Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-01-11

SOCIETY NOTES.
The four Cabinet receptions OF yesterday were
novel, In being attended in part by callers who
came In sleighs They were large and very pleas
ant, the houses OF the Secretary OF the Treasury,
OF War, and OF the Navy alone being closed 70
visitors; the last mentioned through a temporary
accident to one OF the f1ues in the parior. Mrs.
and the Misses Frelinghuysen were assisted by
their guest Miss Wright, OF New Jersey: Mrs
Brewster by Miss Mamie Brewster. Mrs Delon. and
the Misses Mckeever; Mrs Totten. by her sister,
in-law, Miss Totten. and by Mrs. Hatton and the
two daughters Of Senator Sawyer: Mrs Teller, by
Mrs. Ashley and Mrs. Fitch. OF Colorado, and by
Miss Emma Teller, her young daughter.
Mrs. Keller, wife OF the Speaker, had a notably
pleasant reception at the Ebbitt House. assisted
ny the 1 following ladies'; Mrs. General Ricketts,,
Keller. Mrs MacFarland, the wife OF the Commits
soner OF the General Land Ofice, and the latter's
tive Moore; Mrs. c. W. Moulton, Of Cincinnati:
Miss Paul, daughter OF General Paul with her
guest Miss Bowman of Ohio, and Miss Shellabarger,
daughter OF Hon. Samuel Shellabarger. At toe
close OF the days session OF Congress the Speaker
accompanied by Representatives Robinson. OF
Ohio, and Moore, OF Tennessee, Joined the group
OF ladies in the red parlor There were many
calls, largely from Congressional circles General
Reifer, by the way, was an officer under General
intimacy exists between their families.
The President last evening entertained General
and Mrs. Grant and thirty-one other guests at
dinner. The lower floor OF the Executive Mansion
was open and Illuminated, the blue parlor looking
especially beautiiu ul under gaslght The rooms
mad stately decoration OF palms for the hero OF
many battles, these rising out OF beds OF moss and
begonfas, and the mantelS were beds OF floral
mosaics. bordered with alternanthera and ferns
The floral arrangements OF the dining room were
superb, and were arranged In person by Mr. Emil
Pnster. the head gardener. -Four large sconces
framed massively In repousse work, each bearing
i've candles, have been added to the wall-decord.
ton OF this apartment Gilt and silver candela-
bra upon the table softened with thin waxen
lights the gas Jets depending from the ceiling.
The ladies made their toilets In the green parlor
before meeting the host and the two special guests
OF the evening In the blue room. The party pro-
corting Mrs Grant, whom he placed at his right,
and General Grant and Mrs. Frel!nghuysen, who
sat his LETT the Secretary OF State sat opposite
the President escorting Mrs. Lincoln. The re-
naming guests were General Sherman and Mrs
Beale; Admiral Porter and Miss Coleman; Senator
Anthony and Mrs. Logan; Senator Logan and Mrs
John F. Miller; Senator Jones, or Nevada, and
Miss Beale; Senator Miller, OF California, and Mrs
lnsley; Senator Cameron. OF Pennsylvania, and
huysen: Secretary Folger and Miss Cults; Secre-
tary Lincoln and Mrs. Chandler; the Postmaster
General Gen al ana an MIS- Teller: the Attorney General
and Mrs Cameron; Secretary Chandler and Mrs.
Brewster: Secretary Teller and Mrs. Totten. The
Marine band IN , the vestibule played selections
ana Carmen" The dinner began shortly before
O'Clock, and continued till II. =,
Mrs. Grant wore q dress OF white satin, with
1ounces OF real lace. The waist was decollete,
edged with lace. She was literally sparkling with
ulaluOnuS q uara OF JneSe Deing Worn In the hair,
with necklace, brooch and bracelets OF fine soli-
taireS and bangle bracelets OF wrought gold. The
flowers at her plate were OF blush roses, tied with
maize satin ribbon. Mrs. Frelinghuysen wore
black velvet court train over pettcoat OF timely
pleated black satin. Her flowers were lilies OF the
valley Mrs. Chambers toilet was or pale blue surah
and crepe Her bouquet was Marshal Nell roses
MRS kinsley wore ecru and cardinal satin, CON-
b1ned with Drocade; bouquet JacGueminot roses.
