National Republican., 1883-01-24
THE SOCIAL WORLD.
Receptions by Gen. and Mrs. Beale and by the
Spanish Minister.
Justice Woods House warming-GenernI
Social Notes.

ten ana hlrS, II. II. Beale gave large re-
ception last evening in honor of Miss Crocltor,
Of San Francisco, daughter of Hon. Charles
Crockcr. The gathering was large one, and
the long drawingroom and ballroom were
almost crowded Mt times with the many
guests. Mrs. Beale received her guests at the
doorway of the drawingroom, and they were
there presented to the honored guests of the
evening, who were Gen. and Mrs. Grant, and
the widow of President Tyler, in addition to
Mrs. and Miss CroclSer.
Mrs. Beale wore trained dress Of black
satin, trimmed with jetted lace and point
lace ornaments, and aigretto of diamonds,
Miss Emily Boale, n trained dress of white
ottoman silk, the front covered with long
strands of chenille, and the waist and leevos
n fine network of chenille necklace of dia-
monds and emeralds.
Mrs. CroclSer, white brocaded velvet the
front mass of chenille and white jet embroid-
cry; necklace, tiara, and ornaments of large
diamonds and cmcralds.
Miss CroclSer, u short dancing dress of white
satin, covered with ilOunces of deep Russian
lace; u bouquet OF pink roses across the low
corsage, and necklace and ornaments of large
pearls.
Mrs. Grant, white satin, front covered with
point-lace tlOunces train of white brocaded
satin necklace and ornaments Oflarge pearls.
Mrs. Tyler, white silk, draped with nOunCcs
of antique black lace; pearl ornaments.
Countess Lowenhaupt, pale roso-tinted
moirc, with ruby and diamond ornaments.
Mrs. Don Cameron, ball dress of black vel
vet and jettod lace, with ornaments of pearls
and diamonds
Mrs. John w. Foster pale blue satin bro
caded with gold.
Miss Rachel Sherman white satin and tulle.
Mrs. Robert Ingersoll, black mOre, with
apron and draperies of netted silk in colors,
point lace trimmings and diamond ornaments.
Miss Frelinghuyson, rose pink moire and
satin, with Spanish lace.
Mrs. Poe, black satin and lace.
Miss McCulloch, white silk and gauze.
Mrs. Hoffman, crimson satin and jet lace.
Mrs. Davenport, blue silk and white lace.
Miss Frost, pale pink satin covered with
pink tule and garlanded with daises.
Miss Van Buren,, white Grape embroidered
in colors.
Miss Sharp, a dancing toilet of white and
| rose color.
Miss Myer, white muslin and lace over blue
silk.
Miss Page, white brocaded satin and point
lace.
Miss Bryan, white satin and antique venc-
tian lace.
Miss Loring, black and white striped satin.
Miss Lowe, white chine silk, covered with
punches of roses revers of cherry satin, and
front Of white jettcd lace.
Mrs Walter A. Wood, corsagc and train Of
| uluTOOu NtlNtl, uNtI lIOlb VI pun pbtlhJ wv
caded in gold and colors.
Mrs. Hooker, pink satin, trimmed with
point lace and white jet.
Miss Berry, fawn colored satin, with front
of embroidered tlounces.
Miss Stewart, white muslin and lace, with
blue moire sash, and turquoise ornaments.
Mrs. ex-senator Stewart, black velvet and
point lace, with diamonds
| There were also present Count FitZ James,
Count Lewenhaupt, Admiral Rodgers, Judge
Cox, Gen. Van Buren, Gen. Van Vliet Col.
Hoffman, ex-Speaker Randall, Mr. de Bildt,
Mcssrs. Blair, Sullivan, Hannah, Lowery,
| Phillips, Chew, Blaine, Belmont, and others.
