Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-01
Social and PeYsanaI.

duties and pleasures yesterday and last eve
ming. The receptions OF the afternoon were
uumerously attended, that of Mrs. Swayne
being the largest. She was assisted by her
daughter, Mrs Parsons, the brides of her two
sons, and Mrs. Freudenberg. Justice Swayne
gave his valuable assistance during the lat
ter portion of The day. Justice Clifford also
assisted his wife after the adjournment of
the supreme Court. The National hotel was
very gay. Mrs. Davis, Ms. Clifford, Mrs.
Faulkner and her daughters, Mrs. Chapman
Coleman, the Misses Coleman, and the
Misses Bell, received there. The ladies OF
Capitol Hill aud the Navy Yard were the re-
ciplents OF many calls.
In the evening society divided its atten-
japanese Minister and Mrs. Yoshida, and
Nh and Mrs. A. X. Shepherds ball.
There are those who uined out, and went to
all three of the evening entertainments.
EX-Speaker Blaine gave an official din
ner, among the guests AZ which were Secre-
tary and Mrs. Belknap, Secretary and Mrs.
Robson.
Count and Countess HoyOs, OF Austria,
entertained Secretary and Mrs. Fish and
some OF the ladies and gentlemen of the dip
lomatic corps at dinner last evening.
Ire ball at Mr.. Shepherds magnificent
residence was one of the most beautiful and
altogether delightful ever given in Washing
ton. The genial, courteous host, and gentle,
graceful hostess understand so well the ART
OF entertaining that the success of any fete
given by them is assured from the outset.
The President attended this ball, making
II.
Col. and Mrs. Fred. Grant, Mrs. Ulysses
Grant, and Marshal and Mrs. Sharp were
also present. Among those who were observed
at one or more of the entertainments were
Secretaries Fish, Bristow, BeIknap and
Robson, Attorney General and Mrs. Pierre
pOnt, Mrs. Fish, Mrs. BriStow, Mrs. Bel KNAPP,
Mrs. Robson and Miss Alger, Mrs. and Miss
Jewell, Judge and Miss jewell, Chief Justice
Waite, Justice Field and Miss McDougall,
Justice Miller and Mrs. Miller, Justice
Strong, Justice Swayne and Mrs Parsons
nj La . nv nF,t in,
deed, nearly al the ladies and gen.
tlemen OF the diplomatic corps; SIR
BOSe Ir &c, Senator ami Miss Conk-
ling; Senator and Mrs. Morton, aud
NJ .ss Laura Ream, Senator's McCreery, Bogy
snd Dawes, Senator and Mrs. Howe, Sena-
t.. and Mrs: EastOn, Senator and Mrs. Con
over, Mrs. Kerr and her son, Miss English,
Mr. ana Mrs. George W. Adams, Mrs. Fer
nando Wood, Miss Wood and Mrs. Hickok
Dir. and Mrs. s III. Kaufman, Judge ami
Mrs. Macarthur, Hon. W. p. Frye ana Mrs.
Frye, Mrs Tucker, Judge Advocate General
Dunn, Miss Lanier and Miss Dunn, Mr.. and
Mrs c. : Noyes, Mr.. Eugene Hale and his
EUller, Miss Lillian Pike, daughter OF Gen.
Albert Pike, DR.. Peter Parker and Mrs.
Wells Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. ID. c. Cox, DR..
Morris, Col. Jones, Mrs. Parker and Mrs
BouIgny, MrAlexander Bruen, Miss Bruen,
Messrs. Young, Mr.. and Mrs. Hillyer, NJ ISIS
st la Johrson, Mr. Mrs. and Miss KilbourIe &c,
Mr.. Rudolph Kaufman and Miss Phillips,
Major b. P. Pcore, Colonel Dom Piatt, Mr..
N. Swayne Mr.. McElroy. DIR. and Mrs.
Verdi, Or. Baxter and Miss Tryon, Mr..
Muse, Mr.. and Mrs. Faulkner and their
Coleman, the Misses Coleman and t1e
Misses Bell, Mrs. Ricketts,, Mr.. AID Mrs.
