Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-02-17
Washington Society.

The fine weather and the knowledge that
Mrs. Hayes reception would probably close
with the season, thrOnged the parlors at the
White House On Saturday. The blue room
which was lighted with gas, contained a num-
Der Of notabilities, residents as we'll as stran-
gers. Mrs. Hayes had standing with ner to
welcome the visitors Justice Harlan's wife,
Mrs. Angus Cameron, Mrs. Moss OF SanduSky
and Miss Cooke OF Ohio. Colonel Casey made
the introductOns. The Cabinet and tleir fam
lilies were represented by Secretary and Miss
SchurZ, Mrs. John Sherman. the Attorney
General and his niece, Miss Mary and Miss Bet
tie EvartS and Miss Key. Lady Thornton and
her daughters and Miss Boyle, the Italian minis.
ter and MS wife, the Russian minister. the Bra
zlian minister Count Litta, Mr.. Dllla Costa.
the cultivated minister from Venezuela, and
others OF the diplomatic corps were present and
many OF the Congressional families. Ap TOMAS
the renowned harp1Su. attended with Mr. Wild
d0WS. Mr.. Dan DOugheTty. the PHILADELPHIA
orator, was with charming lady from that
city, Mrs. Or. barrow. Mrs: Hayes wore
silver comb and white cameia Mrs. Har-
Ian wore a black brocaded silk. Mrs Angus
CanerOnS elegant toilet was OF garnet velvet
with vest and petticoat Of pale blue brocade,
and the latter material formed the train which
was draped with the garnet velvet. The sleeves
were or alternate strips Of velvet ana lace
Lace was also used In the garniture of the skirt
Mrs. Moss wore richly trimmed black silk and
MISS COOK becoming toilet of pale ulue
Most of those mentioned as being at the White
house, as well as others who are usually seen
at lie most agreeable parties accepted General
and Mrs. Albert Myers invitation to be with
them between four and six O'Clock Saturday
Their beautiful home, which has the merit OF
being unlike any other in the city in its arrange
ment, as well as containing many rare pieces
OF furniture, hangings and ornaments, was ev!-
dentlN appreciated by their guests only less
than the cordial welcome OF the host and his
wife and daughter Mrs. Myer wore very 1i1e
black BRUSSELS lace over a pale lemon -cOlored
sliK; and IN her dark hair bandeau OF gold.
at
night was largely attended BY ten o'clock the
spacious parlors of his attractive residence. on
18th street, were crowded with most brilliant
and distinguished company Chief IuStice
waite. ard most OF the other members of the
supreme Court, was present: and the number OF
Senators aid Representatives of both political
paflles 10 pe seen, illustrated the wide popular-
" OF Mr.. Blaine with his associates There was
also large representation OF the diplomatic
corps present, together with prominent govern
ment officials, and others of note There was
also quite conspicuous display OF beauty and
many or the toilets were notably rich and eie-
CANT, Mr.. Blaine, who was looking in superb
n neaiGn. co;:operated with Mrs. Blaine and Miss
DOGge tGall Hamilton in making the guests feel
at nome and 1t need hardly be added to those
VINO Know him and Them with perfect SlcceSS
o GX-Judge Advocate General Holt entertained
d company or ladies' and gentlemen, including
some Senators, at dinner Friday evening T.
was handsome banquet.
The Brazilian minister and Mme Borge5 gave
an elegant dinner saturday evening The guests
were the Attorney General and Miss DeyenS.
General and Mrs. Potter, the Mexican minister
and Nine. Zamascona, Mr.. Carrie, Senor Mendez
V1go, the new Spanish minister) Miss Cam
eron, Miss Parsons and Mr.. and Mrs Payson.
The entertainment was most ENJOYABLE one
as are all at the Brazilian legation
The young ladies at Wizards had pretty
german saturday evening OF TWENTY-FIVE
couples. Miss Starring gave handsome party
at WIZARDS TO a few friends Saturday evening
The young ladies at the Arlington will give a
dancing party this week for young people only.
The wedding Of Mr.. Frank NJ Guy and Miss
Gertrude West, daughter OF the late VIM, III.
West, formerly CHIEF clerk of the Treasury de.
partment, will take place tomorrow evening at
O'CLOCK at the New York avenue Presbyterian
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