train nver wore lnfSus crimson ms satn court
quet OF sumptuous red roses. Mrs. Teller wore an
effective dress OF white satin: bouquet OF Marshal
NeilS Mrs. Lincoln, black velvet court train.
trimmed with dead jet; bouquet of lilies OF the val
ley. Mrs Logan was radiant in claret velvet COM
bined with brocade in pompadour colors; bouquet
OF Marshal Nell roses. Mrs. TottenS dress was OF
white satin, trimmed with snowflake ruchings;
bouquet of yellow roses. Mrs. Brewster wore car
dinal satin over pettlcoat of the same material
In gold color. and court train OF cardinal satin
6ro1dered In gold. the design being large bouquets
Her flowers were bright red rosebuds. Mrs Came
ron wore Shell pink satin, trimmed to the waist
with ruf11es OF real lace: bouquet OF blush roses.
Miss Frelinghuysen, marine blue velvet court
train, with front OF electric blue satin, glitter
Ing With 1ridescent bugles. Mrs Beale, heavy
white satin, richly trimmed in lace. Miss Beale,
white satin. with train OF silvered brocade, and
the square neck and sleeves made OF valenciennes
lace. Mrs John Davis, Miss Cults, and Mrs Sem
ator Jones wore rich white satin toiettes. Miss
Coleman, deep red satin, combined with q small
figured brocade and garnished at neck and sleeves
with real lace.
Commodore Franklin and Mrs. Dutton were
married yesterday morning at half-paSt eleven at
the residence OF The brides parents, Admiral and
Rev. Dr. Chappelle, of ST. Matthew's, assisted by
Father Boland. Owing to the serious illness OF a
relative, Archbishop Gibbons, who was expected
to be present. was prevented from attending. Only
the immediate relatives and friends were present,
among them being Cadet Arthur Dutton, Mr.. and
MIS- preston Sands, Commander and Mrs Sands.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hoban, and Admiral, Mrs. and
Miss Worden, Mr.. and Mrs. Davis and Mr.. Frank
lin. A sumptuous wedding breakfast was served
at noon, after which, amid q shower of rice, ard
With many expressions OF good wishes. the newly
married pair left for northern tour. The bridal
presents were very numerous and handsome.
The marriage OF DR.. n. NJ. Schooey and Miss
India Woltz took place last night at the new
church, North Capitol street, and was witnessed
by large number OF friends The ushers We're j.
Mckee Borden, Warren Seeley, Clarence Allen and
Max Hausmann. The bridal toilette was of white
satin, with the traditional orange blossoms and
veil The happy pair left for tour north shortly
after the ceremony.
Mrs. Laughton's second card reception OF the
month occurred last evening, and was successful
and brilliant occasion. Less crowded than the one
OF week previous there were, nevertheless, about
hundred guests present Mrs. Laughton was as
sisted In receiving by her daughter, Miss Bergh-
PhiIadepha Tne last n0mea lady wee her
visit here next week. This charming series uf re-
ceptions VIII dIa continue through the month. in
list, without crush at any one time
Gen. and Mrs. Hunter gave german last even
Ing, complimentary to their grandniece, Miss
Daisy Steuart, one OF the faireSt deoudnes OF the
season.
Previous to their attendance at Mrs. Laughton's
reception Gen. and Mrs. Hazen gave a dinner
party to.Miss Davis. OF Cincinnati, their guest at
which were present Miss Waite, Miss Sheriff. Miss
Curtin, Miss Stevens and Messrs. Monroe, Blair,
Lee Phillips, De Bildt and Saurin.
Mrs. Farley did not accompany the Senator to
Washington, preferrtng to remain at home during
the short session.
Lively Scenes I'm the Star Route Trial.
SOME TILTs BETWEEN COUNsEL-NR BLISS CHARGES
Mr. WILSON WITH ATTEMPTING THEATRICAL
EFFECTS.
After recess In the star route trial yesterday,
Nephi johnson, OF johnson, Utah, q sub-con.
tractor, on the ToQuerville and Adairville route
was examined. Mr.. Wilson demanded OF the
prosecution paper concerning tine route which
he said had once been incloSed In one Of the
Jackets introduced In evidence. and ntlmated that
the counsel were withholding.
81 win take the liberty OF stating" said Mr..
Bliss. "that have no such paper, and what Mr..
Wilson states Is not sO-when he said this paper
Was In the 1acket-and this is simply a theatrical
operation to give the Impression that there is such
q paper"