Chapman, Miss Chapman and Mr.. Price,
Major and Mrs. Mansfield Brown, Mr.. and
Miss Kennedy Col. Frank Jones, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. Macfar and, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. l.. Hume,
Governor Dennison, Dr. and Mrs. Nichols,
4. S. SolOmons and Miss SoOmons. Captain
Burrttt, Mr. and Mrs. s. p. Brown, Mr.. and
Mrs. James r. Young. Col: and Mrs. VIM.
Wall, Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Mattingly, Com
missioner Ketchum, Mr.. and Mrs. F.. l..
Stanton, Gen. Phelps, Mr.. and Mrs. y. l..
Wilson. Mr.. Lewis Davis, Mr.. George
and the Misses Evans, Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.
Hogg, Mr.. and Mrs. Hunter, Gen. Butler,
Mr. and Mrs D. r, Mckee; Mr. and Mrs. j:
Mrs. John A. Baker, MIR. Blackford, Mr.. and
Curtis, Mr.. r. X. Evans. Capt. W. W. Moore,
Fugitt and Mrs. Fugitt, Mr.. j. f.. Cake, Mr.
w. +. Nermillion, DR.. Josephs, and Miss
Annie Russell, Of indianapolis; Mr.. T. z.
Morgan. The five beautiful apartments on
thrown open 10 the guests were brill
liartly lighted and redolent of the fragrance
O. me choice flowers PLACED upon the stands,
tables and mantels The picture gallery
was for the first time used as a ball room.
and was greatly enjoyed by the thrOng Of
merry dancers. The billiard room and adj
which was a most bOuntiful repast, consist
Ing of an abundance of champagne AMI every
delicious edible. The table was tastefully
and deliberately decorated with flowers and
fruits in glass and silver epeTgRes, inter
spersed with pyramids Of candied fruits and
maccaroni and many pretty devices in sugar
ard ices.
TIE japanese minister and his agreeable
wife caused all VINO attended their reception
10 regard II as one OF the pleasantest OF the
season. Flowers were dispersed through the
y-ha
many dainties, including champagne, were
literally provided. There was no dancing
The distinguished company In attendance
fingered as long as their numerous engage
ments for the evening would permit, indul-
ging in lively chit-chat.
Nine. Bergmann's parlors were filled
curing the entire evening, and ali present
regretted that this was the last of her de-
UgL tful series of soirees.
Among the many magnificent toilets OBJ
served during the evening, a few only can be
mentioned, owing to lack of space.
Mrs. shepherd always dresses simply and
IN perfect taste. Her toilet OF wife silk
gauZe was yern disttngtts. This corsaSe t1as
nigh In the back. apd in front cut en- occur.
Inc trainet sEirt was garnished with
r n o. the material. Her ornaments were
Mrs. Yoshida wore rich white gros grain,
the corsage was high and the skirt ca frame.
The garniture was pleated flounce of the
material around the train headed with a
garland OF exquisite flowers and successive
falls OF pointe lace. The corsage was re-
lieved with pointe lace, and wreath Of
fswers was worn across the bosom and
fastened upon the shoulders. Mrs. Capron,
who assisted Mrs. Yoshida in receiving the
guests, was elegantly attired in tinted silk
of soft texture handsomely garnished. Mrs.
klbOurne, who also assisted, wore an
exquisite toilet of black velvet combined
with cream colored SILK and trimmed with
rare lace.
Mrs. Bristow's toilet was one Of the most
disttslo1ie seen, albeit apparently among the
simplest. It was one OF the fashionable tint
| ed white silks, relieved with lace. Mrs. Bris-
tow was cordially welcomed on this her first
appearance at an evening party this season,
and many expressed the hope that her health
would now permit her frequently to contrib
ute by her presence to the pleasures OF So
ciety. Mrs. Pierrepont wore one of WOrths
most effective productions. 1t was OF the
indefinable shade which may be either the
palest blue or green. Crepe OF this perfect
tint was worn over silk Of the same shade,
wreaths of geranium leaves and blossoms,
and bows Of cardinal red and pink COM
bined, were the garniture. Mrs. Belknap's
rich soft silk was an exquisite apricot tint,
and was q most recherche toilet, as well as
most becoming TO its handsome wearer.
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