New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-02-10
UISHINGr0y S1CIAL INCIDENTS.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-SecretaTy and Mrs.
Lincoln gave an elegant dinner this evening ut their
house in Thomascirce. The guests were Secretary
Kirkwood NJ Blaine Senator Allison. Senator Anthony,
senator Hawley, senator Hill, of Colorado, Senator
Hale Senator Harrison. General Sheridan, General
Meigs General McKeever General Parke and ex-senator
Harlan Mrs Lincons father. The table ornamented
with flower arranged by the hostess and consisted Of
white cameas delicate ferns lilies OF the valley. hello
trope and smax mOssed in three circular baskets A
border Of sma and rosebuds extended around the table
which lighted with candles in stands Of gilt and
crystal Mrs Lincolns toilet pale blue silk with
elaborate trimmings Of white lace finished with crimson
peoples.
Cabinet receptions yesterday were very brilliant. Ar
Mr.. Frcinghuysens the Misses Freinghuvsen Mrs oil
yer and her sister Mrs. Ratbb0nc, OF Albany, assisted
in the entertainment OF visitors. Mrs George Freling
huysen, who, with her husband visiting his parents,
was also Que Of the receiving party.
Beside many ladies and gentlemen Of the foreign
Legations, there many Army officers making Cabi-
net calls. Among the latter General sheridan.
There was dancing Mrs Liucolns reception Mrs.
and Miss Saunders, OF Nebraska, Mrs Hatton. wife OF
the First Assistant Fades, Miss
Hunt, daughter OF General Hunt, Miss stTgis. Miss
Hntchns and Miss Emorya guest Of Mrs Lincoln, assist
ed in receiving visitors. Mrs Lncon's toilet com
bination Of black velvet aud jetted lace. Miss Endes
wore black with English yioets. Mrs. Hatton's toilet
was white brocade, elaborate with exquisite lace The
young ladies white evening dresses, with the
exception of Miss Hutchins, who wore pale blue EN-
broidtred in colors. and Miss Drum, whose toilet was
shaded pink and white silk.
Mrs. Euut. a. usual held large reception. having the
assistance of Miss Hunt, Miss Dora Miller Miss McCook
and Mrs. Euggles
Miss FOger received many visitors, aided by Mrs. and
Miss Peabody Of Boston, Mrs CrOwninshieid and Miss
FOOte.
Mrs. brewster received large number Of visitors,
and the Assistance OF Mrs. T. J. G. Walker OF Pennsyl-
ydnia, and Miss Emory. Miss Brewster IS visiting
friends ia Philadelphia.
Mrs. kirkwOOd did not receive yesC rdav.
Mrs. k'lfer- pariOrsswere crowded with visitors. who
were entertained by party OF fourteen ladies' Mrs.
WaShburne, or Minnesota, a seablue green satin
pink roses and white hyacnths. Mrs Proctor Knotrs
ruchcs OF white crepe i-se and diamond MTr.
GeG0es. Of Ono dark olive silk win steel pas
sementerie. Mrs HOuk, OF Tennessee, White satin
with crimson and white Mrs. Mcclure, Of ONO.
back satin with elaborate jet trimmings,
point lace and white flowers. Mrs. Morcy black
silk with pink and white roses Miss Taylor. of OhiO
garnet hrocadr train sea-she pink brOcade,
finished With tulc ruches. Miss Moultons toilet
cream wAc lace white silk Miss White wore pale
blue nuns yelling. Miss Amcs wore brucade Jacket
white silk Mrs Burrows ~ Michigan. wore black
velvet with point lace and water lilies. Mrs Athert0n,
OF ONO. combination Of olive plush and dark
shaded sOfl goods. Mrs Bedford. Of Colorado,
DARK garnet DrOcade With point lace