The Evening critic., 1883-01-12
SOCIETY,
Mhntis t.ninr On in tI,c sncini yynrl

OF gaitles.
The dancing reception at Senator sawyer's
residence. was the beginning OF the whirl, and
anter Inauguration. Mrs. Sawyer was as
sisted in receiving by her daughters, Mrs.
Blair Lord and Mrs. White, and by her friend,
Miss Fitzgerald The toilets of the four
ladies made an effective bit of colorlng. Mrs.
sawyer's was of crimson velvet, with trim
mings q pointe de venlse and handsome
diamonds; Mre. Lords was OF black velvet
trimmed with ,pointe, and lighted by flne
cream cream nnns' nun, yelling and ottoman,
trimmed with swans down, and Miss Fitz-
gerald's was OF black satin, covered with
sprays Of golden red, embroidered In silk and
gold and trimmed with rows of pompons,
shaded from pale Canary to a terra.cotta gar
net. The gay world flowed en- masse In and
out of the hoepitable doors, the young people
TO dance their elders TO chat, and every room
was filled with smiling faces and light, trip,
ping feet. The dining-room was open all
afternoon, and the collation., made up judi
ciously of solids, as we'll as Ices and confec-
tons, with the grateful accompaniment OF hot
coffee and chocolate, was enjoyed by all who
Iartook Of 1t.
Among the faces we are most pleased to
welcome back is that of Mrs. Walker, tho GO.
NAL little lady whose husband is one OF Penn
sylvania's representatives. She and Mrs.
Thurlow have suite OF rooms in the "annex"
of Wormley's home-like hotel, and they
chaperone belle Of Williamsport, whose sue
cess in our society is marked. Mrs. Walker
has round, child. like face, which dlmples on
the least provocation, and her eyes and lips
laugh in unison. She is quick at repartee, full
OF kindly tact, and wears gowns that are the
envy and admiration of her friends.
Lieutenant Mason, u. s. N, Is building an
elegant new house on the corner Of Twentieth
and @ streets. 1t is Just south Of Mr.. God
dard's, and faces Connecticut avenue at Its In
tersection with Twentieth street, giving him
fine frontage and immunity from Opposite
neighbors." report is current that Mr.. and
Mrs. Theodorus Bailey Myers will purchase
and build in our city for the sake OF being
near their son, Lieutenant Mason, and that
their daughter, Mrs. james, will, In such
event, winter with them Mrs. James is one
OF the best known social leaders in New York,
and they are all very proud Of the Lieutenant,
who, by the way, Is the hero OF sey eral acts OF
dashing bravery too we'll remembered to need
rehearsing.
The evening began at o'clock with tho we'd
ding of Miss Cameron and Lieutenant Rogers,
U. s. a.. AS the sun had kindly promised, q
snow and biting cold were forgot as soon as
we stepped within the portals of tho Senator's
were reflected In the polished leaves of palm
magnolia, camelia, azalea and orange trees,
and caught. deeper glow from the flowers
disposed abundantly In baskets and vases.
The wedding took place in the square hallway
about which the rooms are built, and from
which springs the stairway, remarka.
Hnish," for rlchnese OF design. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. DR.. Paxton, so well
and so afrectionately remembered here. The
groom wore full uniform, and the BRIDES
toilet was of white satin, as rich and heavy
as velvet; its characteristic was simplicity,
but OF the most elegant kind, for 1t was frosted
spiders, and lighted at the throat with superb
pendant. could but think Of tho Ice maids
Of the Northern mythology "clad In snow,
hail stones" Her veil was fastened to
her pretty head by wreath OF orange
blossoms and she carried bouquet
Here attendants were her two little sisters, and
the President was tho only guest outside of
the two families present at tho ceremony. Tho
reception followed the ceremony Immediately,
the bride and groom taking their station be-
meath the great west window OF the main
drawingroom, and Mrs. Cameron and her as
sistants standing nearer the entrance.way.
