Evening star., 1880-02-07
Society Notes.


their best to accept seven invitations for yes
terday. Among those who gave entertainments
were Mrs. Bingham, OF Philadelphia, who in
vited ladies to lunch at 2 p. m; Mrs. Ricketts,,
who had card reception from to I; Mrs. Chit
tenden and Mrs. Newberry, who each gave
SoileeS d0nSdnte, and there were hops at Will
lards and the Hamilton House. There were
sixty ladies, both married and single being In
cluded, at Mrs. Binghams lunch, which was a
finely arranged entertainment and attended by
many belonging to prominent official families
The hop given last night at Willards was the
last Of the season. The attendance was very
kept up till 2 a. m. and the floor was crowded
even after supper had been served. These re
cepttons have been such success that the pro
concert every Friday evening during Lent
Among those present last evening were Hon. E
L. Martin, Hon. 1. T. Harris. Miss Harris, Ran
@o Co. hompson &rs p Marn
Ohio; Mrs. ex-senator Conover, Fla; T. +. Lea
and lady, city; Mr.. and Mrs. Hess. Phila-; ex-
Gov. Cheney and wife, Miss Cheney, Col. +. c.
Linerrnan, N. H.; Richard Evans and wife, city;
Hon. Thos. r. Bayne and wife; Senator john
ston and ladies. Va; Gen. Green p. Raum
and ladies; W: II. Rapley and Miss Florence
Hon. A. G.. Cochrane and ladies, ST. Louis; Hon.
Levi Maish and ladies, York, Pa; Col A. r.
Potts and wife, city; ". II: Blymer and wife,
Cincinnati Ohio; Hon. J. K. Thomas and ladies:
Judge Noah and ladies, II. w. Sponord and
ladies, city; W. f. Dickerson ana ladies', N. Y;
Col. Ochiltree. Texas: Jonathon Taylor and
ginhis and wife. Miss Hamilton. Capt. Jas. B.
Eads, Hon. j. A. J. Creswell and wife, Hon. and
Mrs Kenneth Raynor, Senator and Mrs. Gordon,
Ga; Senator and Mrs. Hamlin, Me-; Senator,
Mrs. and Miss Wallace, Pa; Senator and Mrs
Kellogg, La: Col. J. b. Bowman and wife, KY;
Hon. JAS NJ. and Miss Marvin, Saratoga; Col j.
G. Wintersmith and wife, Texas; Hon. Jas. H.
Reagan and ladies; Mrs and Miss Montague,
navy yard: State Senator Wagner and wife,
Miss Wagner, Hon. J. B. butcher and wife. N.
Y; Hon. and Miss O'COnnor, S. c.; Col. Chas.
Gov. W. d. Bishop and wife, Conn; Hon. E. c.
Phister, Ky; Hon l. F. Phillips, Mo-; Hon. and
MIS- TownShend. Hon. and Mrs. Trowbridge,
n. Capt l; s. Payne and ladies ladies' U; 5: A.; Col
f. =. Goodwin and wife, Brooklyn; NJ. NJ. Herr,
Ohio; Dr. Horace Richardson and ladies, Bos-
ton; Hon. w. X. Morrison and wife, Miss Tan
sey, H.; Hon. G. L. Converse and wife, Ohio;
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Conger, Mo-; Mrs. Jno. +.
Wsggaman. Mrs. and the Misses MITCHELL Bcs-
ton; Mrs. Nicol, \. y. Mrs. Post Boston; Mr.
and Mrs f. B. Hay.
one of the most enjoyable events OF the season
was an entertainment last evening, given by the
ladies OF The Hamilton. The army and navy
were well represented, and many distinguished
garnet velvet, with magnificent diamond orna-
ments. Mrs. Miles wore handsome black vel
vet. Gen. Williamson'S daughters were becom-
ingly dressed Miss Matttson, grand daughter
OF Gov. Mattison, OF Illinois, wore simple white
robe, and won many compliments. Mrs. Abbott
Titcomb was attired in very, elegant black
velvet. with the richest point lace, and dia-
monds. Miss Dobbins wore White dress, with
q magnificent necklace OF pearls and diamonds
The many hostesses did great credit to them
selves and the Hamilton: on, Among Others present
cott Mrs. Badger, Mrs. Sapp, Mrs. Tucker and
Miss Dobbins.
Yesterday was Secretary Evarts G2nd birth
day, and to celebrate it he gave very hand
some dinner party in honor Of Mr. and Mrs.
John Astor, OF New York. Among the guests
were Sir Edward and Lady Thornton, Mr..
George Bancroft, Gen. Sherman. Secretary and
Mrs. ramsey Senator Bayard, Mr.. and Mrs. L. P.
Morton, and Gen. and Mrs. Randall Gibson. On
the table, which was very tastefully decorated,
were two large white Mountain" cakes made
by Secretary Evarts' youngest daughter as his
birthday present. The dressing and diamonds
OF the ladies present are said to have exceeded
any previously seen here this winter. Mrs.
Astor wore old gold colored satin richly en-
broidered and trimmed with rare lace. Her
diamond solitaire earrings were about the size
OF silver 20 cent pieces, and those in her pendant
attached to strands Of pearls were only less
magnificent.
The dancing parties given at the residences of
Representatives Newberry and Chittenden were
attended by many Of the same guests. Both
parties were given especially for young people,
and few married ladies were invited. Both
were handsome entertainments and character
lied by exquisite toilets.
Gen. Albert Myer gave stag party at his
residence last evening, which was attended by
number of gentlemen connected with Con-
greSS, the Cabinet, the Supreme Court and
Diplomatic corps. The supper was one of the
most superior banquets seen this winter
A very elegant dinner party was given by ex-
Secretary Robson, Thursday evening. Among
the guests were Representatives Carlisle, Black
burn, Hubbell, Aldr1ch, King, of Louisiana, and
Springer. They sat around the table in pleas
ant converse until alter II O'Clock.
Next Tuesday, February 10th, is the day cele-
brated in the Chinese empire as new year,
which is one of their greatest festivals. By
singular coincidence that is the evening select
ed for the grand diplomatic reception at the
White House.
Mrs. NJ. D. Lincoln is now located at SIS Fl
street northwest, where she will receive calls
on Thursdays. Having regained her health,
literary work will occupy her time almost en-
tfrely. Miss Jessie F. Waite, daughter Of
Judge Waite OF Chicago, will also receive on
Thursdays at 6l5 H street northwest. Miss
Waite is charming young lady and has won q
host OF friends during her stay in Washington.
She is accomplished, entertaining and Charm
iDgly strong minded. Attorney General
Deyens' nephew and his attractive wife, Mrs
Devens have been spending week at the Riggs
House, and have received much attention while
here. They left yesterday for Annapolis, but
will return on Monday to attend the entertain
mentS on that evening and the next. Gen.
Beauregard Is still at the Riggs House, and is
pointed out to strangers as one Of the notabiIi-
ties. AS Mrs. Field will be out OF the city
next Monday there viii &c no reception at Judge
Fields residence on that day.