Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-03-01
Society.

Society.
The receptions of yesterday afternoon were
among the pleasantest of the season. The
families of most of the Senators were at home
to visitors, as well as many other ladies who
usually receive on Thursdays.
The evening was marked by the second re-
ceptiOn of Secretary and Mrs. EvartS and a
party given at the residence of Mr.. George
W. Riggs The former entertainment was
characterized by many of the same features as
that which took place fortnight before, but
the crowd was not so great, and consequently
the general enjoyment was increased. A cal
cium light of great brillancy Illuminated the
streets around the house. The carriages were
kept strictly in line, so that there was no con-
fusion. The awning which extended from the
house to the street secured for the guests a
private pathway through the stragglers who
had crowded on the sidewalk. The house was
thronged by ten O'Clock. and conversation was
being merrily carried on in the parlOrs, halls
the tea and the punch rooms The library
purpose, and tea, coffee, waters, &c, were pro-
ylded III cosy room adjoining the ladies'
dressing rOemS The supper room down
stairs was open all the evening.
Secretary and Mrs. Evarts and Miss Mary
EVarts received the guests as they entered the
parlOr, imparing to each by warm grasp of
the hand and cordial greeting pleasant
sense of being welcome. The other young
ladies' OF the household were elsewhere, look
ing after the comfort and pleasure OF their
guests. The company included many in official
residents.
Mrs. Evarts wore black silk with draperies
and sleeves OF black Brussels net: Miss EvartS
wore two shades of rich mauve silk, artistlcal-
ly combined. Miss Bette EvartS wore white
silk elegantly made and trimmed. 1t had a
trained skirt and square neck waist. A neck
lace OF feStOOnS of gold claSped with pearls
was worn. Miss Minnie Evarts and the young,
est sister, who seems to inherit much of her
tather sense of humOr, were dressed in white
Paris muslin with trimmings of valenciennes
lace.
Miss Waite wore white, garlanded with flow
ers. The widow of eX-PreSident Tyler wore a
very rich black brOcade silk. Nine. Mantilla
was elegantly attired in a combination of
white satin and pink brOcade made with low
waist and elabOrately trimmed trained skirt
garlanded Wit flowers. Diamond ornaments
OF rare beauty were worn on the head and
throat and on the cOrSage.
Mrs. Lockwood, of Buffalo, wore superb
costume of white satin festooned with flowers
and garniShed with lace.
Mrs, Thomas ROnalds wore most unique
and striking dress of white satin and lace,
trimmed with humming birds, holding pearls
Secretary Evarts' sister was present, greatly
enjoying the novel scene, not having attended
so crowded party before.
Not few of those in attendance, after
leaving Secretary Evarts house, went to the
party given by Mr.. and the Misses Riggs
some OF the Senators and Representatives
ner at the White House. Secretary Sherman
was also guest at the dinner, which in all its
appointments eQualled any hitherto given at
veto formed topic for merry conversation.
MIS- HelntZelman gave lunch to young
ladiesyeSterday afternoon.
The studio Of Miss Winnie Ream is open to
visitors every Wednesday afternoon, and it is
one Of the most attractive points in the city.
Freedmen's Hospital Investigation
TESTIMONY TO-DAY.
The Senate subcommittee investigating the
EPpplmnnrS hOSnit1l
its session to-day.
Sister Beatrice Duffy the first witness
sworn, testified that she has had charge of the
Providence hospital; had charge of patient
sound mind diSagreeable to the sisters, and
disagreeable to patients; used prOfane Ian
guage: ne never made any complaint of hos
FELTON, to come back after he had left: FELTON,
was a pay patient; his expenses were paid by
his s. brother in Philadelphia; his brother was
main in the hospital. Witness produced three
letters from Feltol's brother, and she said
mat ina, one letter which she gave DR.. Palmer he
given the letter to the Secretary of the Inte
riOr: FELTON, sued the hospital for loss of an
oyereoat; the case was settled by payment of
he thought he was well enough to 60 into bust
ness; the statement made by Feiion that he
left the hospital because he could not get male
, nurses is false.
Dr. p. GlenhoR testified that Franklin E.
FELTON, was patient in his ward, Freedman's
hospital; FELTON, was transferred to another
ward, because FELTON, cursed and swOre at the
patients.
COLLINS CRUsoR. (colored), officer at US.
jail, testified: Know Robert I. JOnSOn have
known him twenty years had johnson in the
prison at one time his reputation was bad:
know Capt. O. S. B. Wall: Wall was dissatisfied
because he didn't get any patronage from the
hospital he labored to get Palmer in and got
nothing for his work ;he said Purvis wouldn't
do anything for him.
VIM: II. West testified that he was mem
Der OF the Metropolitan police force; know
kODt. L. Johnston : have arrested him when he
Kept house OF prostitution made this arrest
about hve years ago. An account of the raid
pupnShed in The STAR at the time, was read
by Mr. Sargent police failed to secure enough
evidence to show that johnson was the pro-
prietOr Of the house.
Lieut.: Vernon, of the Metropolitan police
testified to arrest of Johnson on a charge OF
trial. w
Perry III. Carson (cOlored), of the marshal's
ONCE: James Leonard. Richard Marshall (cOl-
ored), and Detective McDevitt testified as to
JOhnSOn'S reputation.
Chas. A. RObie testified that he Is connected
with the Freedmen's hospital in charge of the
carpenters and repairing department; knows
MI Potter; Potter came to me when the in
yestigation began and said the doctors were
blockheads to let the Investigation go on. II
DIR. Palmer would send Mr.. Riddle TO FELTON,
the affair could be huShed up on payment of
$O0; know MIR. Calvert he is engineer of the
hospital; Mr.. Calvert once said that IL he was
TO leave he would put the engine in such con-
dition that it would not be good for much.
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