The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-18

The owners OF carriages for once under.
stood the hardship Of waiting ana
suffering with cold No one dared 70
make themselves comfortable IN the
parlor or dressingroOm, lest they should
not DO on the spot when the carriage
was announced. You were even
afraid to engage IN conversation.
Never before did J. ever see peo-
pie 50 on the. qui vivo 10 near
their names called. II was ike ch I,n.
In lottery, and every one WAS lntent
upon hearing the prize awarded to them.
I think II Moody, Sankey, or one OF the
Y. M. C.'s had been there, he could have
improved the opportunity, as ! think
every one was 80 tired, cold and weary
that they would readily acquiesce In oil
that could be said against the pomps ana
vnnitics OF life, and would have signed
a pledge never to go to another party as
ma anxious about tho delicate ladies
whose lips were as white MS ashes. There
was something ludicrous IN the anxiety
pictured on every face. None OF those
who did not get u good 80 or went 10
Mr.. Woods. Home and bed were the
most attractive Objects and when
reached were duly appreciated,
Although there were three, entertain
ments the same evening. ana some were
disappointed in getting to Mr.. WOODS,
yet there was crowd ga,nered ~ NE
two daughters with their friend, Mrs:
Hickok, received. A largo majority or
both houses or Congress were present.
There were two rooms In the second
story devoted to dancing, which was
much enjoyed. Tho supper and wines
were especially fine. This entertain
ment did not break up until after three
o'clock. W..
Friday evening another beautiful
party was given by Miss Coleman TO her
nieces, the Misses Freeman. They have
n large. beautiful house and great
wealth The house was decorated with
| flowers, and the dancers had plenty OF
room.
Saturday evening, Mrs. Austin Brown
gave handsome reception TO her Sis
ter in law, Mrs. Morton, nee Miss Hat.
tie Brown, who, two years ago, married
a son Of Senator Morton, and has since
livod in California. There was large
Indiana delegation present, headed ny
Senator and Mrs. Morton, ana their
| friend, Miss Laura Ream, who Is en-
gagged i'm tho business OF president max
! ing. Now like that, and If Miss Laura
is successful am going TO pick out my
man for next time, and when do, the
opposition, no matter which party that
may be, will consider themselves de-
feated and have no heart for the cam
paign. But really think Miss Ream IL
mistaken about Mr.. Blaine's looks and
health. ! talked with him Saturday
afternoon ut the White House, and
thought him the healthiest, looking
CORPSE l ever saw. l don't think he
looks like u bon Uirdnt or q man that Is
likely to die OF apoplexy.
Mrs. Grants reception Saturday after,
noon was, MS usual, well attended and
very agreeable. The President assisted
in receiving the guests, and Col. Grant
made the presentations. The wife OF
the Spanish Minister attracted much at
tention by her becoming toilet. She
wore long train Of black velvet, with
black lace scarf arranged Spanish fash.
above her forehead, and altogether 1t
was the most graceful and becoming
head-dress / ever saw. ] remember
several years ago that Madame Garcia
once appeared ut one Of the receptions
wearing the same becoming head-dress.
If one could only copy the style, know
OF several who would look distractingly
beautiful. The wife OF DR.. Linderman
is Of the Spanish type, and frequently
wears the high comb and black lace vail
Miss Phelps, authoress Of Gates Ajar, "
~ Ill bIlc Clby NlSibiIR Nlioo OIVC AHoiVy
Seward. She was present at Mrs. Grants
reception. She Is n small. delicate look
ing woman, and was dressed in black.
There were several receptions In the
afternoon, those OF Mrs. Richard Wal
lack, Mrs Gen. Palmer and Mrs. Car
Isle Patterson being the most attractive
To-day the diversions are numerous
Besides the regular Monday receptions,
Miss Edes gives reception from 4 to 6
p. IN. to her guest, Mrs. Skunk, the
daughter Of Judge Black; In the even;
others entertain. Tuesday Judge and
Mrs. Swayne give a reception to their
two sons and their brides. Mr.. and Mrs.
Archibald Lowery also give u dancing
party in their beautiful new house. The
programme for the week Is u long one,
and the disagrceable weather has taken
away much OF the zest OF running
around from house to house. The
pavements are ICY and dangerous. The
sleighing only lasted about twcnty-four
hours.
KTo the regret Of many, the Misses
Burnam have taken leave of their
friends here, and left on Thursday night
for kentucky. Both of tho young ladies
have been greatly admired, and received
much attention. They are intellectual
and cultivated girls; they possess
charming manners. and are sadly missed
by the numerous friends they have made
during their three months stay with
their parents In this city. Judge and
Mrs. Burnham are exceedingly anxious
to visit their home at Richmond, KY,
to welcome their first grandson, Master
Curtis Burnham, who arrived in Rich
mond a few weeks ago. The judges
duties here are very important, and he
can not be spared at present, SO we may
hope not to lose Mrs. Burnam before
spring.
On tho 18th the young ladies give a
leap-year german on the same plan as
those given by the gentlemen. The
girls have met and organized. They
have appointed committees for decora-
tons, music and supper. Secretary
Robson is to receive and Mr.. Fish to
distribute the favors. No gentleman
will be permitted to attend without q
chaperone. The young ladies intend
copying the gentlemen exactly Miss
Ella Ray and Miss Lizzie Porter will
lead the german. It will be very
spirited and novel affair. The german
will take place at Marini's, where all of
the germans are given.
On the 25th the managers OF the chill
dren's hospital give charity ball at the
National Theatre, which will be similar
RI tho chm itv halls Uivan in Navr VorIy