National Republican., 1883-01-05
THE GAY GERMAN.
Another Pleasant Reception by the Bachelors
at Marinis.
Gen. and Mrs. GrRnt-Thc Afternoon
Callers on the Ladies' OF the Senate.
THE GERMAN.

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Marini,s last evening was tho occasion of
large and distinguished gathering. The floor
was almost crowded at times by the dancers,
and every seat along the walls was occupied
by the chaperous and lockers on. Countess
Lewenhaupt received the guests, who were
presented TO her on entering by Mr.. Scaton
Munroc, president of the club. Mr.. Charlton,
of tho British legation led the german, and
nearly hundred couples took part in the
figures. The dressing of the ladies was nota-
bly, elegant, and some of the handsomest
toilets seen this winter were worn last eve-
ming. Countess Lewenhaupt was attired
in ball dress of turquoise blue satin, the
front of which was covered by three
deep hounCes of Venetian point embroidery.
Her ornaments were diamonds and rubies,
and pale blue ostrich tips were placed in hcr
hair The wife of Attorney General Brew
ster wore black velvet, with point lace, dia-
mond tiara, and other ornaments. Mrs. Dun
bar Price, Of Philadelphia, corsagc of rose
pink satin, over q train of pale sca-grccn bro
cade; Mrs. Gen. Hazcn, heliotropc satin,
draped with deep founccs of Brussels point;
Mrs. Hoffman, crimson satin, covered with
Chantilly lace; Mrs. Senator Miller, russell
satin, with point lace; Mrs. Lieut. Emory,
rose pink satin drapcd with white gauzc,
necklace and ornaments of diamonds; Mrs.
Gen. McKeever silver gray satin, with
duchess lace trimmings; Mrs Goodman,
of Chicago, corsage of golden bronze satin with
train of tinted satin brocadcd in gold and
pale colors; Mrs Stewart, of Nevada,
black velvet and diamonds; Mrs. Hooker,
black satin and jet ball dress, with diamond
ornaments; Miss McClellaud, black lace
trained dress. gurlanded with red roses; Miss
Mckeevef, corsagc and train of pink satin ore,
u kilt pleatcd front of white embroidered
gntip Mrs 1php Davis white satin and Whitp
embroidered Grape with lace, broad collar and
tiara of Rhine stones; Mrs. Ricketts, black
velvot Miss Wcst,white satin and tullc, with
garniture of roses Miss Camden, an entire
dress of white Spanish lace; Miss Berry, golden
iawn satin, with front of point embroid-
cry; Miss Wise, black satin and
lace ball dress: Miss Saunders, pale
blue nuns yelling, with front of embroidered
alounces Miss Brewster, white silk and tullc
with garlands of smilaX and roses ON the skirt
and drapery; Miss McCeney, white satin and
brocadc; Miss Amy, white lace over white
silk Misses Stevens, Porter Sheriff., Mycr,
Davidge, Fleming, Ida Miller, Dora Miller,
Anna Wilson, and Niles were also distin-
guished by the elegance of their toilets. The
favors were the customary offerings of flowers
that the Bachelors club have always offered.
Among those present were:
Mr.. Allan Arthur, the British minister and Miss
West, the Swedish minister and Countess Iewen-
huupt the Chinese minister, Cheng Tsuo Ju, nc
Companied by Mr. ChtO ana MT, Bartlett, Col, ana
Mr.. Hoffman, Gen. and Mrs. llaagn, Senator and
Mrs. Miller Mr. dc Bildt, Alstarchi Bey, Mr.. An
DIRE brewster, Mr.; J. f. Phillips, Messrs; Chew,
CUor, Lee, Cuiley, Lowcry, Adcer, White, Richard
son, Caine, MaComb Harrison, stevens, Bradley,
Emory, Amy, Clover, buchanan, Babcock, Bur.
RITZ, saurin, Robertson, Elliott Russell and many
Others
GEN. AND MRS GRANT.
