Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-01-31
SOCIETY NOTES.
The White House Dinner. and Other
Entertainments. Last EveninX-COm.
ing Eyents-PersOnal Movements.
Etc.

Etc.
The appointments for the Cabinet dinner given
last evening by the President We're on the usual
splendid scale for such occasions. In the East
Iooin the mirrors and crystal chandeliers We're
wreathed In SmaX and the mantes were COM
p,eteiy py hidden from view by bands OF foliage
pants Inc windows were concealed by pyramids
OF 1erns and palms. and before the large eastern
@winaow @ was arranged huge dais OF blooming
one of great magnitcence, the brilliant lights from
the gorgeous chandeliers shining down over the
elegantly spread board In the center OF the table
a mimic lake, upon which here and there were
light Indian canoes OF birch bark laden with
orchids Above this. formed entirely OF aZaltaS
carnations. roses, hyacinthS and trumpet flowers
was wonderful structure. fashioned after the
hanging gardens OF Babylon. SurInount1ng the
toplnost tier OF which reared TWO large stems OF
The wonderful Nuns flower, whose bloom has at
tracted so many visitors during the past week to
,Is, ,ne E1ecutiVe greenhouses Another OF these
plants In ful bloom stood on one OF the sideboardS
A. either end OF the table We're cart wheels OF
flowers. Between these and the central
, candlesucks, always used on state occasions.
On each plate was q cur1ouSly folded large white
napkin, embroidered with the letters sc. s" Across
thls lay at each ladys place bouquet, composed Of
the most exquisite Marshal Mel JacaueminOt, Bon
Slene or blush roses or lilies OF the valley. Most
noticeable among these was that OF Mrs Freing-
huysen OF Marshal Niels Miss Lucy Freiinghuysen's
was blush roses Mrs. Lincoln's MIS-. Sheridan's and
MIS- Carlisle's OF Jacqueminot, and Mrs. Whites Of
streaming satin ribbons Of delicate hue, above
which rested gilt-edged card bearing the name OF
guest. A single rose, with variegated geranium
lear was placed for each gentleman,-that for the
PRESIDENT being a full, large Bon Silene. Pyramids
OF nougatS with candied fruits, ami stands OF
serves were placed here and there, and a pretty
conceit was introduced by cut glass stands holding
squares OF Chocolate In silver fol strapped TO the
top with bright ribbons.
The President occupied the seat at the north
center OF the table, Mrs Frelnghuysen being
assigned assn 70 the place at bis right hand. Mrs. Lin
and leading to the conservatory, was the silver
Hiawatha boat filled with orchids, maiden's hair
lerns and blush roses-upon the sides or which, in
raised letters, ran the lines:
A alone went Hiawatha through the clear transparent
water
Swift slow at will he sded veered to right or left at
pleasure"
At quarter to eight the Marane band, OF forty
pieces, stationed in the entrance hail. at a signal
from one or the ATTENDANTS struck up sail to the
Chief" and the guests assembled in the blue room
promenaGed along the corridor to the dining hall,
which was entered in the following order: The
PRESIDENT and Mrs. Freinghuysen, Secretary Teller
aud Mrs Carlisle, Secretary Chandler and Mrs.
Lincoln, Secretary Lincoln and Mrs Chandler,
Postmaster General Gresham and Mrs Brewster
Attorney General Brewster and Mrs. Gresham,
Speaker Carlisle and Mrs Teller. Gen. sheridan and
Mrs Vance, Admiral Porter and Mrs. sheridan,
ana MIS- Conger Senator Sewell and Mrs White,
Senator Aidrich and Miss Lucy Frelinghuysen.
senator Sawyer and Miss simpson, senator Conger
and Mrs. kinSley, Representative IIiScock and Miss
Gresham, Bishop Simpson and Mrs. Hiscock, and,
last OF all, Secretary FrelInghuysen and Mrs. Nc
Elroy.
Mrs. Frelinghuysen-s dress was black velvet,
with point lace and diamonds. Mrs Carsle'S was
dark green brocaded velvet, the front breadth
com com wore White Lyons satin, with black thread
lace nounces and draperfes. Mrs Chambers
was black Lyons satin, With front of cardinal satin
ana jet Dealings Mrs. Sheridan wore rose pink
ottoman; Mrs. White, white corded silk trimmed
with natural flowers Mrs. Kinsley's dress was
black silk combined with cardinal and black
Erp rhrl1-
Wore white ottoman silk and lace; Mrs Teller black
SIX with brocaded front breadth OF brilliant coors
tulips OF natural colors; Miss Gresham, i White
satin and lace Mrs. McElrOy was superb COS
tune OF steel grey silk and cut velvet.
The menu was as follows
HuttreS,-En CoquilleS. Chablis
SOuD,-COnsOmme La Sevigne. Sherrr
Psson 1IedasSiets "a Sa,ss "a CnasseuI:
DuchesSe; Cucumbers. Rhine wine.
Reteue,.Noix Chevreuil Tuanon; Haricots Fla
-EhreeS,-Panis de vollailles; Terrapin, White
House style; Pates de foies gras en- Bordeau Cham
pagne Punch a Ia Royal
Roti,-Canvas Back Duck; Mayonnaise Celery;
Asperes en- Branches au Sauce Hottendier. Clos
Burgundy.
Entrense. de rnes,-Ramequlns Parmeson.
Observation-Disclosures aus MarronS; Lebe Ia
Macedone; Glace Neapoltalne; Gateau d. Armonde
Cafe; Brandy; uQueurs
delightful german was given by DR.. and Mrs
A Baldwin, 219 East Capitol street. last evening In
honOr or Miss N1rgle Long, who led with Mr.. F. ID.
Maltby, OF New York. The costumes worn were
very elegant. Miss Long was attired in white satin
Among others present were Mrs W. F. Hoffman
Mrs. LanderS. Mrs Dunn, wife OF the represent alive
from Arkansas, and her sister, Miss Fussel; Misses
Tempa Lawrence the Misses Irene and Josephine
koon, Lloyd, Hutton, and BrOckett, and Messrs
Middleton, Foot, Todd, Taylor, Tourney, Henly, and
DR.. Welsh.
Mrs. Hugh McCulloch was at home last even
ing, assisted by Miss McCuloch, Miss Larrabee Cof
Albany, and Miss Lydia Earl. A large number OF
invited guests were present, among whom were the
Judges O1 tne supreme Court and their wives Sena-
tors, Representatives, and society people generally
Mrs. John b. Alley, assisted by Mrs. Emma Alley
and Miss Stone, also held a large reception last
evening.
The second army and navy german was given
last night, at the National Rifles arnory The
decorations OF flags and bunting hung for the Char
ity ball OF Monday night being etained for this oc
caslon The guests We're received by Mrs. Lydecker /
and the dance was led by Mr.. Michler and Miss
Bradford.
The receptions held last evening by Mrs Langh- |
ton and Mrs Berry were the last for this season,
and were perhaps the most enjoyable OF all their
entertainments Guests were arriving until late
hour, and 1t was well toward morning when they
We're all gone In addition to the usual quota OF
society representatives, there were present nearly
all the diplomatic corps
The marriage Of Mr.. Wellington F. Simons and
Miss Marietta Cough took place on "Wednesday
evening, at the residence OF the brides parents,
Mr.. Z. +. Simons Miss Marion S Holmes acting
as grooms man and bridesmaid respectively. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. MIR. SlmOns, OF
the NJ. T. church, grandfather OF the groom
At the house warming and pound party to be
given tomorrow afternoon and evening at the new
Homeopathic Hospital building, 1lO6 F street, the
following named ladies will act as the reception
committee: Mrs Teller, Mrs. Ncrdhof, Miss Waite,
Mrs Glifllan, Mrs. Totten, Mrs. Verdi, Mrs. A. S.
Pratt, Mrs L. Clephane, Mrs. Pope, Mrs Wilcox.
Mrs Barber; and a number OF popular and pretty
young ladies Will assist at the several tables tents
wells ETC., etc. The names above give all the as
Surance necessary as to the character OF the enter
cellent purpose for which IL is given, will doubtless
secure large and liberal attendance That the
occasion Will be thoroughly enjoyable one no one
can doubt. The doors will be open to the public at
O'clock and after o'clock slight admission fee
will be charged. During the evening music viii be
hOulfor closing
Another OF the very pleasant series OF hops at
Wizards takes place tomorrow evening.
Senator and Mrs. Hill give breakfast party
Tuesday morning Of the coming week.
Cards have been issued by Mrs w. T. Hildrup
Iowa Circle, for q tea on Tuesday next from TO z
O'clOck.\
Aleap year assembly, consisting of one hundred
young ladies' is about to be formed, to give an en-
tertainment on the 25th OF February at some hall
yet to be selected. The first regular meeting for
ments will be held on Monday morning at the resi-
dence or Gen. Townsend, 2011 street
Mrs. Justice Miller will not receive either Mon
day afternoons or Saturday evenings during Feb
ruary, as Miss Miller will be absent from the
city.
Mrs. John Savage, of New York, is now the guest
OF Mrs. HDdrup, on Iowa Circle. Mr.. Savage who
has many old-t1me friends in Washington, expects
to join her here shortly, for visit OF time
Mr. and Mrs Asa ChidS who were married in Phfla |