New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-25
LEADING EVENTS IN WASHING TON

RECEPTIONS BY Mr.. AND MRS. JOHN II. sTARIN-
THE OHIO EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION ENTERTAINED
THE RREsIDENT INTERPRETATIONS OF
NAVAL OFFICERS.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO IaE TRIbuSB
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.-A brilliant reception
at the residence of the Hon. John II.
starin. No. Lstayetso-square. was given
this afternoon from O'clock till z,
by Mrs. and Miss Starn assisted by Mrs. Myn-
dert Starin, of New-York City, and Mrs. Dewitt C..
Poole, wife Of Captain Poole. United States Army,
brother of Mrs. Starin. The parlors were thronged
with persons of prominence. including almost the
eutire New-York delegation in Congress, with the
Senators and Representatives from other States,
members of tho Judiciary and leading
citizens OF Washington. SIgnor and Madame Cam
paniDi were honored guests, and the Sgnor Obg-
nGy sang, to the delight of all. two operate selec
iOns, one from the Sorza de- destino" of Verdi and
to an encore Come gentil sereno." His pianist, Sig
nor Ricardo Fusor accompanied him.
Mrs. Starln received her guests in q rich wine
colored velvet reception dress. trimmed with gold
passementerie. She wore diamonds of great value.
Miss Starin an artistic dress of pale blue ben
gallne with trimming of fine white embroidery
and Oriental brocade. Mrs. Myndert
Starn attired in pink corded silk, combined
with Lyons velvet of maroon color; Mrs. Poole in
q white brocadcd silk. There were choice band
music and a pTofusion of the rarest flowers. The
collation. served IN the rear parlor Of the triple
suite. Mr.. Starin received many tributes OF regret
from these present that he so soon terminates his
residence in Washington, where hs and his family
are universally popular.
Among the very elegantly dressed ladies at the re-
ception were Mrs. Hill, wife Of the Colorado Sen:
atOr; Mrs. Anger CimerOn, Mrs. Walter Keith, OF
N
Hawlcy We OF the SenatOr-eect OF CONNECTICUT
who sent. also was SenatOr-olect Congcr,
of Mchiy
The Prcs'o t and Mrs. Hayes have invited Signor
and MADAM CaInDanini to visit the Executive Man
SION tomorrow.
At the thlrd ball of the Army and Navy Club,
gwen at Masonic Temple this evening, the many
guests were received by ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Dickens president Of the club, and Lady Thornton.
wife OF the British Minister, VINO wore a superb
hellotrope satin with diamonds The Misses
Thornton assisted their mother in handsome white
toettes. Lieutenant Butler. Of the Army, led the
German
The visiting Ohio editors and ladies' accompany
ing them rendered u receptiOn at Marines Hall
this evening by tho Ohio delegation in Congress
and other prominent Ohoans III Washington. The
occasion was distinguished in the large Attendance,
the number Of eminent men present aud partcipa-
ting tine very interesting exercises. The address
of welcome was given by the Hon, Samuel Shella-
barrer OF the District bar. aud responded TO BY j. +
Mack president Of the association. Great enthusl-
ASH prevailed as various Of Ohio prominent in
tbs nation, entered the hall at different stages
Of the reception. Among these Secretary Sher
man, accompanied by his wife, General aud Mis-
sherman, Governor Charles Foster, ;. = Cox, and,
las'ly the President and Mrs. Hayes. The platform
was now tnrOugei by eminent ONO men, ana on
the wall behind IT appeared large portraits ot
General Garfield and General Grant. The gentle
iurn except the President, made brief amt plthy
ad lrossis speeches wero made b. Representative
Keller, "A witty Democratic editor. OF Ilnesyuie'
First Controller Lawrence, G"orgr q. wash
Duruc veteran editor, OF III ra., MISS
Lthe G. Dor,t, of The tTcl,riHc iirad who
pad a beautiful tribute 30 OHus u1tel y 'hcn. M
Guiding Aucc and PAH Corey, Mrs. Hayes. Mrs.
tilir:d aud otHers and Mrs. Fox, president Oh the
Baltimore Pres Association.
Oluer prominent representative guests we're
Senator Ferry. >cnator-icc Couger. "i,h Mr..
Coug.r Contie.sucn Motroii. Neal, Bitterworih,.
L,irSrr, la}lps, Mckinney, Humphreys burrows
AMI Updcgraii. Mr.. Dahlgroen, widow OF tue Adj
miril VINO WIS Nadine Vcnton OF ONO. General
Mu~Siy and many more. Inc occasion was brilliant
ana striking IN all OF features, aud at 10 O'Clock
the presidcnt and Mrs. HAYES hoid an imprOntu Ie-
ccption. Dancing succeeded aud was continued ~
"A ln!. lOur.