Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-02-10

The rainy weather yesterday prevented the re-
cepttons at the residences OF Senators from being
as numerously attended as usual Those, however,
who braved the storm felt rewarded by the pleas
ant greetings they receive d and the opportunity
afforded, the number of visitors being compare
lively SMALL to talk with the ladies on whom they
were calling.
During the evening there were many entertain
mentS The British Minister and Miss West had
at dinner about twenty-five ladies and gentlemen,
who were invited to remain to dance, to which
ABOUT three hundred others were asked at half
past O'Clock. The soiree was one OF the hand
soonest OF the many which have occurred in the
grouped along the walls OF the large hall and in
the parlors. all of which Qn fact the whole first
foorl were open for the entertainment Mr. West
and his daughter well understand the noble art OF
hospitality, and made the time pass most agreed
bly, to all OF their guests, some OF the younger of
Whona enjoyed dancing for several hours after mid
night. Supper was served in the dining room,
which was adorned with many flowers
As matter of course the dressing on this occa-
sion was exceedingly handsome. Miss West wore
peacl-blossom tinted satin dress, trimmed with
broc2de the same color. Nine. Outrey wore an
much fine lace. Miss Preston, the Haytian Minis
ter's daughter, who was with her father, wore
beautiful white satin, the entire front OF which
was embroidered In crystal beads. The Spanish
Minister and his wife were accompanied by their
dlught'r, who wore a charming blue toilet
Senator Hale was with his wife whose dress was
one OF the most novel and beautiful seen It was
OF a medium shade OF grey SILK, combined with q
light tint of the same color embroidered in steel
accompanied tAeir daughter. Mrs. Mier's su-
perb toilet was OF black velvet embroidered in colors
Her diamonds were numerous and valuable. Repre-
sentative Carlisle was with his Wife. who wore
Partisan toilet Of invisible green velvet relieved
WITH sea foam tinted satin and passementer1e of
emerald and bronze beads; ornaments, diamonds
Representative B1yne accompanied his Wife, who
wore an elegant dress of dark velvet embossed on
teb pef eooreS ground Among others who at
Justice Mlter'S wife and daughter; Justice and
Miss Bradley Justice and Mrs. Woods Senator
Hawley and wife, Senator Hill, OF Colorado, ana
wife, Senator Pendleton and daughter, Senator
Bayard. Senator and Mrs. COckrel1, Senator Sher-
man and Miss Reese, Senator and Mrs Vance, Miss
Steele and Miss Chalmers, Representatives Chal-
toilet), Steele and wife, Tucker and WIFE Turner
and daughter and Mrs. Alinut; Camp and wife,
Gdlk1ns and wife, Williams wife and daughter,
daughter, Robson with Miss Stout, Van
toorhis and wife. Cannon and wife, Biny-
Mt de- Bt and his ism nece Miss Ho sa:G Paymas
Ter ana Mrs. GoOdlOe, General and Mrs. Macfeely,
Mrs. S. V. Niles and daughter, Miss Anna Wilson,
Mrs; Raum, Judge and Mrs. Ferriss, Mrs. VIM. B.
Lord, Judge, Mrs. and Miss Scotied; Mrs. Fer
n 9 Jones, Mrs. Grant and Mrs. Chandler all of
Judge and Mrs. Macarthur. Mr.. and Mrs. Keith,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Kimmell, Mr.. J. c. Bancroft
the sergeant-at,Arns; Commodore, Mrs and Miss
Upshur; Mr. and Mrs. Selfridge, Paymaster Wat
mougn, Genera, Mrs and Miss Wright; Gen.
HaZen, MIR. and Mrs. Bugher, Attorney General
Brewsters wife, who was charMingly dressed;
Mrs. ktibOurn and daughter, DR.. and Mrs. Lincoln,
Commodore Garter. Mrs. BrOtihead, Mrs Ricketts,
ana Miss Edwards; Miss McCency, the Danish
minister and wife. Mr.. Charles Bryan, Mr.. and
MIS-. j. II; Ashton, General and Mrs Drum, Mr..
MISS Porter. Commissioner and Mrs. Loring, Cen
eril and Mrs. RuggleS, Or. and Mrs. LOr.ng. Gen.
Lppltt ana Miss Dodge, Col. and Miss Burns and
Miss Prescott; MI j. G. c. Kennedy and wife, Mr..
C. A. Arthur, jr.; Mr. CadOgan, Lord George Mon
taqu, Mr. Henry Howard, Miss Means, of Cincin-
natl: Mr.. Saaton MuDroe, Dr. and Mrs. Brown
Paymlstar General Browns daughter, Representa-
uveS WaShburn's wife and daughter, and many
others.
Dinner parties were numerous during the even
Ing. An elegant entertainment Of this class WAS
that given by Representative Hewitt at Worm
lay'S, which was ATTENDED by both ladies and gem
tlemen. Secretary and Mrs. Lincoln gave one
and Representative Flower. All these were
delightful affairs and most elegant In all their
appointments
The marriage Of Mr.. George c. W. Magruder and
Miss Mamie Marshall, on Wednesday evening,
brought TO yether a large aSsembage OF their
friends at st. Alba rs, On the heights, which was
h handsomely decorated for the Joyous occasion
The assemblage was not bic for the number OF
venerable persons present one OF them being Mrs
Nourse, lady aged SO, while the brides grand
the ceremony was held, is no less than IS. The
fepaSt served there was most sumptuouS one
The display or flowers was very fine, and the
pres :ntS to the bride were both numerous and
handsome.
Senator and Mrs. Mcpherson gave dinner party
on Wednesday evening. at which were present the
President, Secretary and Mrs. Frelinghuysen, SEN
ator and Mrs. Pend!eton the British Minister and
Miss West, Commissioner and Mrs Loring, Gen.
Beale and Hiss Beaie and Mrs. McAlpine OF New