Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-31
society Notes.

society Notes.
Cherries as was the weather yesterday, all
the ladies who receive on Friday, and they are
many had numerous visitors. Being the last
Friday in January, after which many ladies
cease to receive formally, those who had social
debts to pay, as well as those who visit for the
pleasure the entertainment affords, We're out in
force, and at times the streets looked quite gay
OF course indoors all was bright and cheerful
The attractions Of the day eliminated in the
brilliant party given by Mr.. and Mrs. L. T. Nor
IN unussg Se ts wn
ter yet many insist that at no previous enter
tainment have been seen as great number OF
exceptionally elegant toilets as here. The
SplendOr of the diamonds and other rare jewels
worn by the hostess and many Of her guests
was dazzling. Mrs. Morton wore pink satin,
In whose trimming brown was effectively used.
The draperies were OF white Spanish lace
wrought with silver thread The waist was
low and sleeves short, and on the plump white
the 81 a a se
same fine stones. In the simply arranged cOif
fi,s'e glistened several diamond stars Miss Bar
roll, Of Baltimore, who is Mrs. Mortons guest,
with bands of embroidery in colors Mrs. Field
and Mrs. Harlan were very richly dressed.
daughter, wore a claret-colored satin, mingled
with pale amber brocade, which was one of the
richest dresses seen; her diamonds were mag
nificent. Mrs. Chittenden and friend from
numerous diamonds. Mrs. Chittenden wore
white brocaded satin embroidered in seed pearls
blue brocade. Mrs. Representative Carlisle
wore Worth dress, which was one OF his
masterpieces-gold colored satin, combined with
brown chenille ard gold beads. Mrs. Kimmell
wore wine colored velvet and grey silk, trimmed
with fine lace. Mrs. B. F. Coston wore very
ornaments were splendid diamonds. Mrs. Claf-
lin, who was elegantly dressed, wore nu-
merous diamonds Two Of the pretties
becomingly dressed. The former, accompa-
MED her parents, Mr.: and Mrs. d. W. Bartlett,
and the latter was with her father. the Mexican
minister. Mrs. John Jay Knox, who was with
her husband, wore blue gros grain and point
lace trimmings: Miss Dwight. of New York;
wore rich white flowered satin. Gen. and
Mrs. Hawley accompanied ler sister, who wore
dress made in an antique style-blue silk with
front OF white satin. Mrs. D.. r. Mckee wore
permit description of all the dresses at this
party whose beauty merits comment
Most of the members OF the Cabinet attended
| with their families; more than quorum of
| Congress was present, and the Supreme Court,
| the diplomatic CORPS the army and navy, and
private society were all well represented;
! daughter; Justice Miller. Mrs. Stocking and
Miss Ballinger; Mr. VIM. Kimmell. Mr.. John G.
| Carlisle, Mr.. Chittenden, Assistant Secretary
| HawIey and family, MIR. and Mrs. Pound, Gen.
! Chalmers and daughter and Miss Steele; Sena-
| tor and Mrs. Hill, Senator, Mrs and Miss Dawes,
Mr.. and Mrs. John b. Alley and daughter, Gov.
| Claflin. Mr.. Deering, Mrs. Randall Gibson and
| the Misses Preston; Mr.. and Mrs. Erastus Wells,
| Mrs. Miles of New York, Sir Edward Thornton
| and daughters, Miss Minnie Evarts. Attorney
| General Devens. Postmaster General and Mrs.
Key, Secretary Sherman and Miss Parsons, Sec
retary and Mrs. Ramsey; Mrs. Neal and Mrs.
Campbell Of Ohio, Mrs: Audenreid and Miss
Miss Rigbee, Mr. and Mrs W. B. Shaw, Mrs.
Morrill, and Miss Swami, Mrs. and Miss Harlan,
Mrs Chas: Nordhoff, Judge Wyle, DR.. and Mrs.
| Baxter, Dr. Norris Mr.. and Mrs. Horatio King,
! Col and Mrs. and Miss McCallister Mr.. and
Mrs Keim, the gentlemen OF the Japanese lega-
ton, Miss Herman, Senators Anthony and
| Burnside, Mrs. Gen. Ricketts,, Senator Bayard
Miss Ida Cameron; Mr.. Drummond, Mr.. and
Mrs. Adam, Count Brunett1, Mr.. de Hegermann
and others Of the diplomatic corps; Mr., Mrs:
Miss Porter and Miss Goode, their guest
| The house was filled with the perfume OF
| flowers. A band of music In small room OPEN
Ing i into the the wide vi han played throughout the
! the crowd diminished. All the chandeliers were
| trimmed with smilax, and flowers adorned the
mantels ts 5 and m tables everywhere. TIE supper
| also incna~s wines 49,
/ The ladies' reception and ball at Wizards,
last night, proved to be the largest OF the sea
son and lasted longest. Prof. Tylers orchestra
| Among those present were Senator and Mrs.
