The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-01-10

rately dressed which is something unusual |
in her cose. A magnificent white brocaded
satiu was embroidered with threads Of gold; |
the neck was scmi-Pompadour; her sleeves
were Of lace with seed pearls wrought in the
fine texturoj a silver comb ornamented her
hoNd the hair was worn as usual, her neck
was adorned with miniature of the Pres-
dent set in diamonds Mrs. Mciiel was in
a toilet of black, relieved with white lace
Miss Cook wore pale pink, while Miss
Matthews looked very lovely in a heavy
white silk, killed in front, with very long
train, while Miss Martindale was also in
white silk. At eleven o'clock the members
Of the cabinet with their families and the
diplomatic corps were received. The Euro
pean members were in full. dress as it is
called, that is the coats are heavily embroi-
dered in gold upon the collar, sleeves, back
and skirts with gold mounted chapeaus.
The secretaries Of the Chinese Legation wore
their native dress, with curious shaped hats
surmounted by blue glass button. The
Justices of the Supreme Court followed,
after which came Senators ard members of
the House of Representatives., and citizens of
distinction, The prettiest sight of all was
at IL o'clock when the officers of the Army
and Navy entered, two by two, with Gen.
Sherman at the head of the Army and Ad-
miral Porter of the Navy. At 1890 the
Assistant Secretaries of the several Depart
ments were received who were followed by
the veterans of the war of 1872 and 1916 the
oldest Inhabitants Association. At I2:45
the Grand Army Of the Republic of the Dis
trict of Columbus under the charge of the
Commander of the John a. Rawlin's Post
No. 1. AT l o'clock the reception of the
citizens began which terminated at 2 o'clock.
The residences of the Cabinet officers were
then the great attractions Mr.. and Mrs.
Secretary Evarts (State) were assisted by
their daughters. Mr.. and Mrs. Secretary
Ramsey were ably seconded by their daugh-
ters Mrs. Furmess sofPhiladelphia, and Mrs.
| John j. Creswell of Baltimore. Secre-
tary and Miss Sherman were aided by Mrs.
Gen. Hawley of Hartford, Conn, Miss Hal
stead of Cincinnati and Miss Parsons OF
| Cleveland, Ohio. Mr.. and Mrs. Secretary
Thompson received with their two daugh-
ters, and the Misses Simpson, daughters Of
Bishop Simpson of Pennsylvania, and Miss
Stem of Cincinnati Secretary schurz, had
q surrounding of Miss Cuts, und the Misses
A. and NJ. Schurz. The Post Master Gener.
al Mr.. Key, and Mrs Key welcomed theil
friends aided by Miss Key, Misses Burch O
Tennessee, and Miss Maud Bailey. Attor
ney General Drews being bachelor had nj
ladies to help him entertain but was ably
seconded by Messrs Wing and Mulligan o
the Department The homes of the Justice
of the Supreme Court were very attractive
) The ladies at the residence of the Chic
Justice Waite were assisted by Miss Bissel
of New York, Miss Coffin and Miss Covlidg
of Washington and Mrs. Fairy of Amapo
lis. Mrs. Justice Strong were assisted b,
Mrs. Harlan, Miss Harlin, Mrs. Mary ant
Julia Strong, Miss Palmer Strong of Mas
tice Swayre received her friends with Mis-
Bussell, Miss Joseph and Mrs. Frank I
swoyre of Toledo, Ohio. Mrs. Justice Clef
ford had number of ladies to aid hel
Hon. Mrs. FELTON,, Mrs. Coleman, Miss Cole
man, Mrs. Col. Wlllston Mrs. Col. And
rews and Hon. Mrs. Fulton, Mrs. Justic
Field was aided by Miss Bullet Of PhilG
delphia, Mrs. Davies of New York, Mis-
Davies, Mrs. Lattimer of New York; an
Mrs. Howard Colt of San Francisco. Mr.
Justice Bradley was assisted by Miss Carr
Bradley, and Mrs. Hornblower. Generi
Shermau's friends were welcomed by NJ iss,
D Lizzie, Ella and Rachael Sherman and Mi
; Mary Bower of Baltimore.
From these few instances an idea can |
formed of the great preparations that wei
made in every grade Of social life at IL
Capital for the New Years day entertain
S ment. 1t was without any doubt day
h unequalled pleasure. AUGUST.