National Republican., 1883-02-23
THE SOCIAL WORLD.
Secretary and Mrs. Frellnghuysen's Thurs
day Evcning-Pcrsonal and General Cos
rnE FREL1NauuYsEN RECEPTION.

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THE FRELINaHUYsEN RECEPTION.
Secretary and Mrs. Frelinghuysen held q
large and brilliant reception at their residence
last evening, which was one of tho most en-
joyable Of the many Lenten entertainments Of
this season. Mrs. Frelinghuysen was assisted
in receiving by her two daughters, and the
presence Of Secretary Frelinghuyson was an
additional pleasure Of the evening, his recent
illness having kept him from attending any
social entertainments for nearly month,
Mrs. Frelinghuysen received in toilet Of
black ottoman silk trimmed with ietted lace.
Miss Frelinghuysen wore trained dress of
silver gray trimmed with Irish lace
Miss Lucy Frelingbuysen, rose pink en-
broidered Grape, with founces Of white lace.
Other ladies' noticeable for tho elegance of
their toilets were Mrs. Davenport, Mrs Wick
ham Hoffman, Mrs William II. Moore Mrs.
II. L. Humphrey Mrs. Story, Miss Van Bu-
rem, and Miss Mcclellan.
Among those present were
President Arthur. Secretary Chandler, NJ. Terra
shima the Japanese minister; N. Godoy, the
Chilian ministers Senior NeLlo the brazilian min
Cll. Brldgland, DR.. and Mrs. Bartlett, Represent
atives Belmont, Harris, Robinson, Beach, Hum
Foster, Minister Osborne, Mr.. Johh Chew, Gem
Francis A. Walker, Mr.. and Mrs. Sanders Irving,
Gen. and Mrs. Drum, Miss Stewart MIR. White
Miss SLACK, Miss Curtin, Mrs. Davenport, Capt.
aud Mrs. Story. Mr. Lowndes, and Others.
GENERAL NOTES.
Tho British minister and Miss West left for
Canada Wednesday, and will make fort
nights stay in the dominion before returning
] TO Washington
Gen. and Mrs. L. f. Beale returned from
their visit TO New York on Tuesday. While
there they were the guests Of Gen. and Mrs,
Grant, and several handsome entertainments
| were given in thoir honor by their hostess.
Miss Bcale, who is in that city under treat
ment Of an eminent physician, is rapidly re-
covering her health.
The wife of Senator Hill, Of Colorado, has
as her guest this week Miss Simms, of Dem
yer, who is a vocalist of unusual talent and
training. Quite musicale was held at her
house during the early hours of yesterday
| afternoon, Mrs. Camps singing and Miss
Sturgiss playing on the either supplemonting
the efforts of Miss Simms.
The widow of President Tyler has returned
to her homo in Richmond aftor an enjoyable
| visit of n month in this city.
Miss Alley gave lunch party to twelve
| young ladies yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. and Miss Sturgis, Of the soldiers home,
| will not receive tomorrow.
Mrs. Bancroft Davis entertained friends at
dinner last evening.
Secretary Foger was somewhat improved
| ytSlCIuuys Ilo 10 uOW WIN anu
1t Is hoped that the secretary will be able To
leave his house by Monday.
Miss Ransom's reception at her studio on I
street will take place from to and from tC
10 p. m. to-day,
About fifty young ladies and gentlemen
surprised Mrs. Goss and daughters last night
by entering their hospitable dwelling on Capi.
tol hill disguised in "a manner which caused
mingled expressions of mirth and surprise.
The following named ladies and gentlemen
were present in characteristic costumes:
The Press, Miss Marie Van Leer; Folly Mis-,
| Jennie Perkins; Two Orphans, Misses Funny Car
| ter and Jennie Hoo por; Domino Miss Mary Ash
| burne; Barnum's What Is II, Mr. A. Minor Negro
| WATERS Messrs Cha1ee and Slitrlin; Polo Prin'
cess, Miss Minuie COwoy; French Nurse, Miss Ada
| NefnlOn; Milkwoman, Miss Swayne; Emigrant
| Jessie Gray; Indian, Il. Fry; Jockey, 4. w. GOss
| Flower Girl, Miss l.. Cowing; Fat Boy. John
| Hammond; Sp nish BOamnn, J. s. Ashburne
County Girl Miss Maggie Minor; Spanish Brig
and, Mr.. johnson.
Among those present not in mask were:
| Mss Eva Prospect, Mr.. @. Shelton and Miss Ger
| tie shelton, Mis- Berthe Prathcr, Mrs. Cowll &
| William Rutger, Miss Annie Goss, Mrs. Sly. Mr.
| Charles Fowler Miss 0dn Shelton, Misses Norfget
Beacham, Werner, and Bisbeo,
The music was excellent and the suppe
was sumptuous. Dancing was indulged il
until late hour. Those who were present car
consider themselves moro than fortunate.