Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-18
Society,".

Saturday was SignalZed by several enter
talnmentS OF an enjoyable nature The recep-
tiOn at the White House was one of the most
crowded, from beginning to end, of any ever
held there by day. The East room was
thrOnged, and the other parlOrS and halls were
all well filed. The Conservatives were open,
and the fragrance of hyacinthS was noticed as
soon as one approached the entrance doors o,
the house. In all the parlors and the East room
pOtted plants were placed on the mantels and
tables. Colonel Casey made the presentations
TO Mrs Hayes, in his customary felicitouS man
ner, lessening their fOrmality by his CHEEKY
voice and smile Mrs. Hayes was looking even
handsomcr than usual, in a white silk dress.
The wife of Senator Wadleigh, of New Hamp-
shire. and Mrs. Macfarland of Kentucky, stood
They were very richly dressed, as also were
Miss Plat. Miss FOOte, Miss Cooke and Miss
Scstt who were in other parts OF the room enter
speaks ,ff heT or b hayes awa AZ
ward Thornton was among the visitors, and
mentioned having letters from Canada which
spoke Of the favorable impression Mr.. Webb
wife of the Presidents secretary, is enjoying a
visit from her mother, Mrs. Andrews, and her
uncle r; Mr Frazer Her reception on Friday
by her mother and her Sister-inaw Mrs. An
drews the wife of the artist.
one OF the pleasant assemblages OF Satur:
day was the lunch given to Rhode Island
Mrs. Carile PatterSOn'S dancing reception
at Brentwood Saturday, was one of the most
enjoyable OF which that pleasant old fashioned
homestead has been the scene. Miss Pendle-
ton, the daughter of the Senator elect from
Ohio, is visiting Miss Patterson.
Mrs. and Miss Sherlock, of Cincinnati, who
received so much and deserved, attention.
during their visit here, started for home Sat,
urday evening.
A musicale was given by Mr. and Mrs. Ouin-
ton Corwine, at their delightful residence OF
10th street, near Nj, Oh Saturday evening. The
attendance included most of the principal
amateurs, both lady and gentlemen, in the
city, and the occasion was most ENJOYABLE
one In every respect.
invitations have been issued for several af-
ternOOn receptions this week. Mrs. Franklin
Steele and her daughters have asked their
friends for tomorrow afternoon.
The last OF the series of germans for which
the Bachelors Club have issued cards, will
take place "Wednesday evening at Marini'S
Hall. The favOrs which were ordered some
time ago, from Paris, are to be the most ele-
CANT imaginable.
The same evening Mr. and Mrs s. NJ. Fas-
Sett Will have card reception at their studios
Toward the close of the week the gayetieS
Will increase. Mrs Boomers party to young
ON Friday Justice and Mrs Bradley, Mr. and
Mrs. George Bancroft, and Mrs. Blake and
her daughters. the Misses Wood. will give
evening entertainments.
Mrs. Isabella Beecher Hooker has returned
to The city. She and Mrs j. Nj. Holmes were
among the callers at the White House Satur-
day.
The late Assistant Attorney General of the
United States. Hon. John GOfOrth, with his
wife and children, Miss Ella and Master VIII
he, are stopping at the residence of John w.
Thompson, ESQ, No. 14l9 street II northwest