National Republican., 1883-01-19

same shade, and with sleeves OF Spanish
lace. The dancing was continued until after
6 o'clock, and u handsome collation. was served
in the dining room.
Mrs Cameron, Of Pennsylvania, had a
large reception yesterday afternoon and was
assisted by her friend Miss Taintor. Many
inquiries were made for Lieut. and Mrs.
Rodgers, who are still in New York, and
their return is promised for next week.
Mrs. Pendloton and her daughter had a
largo reception during the afternoon.
Mrs Window and her sister, Miss Hatch,
entertained many callers yesterday, receiving
in the beautiful library at the corner of the
house in lieu Of the drawing ROOM which is
yet in the hands of workmen and finishers.
Mrs Senator Grover and Mrs. Senator Hoar
did not receive yesterday.
Mrs Morrill, was too indisposed to see call
ers, but the honors of the house were pleas
antly extended by Miss Swan and Mr.. James
Morrill,.
Mrs. Logan was too i'll to receive yesterday,
and the company of ladies gathered in her
parlors as assistants had to supply her place
TO the numbers Of callers. Mrs. Bane, of
Chicago; Miss Hattie Taylor, of Ohio; Mrs.
Richard Townsend, Mrs. Dunham, Mrs. Lewis,
and Mrs Cannon, of Illinois, and Mrs. Joslyn
composed tho receiving party. The ladies
wero richly attirod Mrs Joslyn's toilet of
pale lichen green satin, heavily embroidered
in colors on the side panels of the skirt, and
est observed yesterday.
Mrs Senator Hawley made calls during the
first hours of tho afternoon, and afterward
received at her parors on q street, assisted by
her sister, Miss Footo, Mrs. Carpenter Mrs.
Harrison, and Mrs. Buck, of Connecticut;
Mrs. Col. Lee, Mrs. and Miss Slack.
Miss Dodge Gail Hamilton) returned to
tho city last woek, and Is again with Mrs.
Blaine for tho winter season.
Mrs. Senator Hale held her usual reception,
and was aided by Mrs Place, Mrs. Lieut.. Mil
lor and Miss Dulancy.
Mrs. Muhono received in the second parlor
at tho Arlington yesterday afternoon, and
Mrs and Miss Camden were ut home in their
own apartments
Miss Kate Davis, of West Virginia, received
with Miss Harrison, of Indiana, and her aunt,
Mrs. Lord, at their pleasant parlors on Fif-
teonth street.
Mrs. Senator Hill and Miss Slaymaker en-
tcrtainod their usual number of callers yes
tcrday, and the long drawing room was the
scene of brilliant company
Miss Catherine Bayard received for her
mother and sister at thor home on Massachu-
sets avenue and wore one of the handsOmest
toilets of the day, consisting Of n trained
dress of black silk, covered with black lace
embroidered with let and gold beads Orna-
mcnts of cloudcd amber and corsage bouquet
of Marshall Mel roses completed the rich toilet.
Mrs. Senator Conger was assisted yesterday
afternoon by Mrs. Lacy and Mrs. Lindsey, and
welcomed many callers to her hospitable par
lors.
Mrs. Senator Sherman received many visi-
tors yesterday afternoon, and was aided by the
senator's niece, Mrs. Baker, and by Miss Put
nam, who Is lineal descendant of Gen. Israel
Putnam, of revolutionary fame.
Mrs. Senator Rollins and her niece Miss
West, had large reception at the Hamilton
yesterday, and Mrs. Beck's daughter, Mrs.
Goodloe, had many visitors.
Mrs. Warner Miller is still suffering from
the effects of her severe cold, and was unable
to receive yesterday in consequence.
Mrs. Senator Groome and Mrs. Kellogg re-
ceiyod in the main parlor at Wilard's yester-
day. and the merry chat of their visitors al
most drowned the stentorian tones of the
board of trade men, who were holding an
amicablo wranglo in the adjoining parlor.
Among those calling yesterday were:
Hon Marshall Jewell and wife, Mrs, Chauncey
Fllley, Gen. and Mrs Van Yllet, Nine Preston,
McCreery. Mrs Charles Cr0Cker and Miss CrOGker,
Mrs. Frank HiscoGk, Mrs. Buck, Mrs Aldrlch.
Mrs.. Dezondor Mis-, llOuk, Mrs. Post Miss Parker,
Mrs. and Miss Dwight, Mrs. Lord, Mrs. Willis,
Farrell Mrs. Grattan, Miss Sterling, Mrs. Teller,
Mrs. Fitch, Mrs. Ashley, Mrs. Mcfarland, Mrs
Mckee, Mrs. Dunn, Mrs. Macarthur, Mrs. Keith,
Miss kilbourn, Mrs. ii. N. Hutchinson, Mrs. Ball,
Mrs. S. j. Brown, Miss Brown Mrs. and Miss Van
Buren,, Miss Fitzgerald, Mrs Gen, Ricketts,, aud
ex-Minister and Mrs. Foster.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. II. Metcalf their son
Norma, and Miss Matte Thomas, OF Lansing,
Iowa, who have been visiting friends here
during the last two weeks, leave for their
home this morning, much pleased with their
visit.