Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-29
washington Society.

tory OF washington, for the Carroll Homestead
on 18th and streets is nearly as well know n
to the old residents Of the city as the White
House itself. At the latter the company he "a n
to assemble by the time the doors opened at
eight O'Clock. The whole lower floor of the y.
house as we'll as the conservatories was thor
Oughly lighted, and the full Marine Band wa
stationed stat IN the ne broad hall, from whence it
best Seiect1OnS or music were sent through th
flower decked parlorS and corridors. The ySIIa
excellent arrangements with regard to the cIo3 K
ICONS Ra sH were a MADE and the visitors entered tn
stood just within the Blue parlor, and prese nted
all VINO came 10 ms father who stood next
Col. Casey stood between the President and
Mrs. Hayes, and made the introductions to tn
latter. All three OF the gentleman named wer
In evening dress, and wore boutonie es in their
coats Nm MIS- s;5 Hayes wore white striped gae
The Cabinet was represented by Secretary
Evarts and two of his daughters. Secretary
SchurZ and his second daughter and Miss cut
master General and his wife and daughter, the
Attorney General and his niece and the Misses
Thompson and their guests.
All these except Secretary Evarts and daugh-
IerS also attended Mrs. CarrOlFS elegant party
later in the evening.
several of the gentlemen of the Chinese lega-
ton, Mr.. Rustem OF the Turkish, Mr.. Polo of
the Spanish. and others of the diplomatic coros
were at both entertainments. as also were Rep
resentative and Mrs Chlttenden and her sister,
Mrs. Thomas. Among others of note seen in
the blue parlor were Mrs. Governor Pound, who
was magniticently dressed; Mrs. Bridges, who
wore what an artist pronounced perfect Van
dyke dress, composed of garnet velvet, with
point lace trimming the front OF the waist, and
necklace OF solitaire diamonds, earrings and
bracelets OF the same precious stones; Mrs
klmmel, OF Maryland, Miss Free:and and Miss
Goldsborough, Mr., Mrs. and Miss French and
Miss Eall, Of Boston; Mrs, Casey, Mr.. Fred
seward MI. and Mrs. GuStn and a friend, Mr.
and Mrs. Rogers, Representative Pedde and
Mr.. Pennington, CT New. Jersey; Mrs. Stanley
Matthews and her son and daughter, who also
went to ON Mrs &c oarrols party: The attendance
and the crowd was at no time oppressive.
Mrs. Carroll's beautiful home was all thrown
open to her guests, who by 10 O'Clock filled the
large parlors, and the young people danced
merrily in the ballroom until a late hour
Mrs. Carroll, her daughter, Mrs Haggard aud
their guests, Miss Lillian Carpenter and the
Misses Lansdale, received the company. The
toilets seen during the evening were as varied
as they were elegant. Mrs. Carroll a placid,
sWeet-faced matron, wore black and Widows
cap. Mrs Haggard was radiant in a Partisan
toilet OF garnet satin, with graceful draperies
OF blue and gulu-s,rireu gauze. The waist
showed the handsome neck and arms On which
diamonds gltttered. Miss Carpenter was look
Ing very beautiful in white silk draped with
White gauZe. A double strand of pearls sur
rounded her white throat; diamond watch
was worn as pendant, and on her white Slip
peIs sparkled diamond shOe'buckleS Sae re-
ceived many congratulations On her fathers
wore lovely white toilets. The Postmaster Gen.
erals daughter looked very pretty In white
damasse, combined in tasteful style with white
silk; Miss Heard wore an exquisite toilet OF
white Spanish lace over silk. Miss Genie Mat
theWS wore a most becoming pink brOcade. She
was accompanied by her guest, Miss Darr of
,Ssra MeW York very sprghtly young lady Among
pretty Mrs. Story: Mrs Upshur and her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Selfridge; Paymaster Williams wife,
Mrs Henry Howard, who wore court mourning
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ned; Mrs: Schroeder, trecently Miss VAIN
wright;) Mrs. Rogers; Mrs. Andrews; Mrs. and
Miss Sands; Mrs: Stanley Matthews; Mrs. and
Miss Patterson; Mrs. Swami; Mrs. Christmas
who was resplendent, and her daughter, who
wore white tulle trimmed with white satin:
Mrs Butler OF South Carolina; Mrs. and Mrs
Lathrop the latter In a perfect toilet Of white
Mrs. Field, and the Misses GOuveneur.
Senator Blaine. Senator Dawes, Mr.. Eugene
Hale, the twin Senators from Rhode Island, Mr.
Henry Howard, Major Slack, Mr.. Andrews, Mr..
Rogers DR.. Verdi, Gen. Young, Mr.. Hodge OF
Baltimore, judge Harlan and Mr.. Bryan, were
a few OF the Others who added to the pleasure
OF this party.
Senator elect Carpenter and his wife and son
are expected to arrive in Washington to-mor-
row.
Dr: Gross. Of Philadelphia, has successfully
and pl edicts speedy and absolute recovery.
There Is a notable family rennon this week at
the residence Of Judge J. w. Wright, on NJ
are gathered. His eldest son, John Brown
Wright, is a farmer In Maryland the second
son, Irwin 3. Wright, Is a lawyer in Cincinnati
Edward NJ. Wright, is a captain In the Q. S.
army; the fourth, d. Pratt Wright, is draughts-
a1a man for the \: Y. Erie railroad tand just now
engaged eng In nth, the g agreeable work Of drafting a
engineer on Major Powelrs exploring expedt-
ton. Judge Wright and his estimable wife
have been married forty-three years.
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Friday night meeting of the Unity Club, at the
National hotel.
Mrs. Senator Dorsey gives an informal dancing
reception to young people tomorrow evening,
IN honor OF her guest Miss Marsh, OF New YORK
THE SEWARD INvEsTIGAT1oN-The House
committee On expenditures in the State depart
ment heard the argument of Mr.. Ashton, Of
counsel for Mr.. Seward, this morning. On the
question OF compelling that gentleman to pro-
duce the books called for by the subpoena duces
tecum, MI. Merrick for defence and Mr.. Cole
man for the prosecution, are yet TO be heard
which will probably not be until Friday.
GEN. ARMSTRONG, in charge of the Hampton
school, writes to Commissioner Hayt, DENYING
that he said or suggested, as reported by New
York paper, "that the whole Indian business in
Washington is tainted with corruption"
FOOD ADULTERATIoN-The House committee
members being present, for the purpose Of con-
sideriDg Representative Hendrlck B. Wright's
penny bill TO prevent the aduteratiOn OF all
food and drink, without reaching any conc1u-
sion the matter was postponed until Monday
next. There Is an impression prevailing among
the members OF the committee that the bill
should be referred to the judiciary committee
for disposition, which question will probably be
concluded at the next meeting.
PROGRESS OF RRsUMPTTON.-By direction of
the Treasury department all assistant treas
urerS Of the United States will hereafter pay
the interest on government bonds in gold, If
demanded, as was the case prior to January
1st. The payment OF the January interest was
commenced in legal tenders or coin checks on
the sub treasury at New York If the latter were
preferred. The bulk OF this Interest has already
been paid, and except in very few instances,
the payment has been in legal tenders. Some
objection was raised because the Treasury de-
partment did not pay interest in gold On Janu-
ary 1St, but instead sent those who demanded
that coin for their interest to New York. This
objection to resumption Is now dOneiaWay with.
II any one wants his interest In gold he can
procure 1t at any sub-treaSury, or at the Trea.
Sufy here as well as in New York. The Febru-
ary interest will be the first considerable sum
that Will be now paid out in gold III demanded)
iOr interest. 1t amounts to about $6, 900 O00 but
The department Goes not expect that there will
De any great demand for the gold.
MUNICIPAL ECONOMY IN BALTIMORE. The
ted report to the council recommending re-
off from tn < tn r fho