New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-05-01
INCIDENTS IN WASHIA GTON SOCIETY.

WASHINGTON, April 3O.-The ladies who will
have charge of the table for NewYork and NewJersoy
at the reception be given in the Capitol Rotunda on
the 9th of May arc Mrs Warner Miller Mrs. McPher-
SON. Mrs Rodney Mason Mrs KennOn, Mrs Churchiu,of
Heikimer. Mrs HILL OF New-Jersey, the Misses Dwight
of New Ork. At meeting held Friday morning at the
residence Of Senator Miller, the NewYork ladies
present were Mrs Justice Blatchfold, Miss Blatcord,
Miss Folger Mrs. Ferris. Mrs Van voorhs, Mrs Skin
ner Miss Beach and Mrs. Bates. Mrs Commodore
English and Mrs General Ricketts, will be connected
with this table being originally hOm New-York com
mittee OF ladies appointed TO solicit aid from the
gentlemen Of the delegation whose families not here
TO contribute.
Massachusetts and Michigan are the only States that
will have individual tables The reception promises to
be very successful the ladies actively interested having
nearly completed all the necessary arrangements.
The British Minister and Miss West gave reception
and dancing party Wednesday evening to Mr. and Mrs
Victor Drummond There were about $50 guests pres
ent, including ladies and gentlemen OF the Diplomatic
Corps aud others prominent in official society Mr. and
Miss West received the guests at the door OF the
blue drawng-room, Mr. and Mrs. Drummond standing
on their right
Miss Vests toilet was white satin, low corsage with
short skirt OF satin and tule over the tue pufIngs
were white geraniums the stems, blossoms and leaves
forming acework the entire front of the dress
with this she necklace Of mosaics set EOd, and
carried a bouquet OF bon Helene rosebuds.
Mrs Drummond wore her bridal dress Of white satin,
the train draped with point lace and rue OF point con
ceang the 'front.' finished at the bottom with clusters of
white lilac, the blossoms trimming the square cor
sage diamond locket and bouquet OF white clemats
completed this exquisite toilet
Mrs Charlton, of the legation formerly Miss Camp
bell wore white satin with oyerdress OF duchesse lace
and diamonds. Miss Preston, accompanied by her
mother and two brothers, gold dotted tulle over
satin the shade garanded with scarlet peoples.
She carried bouquet of Marshal Mel rosebuds the
act shade of her dress They sent from NewYork
by the Haytian Minister for this occasion.
The Gillian Minister accompanied by his daughter,
Miss Martinez. who wore white brocaded gauze over
white silk with white crysanthums. Among others Of
the Diplomatic Corps were the Swedish, Austrian,
Danish Turkish Russian and acting Chinese Ministers
Count Llppe, Senior Va!ente the Portuguese Min
ister and Madame Nogueias, and many
of the secretaries of the various legations.
Mrs Blanes toilet was white brocaded satin with point
lace Mrs. Ricketts, wore black satin. Mrs Don Cam
erons toilet was white gros grain. high corsage and
train Miss Bradley blue MORE combined with
blue and antique lace Miss Gesners toilet was
DE flowers. Miss Balch white brocade with tue
runIer, the drapery fastened at the size with q
Admiral Porter salmon brocade with side panels
Of cardinal brocade. Miss K0ourn satin and lace
Miss sturgis black velvet with jet and steel
trimming Miss Ieard's toilet blue silk, with over
dress of ecru muslin and silk fringe Of the shade.
| Dancing closed with the german at o'clock
senator and Mrs. Miller of California, entertained the
President and members of the Cabinet and few other
| rlests at dinner Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine gave breakfast to Madame
Gcrster Wednesday. Other guests were signOr Gar
dini husband OF the prima donna, Mr. and Mrs. Victor
Drummond. Mr. and Mrs Archer Hopkins. Mrs Senator
Cameron Miss Heard. Mr.. and Mrs Whitney, OF New
York Miss Dodge and Mrs Kingsley.
Mrs Teller held her first Cabinet reception on Wednes-
doy at her residence MIST Mrs. Chandler was not
able TO see visors but ably represented by her sis
fer Mrs Kingsley who had the assistance OF Mrs Davis
and Miss Merrill OF Portland Me. Mrs and the Misses
Irelingbuysen received from TO > O'Clock
The Thursday evening receptions by the Secretary OF
State aud Mrs Frenghuysen have been discontinued
Minister and Mrs Hunt gave n dinner last evening,
tcrtaung President Senator and Mrs Hale and Mrs
WadswOrth.
her friends from to o'clock This will be her last
formal reception prior to making preparations for her
departure for Russia Mr.. and Mrs. Hunt with their
family will sail on the 30th Of May.
Governor Faruham, Of Vermont, with staff OF several
prominent gentlemen OF hs state has been visitor in
several days, and has been tho recipient
OF attentions from the Vermonters residing here. ON
Friday the Vermont Association gave maple sugar
party TO which "a number Of local celebrities in
vited TO meet the Governor and his companions Last
evening the pleasant parors OF Senator MOrrils resi-
dcnce were well filled by guests who were invited
TO meet Governor Farnham and his friends. Mrs Nor
r was assisted by her sister, Miss Swami in receiving
and entertaining her guests. An elegant lunch was
served at 10 o'clock Governor farnham and his
companions return TO Vermont tomorrow.