National Republican., 1876-01-20
SOCIETY NOTES.
Receptions Past and Prospective.


Mrs. Treasurer New holds . reception ct her
parlor at Wfllard's hotel this afternoon.
The President and Mrs. Grant and the Cabinet
will be entertained by the Attorney General and
Mrs. Pierrepont this evening.
Major and Mrs. A. d. Banks are agata at Will
lard's for the season, accompanied by Miss Mary
Freeland, Mrs. Banks pleasant and popular
daughter.
Ex-senator Cole, of California, is at wlIard's,
and reports his family and Miss whiting, who
were such great fayorites here few seasons ago,
in the best Of health.
Miss Rie Oskerson and her aunt, Mrs. Moore,
of Philadelphia, are expected In Washington
about the 1st Of February, to remain for several
weeks. They Will be accompanied by their car
riages and servants. Mrs. Moore is the enviable
possessor Of an 900 set Of diamond jewelry,
which was 80 greatly admired. at her previous
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Phillips are expectei in
Washington for q brief sojourn during the early
part OF the ensuing week. Mr.. Phillips Is tha
Home Journal, aad his wife is one OF the most at
tractive and agreeable ornaments of metropoli-
Sut SSeis short time only, and viii assurediy 6e
warmly welcomed by the pleasant people OF the
Capital.
Colonel Cake will this evening entertain the
guests Of Wilard's and their friends with another
hop, the third of the series. Those already given
PtO,Su SnSeSeiHety pieeSous, eiu Iu'iset.ous ioI
that Of this evening are in unusual demand.
Some two hundred and fifty Invitations have been
issued, and a pleasant and select company will
probabl be present. The ballroom will be dec.
GRATED for the occasion, and every preparation
made for the pleasure and convenience Of the
guests. As dancing will commence at o'clock
and close shortly after II, those who come early
will derive the more pleasure. Moral, 20 early
and have pleasant time.
One of the most pleasant and select receptions
of the week was that of Mrs. Speaker NJ. Q. Kerr,
who received at Willard's hotel yesterday after
noon. The large parlor was prettily decorated
with flowers and plants, and the effect was ex-
ceedipgly pleasing. musician was present and
added greatly to the pleasure Of the occasion.
Mrs. Kerr was assisted by Miss Rose English, of
Indianapolis; Miss George Hoskins, the pretty
and delightful daughter Of Hon. and Mrs. q. q.
Hoskins, and Miss Morgan. Mrs. Kerr was a.
tired in wine colored MORO antique Miss Eng
lsh in rich and stylish blue velvet and silly suit
OF tea rose and blue silk, and Miss Morgan in .
pretty and neat brown silk. Mrs. Kerr is q very
pleasant and entertaining lady, and receives her
guests with charming grace ana cordialty, while
her manner is entirely devoid of stiffness or undue
dignity. Her young and pretty assistants were
In happy mood and entertained In an agreeable
manner. Many OF our young beaux INDUCED in
waltz, and thus derived additional pleasure from
their visits. Mrs. Kerr was honored with large
number of callers, among them being many of tho
leading dignitaries and citizens Of the Capital.
Mrs. kerr's receptions have already attained an
enviable degree Of popularity, and society will be
pleased to learn that they will be continued every
Wednesday afternoon during the season.