Gen. and Mrs. Grant remained quietly at
home at Gen. Bealc's yesterday, Il few per-
sonal friends forming small dinner company
in the evening. The constant stream of call
crs at the house since their arrival evinCc the
great interest which is felt in the visit of the
oX-prcsidcnt and his wife. Gen. and Mrs.
Grant have been overwhelmed with invita-
lions for dinners and evening companies but
lave refused to make any engagements for
this week, proGcrring to enjoy much-needed
rest aud quiet visit with their host and host
ess Each evening of next week will be
marked by an entertainment in their honor.
TO BE WE'D.
Cards are out for the wedding of Lieut..
Rodgers, Of the army, and Miss Virginia Cam
c-ol, daughter Of Senator Cameron, of Penn
sylvania. The ceremony will occur on the
evening Of Thursday, Jan uary II, at Senator
Cameron's residence on Scott circle.
TIE LADIES or THE SENATE.
One of the pleasantest receptions of yester-
day afternoon was held by Mrs. Senator Logan
at her rooms on Twelfth street, where she was
assisted by Mrs. Payson, Mrs. Bane, Mrs. JOS
lyn, Mrs. Stevenson, and Miss Hattie Taylor.
Mrs. Don Cameron had one of the largest
receptions Of the day, and with the assistance
of Senator Cameron's two daughters, Mrs.
Bradley and Miss Virginia Cameron pleas
antly entertained the callers. Mrs Cameron
will not receive on the Thursday afternoon of
next week.
Mrs. Warner Miller was assisted by her
friend, Mrs. Wizard, in receiving the many
ladies who called mt her house on X street.
The three senator's wives at the Arlington
hotel received many callers during the after
noon. Mrs Malone, assisted by Mrs Dwight,
received in the third parlor on the same floor
with the ladies entrance. Mrs II. G. Davis
and her daughter saw their friends in their
own parlors, and Miss Camden received for
her mother in their own apartments.
Mrs. Hill, assisted by Miss Isabel Hill and
Miss Staymaker entertained n large number
Of callers during the afternoon.
Miss West received for her aunt, Mrs
Rollins, at the Hamilton house during the
first hours of the afternoon, while that lady
was making the round of senatorial calls.
In lieu OF receiving at their own homes,
Mrs Conger and Mrs. Window were among
those calling ON senator's wives yesterday.
Mrs. Miller, of California, was aided in
welcoming her friends by her guest Mrs.
English, of San Francisco, and Miss Dora
Miller.
Mrs. Voorhees, and her daughter-in-law,
Mrs. James Voorhees, received in their apart
ments at the Partland, and Mrs. and Miss
Jonas were also at home.
Miss Harrison received yesterday afternoon
for the first time, and in the absence of her
mother, who will remain some weeks longer
in New York, was matronizod by her aunt,
Mrs Lord.
Mrs. William p. Frye had the aid of the
wife of eX-Ministcr Foster and Miss T.. Sewell
in receiving her many callers.
Two bridal parties, Mr.. aud Mrs, Harry d,
Coale and Mr.. and Mrs 4. Il. Hays, all of
Hartford county, Nd are at the Metropolitan
hotel accompanied by five friends, altogether
making decidedly gay party.
Hon. John w. Foster li05 street, gave a
pleasant and numerously attended reception
last evening to the alumni of the Indiana
university and other gentlemen friends.
Among the guests were Hon Hugh McCul-
loch, Rev. DIR. Bartlett, Senator Voorhees,,
nearly all the Indiana congressman, and some
fifty of the most prominent Iudianians now
residing in or visiting Washington.
Mrs. Hawlcy, of Connecticut, was assisted
by her talented sister, Miss Foote, and by
Mrs Col. Lee, and entertained n parlor full
of callers all the afternoon.
Mrs. Philetus Sawyer held her first recep-
tion yesterday afternoon, and had the aid of
her daughter, Mrs Goodman, in receiving.
Mrs. Pendleton, with Miss PendletOn and
their guest, Miss Silsby, of Boston, held a
large reception.
Many callers TO make inquiries and leave
little daughter who arrived ON New Years
day.
Mrs. Hale, Mrs. Platt, Mrs Vance, Mrs
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