The Spanish minister and Nine. Barca
gave brilliant reception last night in honor
of the anniversary of King Alfonsos entry
into Madrid. The legation building on +
street was crowded with distinguished COM
pany, and the fete lasted until late hour;
Nine BarCa received her guests in black
satin toilet elaborately trimmed with jet;
bouquet of violets. -
Miss Barca wore pink moire covered with
tulle and garlandcd with geraniums
The guests included the members of the SUI
premc court and cabinet, many senators and
representatives and nearly all the members
: of the diplomatic corps.
There will be receptions at the houses of
the cabinet officers this afternoon. Secretary
Folger and Secretary Lincoln are the only
} members of that body whose families do not
; receive this year, Mrs. Lincoln being In
mourning and Miss Folger absent from the
: city.
Mrs Keifer will receive as usual in the red
parlor at the Ebbitt this afternoon and large
D group of ladies are expected to assist her, in
, Guiding Mrs. Geddes, Mrs. Rice, and Mrs
, Morey, of Ohio Mrs. and Miss Peclc, of In
= diana; Mrs. II. j. c. Walker and Miss Thur
low of Pennsylvania; Mrs. Willis and Mrs
$ Knott, of Kentucky Mrs. Webber, Mrs. Lord
{ Mrs. Lacy and her friends, Mrs. Plumb anC
4 Mrs. MacAIosgrOve, of Michigan; Mrs. S. u
t Bowman, of Massachusetts,; Mrs. and Mis-
. Rosecrans, of California;
Mrs. James b. Beiord, of Colorado, arrived
in the city last week, and is staying at No
1O14 Fifteenth street for the winter.
o The wife of Senator Chilcott, of Colorado
Q has gone to Iowa to visit and may not return
S here this season.
$ The wife of Senator Cameron, of Pennsyl
= vania, will not receive on Thursday of thi
o week.
+ Gen. and Mrs. Hazen gave dinner part.
u at their residence last evening in honor o
D Mr. and Mrs. Washington Mclean, of Cincin
n natl, tho parents of Mrs Hazen. sThe guest
r were Mr. and Mrs. Blaine, Justice and Mrs
n Matthews ex-Gov. and Mrs. Curtin, Mrs
: Dahlgreen, and Representative Townsend
II Justice and Mrs. Macarthur entertaine
q guests at dinner last evening, the party in
+ Guiding Col and Mr.. Lathers, and Mr.. an
d Mrs. Fletcher, of New York; Mrs. Waite
y Keith, and Mr.. Kennedy.
d Mrs u. H. Letter, of Chicago, received q
S her residences on Lafayette square yesterda
% afternoon.
o There was q large reception at the Hami
+, ton house yesterday, the ladies gathering /
s. the main parlor as before, and receiving thei
T. calls together All X street was gay wit
d equipages during calling hours. Mrs. Hazei
II Mrs. Loring, Mrs Drum, Mrs English, Mr.
s. Willard, Mrs. Ketchum, and other ladies b'
n ing at home on Tuesdays.
70 The wife of Representative Neal has bee
Joined at the Hamilton house by her siste
h Miss Clara Campbell, who is n vocalist of Ill
rs usual culture and training. tr
W Mrs. Ernest Deichman assisted by h'
II mother, Mrs. Grattan, received for the fir
s. time this season at her residence on N stree
10 and many called to congratulate the brio
g whose wedding was such feature of the hol
y day week.
I, Society turned out en- masse last night
lt help "warm" Associate Justice and Nh
IS Woods's new residence, on Vermont avenu
sd The elegant reception rooms were throngt
al with the leaders Of society, the toilets of u
OF ladies being very rich and beautiful. Maj
O. guests were either going to or returning fro
re the reception at the Spanish legation or ii
party at Gen. Beale's. The intense co
seemed to keep no one away, but added |
extra charm to the face of many II young bel
Is as she emerged from her carriage, bundled !
is in rich furs, the contact with the cold air iu
of increasing the rice color on her cheeks Nj