Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-02-19
Washington Society.

AS every one had so many engagements for
the evening, the visiting in the afternoon OF
yesterday was not general. When acduaint-
ances met the question most frequently heard
was ito which, or to how many are you going
Tonight? Which first?" Paymaster Gutter,
Chlef OF the Bureau Of Provisions and Clothing,
and his wife, had the second Of their TUESDAY
so5reeS which was attended by large aud dis
uhguished company. Miss Sarah Coleman gave
german TO her nelceS, the Misses Freeman 10
when Only q limited number, all young people
were invited.
Mrs. Pollok gave party to young ladies and
gentlemen in honor Of her guest, Miss Diczer-
SON Miss Phelps had a small party Gt helag
Icr brthnight) at the residence Of her father
The commissioner of the District, and Mr.
RCeSSle gave beautiful dancing party to the
Young ladies al the Arlington OF whom they are
goCdiy number ard all attractive girls.
Nearly all who attended one or more Of the
entertainments mentioned, especially those who
enjoy dancing. passed at least portion OF the
evening at the Arlington. There was n large
representation OF tie families of members OF
both Houses OF congress there, as so many CON
greSSional families live In the MOTEL. Nearly all
OF these found time to attend at least two enter
tainnentS during the evening. except the ladies
who were receiving. Among these were Mrs
Barnum, Mrs. Camp (Wife of the Representative
from Lyons, y. ", Mrs. Bridges. of Pa. and
Mrs. lliscock. The party was given in the John
son House, and dancing was kept up merrily
until late hour. handsome refreShmenU
table, bountifully provided, was ready all the
evening. One OF the choicest toilets seen was
that of Mrs. HiscOck, who wore pale blue bro
caded satin combined with the same shade OF
plain satin. trimmed with point lace: ornaments
diamonds Mrs. Fletcher Harper, OF New York
whose husband is one OF The noted firm of pub
fishers. wore an elegant toilet OF sea foam tinted
silk, with rerers CT white SATIN Mrs. Barnum
wore very rich pearl colored Satin-faced rep
SILK, and scarlet flower in her hair. Miss
Davis, OF West Virginia, wore d very handsome
whlte-fOWered silk trimmed with lily Of the
valley fringe, and carried a bouquet OF pink
roSebudS and lilies of the valley. This young
lady is not only a favorite with gentlemen. bur
with ladies. Miss Dwight wore pale rose-col-
coming toilet Miss Norcross, who, with her
father, the Representative from Fitchburg,
Mass. attended three OF the entertainments,
was dressed in white silk garlanded with
flowers. Miss Matte Bruce wore a handsome
white toilet.
\ small and delightful company assembled
infol mally in the Blue parlor at the White
Hou. e, where Mr.. AptomInas had gone with Mr..
Widows to give the President and Mrs. Hayes
the opportunity Of hearing the Welsh gentle
mans wonderful playing upon the harp. No
CHARGED TO call were Chief Justice and Mrs.
Waite and their friends Mrs. Lorrilard Spencer
and Miss Wolfe: OF New York; Justice, Mrs. and
Miss Bradley, Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers, Col. and
MIS- Casey, MIR. and Mrs. Andrews. Judge and
Miss James, Mr. Murat HalStead, OF Cincinnati,
and Mrs. DR.. Davis, OF that city, who is now a
guest OF Mrs. NordhOn and was accompanied
by that lady. These two were School-mateS of
Mrs Hayes. All present were delighted with
Mf. Apt0mnlaS music. After most or the COM
pany had !eft Mrs Nordhof sang some ballads
very SWeetly.
Miss Cook, who is still guest of Mrs. Hayes,
attended Mrs. POllOk'S party with Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrews. This morning she and Miss Dicker-
son and large party of young ladies and gen.
uemen enjoy ed a ride on horseback.
GeTster, the prima donna, passed to-day in
washington with Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman, of
Boston. at the Ebbitt House, and Will attend
Senator and Mrs. Matthews reception this eve
ming. Tomorrow large party from here, in
cludtng Miss Matthews and Miss Ramsay, Will
60 to Baltimore to attend the opera. They will
be chaperOned by Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman.