Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-31
Washington Society.

Yesterday witnessed numDer or very AMI
mated aSsemblages at the residences of the
Senators and others, whose wives are usually
to be found at home on Thursdays. Mrs. Ham,
lin and Mrs. Gordon and other ladies received
at Willards. One of the largest receptions was
at Senator Matthews home, where his wife aud
daughter and Mrs. Matthews sister Mrs. Wat
terson welcomed the visitors. Admiral Pow
ellis parlOrS were crowded all the afternoon
with tie ladies and gentlemen, who called upon
Mrs. Powell, zone of the most popular OF our
lesidentS) and her pretty nieceS. Several other
young ladies assisted in entertaining the VS.
itorS. There were receptions at most or the
dwellings, on / street between 18th and lStI
The square was thrOnged with carriages. Tia
Senatorial neighbOrhoOd on Massachusetts and
Vermont avenues was the scene OF many pie rs.
ant receptions: Mrs and Miss Dawes Welconei
many visitors to No. Lafayette square, where
they are passing the winter. The dancing
party given by Mrs. Dorsey to her friend Miss
Marsh, attracted very pleasant company OF
young people to Senator Dorsey S residence. II
was pronounced by all who participated one OF
the most enjoyable parties of the season. The
hours were from to 10, very sensible ar
rangement Mrs. Dorsey and Miss Marsh are
both very handsome. and were as usual dressed
with perfect taste.
Mrs. Senator Paddock held very large and
pleasant reception at her residence on Ii street,
assisted by her cousin, Mrs. Livingston, aud Mrs.
Col. Smith. The display of choice flowers on
the occasion was extremely fine.
1t is said that the old fashioned heel-and- toe
polka is being revived in Philadelphia. Itis not
yet introduced here, but probably will be soon.
In Philadelphia three sliding steps and the
polka step are combined in such wise as to make
very lively dance.
There was a very large attendance at the
Thursday evening dancing reception at the
Riggs House. Many OF the ladies Of the hotei
ana TIER friends who were present were richly
dressed.
The city is very full now The large hotels
are so crowded as to necesSitate putting cots in
all available places
one Of the most Interesting social events Of
tue season was the marriage last evening, at
the Church of the Ascension, OF Mr.. Bartram
Zevely with Miss Nina Evans. Mr.. Zevely is the
son of Hon. y. \. Zevely, and the fair bride is
the daughter of DR.. A ii. Evans. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. DR.. Elliot, rector OF AS
ceDslon church, assisted by Rev. DR.. Townsend,
or the church OF the Incarnation. The bride
looked lovely in an elegantly fitting dress OF
white corded silk, princess STYLE trimmed with
brocaded satin, and front composed OF 1lounces
veil of illusion, held by natural lilies Of the val
ley ana Doquet OF Sa1ne ornaments. diamonds
The bride was given away by her father. The
6rldesmaids were Miss Evans, sister OF the
bride; Miss Zimmerman, OF Baltimore; Miss
cooper, OF New York; Miss Madison, of Chicago,
ard Miss Meriimon, OF Washington They were
attred In white satin and tutle dresses each
CARVING boquet OF White rose: buds tied with
ribbon bearing the monogram of the bride and
groom; they wore pearl ornaments. The
gIo0mSmen were Messrs- r. X. Evans, brother
OF the bride; Walter Gait, James Brady Wilkins.
Geo. Z. Fisher, VIM. H. Patterson, and T. Richie
stone. The uSherS were MeSsrs. George Dunn,
Hairy E. Davis James G.. Davis Parker w.
Page, A: II. Francis. and Mr. Howard Zevely.
Mrs. DR.. John s. JamiSOn and her dauohter
ln-laW, MIS- Newman JamiSOn, of HOrneISVflle
NJ are visiting the family of r. X Helphen.
Stine.
Mrs. General Lander will not receive the first
Monday Of February, but On every following
Monday OF tie season.
Senator and Mrs. Matthews have issued cards
lor ednesdays, February 5th and 18th, at