Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-18
Washington Society.

The second assembly of the Washington
Club which took place at MarIni s last evening.
was as beautiful sight as that hall. renowned
for its gay gatherings, has ever witnessed. The
decorations did credit to the good taste of the
committee. Streamers OF red, white, and blue,
interlaced beneath the ceiling stretching from
wall to wall. WreathS of evergreens and flags
were taStefully combined. The entrance door
was made into bower by a broad arch of white
tarietane studded with flowers. Mrs Ricketts,
who was richly dressed and carried a superb
bouquet OF rose buds presented by the club, re-
celVed the guests. The attendance was very
large and Included more transient visitors TO
Washington than usual. The lower House of
Congress was well represented. Speaker and
Mrs. Randall chaperoned their daughter and
niece. Representative GOode and his daughter
and Representative Harris, of Virginia. Repre-
sentative and Mrs. kimmel. who were accom-
and Dr. and Mrs. Goldsborough were present
and Mr.. ChenOweth and his wife, Mr. Fernando
Woods daughter, the wife OF Representative
and Miss Benedict, and Representative and
Mrs. Albert Willis. Gen. Chalmers OF Mssis-
sppi and his daughter We'd with each other in
enjoyment, OF the dance. Mrs. Benjamin
present, both looking very handsome
Mrs. Stanley Matthews was with her son and
daughter and Miss Pierce. Among others
present We're Mrs. Glenli Scholield and her
agreeable daughters, Mrs. and Miss Christmas.
Colonel Iarned and his daughters, Commis-
sioDer Phelps ard beyy OF eight young ladies'
including his own daughter and the Misses
Chubb, Mrs. McCauley, DR.. and Mrs. Matthews
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwd. McCawley, Miss Bruen
Miss Edes, Mr.. and Miss Lowrie, Count Bru-
netti, Miss Manning, who was radiant as usual
Mrs. Howell, OF Iowa. and her lovely daughter,
Count Litta, MI. Rustem, Miss Waite, General
Van Vliet, Miss Washington, of California;
Judge johnson, Miss Johnson and Mrs. and the
superb toilets were those of Mrs Carlisle, of \
street, and Mrs. Beale. of New York who
is staying at the Ebbitt House. Mrs.
Carlisle wore rich white silk; embroidered in
WIeathS OF cOlored flowers and garlanded with
flowers heading rows OF the finest point lace
Her ornaments were diamonds, beautifully set.
Mrs. Beale wore a thick white silk, almost
low AID cut square, and the sleeves a
mere shoulder strap. Around the neck was a
delicate band Of ostrich feathers \ superb
necklace &C. OF solitaire diamonds and emeralds of
large size and other diamond ornaments were
worm Her aunt, Mrs. Clark and Mr.. Clark
formerly OF Louisville, accompanied Mrs Beale
Mrs. Albert Willis wore her wedding dress, a
most elegant brOcaded satin, and diamond
cross. pendant and earrings. Judge Porter
tthe First Comptroller) was with his daughter
and her friend Miss Goode. Miss Porter wore a
blue brocade, beautifully made and trimmed
Miss Goodies white gallZe over white silk was
handsome and becoming. Miss Ellie Sherman
Miss MOutOn and Miss Wilmuth We're very
wife were present, She as usual, wearing an
elegant toilet. Miss GOode, of Norfolk. wore a
lovely white dress. Miss Ferran, OF Kentucky
wore white silk with pyramid OF flowers en-
broideled Oh the front and draperieS OF tulle at
the back.
The visiting yesterday was very lively, and
both they who were at home" and they who
called fully entered into the enjoyment OF meet
ing in hOSpitable homes. There was a crowd OF
visitors at most OF the houses where the ladies
are usually at home on Fridays. Nine. Outrey
charmed many by her winning manners as she
made them welcome to her beautiful home.
The pretty Countess LeWenhaupt, though not
receiving formally, had numerous calls. The
ChireSe minister and Mr. Bartlett and Yung
Wing were at some Of the receptions. Admiral
Scott and his wife were receiving together, and
Mrs. Larned and her daughters Miss Edes was
assisted by Miss Bruen. Mrs. Ricketts, parlors
were crowded. She had eight young ladies as
aids, among the number Miss GoOde, Miss
Christmas. Miss Mccall, Miss Pauldny and
Miss Rhodes. Mrs. Carroll and Mrs. Haggard
and Miss Ca1 penter received many calls. Mrs
Frye, OF Maine had pleasant reception.
Miss Nina Evans. the Charming daughter o
Mr.. Alexander II. Evans. Will be married TO Mr.
Bartram Zevely, at the Church OF the Asc| nsion
Thursday evening, January SO.
Mrs. Peirce. OF New York. nee Faulkner, o
Virginia. will receive on Mondays. in January
at her apartments, No. COS Pennsylvania avenue