The latter was exquisite in q toilet OF white
crepe and satin, brocaded with gold and gar
landed with snowballs; and Mrs. Bradley, in
was as radiant In white satin, elaborately
brocaded and trimmed with gold. The re-
naming lady of the bridal party, Mrs. Ray
mond Rodgers, wore q rich black moire,
trimmed with Jetted lace, and her coifrure
was surmounted by a dainty structure Of
pointe lace and blue ostrich tips.
The reception was distinguished alike by
the guests present and by the magnificent
toilets worn. OF these last there were 80 many
can only mention the most striking. Mrs.
white satin, panelled with white velvet, bro
caded In gold, and with n tabller of white lace.
She wore superb diamonds-a tiara, riviere,
brooch, bracelets composed Of solitaires and
emeralds), and In her ears diamonds of fab
ulous value. Mrs. Grant a ruby velvet
trimmed with pSnte and wearing all her
have gathered their lustre under the suns OF
all The diamond mines in the world.
Mrs. Frelinghuysen wore black satin, the
jupon and panniers of which were brocaded In
silver, the corsage and train being plain, and
serving as good foil to her handsome dia-
monds and lace. Mrs. Logan wore gems d 'darme
velvet, with tablier of pale blue brocaded In
silver. Mrs. Fred Grant wore apricot pink
moire covered entirely with magnincent
pointe. Miss Beale wore white satin trimmed
nament Ia the room-a Bulgarian collar
set with precious stones, present
from her sister Madame Bakmetlef.
trimmed with lace and tiny punches OF mara.
bout feathers. Mrs. Senator Hill, white bro
lace Mrs. Nicholas Anderson, a CLOTH OF
gold jupon, with corsage and court train of
ruby velvet.
The supper was in keeping with the occa-
sion, and the bride-cake was packed in the
prettiest OF ways. Among those present were
The Cabinet officers and their families, the
Justices OF the Supreme Court and their wives
and daughters. number of distinguished
Senators and Members, the Ministers of the
Diplomatic Corps with tho ladies OF their FAINT
lies, large numbers Of the Army and Navy
officers, and among the resident "civil -
society were Mr.. and Mrs. Lowery, Mr.. and
Mrs. Irving, Mr.. and Mrs. Totten, the Misses
Berry, and others equally well known: Lieu
! tenant and Mrs. Rodgers left on the $50 train,
| but as announced yesterday, their absence
| will be short.
After the wedding the guests divided, the
seniors going to the very brilliant reception at
the residence OF the Secretary of State, and the
| juniors to the first s'rhursday evening" of the
| Assembly Club. The success of this last must
| have been extremely gratifying to the young
| president, Lieutenant Stevens, u. S. N. The
Masonic Hall was the scene Of the gaiety, and
| twas decorated with ''sailors' taste," which
has become proverbial The stage was
| covered with Towering shrubs, and
| the choice of n chaperone was OF the happiest
| for Mrs. Justice Field filled that important
| place, and filed It with her usual grace and
| ekill The german was led by Lieutenant
| Stevens, and the favors were prettily designed
| and we'll chosen.
Among the ladies' famous for the taste and
| richness OF their toilets this season Is Mrs
| Goodman, OF Chicago; and, amidst such mag
nlflcence as characterizes this winter, such q
distinction is marked compliment.
Miss Wright, of Newark, is visiting the
| Misses Trelinghuysen, and Is enjoying i'm
| mensely her.nrst season In washington.
rhe events OF to.dayswll be Mrs. Ricketts,
"tea," from A to z, and the party at Justice
| Matthews.
Secretary and Mrs. Chandler Will give
| large dinner to General and Mrs. Grant or
quoted as something quite especial, and thC
company invited is distinguished one.
| S
PERSONAL.
Mr.. WASH MCLEAN, of CINCINNATI, i
at the Riggs House.
COLONEL MORRIS PINCHovER, tn,
distinguished claimant, has not been heart
from for the mat two Months Soma of hiI