Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-25

On Saturday afternoon, one of the most e'e.
CANT lunch parties of the many handsome
entertainments of that kind the season has
known, was given by Mrs. Sherman, at the
residence of the Secretary of the Treasury
About seventy-five ladies were present, and
while all were enjoying the dainty repast and
Mrs. Sherman and her pretty nieces were con
tributing to the pleasure of all present, an i'm
pOrtant announcement was made. This was
no less than that the rumOr which has predict
ed the alliance of the Senatorial houses of
pennsylvania and Ohio, the CamerOns and
SaeImans founded in fact. Miss Lizzie Sher-
man, who made her debut in society at the
residence OF the latter year ago. is indeed,
betrOthed to Senator Don Cameron. The
young lady, is one of the fresh, artless looking
,madens, who at once suggests half-Opened
DluSh rose, q smile her complexion of sea
smell Lints, which contrast as well with her
sparkling, dark eyes and brown hair sustains.
Both last winter and this, when she had as
sisted her uncle's wife in her social duties,
MISS sherman has been unanimously accord
e9. nrst rank among the lOveIiest girls in
washington. The distinguished looking Sena-
Tor from Pennsylvania is to be congratulated
heartily on having at forty-five, secured for
himself SO charming bride.
1he announcement of this enga cement, was
quite the social sensation of Saturday. The
ladies who attended Mrs. Sherman's lunch,
went afterwards to call on Mrs. Hayes, and
tne engagement was generally the subject of
conversation.
Mrs. Hayes reception was decidedly the
pfett!eSt She has held in the White House. The
whole OF the lower portion of the house and all
lne conSefVatorleS We're thrown open, and the
ParlorS and halls lighted by gas. TO divert
The crowd from the East Room, Mrs. Hayes
carried out the happy thought of having
the East Room the row of ladies standing
where the light of the central chandelier fell
iull upon them, presented brilliant appear
ance: Mrs. Hayes was dressed in white, and
Of 'V,lar
who perhaps has not publicly received in the
White House since She ceased to be it's mis-
tIess tres p The ,g; other Ladies with Mrs Hayes were
Creary's wife, the Postmaster Generals wife.
and Miss Edith Harlan.
Mrs. Tyler, as is customary with her, wore
black silk. Mrs. McCreary wore an elegant
chene silk with light ground, on which bou-
quetS in colers We're scattered. Mrs. Willis
wore a Worth toilet of pale blue silk, which
was very becoming. Mrs. Key wore a hand
In the Green ParlOr were Miss Platt, Miss
F0Ote. Miss Scott, the Misses EvartS, the
Misses Thompson, Miss Stem, Miss Minshall,
Miss Miss Eiy FL SheIman Miss Ward Of Kentucky,
the Misses Strong, Miss Ida Miller, Miss
Bradley, and few others. The girls were all
pfettily dressed and looked well, and evident
" enjoyed the innovation as much as the vis'
tors did.
1t is hoped that, as these receptions at the
Mh1te HOUSE are so generally enjoyed. Mrs.
Hayes Will not discontinue them when Lent
begins. Some OF the most delightful receptions
MIS-. Grant ever held were in the spring dur
ing long session of Congress. These reunions
are the more appreciated when there are SO
few opportunities for friends and acquaint-
ances to meet. The city will continue full of
strangers for some time.
The Charity Ball, under the auspices of so
many OF our most esteemed ladies and gentle
men, VIII De the social event of this evening.
Another charitable entertainment will be
the pound party to be given this evening bv
the ladies. of the Riggs house. Dancing viii
begin at nine.
The reception at Senator Blaine's Oh Satur-
day evening was one of the most brilliant of
the season. All who are notable in the official.
political and social life of Washington were
present the house being crowded during all of
the evening. The diplomatic corps at one
time seemed to be there in a body.