Hamitn, Senators Salisbury and johnson, Sena-
tor and Mrs. Gordon, Miss Kerr and Miss Brad
ford, Senator and Mrs Kellogg: Senator and
Mrs. Wallace and Miss Wallace Hon. Mr. Nor
rison and Mrs. Morrison, Miss Sansey. Dele
| gate Maginnis and Mrs. Magtnnis and Miss
Gen. D. M. Frost, Hon. Erastus Wells and Mrs
| Wells, Representatives LIE Fevre Martin, Bayne,
| Bliss, Clarke, Nichols, Dickinson. Wilbur, A.
Mis-. Morse, Mrs. and the Misses Mitchell of
| Boston, Hon. Jno. G. Thompson and Mrs.
Thompson, Mrs. DR.. Flowers, Gen. Jeffries and
| Mrc nd TrG Mr. opd NTiSc
| Rapley, Hon. Richard Townsend and Mrs. Town
send, Colonel j. B. Bowman, Hon. W. 81. Calkins
and ladies, Hon. James F. Wilson Of Iowa, ex-
| Gov Joel Parker of N. j., Hon. Benz. F. Lee.
| JAS u. Conant, a young millionaire bachelor OF
| n. Y, Judge Lander and Mrs. Lander, Hon.
James M. Marvin Of Saratoga and Miss Marvin
| Gn one OF the most striking tOiIetteS Of the
| evening", Mrs. Pulitzer Of St. Louis, Gen. A. j.
| Creswell and Mrs. Creswell, Mrs Nfchol and
Mrs. Post of N. Y.,. ex-Consul Crane of n. Y,
| Judge Rayner and Mrs. Rayner, Hon. c. W.
| Wolcott and Mrs Wolcott, Mrs. E. c. Caring
ton, Jr., Miss Long, Miss Montague Capt. and
Marlin gudse Noah aad Mss Noah snd Mr
| many others.
Although the weather was disagreeable and
| wet, large body OF people, friends of the con-
| tracing parties, assembled on Tuesday evening
| at Mt. Vernon NJ. E. church to witness the mar
rage OF Mr. N: II. Cobb, of the Chief Signal
! 0fflce, and Miss Mary Jones, of this city. Rev.
| W. +. Harrison, Chaplain of the House Of Repre-
sentatives, performed the pleasant duty of tie
ing the nuptial knot. large reception followed
QuIlDS une evening at The brides residence, on
| street, where hearty congratulations were ex-
tended the happy couple by their many friends.
| The presents were costly and elegant. The
clerks of the study, station and telegraph rooms
| OF the Chief Signal Office contributed beauti-
| ful silver service.
| Admiral and Mrs Porter have issued invita-
| lions Tor next Monday afternoon from to g. and
| to dance the same day from to O'Clock
Senator and Mrs. Bayard will give another
| evening party next week. -. Nine. Outrey
has her sister, Miss Russell, with her, and Judge
and MRS. FerTiss are enjoying visit from her
| sister, Miss Htgbee. Mrs C. Adele Fassett
receives friendly visitors at her studio ia Cor
coran Building, on Monday afternoons. - Mrs
| H1ckok Will have card reception next Thurs
| day afternoon, from to Z. Mrs. j. 7.
Thomas, of Philadelphia, and her two charm
ing daughters, who made so many friends here
last season, are again in Washington on visit,
the guests OF Surgeon and Mrs. Wells at the
navy yard. Mrs. Chittenden has issued in
yitatfons for Tuesday, February Sd, from to
O'Clock THE President and Mrs. Hayes will
give reception to the diplomatic corps on
February Ith, similar to that of last winter.
PATENT TO TEE NEW IDRIA CoMPANY.-The
Interior department yesterday issued patent
conveying the New Idria mine to the New Idra
Company. 1t conveys only twenty acres in
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