New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-01
BRILLIANT SOCIAL EVENTS.

BRILLIANT SOCIAL EVENTS.
AN ELEGANT PARTY AT MIR. MoRroN's-MAGNrFI.
CENT DRESSES AND COSTLY JEwELRY-orBER
SOCIAL ATTRACTIONS AT THE CAPITAL.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIDUNE.I
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.-The attractions in lead
ing social circles here during the week just closed
have been unabated. The usual round Of afternoon
calling has been faithfully Observed-the fine and
mild weather on most of the days rendering this
duty peculiarly agreeable and refreshing.
The varied character OF the evening parties has
been noticeable. On Monday occurred the con-
cudng entertainment of the series given by the
Army and Navy Club at Marines Hall. Tuesday
several choice dnner-parties were terminated at
an earlier hour than usual to enable guests to
attend the Presidents reception Seven o'clock is
the hour for all formal dinner-parties here, and
they seldom conclude until after 10. Wednesday
several guests among whom were Sir Edward and
Lady Thornton, went from dinner at the
Hon. Levi p. Morton's to the party at Justice
Strongs as did also the host and hostess. Thurs
day the reception by the Analostan Boat Club. at
the Masonic Temple. the marked social event
of the evening and was attended by the gayer
members of the most distinguished families in pub
lic life.
On Friday evening the party at the Hop. Levi p.
Mortons was the absorbing event in privileged cir
cles. Nearly five hundred guests thronged the ele-
CANT house, which thrown open above ard be-
low for their enjoyment. The parOrs and dining
room are at the right of the great baronia hail. and
the library and cOnservatOries at the left. In the
latter band of music was stationed. and dancing
was enjoyed in the hall late in the evening
when the guests had somewhat thinned out.
The presence Of flowers was everywhere felt
through their delicate perfume. The retreshment
table was beautiful in appearance, and loaded with
delicacies. Guests fingered long IN tho dong-room,
attracted by the fine pictures on the walls. Quiet
and sumptuous good taste characterized all the APP
pointments of the evening. The hostess received
her guests in toilet of pink satin, relieved
with an effective garnlture, IN which brown
was intcrmingled and white Spanish lace
threaded with silver Her superb neck and
arms were bare, and diamonds clustered with
emeralds shone upon them and as pendants from
her ears Marguerites Of diamonds adorned her
hair which was simply dressed. She is young and
fair, with face distinguished for ITS happy good
nature. She was Miss Street, of Poughkeepsie
niece OF Alfred b. Street. the well-known poet. so
long State Idbrarien at Albany At her right stood
Mr.. Morton, a gracious host. and with them Miss
Barroll of Baltimore. n guest of the family. who
wore n pale blue gros-grain, with bands OF colOred
embroidery.
Elegant dresses were 80 numerous that descrip-
ton becomes difficult. Mrs. Simeon B. Chittcnden
was superbly dressed in white satin. with polka dot
of white and numerous diamonds. This ladys
brilliant conversational gifts eclipse her uniformly
handsome toilets. Mis- Staun wore an unique and
effective dress Of claret-colored satin, relieved
with brocaded trimming OF c0Ored flowers on white
ground and with duchesse work lace. Her
diamonds were snperb. Mrs Bailey, Of Albany.
wore one of the most becoming dresses of the even
ing. pale blue gros-grain, richly trimmed Mrs.
Warner Miller wore black silk carDished with point
lace. Mrs Carlisle, of Kentucky, wore a Worth
dress of gold-colored satin combined with brown
velvet Mrs. Clailin, of Massachusetts, and Mrs
Culbertson, n visitor at Washington from New
Albany Indiana wore diamonds OF great value.
Most of the mernbers of tine Cabinet present
with ladies' Supreme Court Justices Strong and
Miller with their daughters Miss Waite the British
Minister with Lady thornton aud daughters, dis
tingushod members oi other foreign legations,
many leading Senators and Representatives. Gem
eral sherman and daughters. the Hon. and Mrs.
Horato King, Ge neral Van Nlet. Judge Porter.flrst
Controller of tue Treasury, with his beautiful
daughter and the Hon. John Jay Knox, the
Controller of the Currency with Mrs. Knox,
were very few OF many guests ut TINS fayorte
partv Chef-Jn nstIce Drake, Of the Court of Claims,
was present, after having been host at an elegant
reception at his own residence from to o'clock.
pleasant feature the presence OF several lead
ing journalists, representing at washington the
great papers of the country, among whom are some
of the most elegant men meets socially. Brill
iant talking IN the throngcd saloons was particu.
IarIy ENJOYABLE. An ever-chanelng group crowded
ohont Senator Blaine, who was i'll magnificent
spirIts. lie has celebrated to-day his ffteth birth
dav. and looks good for fifty more.
4 hop at Willard's Hotel, nnmerously attended.
and one of a brilliant series given there, occupied
other society people during tie evening. Among
the noticeable guests were the Hon. James Marvin
and daughter. of Saratoga.
Mrs Hayess last afternoon reception for the
season occurred to-day. and was well attended.
Got he President holds
racention TO make room the following week for an
entertainment to the Diplomatic Corps similar 10
the noted one of last year. Many brilliant social
events are f0resnadowed for next week.