Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-02-04

The afternoon receptions of yesterday were
very animated, especially those on and G streets.
west OF nth street, where number of ladies were
receiving visitors
Several charming entertainments distinguished
last evening, the largest and handsomest which
was at the residence OF Representative z.assel
The spacious house was again adorned with rare
ferns ana other potted plants, as we'll as cut
flowers, tastefully arranged and smilax trimmed
chandeliers and mirrors The ladies' dressing
room was Immediately at the entrance and on
leaving it guests were offered hot boullon. The
fully decorated, and It's much ornainented table
was provided With every procurable dainty.
Coffee, tea, and punch were served here, and on
the second floor both punch and lemonade were
ready all the evening. Choice music was played
by band of several musicians on the first floor.
and am, dancing was ENJOYED in the rear ,parlor on
place. AS was the case at their first party
last week, many of the toilets were of extra
rich white satin, with the front OF the skirt
embroidered in steel; ornaments. diamonds Miss
Russell wore, over white silk. an entire dress Of
white Spanish lace Her younger sister and Miss
Porter, OF Massachusetts, wore beautiful blue tot
lets: The wife of Gen. Steele, of Indiana, wore one
of the most elegant dresses seen 1t was pale blue
satin trimmed with white SILK needle work en-
broidery on white Grape lsse. Mrs William Blair
Lord wore magnificent white brocaded satin
trimmed with rare point lace: ornaments, emer-
aids and diamonds. Mrs. Burohard, who attended
with her husband, the director of the mint, wore
covered from throat to feet with cascades of fine
point duchesse lace. Representative Watson was
with his wife, who wore peach blossom brOcade
trimmed with point lace; ornaments, diamonds.
Representative HiScOckS wiferalsO wore a superb
toilet and many jewels. But these are only few
Among others who attended were Representa-
tives Randall, Marsh, with Mrs Chandler OF ILL
nois,) Deering and wife, Bowman and WIFE, Ray
and wife. Robinson and wife, Ward and Wife,
and MS wife, Hiscock and wife, Mason and wife,
Ranney, Norcross, Van Voorhis and wife; Justice
Matthews, wife and daughter; Gen. w. B. Hazen;
the wife, son and daughters Of Representative
Dwight; Senator and Miss Dawes; Mr.. John Flagg;
Mr.. and Mrs. A. R. Sponord, and Miss Hattie
daughter; Commodore English's wife and her
guest, Miss Pral; the wife and daughter of Repre-
sentative e, Wam s Of the Misses
ner, OF Philadelphia; Mr.. E. B. Wight; Miss e. c.
Smith and Miss Taylor; Judge apd Miss Johnston;
mrs Peterson, and many others OF social and
official prominence.
The tnird hop OF the season at Wizards was by
far the handsomest which has yet occurred in that
tastefuy decorated ball room. Few ladies or
gentlemen failed to comply with the request to
appear in evening dress, and in consequence many
choice toilets were seen. At the request of MI
Cooke, the guests were received by ex-senator and
Mrs. Mcdonald, Mrs. Starr, Mrs. Thompson OF
Ohio, the wives OF Representatives Hutchins and
Donald Wore an elegant Sea-foam tinted satin with
oyerdreSS and waist Of rich brocade OF the same
tint, trimmed with fine lace, and diamond orna-
mentS. Mrs Starr wore black velvet, with much
fine point lace Mrs. Hutchins wore lavender silk,
draped with black lace: Mrs. Morrison wore pearl
grey silk, handsomely made and trimmed Mrs.
Groome was most becOmingly dressed, and as usual
very bright in conversation. Among others who
attended We're Gen. Hazen, DR.. Van VIiet, Mr..
George w. Adams, Representative and Mrs. Deer
ing; Senator Mahone's wife and son; Representa-
tlves Clark and daughter, Burrows and wife; Gen
and Miss Steele, or Louisville; Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas, of Chicago; Mr.. and Mrs. I. c. Crawford;
n Bro ana Mr. n M sna Mser and MIS-
nois; Representative Washburn's Wife; Mr.. Mel
son and Col Ochiltree; Mrs. Fernando Jones and
Mrs n Grant, Mrs; George w Hooker, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. N. Day, Mr.. G. Dump Mr. Hunt Gunnip, and
numerous others. including some of those named
E. B. Hay offlcated acceptably as floor managers.
the third german, given by the Bachelors Club,
Which occurred last evening, was one OF the most
who was, as usual, exquisitely dressed, and wore
rare jewels, received the guests, and carried a
boquet OF choice flowers presented by the Club.
Many ladies and gentlemen OF the diplomatic
corps, as we'll as others we'll known official and
social life attended, including not few OF those
large and pleasant party was given last night
by Frank 3. Noyes and his sister Maud. to Miss
Of Hon. s. G. Hilborn, OF Vallejo, California. Miss
Hilborn is spending the winter in Washington, and
her visit Is greatly enjoyed 10y large circle of
friends.
Another handsome dinner party, most of the
guests at which were members or the foreign
legations, was given by Secretary and Mrs. FIRE.
lnghuySen last evening.
Commissioner and Mrs. LOrng gave their custo-
mary Friday evening reception which was very
agreel bic, and was attended by many OF those
seen at the other entertainments
The marriage OF Mr.. Madison Fielder to Miss
Emma Jouvena, eldest daughter OF Mr.. J.
Jouvenal, the sculptor, was quiet celebrated at
the residence OF the bride On st 1t last Sunday.
the ceremony performed by Rev. Mr.. Kraft, In
the presence Of large number OF invited guests
After it was over a pleasant reception was held,
which Was attended by many prominent people
Numerous handsome and costly presents were re-
celVed by the bride, as we'll as the good wishes OF
a large circle OF friends.
The Anaiostin Boat Club has issued invita-
tons for q reception at Marini's Hall next We'd,
nesday: Ample preparations have been made to
make this entertainment fully equal to those here
tofore given by the Club, all of which have been
notably handsome and enjoyable.
MI and Mrs Eugene Roe, of Flushing n. Y
are visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs Underhill
52G 10Th street.