Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-03-23

The reception at Secretary Frelinghuysen's resi-
dence yesterday afternoon was nearly as large az
any MIS- Fre1nghuySen and her daughters had
during the winter, and there were many visitors
OF distinction, among them Gen. and MrR Grant,
who came in the Presidents carriage, ana ex-
Secretary and Mrs Fish, Assistant Secretary and
Mrs Davis, Mrs. Robson and many Of the ladies
and gentlemen OF the diplomatic corps. secretary
Folger's daughters also had numerous visitors.
She was assisted by Mrs. Crowninshield, Miss
Irving and Representative Wadsworth's wife. No
other ladies OF Cabinet families received yester-
day, but several others who habitually receive On
wednesdays were found at bone. Mrs Grant re-
ce1ved many OF her old friends at the Executive
Mansion before four O'Clock, when she went out
The dinner given last evening by The President,
While not given nonfnally in honor of General and
MIS- Grant, included many OF their personal
friends, who are also special friends Of his own,
among the guesta The dinner took place in the
state d1ning-room, which President Arthur has
used thus far but once before, and that was when
he gave the dinner to the diplomats and their
wives In February. The parlors and corridor were
adorned with flowers as prOfuSely on that Occa-
SION Along the walls OF the corridor and East
room tab tropical plants were arranged, and the
with and without blossoms, including some pink
and some white azaleas, tastefully grouped. In
the East room the large central window was en-
t1rely screened by hedge OF flowers, and the
mantels were covered with choice blossoms, FORM
ing mosaics OF color, each mantel showing diff
ferent design. On two there were foliage plants
with eVergreens, and the chandeliers and mirrors
In all the rooms were festooned with smilax.
stands. The green room was again used as a
cloak room for ladies' and supplied with all neceS-
sary articles for completing their toilets: The
order for its attendance having been given in due
form, and its music enlivened the repast.
The dinner table showed many exquisite flowers.
Through the center the gIlt-Iramed horizontal
mirror, which has reflected the faces and decOra-
lions at so many state banquets during a long
nj LOTT 0ra pF1n
bowls and dishes OF flowers and fruits alternately,
the central piece being tall standard Of silver
nSdg f9uf st In the
Ike branches OF tree. This stood in bed OF
blossoms.
Those at the dinner; the hour for which was
fixed at half-past seven, were,-beginning with the
President-Mrs. Grant, whom he escorted to the
table; Speaker kieier with Mrs. Frelinghuysen;
Davis and Miss Porter; Mr.. Phillips with Miss
Jafray; Mr.. Robson with Mrs. Craig WadSworth;
senator Cameron, of PENNSYLVANIA, with Mrs. Ban
croft Davis: Senator Logan with the wife of Sena-
tor Jones of Nevada; Mr.. George Bancroft with
Mrs Logan: General Grant, who sat opposite the
with Mrs. Don Cameron; MI Kasson with Miss
Frelinghuysen; General Beale with Miss Cults;
General Mckeever with Miss Beaie; Mr. Bancroft
Davis with Mrs. Beale; Senator Jones, OF Nevada,
with Mrs. John Davis; Senator Anthony with Mrs.
Robson; and Secretary Frelnghuysen with Mrs.
Fish, who sat at the Presidents left. The menu
included many deiicacies, and, customary, six
kinds of wine. In addition to the plants in the
dining room, a good view was obtained through
the long windows of those in the conservatories,
which for the first time were Illuminated by cleo
trio light.
The New England excursionists had happy
time at Wizards last evening. They first gave an
entertainment the program including singing,
orchestral music and Rotations by members OF
the party, in Wizards Hall, which was filled by
an attentive audience. In addition 10 the excur-
SiOnStS, several members OF the Massachusetts del
egation in Congress were present, with their fam
lies, and also many OF the ladies and gentlemen
living at Wizards. The music and recitations
gave general satisfaction, and later in the evening
an impromptu hop was enjoyed
District Government Affairs.
Major Brock, superintendent OF police, to-day
Issued an order furnishing the members of the
force with copy of the Congressional act ''for the
preservation CT game and protection OF birds in
the District of Columbia" This is done for the
information and guidance of the force.
VITAL STATISTICS.
The total mortality in the District OF Columbia
for the week ending Saturday, March IS, 1882, was
ages
District Assessor Dodge has prepared list OF ex-
empted property in the District OF Columbia for the
purpose OF forwarding it to Chairman Neal OF the
House committee on the District. The assessed val
nations on twenty-five pieces of exempted prop
erty, principally churches, schools and asyIums,
PROJECTED IMPROVEMENT ON SEVENTH STREET.
MeSSrS LanSburgh & Bro. have taken out build
ing permit for the erection of a large and elegant
store to be located few doors north OF their pres
Il
and is to be 81 by 95 feet ground plan stories
high, OF brick and iron, with manSard roof, iron
and moulded brick cornicess to be heated by steam
and with all the modern and most approved ac-
commodations The front is to be highly Orna-
mental In moulded brick terra Gotta thing, and
will, when completed, be One OF the handsOunest
places OF business In this District. MeSsrs. CluSS
SchultZe are the architects, and they have given
the plans OF this establishment especial attention
with reference to the purposes for which it is to be
used.
TrYpC ~
Criminal Court in the case OF Hugh Strider, con-
vlcted few days ago Of petit larceny, second
offence, motion in arrest OF Judgment was filed
by defendants counsel, W. Pierce Bell
SMALLPOX CAsEs.-John NcClark, sent to the
smallpox hospital from No 1921 4th street north
west, died yesterday at that place.
Alexandria Affairs.
Reported for The EVENING STAR
FOR WEST POINT-The examination of a num-
Der OF young gentlemen by MeSsrs Blackbu
Ficklin and Kemper, undertaken at the request OF
Hon. John s. Barbour, with view % determine
upon whom the cadetShip at West Point should
be bestowed, took place, as mentioned In THE
STAR, yesterday afternoon, and WAS not completed
until late hour. No Intelligence of the pro-
posed examination having appeared in any news
paper until Monday evening last, few competitors
appeared. The examination was IN writing. No
award has yet been made, but there IS an impress
sion that Bentley Mott, OF LoudOn, has been the
successful aspirant
NEW PUMA new pump is now being made for
the intersection OF Fairfax and 1sb streets, north
OF the canal locks. near the boundary OF the city.
The canal trade has created considerable subur-
pan hSmiet at TINS point The pump VIII be put
In by Supt. Coleman next week.
REPoRTERs NOTES.-The sinking fund commits
sioners OF the city held meeting this afternoon
at the auditors Office The extensive auction
sales at the Tontine hotel and at late residence
or Nr. s. c. Neale We're well attended to-day. At
the last sale two handsome solid silver pitchers
Were sold TO Nr. K. FiemIning.