Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-06
Society.


TO reception during January, have opened
their houses in February.
Mrs. BlOomer held her first reception this
season, which was very largely attended. She
was ably assisted by Miss Maud Gouveneur
and Miss PelOuZe.
The high tea.' from to 6, given by Mrs. y.
S. Lincoln, was charming affair Four spa
open and crowded during the allot ed hours.
Mrs. Lincoln was assisted by Miss Mamie
Smith and her cousin Miss Gould, of New
MISS Ella RsS
Other attractive girls.
Among the pleasant u receptions on street
Mrs. Keith, Mrs. Bake and her daughters
and Mrs. Garrick AIallery. Mrs. Bryan, Mrs.
Wylie, and the ladies at the Ebbitt House and
the Riggs also had numerous visitors during
the afternoon.
The Presidents teree last night was one of
those crushes which it seems impossible to OBJ
viate or ameliorate. Not even the newly
Room, with its wide door opening directly
into the corridor, had the effect of lessening
the difficulties attendant:upOn the massing Of
The police arrangements were admirable, and
the most perfect order was preserved. There
was no confusion in the cloak rooms nor delay
in the dep0sitlng and reclalming of wraps.
Some one who was curious to know how many
people We're present suggested that the Presi-
dent should be supplied with bellpunch,
would be interesting in making up social sta
tiStics.
The hour which closed the reception found
hundreds still struggling to get in The at
tendance comprised not only large represen-
tatiOn OF official life but OF every class CT peo
pie who enjoy the opportunity of shaking
hands with the President OF great nation and
his wife.
One of the most elegant private balls of the
season was given last evening by Colonel and
Mrs. Christmas. who, after eight years resi-
dence in Europe, have cast their lot in Wash
ingtOn for the present winter. They have
taken the residence in Lafayette square SO
we'll remembered in social annals as the home
of Mrs. ". /. Marcy. and afterwards the resi-
dence of the late and much-lamented Mrs.
Franklin Kinney. The invitations We're for
nine O'Clock, but it was not until the reception
was over at the White House that majority
of the guests arrived. The three large parlOrS
on the first floor presented a handsome ap-
dant between the doors of each room the
mantelS a bed of bloom, and the hearths filled
with ferns and foliage plants. Miss Christmas
assisted & her parents IN receiving: She and her
OF white SATIN. Mrs. Christmas dress was
trimmed with bands of shaded embroidery
to the finish OF her elegant dress. Miss Christ
mas white satin was combined with white H.
lusiOn, and the flower garniture was exquisite.
She wore ornaments of pearls. The handsome
wife of Col. Mcclure looked regal in crimson
silk covered with point d2pIique lace. This
dress, in contrast with her white hair, gave
her most dlStngUe appearance.
Miss Calling. one OF the bellies of Hartford.
was chaperoned by Col. and Mrs. Mcclure.
She is a blonde with exquisite complexion, fine
eyes and teeth,and Is most fascinating in mau-
ner. She wore blue brOcade silk. Miss Cat
ling is the guest OF Judge RaynOr. She is the
daughter of the inventor of the celebra ed gun.
One of the most striking looking ladies pre-
sent was Mrs. Carlisle, the wife of the Repre-
sentative from Kentucky. Her commanding
form aud presence were shown to advantage
in a close-litting. black velvet, relieved with
white silk: the shirred front was banded with
black k lace. This elegant toilette was very be-
coming to the fair wearer.
Mrs Barclay, Of New York, wore superb
dress of white silk combined with garnet vel
vet: Her ornaments were strands Of pearls.
Madame MantilIa wore white silk elabO-
rately Trimmed with fine Nalenciennes lace.
Crimson roses and stars of diamonds crowned
her head: other ornaments and jewels added
to the richness of her perfect toilette.
There was music and dancing. and fine
supper was served at this charming entertain
ment; Among those present were General
and Miss Ellie Sherman, General and Mrs.
Williams, Miss Sturgis, Attorney General and
Miss Deyens, Miss Evarts.. Judge, Mrs and
Miss Embrey, Mrs. Miller, Miss Aida Miller,
Senator and Miss Lamar, Senator Blaine,
Postmaster General and Mrs. Key. Mrs and
Vote the apanese mihsier tr mr baIa li W os
Mr.. and Mrs. Kimmel, Mr.. Mrs. and Miss
Cole, OF Oregon: Representatives Carlisle and
Singleton. Senator Booth, handsome Miss Bal
ley. of Virginia Dr. and Mrs Lincoln, First
Assistant Postmaster General and Mrs Ty-
ner, Miss Anna Key, Miss PelOuZe and her
guest, Miss WeSSOn, Mrs. and Miss Voorhees,
and their guest. Miss Baxter, Colonel and Mrs.
Hannegan Mr. Nelson and many others.
The daughter of Judge Richardson, Mrs
Magruder. gives reception Friday afternoon
to the great actress Madame ModjeSka.
Colonel and Mrs. Robert H. j. Goddard of
Providence. Il. l., are the guests of Senator
Burnside, at 1923 II street, where Mrs God
daad will receive on Thursday.
The second SOciable given by the MignOnS
which took place last evening at Marini's hall,
was decided success in every way. The at
tendance was select. and the ladies present
seemed to vie with each other in elegant and
tasteful toilets The entertainments of this
club are always looked forward to with pleas
ant anticipatiOns, which never fail to be fully
realized.
Mrs. VIM. B. Shaw has issued cards for a
large reception and dancing party, to be given
on Friday evening next.
Mrs. Senator Patterson will receive to-mor-
row Thursday, her regular day, assisted by
Miss Hattie Jacobs. Pennsylvania belle,
from until 6p. m
NOMINATIONs.-The President sent to the
Senate to-day the following nominations: