National Republican., 1883-01-30
TIE SOCIAL WORLD.


TIE SOCIAL WORLD.
The Presidents Reception This Evening
a Dinner Party at Attorney General
Brcwstcr's-A Reception to Gen. stonis-
laus Codeno--Thc Charity Hail Last Evcn-
ing.
The President holds his first public rccep-
tion at the white house this evening, the GUS
tomary hours of to 10 being assigned for the
reception. This will be tho second lovoe held
by President Arthur, the first one having oc-
Cured last year on Tuesday evening, March
2s, and, with the presence of Gen. and Mrs.
Grant rs an additional attraction, was tho oc
caSlon of one Of the largest crowds that ever
gathered at white house levce. Tho Pros-
dent shook hands that night until half-past
10, and when the doors were ordered closed
the line of waiting people reached nearly TO
tho gates
The Attorney General and Mrs. Brewster
gave handsome dinner last evening to
the members of the cabinet and few friends.
The guests included Mrs and Miss McElroy,
Secretary Folger, Secretary Lincoln, Secretary
and Mrs Teller, Secretary and rs.Chandcr,
postmaster General Howe, Commissioner and
Mrs. Lorng, Gen. Sherman, Admiral Porter,
Miss Frclinghuysen. and Miss Bcalo.
Calling was carriedon with great energy yes
terday afternoon, two of tho largest receptions
of tho day being held by the wife of Justice
Woods and Mrs and Miss Curtin, upon whom
the guests at their entertainments last week
made theirparty calls Mrs Waite, Mrs. Blatch
ford, Mrs. Matthews were also favored with
many visitors. The wife of Justice Miller did
not receive, and tho customary reception ut
the arsenal was omitted.
The Philadelphia Press says of the ap-
n N pf prat hat
will be the most important wedding in WASH
ington society since Miss Sherman was mar
ricd. Ten bridesmaids will accompany Miss
Brewster TO tho altar; two will be dressed In
blue, two in Nile green, two in violet, two in
pink, and two in white. Mr.. Allen Arthur,
son of the President, will be one of the ushcrs.
A large party of Phladelphians will leave
this city by the midday limited express on
the fifth of February. A private Cur will bo
attached TO the train for their accommoda-
ton, and suites of rooms have been taken at
hotel in Washington for their convenience.
Tine cabinet, the diplomatic corps, and the
army, navy, and civil service will be brill
iantly represented. Costly presents arc al
ready arriving for the bride-elect. The re-
ception will begin at 1880 ut 1925 Connecticut
avenue.
At no time has the Children's hospital for
which u ball is given annually, been moro
benefited than by the result Of last nights
charity ball at the Masonic temple. The hall
was beautifully decorated, flags strcamers,
and bunting being gracefully arranged over
the windows in front of the music gallery
and back of the platform. Tho plat
form was fringed with potted plants
while the same ornaments filed every
window-sill. Over the front of the plat
form was the simple word, Charity"
flaming gas jets, a reminder to tho happy
} throng that in their gayety there were help
less and feeble little ones whose need and
whose suflerings would be alleviated from the
proceeds of this entertainment. The attend
ance was very large-larger than for several
years past-and the character of those who
were present was particularly noticeable.
Tho toilets of the ladies were of exception
able brilliancy, many exceedingly elaborate
costumes being worn. Tho guests were re-
ceived by Mrs. Ricketts,, the president of the
board of lady managers, and the presenta-
tions were made by Mr.. S. V. Niles, the presi-
dent of the male managers of the hospital
In the early part of the evening Miss Freling-
| huysen received for Mrs. Ricketts,, and
standing near were Mrs Bartley and Mrs. f.
b. MCGUIRE About half past eleven Presi-
dent Arthur entered the hall, accompanied
by Mr.. John Davis third assistant secretary
of state The band played Hail to the
| Chief" and an informal reception was held u
|
portunity to pay their respects to the chief
magistrate. The music was excellent, and
dancing was generally INDUCED in. Although
the attendance was so large, there was very
little confusion owing to the efficiency Of the
floor managers. Gen. b. IL. Robertson was in
charge of that corps, ably assisted by Lieut..
w. l.. Almy, Lieut.. W. G. BabcoclS, Liout.
