Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-01-18

The inclemeAt weather yesterday had depress
| Ing effect on the afternoon receptions although
one lazy or the CABINET entertained at least one
hundred callers before half-past four Between
| that time and five was the liveliest part OF the
| afternoon The foreign legations were especially
wen represented among the visitors At the resi-
dence OF the Secretary OF 8 tate the Misses Ere
| iinghuysen received for their mother. Mrs Chand-
ier and Mrs. kinsley pleasantly greet cd their call
| ers, Mr. Everett making the presentations Mrs
| Brewster had with her her daughter Miss Mamie
the Misses Harwood aud Miss Myers. The young
ladies' presided over the tea table set in the dining
room and the Misses Harwooi added to the attrac-
u W.n oy their exquisite singing and playing.
MIS- knoch Iotten received the residence OF the
postmaster General. assisted by her husbands
sister, Miss Anna Totten, and Miss Nellie itzger-
Mrs Keifcr whose receptions never Gag In inter.
est was yesterday assisted, In the red parior OF
me Eooitt under gas light, by charming group
| PACK velvet with fchu OF duchesse lace: MS
| Carlisle, superb brocaded velvet I'm black with
| corsage and skirt 'front.' embroidered In coors:
MIS- Bragg was very handsome In a reception dress
OF black satin and velvet combined with rich lace
| IN tne square corsage 'front.' Mrs. HeiIman wore
black satin ornamented with jet Mrs Schultz
black ottoman silk with rich passementerie and
and lace; Mrs Schuberth, her daughter, white
ottoman silk combined tastefuly with claret
velvet and Spanish lace; Mrs. Deering, deep wine
colored velvet. a rich and becoming dress The
Misses Bragg, Heilman, Scofeld and Benny were
| all handsomely attired Mrs Keller and each iady
h hSsds.ng nef wore corsage bouquet OF roses and
| puos presented by the Speaker.
Mrs General Baird gave a '.tea" yesterday. from
| 10 Z, 10 which few but young ladies and gentle
| . men were invited. Dancing formed an agreeable
| feature. and the occasion brought together very
brilliant company
The Mignon Club gave dancing party last even
Ing atOdd Fellows Hall. which was much enjoyed
oy tue large NUMBER OF young ladies and gentle
| men present: The members OF the Club were un-
firing In their efforts to promote the pleasure of
| smith and Dahler, OF the Capitol Pleasure Club;
COLLISION, Smith and Holston, OF the Wisteria Club:
dan prsr heim brown Kinchner, Streb. Jor-
| Stewart, Kleuk, Addison, Davis Williamson, Clark
EmmeI and Misses Bartholomew, Kane, Rung,
wards, Seller and Whelan.
The National Rifles reception last evening at
Mar Marinis was an outpourlng OF good will towards
| briliiancy OF attendance. AT nine O'Clock the
guests began to enter the hall, and were met at
to the hostess OF the evening, Mrn General
Ricketts. Miss Burnside and Miss Keene, OF New
SSrsi assisted IN the reception both being hand
nuns yelling, and the latter In pale blue satin
with full train; The hall was tastefuly decorated
pany when gathered, between the bright coats OF
maae and the pretty gh dressing Of the
continued with interest until the last number on
| the gilded programs was reached; Among those
| ladies, Mr.: and Mrs Ferguson, Mr.. and Mrs
Rouzee, Mr. and Mrs Fitzgerald. MIR. and Miss
Mr. Jan Sss's ass Non sns
Tourney, Mrs. Fisher. Mrs Ryan. Miss Fox, Mr.
Watson. Miss Mitchell. MI and Miss Holmes, Mr..
shee6an Miss lola Wliianss Miss Temple Laws avs
chaa y%ai Mss p rnps: NJ sshut ~
Ms Me- Shss ans soass H Sa1sss
Mr. onA hVc Y
Mr., Mrs and Miss /. Kimball, MIR. and MRS sid,
nall; MI: Taylor, Mr. De Shields. Miss Dent, Col
H. Doyle, the Misses Collins Mr.. and Mrs. Duvall
Dr. Donahue and Leuts- Corson and Harrison, OF
the the q. n " C.; Capt and Mrs johnson. Mr. and
Keyworth, Mr.: and Mrs. p: B. McLain, Mr. and
MIS- EEcklng, Miss Mamie Bryan. Miss Tidbali,
son. Mr., Mrs. and Miss Lembrtdge, MISS Annie
Shipley, Miss Cora Gardner, Miss Julia Riley and
Mr. and Mrs Keech
reception complimentary to Mrs. and MISS McElroy,
the sister and niece OF the President.
Representative and Mrs Grape gave an elegant
England friends. The table was Beautifully N ar.
ranged, bordered with Gordon of smilax nd In the
plate OF each guest bore, beside the name. an in.
scr1ption from his or her favorite author Covers
were laid for twelve.
Mrs Laughton's third reception occurred last
evening EVENING and was one OF the most elegant
parties par OF the season. The selection OF guests
on apd Of dnc
Philadelphia friends came specially to attend it,
Gen: Beale this evening entertains a party OF
M at dn9er complimentary to Gen Grant
MI. Justice Bradley will also dine party OF gen.
tlemen this evening.
The second serial reception by the Secretary or
s'so , ano mrs Frenghuysen will occur tonight
Marinis. ~ D0'o' N'uD "'
Mrs vanrensselaer Berry has issued invitations
LOT dancing reception for Tomorrow evening
complimentary to the debut of her daughter MISS
Natane berry. 1t Is social event anticipated
WIN marked interest. and was deferred from its
to the decease Of the venerable widow Of an Uncle
OF Mrs Berry. in Albany.
Mrs Representative Walker has selected Friday
assisted by MRS Thuriow &c Of a. PSa
delphia; Miss Logan. OF Wil1amsport, and MISS
Keenan,, OF Baltimore
Mrs Fltzhugh Coyle has issued cards for a steao
next Tuesday. from four to seven complimentary
to her daughter, Mrs Goldsborough.
Two large evening parties take place next Tues
the residence OF Gen. Beale. The iirst will be a
dancing reception similar to the one given early
R tass sea s ao 6y Minister and Nine Barca Mrs
now here. '.0AN"
The marriage OF Miss Mamie Brewster, only
Koontz, OF Philadelphia, win take place at the
GhHrch OF the Epiphany In this city on the 9Th Of
rteDruaIy, ana VIII De followed by reception at
the residence OF the Attorney General
District Government Affairs.
COMMISSIONERS WEST IMPROVING.
Commissioner West is reported this morning "a
improving slowly, but will not be out for several
days.
DILAPIDATED CONDITION OF POLICE HEADQUARTERS
The Commissioners are In receipt OF a communf- |
cation from Capt C. r. Vernon, acting major OF |
police, in relation to the dlapidated condition OF
the building used as police headquarters, stating
that on Sunday, as on several other occasions the