Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-02-15
Washington Society.

colo as was last night and slippery as We're
the streets there was large and distinguished
company at the second reception OF Baron and
Baroness Blanc, and at the assembly given BY
the Washington club. Many divided the even
ing between these two, and Others again gave
bali their time TO the hop al Wizards, and the
remainder TO The assembly. The Italian lega.
tiOn presented scene which racaled the Illus
trOuS guests who were gathered in the same
parlors when the Spanish minister and Madam
Mantilla gave their fetes therein. the graceful
bride OF Baron Blanc is an intimate friend
the latter. The supreme Court was repreSente
by several OF its members. The Chief .IuStii.
accompanied the most magnificent lOokin
ladies present. Mrs. L0rrilard spencer and Mis-
Wolfe, OF Madison square, New York and Mis-
BiS.ell, OF the same city. His own WIFE wh)
wore black velvet, and aNiable Miss Waite VINO
wore becoming rOSe-cOlOTed silk trimmed with
white lace and garlaDGed with tloTerS. Wer
also OF the party. Mrs. Lorrilard Spencer wore
a superb peary-tinted satin primrose dreaS tn
entire front covered with needleWork embroid-
cry in colorS. The waist was high and shape
IN front trimmed with rare lace. and the sleeves
We're entirely composed OF the finest point lace.
In her dark hair were stars OF diamonds. the
necklace was diamonds and large pearls,
magnificent roSette and long pin OF diamonds
garnet velvet brOcade. Point lace of exquisite
nneness trimmed the neck and fell over the
front OF the dress and at the sides and back
Diamonds were in her hair and formed the
necklace and earrings and very large clasps OF
diamonds fastened the dress from the neck to
the waist. Baroness Blanc wore the exquisite
loOe which was so mnch admired at her we'd
dlDg In New orh last May. 1t is OF the thick
est White satin, the front covered with en-
bfoidery in steel and white bugles. The sleeves
Were OF point lace. and a single cascade OF
point lace covered the skirt at the back from
the waist TO the edge OF the train. She wore a
very handsome pendant OF diamonds on her
NECK ana long earrings OF diamonds and white
feather in her hair fastened with diamonds
hrnt bor
"oie an elegant white-Strped satin. the front
and sides embroidered In pearls and trimmed
win lace. Her ornaments were diamonds
Judge Bradley accompanied his wife and daugn-
Ter. Miss Bradley wore q taStefuly made dress
O1 pale rose silk. Justice Strong was with his
We ana daughter, who were elegantly attired
MISS SlfonSS dress had a White satin Shrred
1lCnt ard train OF white Satin-Striped silk Mrs
and Miss Harlan. who continually increase their
loptIarity here, were present. Secretary and
Miss SchuZ attended. She wore a rich while
SIN trimmed With perpendicular bands OF let
HlIt loohed very handsome. Madame Zanacopa
wore an elegant garnet velvet trimmed with
me point lace and embroidered around the
nt neck and down the skirt with garnet bea ls
Inc SieeYeS were Of white lace; ornaments dia-
iilGldS. She was with her s0n and daughter,
"S1 S EdS Fdsye one o, NE 9re1lest girls present.
lerS aid Miss Boyle. Mr.. Carrie. Senor ROWS
M. Dalia Costa, Mr. Yoshida Diro, Mr.. Chjch,
klhe, Count Litta, Count Iewenhaunf. Iha
eIea. r,eltn munster and Nine. outrey, who was
Baitlett ana his bright-eyed daughter. and Mr.
Isai. OF tlie chinese legation, and Mr.. Polo were
among tlle members OF the djplomatic cornS
present Senators and their families were Wei
represented by Senators Anthony and Rurn
sue, MlS. Stanley Matthews and Miss Ramsay
Mf Thomas Herman and his cousin Miss Deve'
ieuN' i' pretty, dafk-eyed girl; Mrs. Jones who.
Win Win blle toilet, wore the largest solitaire
uiaiiiohd among all the brilliant Jewels seen
ana senator Blaine's son. Speaker Randali'
WIN MS Wile and daughters, attended both this
ltctpll0h ana the assembly. The young peoDle
ehloS tu dance at both places. Many of our
utost esteemed residents both ladies and gen
leIneD, were seen in Baron Blancs parlorS in
auuitioh 10 those named. Not a few OF those
t,ln Uon1r handsome entertainments during the
WIN were at This one. As the season draws to
an ehd our people seem TO be fndefatigable in
pleaSule seeking
Mrs. Audenreid received the guests at the
aiSsehloiy, and was, as usual charmingIy
uItSstu. lie hall was beautifully decorated,
anu the DelleS and beauX of our city were well
represented. IT was one of the preffiest ma, lies
Vi ne series given by the Washington Club.
senator Blaine gave dinner party Yesterday
AIlong those present in addition to his wife
ana ana MISS Dodge Gail HaInilton) were Senators
Oglesoy, Anthony. Burnside, Mr. Dan Dough-
ely, OF Phladelphia, and Mrs. Bigelow Law
renee. There were fifteen at dinner
General and Mrs. Albert Never have issued
cards for this afternoon from to g.
Ire annual charity ball for the Chjldren's
hoSplta or the District Of Columbia will OccI1r
on MONDAY evening. AS this is moi only n de-
serving charity, being confined TO no sect or
Colol, Dut one In which large number OF repre-
sentative citizens of the District are Interested
inc attendance should be very large.
DEFEAT OF THE VENEZUELAN REvoII-TroSIs1rs