New-York tribune., 1882-02-09
SOCIAL INCIDENTS AT W4SHLNGTON

WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-The President has,
in Difference the wishes of many members of Con-
gress chan gcd standing rule the White House-tO
receive visitors Saturday. Heretofore he has re
served that day for the consideration of executive busi-
ness and TO give himself time to attend 10 his cor
rcspoudence. Monday has been selected as the
day for that purpose The change goes into effect at
once.
The President VIII give State dinner to the dplo-
matte coIps Thursday. February 10 The first dinner
to the Cabinet will be given on Saturday.
Representative Lefcvre, OF Ohio, gave dinner last
evening Wormeys Tho guests were Mr.. Hiscoch. Of
New-York Mr.. CasweI, of Wisconsin, Mr. O'Ne Of
Pennsylvania Mr.. Ryan, of Kansas Mr. Blackburn, OF
Kentucky Mr. Robeson. of Ncw-Jerscy, Mr. Cannon, Of
Illinois Mr. Burrows OF Michigan, Mr.. FOrney, Of Ala
bama Mcssrs Geddes. ButterwOrth, Leedom, Converse
and Athcrton of ONO, and Robert j. Stevens The floral
decorations of the table elaborate.
Yesterday was the brilliant Tuesday of the season.
the weather bringing out many visitors who have
been kent indoors by rain former Tuesdays
In addition receptions by the families of Representa-
tves there large receptions by ladies Of the Army
and others who at home" Tuesday
Madame Preston wife of the Minister from Hayti, was
the recipient OF many calls yesterday She assisted
by her son aDd daughter Mr.. and Mlss Preston. Miss
Martinez daughter of the Gillian Minister and Miss
Barca, daughter of the Spanish Minister. Madame
Prcstons toilet black satin. elaborate with jet trim
MINIS and point lace Her guests. Mrs and Miss Grace
Of New-Iersey. returned home yesterday.
Miss ShcIman and her sister Miss Rachel Sherman were
assisted in theenteranment of visitors by Mrs HoGate,
Miss Ewing and Miss Evarts. Miss Shcrmans toilet was
drcas Of satin aud velvet of the new shade Of OK blood
Miss Rachel sherman light silk, with maroon trim
ningS Miss EYartss toilet was "ulic striped game
over white silk. with flowers, and Miss Ewing a
garnet surah Mrs. HOlgatc dress OF black satn
with a cor-a,c bouquet OF bright flowers.
John Mccullough was entertained at dinner Monday
evening los General and Mrs. sherman.
Mira Lofng held large reception yesterday. Miss
Toni nd O(
t,it vac Mex satin with trimmings OF pale blue satin
At the Arlington Mrs Hiscock received Yesterday in
Gonncctcut ana Mrs Adrch of Illinois Mrs. Hi.coct
wore black velvet with jet and point lace Mrs Adrchs
toilet pruno satin with point lace and Mrs Buck
wore court train OF ruby velvet over rosecolored
silk. ,,.,..
rows Of Michigan, and Mrs Hawk OF Illinois received
many visitors in their private parlors. Among the
ladies' receiving at the Hamilton House were Mrs Van
Noorhis, OF New York. Mrs Decng, OF Iowa Mrs; Bow
,,nu nf Massachusetts, Mrs. Neal, of Ohio, and Mrs.
Reed of Maine. Mrs behring's toilet was black velvet,
wore black brocadc over a skirt OF black and white
alternating stripes in fun knife plaitngs. Mrs Bow
mans toilet was combination Ot pearl brocade and
blue silk. Mrs. Reed wore black satin with lace and
tulc the throat, aud Mrs. Meals toilet was dark
scnnt"r Mrs. Mcpherson gave elegant dinner
this evening AT their house IN Lafayette Square. The
guests as seated at the table beginning Inc right OF
the hostess wcro the President Miss West, daughter OF
fine British Minister Commissioner IOrlug, Mrs. Meal
pine, OF New York, senator Pendleton. Miss Beale,
daughter OF General Bcac, senator Mcpherson. Miss
Frcilurhryscn, the British Minister, Mrs Loring, Gen
cra I{rae Mrs. PeudetOn aud the Secretary OF state
The ornamentng the table were arranged by tho
Lost The centre piece consisted OF the deepest shade
OF pink rose AID hair ferns set In crystal
vase At the ends OF the table were arger IeIis ana
lrs of the valley masaed in git baskets. The cards
were very beautiful and were painted BY Mrs. hcPher
senator and Mrs. H, of Colorado, also gave an Gle
CANT dinner this evening at their house in hst. Tho
Sursts were senator aud Mrs Miller, Of California, Adj
miral and Mrs Rodgers Senator and Mrs Harrison, OF
Iu,lanu General and Mrs Drum, Mrs. White, OF New
ir'ry General McCoOk aud Mr.. and Mrs. d. r. McKee,
Mr. is toilet aB ivory satin with point lace and
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