gayety.
Mrs. Morton received at the latter hotel, and
at the former Mrs. Randolph OF New Jersey,
Mrs and Miss Rsrnsn of S y, YI nr a, 40
home. The ladies of i, between 18th and
18th streets. were all receiving, and had a
on which several of these ladies will be at
home. Many ladies have adopted the plan
this season of being at home on certain days
or evenings during one month. and some OF
those who have received on Thursdays in
January will take the opportunity to call
upou their friends who are Eat home" on
the same day OF each week in the coming
MONTH.
Mime. Mariscal will continue her recep-
tons on Thursdays, as also will Mrs. Red
fern.
Mrs. A. A. Humphreys and her charming
daughters will receive on Thursdays in Feb
ruary. Their delightful series of evening re-
ceptions closed with the enjoyable enter
tainment of last evening. SO popular have
these s0irees dGllSdEfe been that the universal
regret their friends feel at the series being
brought TO close was made evident by an
X.
The parlors were so crowded that dancing
was enjoyed under difficulties. A substan-
tial supper, including abundance of cham
payne, was provided. Many toilets of sur
passing elegance were observed. After the
dinner given by the Attorney General and
his fascinating wife, the host and
and Mrs. Robson and Mrs. Fred Grant came
to enjoy General and Mrs. Humphreys sOiree.
Among the guests were so many other gen.
tlemen and ladies whose presence always
n CT nf fhai
names alone would exaust our space. The
army and navy We're well represented by a
number Of their most distinguished officers
now In the city many of whom wore
uniforms in compliment to the host.
Many of our most respected private citizens
attended, and there was an excellent show
ing from both Houses of Congress. The most
superb toilets seen were those of Mrs. Fish,
Mrs. PierrepOnt, Mrs. Robson, Mrs. Falk-
rer and her daughter, and Mrs. Payson nee
Washburne. That of Mrs. Fish was mauye
satin finished silk with satin of the same
shade inteTmingled, the corsage and facings
were of deep violet velvet; deep fOunce of
exquisite point lace garnished the train, the
apron was of the same costly fabric, as also
was the shawl which draped the shoulders.
Point lace and plumeS were fastened in the
hair with an aigrette of diamonds, and these
priceless jewels composed the other Orna-
ments. MIS-. PierrepOntS silk was of the hue
OIL blush rose. The garniture was ruchngs
Of the material and blonde lace embroidered
in white bEgles. The cOrsage was dec0Refe.
and diamonds and pearls set off the fairness
OF the beautiful neck and shoulders. Mrs.
RObesOn's exquisite robe OF pale blue eros
grain was an appropriate foundation for the
rare white lace with which IL was garniShed.
Mrs. Pierce nee Falkner wore dis'tHyte
toilet of black silk embroidered in wreaths
of tinted roses and leaves, and glitteriug
shell and silver. Her ornaments were superb
sapphires set with diamonds. Mrs. Payson
also wore n recherche black toilet Embroidered
in richly tinted blossoms.
Many Of the guests divided the evening
between this entertainment and that at the
residence of the Assistant Secretary OF State.
The wife OF Senator Kelly gave a most
agreeable dancing reception yesterday after
noon.
Sir Edward and Lady Thornton have issued
cards for Thursday evenings, February 4ih
and 9th. Much interest attaches to these
rece ptiOnS, as they will be the first large on
tertainments given al the new British lega
ton, and more especially because the BriiisL
minister and his wife are noted for tue agree
able manner in which they dispense their
hospitality.
AT the dinner of the Attorney General last
evening a bouquet of lilies of the valley
was placed atrhe plate of very guest
Miss :. j. COwdin, daughter of the late
General Robert COwGin, of Boston. is spent
ing the winter at the residence of her cOU SIN,
DIR. Frank T. Howe, 1921 X street. Miss Cow
DIN is an accomplished lady and decided
acquisition to Washington society.
Cards are out for a german To be given by
Miss Emma FOrney on the evening OF Feb
ru6ry 9Th.