The Evening critic., 1883-01-31
The EVENING CRITIC.
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SOCIETY,".
whnt II Goins ON in tn g Social world.
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society was able to enjoy comfortably the
three events of the evening-tho Presi-
dents levcc. the Badgers" entertainment
and Miss Davidge's dancing party.
The lovce was an occasion of special in
tercst, as il was tho first and last of the
season, and the second only of the Presi-
dents Administration. The diplomatic and
social element were unusually well repre-
sented and the toilets were exceptionally
appropriate to the occasion, there being but
few hats and bonnets worn, and
scarcely any business suits seen.
The President was assisted in his
duties by his sister and niece, and the
Cabinet ladies, Mrs. McNIichael and Mrs.
Rockwell. The introductions were made
by Colonel Rockwell and Marshal Nc
Michael. The receiving group were brave
in the sheen of velvet, satin and jewels, the
most striking toilet being Mrs. Chandler's
"a rose-pink satin surab, with slashings of
garnet velvet and ilmy draperies of pointe.
Mrs. McElroy wore combination Of
Ottoman and pale hcliotrope, finished at
the throat and sleeves with pointe de
Vense, brooch and pendants of pearls
and pale hcliotrope plume in her
hair. Her daughter wore an effect
i've toilet of black satin and jet
with great knot of Marshal Neils at
the peak of her corsage. Mrs. Freling-
huyscn wore black brocade and diamonds.
Mrs Teller, black velvet en- traine, with
fichu of superb pointc and diamonds. Mrs.
Brewster was brilliant in q black velvet
that glittered from throat to shapely foot
with let, and diamonds burnt ut her neck
and in her cars. Mrs Rockwell wore black
satin, heavily trimmed with jet aud fin
ished with pointe; her fresh complexion
and snow. white hair were thrown
into effective contrast by her dark
toilet The white light on the elegant
but somewhat sombrc grouping, was Mrs.
McMichael who wore white satin surab
with abundant trimmings Of Spanish lace.
| The Cabinet officers were present all even
| ing, and each one made the assurance of u
welcome doubly sure by bringing charm
ing guest. The Attorney General was ac-
companied by Miss Koontz, Of Philadelphia,
pretty girl in a prettier gown of silver.
blue surah; the Secretary of
War brought his fair young guest,
Miss Saunders, who, by the way, wore
one of the most elegant toilets in the room
"a silver pink Ottoman, with tablier Of
magnificent honiton lace and panels of fine
embroideries. The Postmaster-General
was accompanied by Miss Howe, who also
wore notable toilet-white satin, stiff
with white jet embroidery and passemen-
trie. Mrs Kinsl,y was with the Secretary
of the Navy, and was elegant in white
satin, frosted with lace and lighted by q
corsagc knot of Jacqueminots. The first
guests were the Diplomatic Corps, the
gentlemen wearing their orders and dec
orations, which the Chinese Legation sup
plemented by full court costume. Among
the ladies of the corps the
toilets of Madame Romero, Miss West and
Miss Preston were especially noticeable,
and among the visiting strangers the
costumes worn by Mrs. and Miss Platt, Miss
| lice nuyiU oh Of anal
taste. Among the many the familiar faces
that swept through the rooms were Sena-
tor and Mrs, Hill-the latter elegantly at
tired-Mrs. Ricketts, Mrs. Lanier Dunn,
Mrs. Mahone-in one of the handsomest
gowns of the evening-ATiss Brewster,
Secretary Folger, Mr.. Walker Blaine,
Miss Frelinghuysen, Mr.. and Mrs
Redferp, Mrs. and Miss Randall, Commits
croft Davis, Dr. and Mrs. Lincoln, Mr.. and
Mrs. Sevellon Brown, General Singleton
and his fair daughter, Mrs. Earl English
and Miss Prall, Mrs. and Miss Crane, Mrs.
and Miss Andrew, of Massachusetts Mrs
Crapo, in very handsome gown General
Canedo, Mrs. Ruggles, Miss Garay, the
Hon. Perry Belmont, General and Mis-:
Raum, Judge and Mrs. James, Dr. and Mrs
Goldsborough, General and Miss Sherman
Misses Rucker, Justice and Mrs. Woods
Mrs. and Miss Miller, California; Mr.
Belknap, Colonel and Mrs Frey the Chic
, Justice and Miss Waite, Justice Gray,
large majority of distinguished Senator
and Members, and so many more that fou
thousand names would scarcely account 70
all those present. To sum up, it was on
of the most brilliant levees held for year:
and differed in nothing, except the absenc
e a.,I 1,a .,fs 1ors
number from private party. The orde
,, was well preserved, and during the intervO
D of closed doors, those on the wrong side
being an American crowd-were as polit
and patient.
The only complaint made about th
Charity Ball was the supper. The ices ant
coffee were good enough, but they wer
badly served, and on tables naperied wit
, such soiled cloths as to reflect seriously o
J the caterer. There were six goblets to serv
the entire assembly with ice water, an
the floor of the supper-room was muc
cleaner after the party than before, as man
of the ladies discovered to their disma
and the ruin of their gowns.
Miss Waite gives ''3-to-6'' receptio
this afternoon, and those invited anticipat
much pleasure, for the genial hospitalit
of the house is well known.
The many friends of the Rev. DIR. Goot
speed, so well known in our city, offer hii
their earnest sympathy. His brother hi
just lost his life in an avalanche on Goth
Mountain under circumstances of peculii
sadness.
General and Mrs Oakes made so man
friends during their two winters stay
: our city that the news of their return is
: real pleasure. They will make their PEI
/ manent home here, if report speak truly.
r Tomorrow night the last of the Bache
oIs germans will be given, and the pre-
: sure for invitations is so great that I'll
committee are at their wits end. The ha
b. holds only given number, and besid
=. those already asked, there are nearly thr,
: hundred applicants for share in the evel
ing's enjoyment.
Mr. and Mrs. Myers, of New York, a
= rived this afternoon for visit of son
I, weeks. They are accompanied by MI
James.
I Madame Laughton holds her last rece
: tion of the season this evening-that it
the last is matter of much regret to {
who have enjoyed the delightfully."- info
NAL gatherings
The Cabinet receptions will open nun
: ber Of agreeable houses this afternoon, ai
the visiting will be spirited, as there
S some question as to the continuation of d
S Wednesdays through Lent.
Mrs. Totten will not receive to-day, to 4
=, regret of many who have looked forward
:, meeting this most agreeable lady.
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