Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-15


last evening the first President Hayes has
given this season. failed to pronounce it one of
tie most enjoyable they had ever attended
there. While very large, the attendance was a
no tine so great as TO amount to one of those
uncomfortable "crUShe5' which often prevent
all pleasure at the leveeS. The arrangements
were OF the best, but Congress, CT whoever is
responsible for it, should be reminded that the
approach TO the White House from the street is
insuiliciently lighted As is customary. the
visitors were invited through the reception
room on the right on entering the building. and
the gentlemen removed their coats and hats.
which were checked in the family dining room,
While the state dinlng-r0om was used for the
same purpose by the ladies, from whom at
tentiVe maid servants took the wrapDinrs The
entrance was made through the red parlor to
the blue. where the President and his wife stood
during The two hours set apart for the reception
Mr.. Webb Hayes made the presentations to the
President, and Colonel Casey to Mrs HAYES
Ibe ladies now Visiting Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. Ander-
son. Mrs. Jewett, Miss Heron and Mrs. Hciiok
were in the blue parlOT, as were several OF the
ladies OF the cabinet families, but none OF thea
stood in the line with the receiving party. In
fact there was as little fOrmaity as possible
ard no stiffness. Secretaries SchllrZ and
Thompson were present with their families.
the Attorney General with his niece. and
First Assistant Postmaster General Tyner
With Mrs. and Miss Key. General sherman
With two OF his daughters, attended.
dark shade of claret-colOred velvet and silk
combined; The side trimmings OF the skirt were
a net work OF cldiF de tp8C beaiiS. Mrs. Key wore
very elegant toilet OF pale green combined
with brocade, and her daughter looked very
pretty in a handsome white dress. The number
ri Whlle dresses was unusually great All the
young ladies OF Cabinet families wore white
which Of course differed greatly in material and
style OF making up. II adds much to the effect Of
these receptions when so many light coors suit
able for evening wear are seen. Mrs Hickok
VINO, with her husband. is visiting the EVecu-
tive Mansion, is a bride and wore a s,Iperb
white brocade (her bridal dress, elegantly made
Her Louis puatoFZe necklace OF pink to3az and
pearls attracted much attention. Mrs. Clatiin
or Massachusetts. wore a rued train OF laven-
derSllk beneath princess dress Of black velvet
tillnned Win point lace; ornaments diamonds
Among others observed were Chief Justice
Waite and Miss Waite Speaker and Mrs RAN
dali, senator Ferry, Mr.. Rogers. Representative
Morse and wife. Representative and Mrs.
Powers. MesSrS Pulsfer, Haskell and Andrews.
OF the Boston HPrdtd. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Willis
OF New York. MI. and hlrs. Albert Willis, Of
Kentucky, Mrs. carlisle and Miss Farran, Of
Kentucky, Mrs. kmlnel and her niece, Mrs.
t'oldsborough, OF Baltimore, Miss Ereeland Mr.
Pennington, of New Jersey, Representatives
Peddle OF New Jersey. and Clalin. OF Mas5a-
Mrs. Deering, and Hon. Mr.. NorcrOSSand daugh-
ter, the French Minister and Nine. Outrey. Ar
ls'aFchl Rey, Ruston Efendi, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Howard. the brazilian Minister and WIFE, mem
pefs OF the Japanese Legation, and others Of
The diplomatic corps, Mr.. and Mrs. figard,
Mrs. Ricketts,, Mrs. and Miss Christmas. Judge
NJ T..
and Mrs. Glenni Schoiield, Mrs Blair Lord. Mrs.
Matilda j. cage, Mr.. and Mrs. c NJ. Sponord
Miss Carlisle, Mrs. Morrell, Mrs. Spencer, Mrs.
Eihmeline Wells, Mrs. L. Young Williams.
Mrs. MacArthar and Mrs. Keith. Mrs and
Misses tiouveneur and some friends from Mary
land. Colonel and Mrs. C0rbin. General and Mrs
GroSyenor, Mrs. Casey, Lieut.. Glen, Mrs. Stan
ley Matthews and her daughters and son. Col
Eenry scott ana his son. Mr. Winfield Scott.
Representative Watson, MIS- Totten, Mr. ChaS
Bryan and Mr.. Chandler, of Boston, Mr. Il. T.
pa 1n' NJ
MISS James, and Mr.. Curtis, of the Inter- ocean
the Marine Band greatly added TO the pleas
uleS OF the evening. Chief Joseph and one OF
DIS chle1S were by far the most important guests
present, Judging by the crowd which surround
ed them after they went into the East Room.
IheS wore Their indian garb, of course.
The Wedding OF Miss Brown and Mr. COnger
Which occurred at p. m. at Mount PeaSan
last evening, was fully the equal OF any or the
weddings or wedding parties which have oc.
mansion hitherto. wedding feast seems an
annual occurrence there. The bridesmaids were
Miss Minnie Brown, SISTER of the bridc.) Mis-,
Florence C0nSer, sister OF the groom, Miss
Grace Harmon, Miss Tebbs. Miss Pratt and Mis-.
York. The grOomsmen were Mr. VIM BroWB
Mf. G. Congef, Mr.. Jewell. Lieut.. Reid aad NJ.
Fred Wright The usheFs were Mr.. Nyn1li
Senator Ferry. Mr.. Martin. and Mr. Hunfley
Not Il few OF these mentioned as being al tha
White House first attended this wedding. The
bride who is very pretty wore an elegant white
satin, q tulle veil and flowers
TIE ladies' who are usually at home on Tues
days all received calls yesterday Mrs Swami
bad her first reception since coming hither
Dllde, and was assisted by Miss Mccall. Miss
LILY Price, and Miss Brandeth.
Mrs. Macarthur and Mrs. Keithly and Mrs
AlVord and her daughter are among the pleasant
ladies' who receive on street
secretary Thompson Will give dinner to his
colleagues OF the Cabinet Saturday evening
The marriage OF Miss Lizzie, third daughter
OF Major Thomas p Morgan, to Mr.. Samuel ".
StinemetI takes place tonight at the residence
OF the brides father at 80 o'clock. 1t is to be
family wedding. Governor and Mrs Hendricks
OF Indiana, are here for the purpose of attend
ing the wedding; Mrs. II. being cousin to Major
Morgan.