Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-03
Society Notes.

The cold and gloom Of yesterday afternoon
did not at all interfere with calling, and the
many ladies who receive on Monday all had the
pleasure of Wecoming numerous visitors. Most
OF those who attended the soiTeaS at Justice
StroEg's and Mr.. L. 2. Mortons residences last
week made their party calls yesterday, which
made the receptions at those houses even larger
and more agreeable than usual.
Despite the snow-storm, the last german OF
the series given by the Bachelors Club, which
occurred at Marini'S Hall last evening. was very
largely attended, and Mrs. Carlisle Patterson,
who has been ILL., came from her country place
TO act as hostess. Colonel Audenreid was the
leader in the dance. The guests included among
others many of the ladies and gentlemen OF the
foreign legations and a fine representation OF
official families and citizens.
Among the many handsome dresses noticed,
those OF the following ladies merit special COM
ment: Mrs. Parsons, daughter q Justice
Swayne, wore pale blue satin, combined with a
darker shade OF velvet, and trimmed with pas
sementerie Of blue steel; ornaments diamonds
and blue feather In the hair. Mrs. Audenreid
wore pale rose-colored silk, covered with ele-
CANT lace; ornaments diamonds. Miss Carpen-
ter, white fiowered lace, with garlands OF GRIM
son roses. Miss Sharon wore white silk, kilt
pleated, with belt sash and bows of cardinal
RIBBON: couture chatelaine braid and no orna-
ments. She Is petite and pretty, quite
young, and still looks like a school girl.
Miss Freeman wore frosted illusion, with
three garlands OF flowers falling as fringe over
the tdbhe1. She had string Of pearls around
her throat. but no other ornaments. Her sister
wore pale shade OF silk, with apron front of
embroidered gauze. The Misses Thornton were
dressed alike in white illusion over satin, with
waists of white satin; the skirts were garnished
with crimson roses. The young ladies were
chaperoned by their mother Lady Thornton.
Lovely Miss Bainbride was chaperoned by Mrs
Ray, and wore pink silk beneath silver illusion
festooned with clusters OF fine flowers. Mrs.
Fort wore an elegant garnet velvet with
shirred satin mont OF the same shade; her orna-
ments were especially brilliant diamonds.
This afternoon Mrs. Chittenden gives a card
reception. from to !, and this evening Judge
and Mrs. Adds will entertain invited guests.
Representative and Mrs Newberry will give
dancing party to their young friends on Friday
evening next
The Invitations to reception and dance
Issued by Admiral and MIS-. Porter are for next
Monday. instead OF yesterday.
On account OF the death OF a near connection,
Miss Riggs will not receive this evening.
CONFERENCE ON THE Ute QUEsTIoN.-Gov.
Pitkin. OF Colorado, Senators Hill and
Teller aud Representative Belford OF the same
state, called in body to-day upon the Presi-
dent, Secretary Ramsey and Secretary Schun.
general terms they want the Utes to go, and go
quickly. They presented their views upon the
subject at large, and particularly urged
tain settlers in the state. 1t appears that in
the mountains near Dallas and Durag the set
tiers are cut off from civilization by the Utes.
1Hey aTe UeJOnQ Jne SeltIeQ pOTUlOn OF the c0un-
try, with the Utes between. The Colorado del
egation stated that these settlers are in danger,
and requested that troops be sent for their pro-
lection. This subject came up in the Cabinet
this afternoon. II 1t should be decided to send
troops, the trouble would be to get them out on
account OF the heavy snow, and then they
would have to go through the Ute res
ervation. The question was not finally
decided. 1t was thought best, however to wait
the result OF the mission OF the Ute Indians
who have gone back home with General Adams
in the endeayor to secure the remainder OF the
Indians demanded. In the meantime, as a
number OF the UteS are now here, and as they
are regarded by their people as hostages, it is
not considered likely that any attack viii be
made on the settlers.
Mr.. ARTHUR SHEPHERD has been selected by
the republican members OF the committee as one
OF the three additional clerks to the House COM
mittee on invalid pensions. Mr.. Shepherd for
three years past has been detailed from the
Pension Office in the west and southwest ana
this city, as special agent and has done good
work.
THE BILL TO RESTORE GEN. FITz JOHN PORTER
to his rank in the army will be called up in the
Senate, by MI. Randolph, next week. Senator
Logan ls preparing his minority report from the
miata[y committee against the bin. He intends
not go into the political phase of the case. a. he
does not care to have It disposedof in nartisan
way. With the exception Of Senator'S InCan
and Burnside {the latfer Of whom has NOT c6Da.
mitted himself either wayJ all the monfefS or
the Senate military committe0 viii j0in IN the
majority report In favor OF the Dill = :.