Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-27
Society.


Yesterday taking it all in all. was one of the
gayest days of the season. Although the
charity ball kept up so late the night before,
many who attended it We're out making calls
yesterday. The girls who danced at the ball
were dancing again yesterday afternoon at
Mrs. Boomers and again IN the evening at
secretary ShermanS or Judge Embrey'S or at
All the ladies who were at home to visitors
yesterday had numerous calls. Mrs. Claflin,
who had bevy of young ladies receiving with
her, welcomed many friends. Mrs. Blake and
the Misses Wood received calls from most of
those who attended their party last week. as
also did Mrs. Bloomer, who was assisted by a
number OF young ladies. The dancing was
afternoon.
1t seemed as if all who have at anv time
during the winter appeared in society were at
one or more of last evenings aSSemb,ageS
The evening began very early on account of
the PRESIDENTS levee. AS it was announced
to be the last for this season. many who do
not always attend these soirees went Before
han-pa>t eight the crowd nearly filled the
dressing rooms and parOrS and the drive out
side was thronged with carriages. Perfect
order was observed everywhere.
The reception took place in the Blue Parlor.
The presentations to the President We're made
bN hir. Meeb Hayes, who was cordially wei
fEin H PACK to the ct rs Colonel Casey made
Miss Foote. Miss Macfarland, and Miss Scott
We're present assisting in entertaining those
who paused in the Blue PaEor This beautiful
room contained notable aSsemblage, Nearly
all the Cabinet passed some time there. Sec
retary Evarts and his daughters, and Miss
Noyes, their guest: Secretary and Miss Lizzie
the Postmaster General and Mrs. Key, and
Attorney General Deyens were all there as
well as Mrs. Moss, of SanduSky, O., who is
visiting Mrs Hayes, Mrs. and Miss Williams,
many members of the diplomatic CORPS Mr.
and Mrs. Rogers. Mr.. aid Mrs. Andrews, Mr.
Blerstadt, who is guest at the White House.
Mr.: and Mrs. GOUveneur and their daughter
and many more of social and official em-
nence.
The Marine Band was in attendance, as
usual, playing at intervals. SO pleasant did
those present find the reception that at ten
O'Clock the crowd was still great. and it was
necessary at last to lower the lights in order to
intimate that it was time for all to leave
Some OF the Young people staying at the White
House who desired TO go to Secretary Sher-
mans party had to leave the house by the
back door to escape the crowd.
As the hours for Judge and Mrs. Embrey'S
SOtre" were from eight to eleven. il was next
attended. It was dancing party gwen to
their engaging daughter Miss LOubelle, and
very lew except unmarried people We're in
Nited. 1t was very enjoyable entertainment
throughout. A very handsome supper table
was SET on the first floor and a repaSt served.
INCLUDING many daintieS.
The charming home of Secretary and Mrs
sherman was also the scene of a very delight
ful entertainment. This. too. was a dancing
party for young people. The dining room was
used for dancing. and an elaborate supper was
served in the room above. The broad hall
between the chambers up stairs was fitted I'D
as a tea and coffee room, where all might be
refreshed as they left the dressing-rooms.
Secretary and Mrs. Sherman and their young
lady visitors, Miss Sherman, the radiant rance
of Senator Cameron. Miss Parsons and Miss
Moulton,. dispensed their hospitality in such
wise as to ensure the pleasure OF all their
guests. Mrs. sherman IS one of the most
attentive OF hoSteSSeS, and her husband is
always specially genia, as host.
The guests were arriving and departing from
nine O'Clock until midnight. They seemed to
be continually going to and from the SOreeS
named. Nearly all those at Secretary Sher-
mans party had been first to the White House
and Judge EmbreyS. Judge Harlan. Mr.. Gar
cla and Count Litta were among those who at
tended all.
Many elegant dresses We're observed. Mrs
Hayes, wore white silk combined with white
striped gauZe. Miss Platt wore pale rose silk
garnished with sprays of flowers. Miss Scott
wore white silk combined with damasSe edged
with superb point lace: ornaments. pearls.
Miss Macfarland who has recently arrived at
the White House. wore an elegant white dress
Miss Agatha Schurz wore black silk with in
SertiOns OF black velvet embossed with white
Her sister wore an exquisite white brOcade
Miss Lizzie Sherman wore pink silk combined
with black velvet Miss Parsons wore a lovely
rose silk and carried two large bOquets of
roses. Miss ELY Sherman wore very becOm
ing and handsome dress of pale blue silk. Miss
Loubelle Embrey wore white muslin Ella bOrate
ly trimmed with valencienneS lace and re-
UeFeQ WIFI PINK r1DD0nS.
Among others noticed at one or more of the
S0tfees were General Sherman, General and
Mrs. Gibson, Miss Montgomery, Sir Edward
Thornton, Miss Christmas, the Misses Ray,
Baron Blame, Mr.. Polo, Count Brunetti Mi
Arroyo, Miss FentOn, Mr.. Carlile Patterson
and daughters, Mrs: and Miss Cole, Miss Cat
ling, Miss Newton Miss Waite, MIR. and Miss
Herman, Miss Loring, Miss Rosa johnson, Miss
DickersOn, Miss Vorhees. Mr.. Henry Howard.
DIR. Nagruder, Mr. Magruder. Miss Heard,
Miss Carpenter, Mr.. and Mrs. Corwine, Count
and Countess Newenhaupt, Mr.. and Miss
Edes. the Misses Wood and Miss Thomas. Miss
PelOuze, Miss Weston. Miss GOode, Miss Lar
ned the Misses Strong, Miss Barnes Miss
kimball of Boston, Mr.. Carter Harrison and
daughter, the Misses Hays, Nh Beck, Mr.
Payne. DIR. ROSSe, Captain Beach, Miss Heint-
Zelman, Miss BeckWith. Senator, Mrs. and
Miss Matthews, Mr.. Sanchez, Mrs. j. NJ
Holmes, DR.. Hooker, Mrs. S. Wood and daugh-
ter, Mrs. RiStine of Philadelphia, and Mrs
Willett and daughter, of New York.
The birthday of Miss Lizzie Patterson.
daughter of DR.. ID. e. Patterson, was cele-
brated last evening by genuine surprise
party, which was greatly enjoyed by all
present
One of the most interesting events of the
week will be the children'S annual fancy ball,
given by Prof. l.. G.. Marini Thursday night.
The elite OF the city are represented on these
occasions.
PAYING ALL PENSIONS AT WAsHINGTON.-
Secretary SchurZ has, in a letter to Mr.. With
erS, member of the Senate committee on
pensions, declared that he considers it both
eXpedient and pra ctical to provide for the pay.
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