]. A. Buchanan, DIR. John f. Bruins
ford, Mr.. Truxton Beale, Mr.. George b..
Emory, Dr. C.. Sherley Cooper, Master
S. G. Lemly, U. S. N, and Mr.. X. II. Miner,
U. S. n. The board OF managers have reason
to congratulate themselves and the worthy
institution in whose behalf they are so deeply
interested at the perfect success Of the enter
tainment. Among those present werc
The secretary of tho navy and Mrs. Chandler,
Senator Hnwley, Representative and Mrs RAN
DAN and Miss ikG,d"ll Mrs Arthur Mac. MecATshHr
Miss Thurlow, Miss Taylor, Mis- Ranny, Miss
Markoo, Mrs. and Miss spofiord, Mrs, Lanier
Of Cincinnaui Mss Fitch, of ,Columbus,
and Mis-; yergie Niles, =, Mr.. MI and Mrs;
Mrs. McCauley Gen. aud Mrs RuggeS Lieut.. and
Mrs. Craig, DIR. and Mrs. Nelson, Mr.. and MIS- N
Frank HE IL oI Howe %u Miss GaTs % Of f Gonneccat @ @ Mr.
aud Mrs. Il. D. Barr, MIR. and Mrs. Frank Steele
Miss Mamie McFalls DR., and Mrs; Turner and Mis-
Camp, Mrs. S. +. Blown, Mr. and Mrs. @. 7. Con-
ger, Miss Florence Conger, Miss Minnie Brown.
| Miss Mamie Jackson, MISS HENDERSON, MT. ana
Mrs c. E. Hatbard, of Boston; Mr., De seebourg,
Fren ch consul at Baltimore; Miss Hatbard Miss
Horsford, daughter Of Prof Horsford, who is
visiting Miss Hubbard, Mr.. and Mrs G. j. Bell,
Miss hell, DIR. q. A. Bell. Mr., w. B. Johnson Col.
and Mrs q. n. leebor Capt. and Mrs. X, l..
Hoxie, Mrs. Monroe, of Maine, and her daughter
Mrs Hopkins, Mrs. Frank 4. Howe, Mrs. A.
Crane and Miss EdilhllI. Crane, of New York; Mrs.
L. Is. Hay, Mr. and Mrs. J. r. Young Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Richardson, Miss Cathcart, Mr.. and Mrs j. II
Saville, Mr., and Mrs, s, II, Kaufman, Mr.. and Mrs.
Reginald Fendal, Mr.. and Mrs. i. b. Mcclure,
Mrs. Montgomery, wife OF Capt, Montgomery, U,
5, A.; Miss Ausine Snead, Miss McAllister, OF
Nashville, Tenn; Capt. /. n. Burrit DR.. q. n.
Acker, Miss Acker Mrs. w. ID. Wyyill, Gen. and
Mrs. Duncan and Miss Duncan, Comdr and
Mrs. Casey, DR.. and Mrs. G. M. Ford, Dr. john
Miss Emma Jaynes, Miss Colgate, Miss Whiting,
ana Mrs Robert loeding,. Representative and
Mrs blanchard, Miss May Langhome, Mr..
A. A. Brooke aud Miss Brooke, Mr. and
Mrs o. II. Lackey, Paymaster and Mrs
Doyle Comd'r Taylor, Com. and Mrs. Earl En-
glish, Mrs. Taunt, Mrs RiXie, DR., and Mrs. G, N
Busey, Dr. and Mrs. n, S. Lincoln, Mr., and Mrs j
~ NEEDING, MIR, and Mrs d. H. Mahon, Mr.. aud
Mrs John Il. Arms.
The hop at the Metropolitan last night was
brilliant and tasteful affair. The display OF
handsome toilets was noticeable, and the af.
fair had all tho beauty of an elaborate ball
with all the charm of nm informal gathering
Among the guests We're:
Gen. Basil Duke, Gen. Singleton, of Illinois, and
Miss Singleton, who wore an elegant toilet OF rosI
cashmere; Mrs. Kcitt, of South Carolina, and Mis-,
Kett, the latter nsender graceful blonde, dressed
in pink silk, with lace garniture, and claret velye