Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-05
Society Notes.

Saturday afternoon was so fine that attend
ing the receptions Of all who receive on that
day was greatly enjoyed. The parlors at the
White House filled up soon after 3, the hour
appointed for Mrs. Hayes first reception this
season, and from that time until s. the hour
named for the conclusion Of the reception, there
was a constant succession of distinguished ar
rivals. The corridor and parlors still wear their
New Year decorations, including, the f1agS and
flowers, and present charming appearance.
Colonel Casey made the introductionS to Mrs.
Hayes who stood in the Blue Parlor, attended
by Mrs Evarts, Mrs. John Sherman, Mrs. Ram
say, Mrs. Key and Miss SchuIz, representing all
the members of the Cabinet who have families,
except Secretary Thompson, whose daughters
called with their friend, Miss Stem. Secretary
and Miss EvartS, Postmaster General Key, and
his daughter, Miss Davis and the Misses Burch,
and the Attorney General also passed some
time at the White House. The President join
ed the receiving party after returning from his
daily drive. When O'Clock came he offered his
arm to Mrs. Evarts and walked through the par
lors and East room, and lead the way up stairs,
the Attorney General and Mrs. Sherman, the
Postmaster General and Mrs. Ramsay, Colonel
Casey and Mrs. Key, and Miss Schurz with Mr..
Burchard Hayes.
Mrs. Hayes wore a very elegant combination
toilet, the basque of which was invisible green
satin striped with dead gold, on which invisible
green velvet was brocaded The trained skirt
was of this material, with side draperieS Of
plain dark green satin, and a court train OF the
same shade Of green velvet-the striped goods
being inserted In the middle of the train, in
fan shape, reaching from the bottom half way
to the waist. Around the edge of the skirt were
tastefully designed pleatings of dead gold and
dark green satin, and also a pdSsentsnterie
trimming OF gold beads.
Mrs. Evarts, not having entirely laid aside her
mourning, wore a very heavy black silk. simply
made and trimmed. Mrs. Sherman'S black silk,
OF soft, rich texture, was relieved with jet
trimmings Mrs. Ramsay's toilet was a hand
some combination of black satin with black
brocaded satin, garnished with jet. Mrs. Key
wore an elegant grey silk. with draperles and
Miss Schurz's stylishly made grey cashmere was
trimmed with jet and steel l)dssenaerte,'ieb bands
switch was very becoming to her. Mrs. Ram
Sey's daughter, Mrs. FurnSS, attended In a very
Among other callers observed were: Mrs. Nc
kee Dunn with friends; Mrs. and Miss Strong,
Miss Waite and Mrs Lamb, the historian, who
is visiting Mrs. Waite; Mrs. Wylie, Mr.. and Miss
Bryan, Mrs. Macarthur, Nh. Harry Thompson,
Colonel and Mrs. Audenreid Miss Rachel Sher-
man and friends, Mrs. Clatlin and Miss Daven-
Mrs. Allison. with Mrs. Sheffield and Miss Kel-
logg; Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Coyle, Mr. and Mrs.
E. +. Andrews, Miss NorcrosS. Mrs. Powell and
Mss Mss Mannng MIS- Philip Phillips, with Miss Miss
to every habitable part of the globe, and who is
the aunt OF Mr.. Gordon Cumming who married
Miss Eames of this city; Senior and Sonora Dar-
naga, Miss de Zamacona and her. brother,
and others OF the diplomatic corps; Mrs. Hill OF
Colorado, Major and Mrs: Williams Mrs. Neil,
Mrs. Dahgren. Mrs. Quinton Corwine, Mrs.
David Smith, Mrs. Banks and her daughter Miss
Freeland, with the Misses de Russay and Miss
Drum; Mrs. Glenni w. Schofeld and daughters,
Mrs. and Miss Chalmers, with Mrs. Miner and
Miss Shields of NatcheZ and Mrs. Martin and
Miss Steele Of Louisville. Mrs. Senator Logan,
Commodore Carter, Colonel and Mrs. McCawley,
Admiral and Mrs. Scott, Assistant Secretary,
Mrs. and Misses Hawley, Mrs. and Miss Sheriff.,
Mrs. and Miss Christmas, Mrs. Lincoln and Miss
Gould, Mrs. Ricketts,, Mrs. MacMahon and
daughters, Mrs. S. P. Brown, Mr.. and Mrs.
COnger, Mrs. Haiaes, Mr.. and Mrs. Cargil and
Miss SquierS. Mrs. Theodore Kane, Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard McAllister, Mrs. Lord, Mrs. Whitney,
Mrs. Bentley and Miss Bates and Mr.. and Mrs.
HoratiO King.
Owing to a sudden demand to attend to blsi-
ness Mrs. Stewart and Miss Page could not re-
ceive Saturday as they intended doing. Num-
bers called upon them to express sympathy
about their losses by the fire.
Mrs. Calder0n Carlisle received visitors on Sat
uTday. Mrs. StoDewall Jackson and daughter
have concluded their visit, and Mrs. James NJ.
Carlisle was prevented from seeing her friends
by the illness OF one of her children. She hopes
to receive on Saturdays throughout the season.
Mrs. Franklin, Mrs. Manly, and several others
living near Dupont circle, receive on Saturdays.
The Charity Ball on the Sth is expected to be
the great event of this week