National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-16

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,oored satin brocaded with large
lowers; Mrs. Carlisle, blue velvet and
light brocade; Mrs. Henry Sanford,
amethyst satin, with low corsaRe, diamond
ornaments, aud point lace founces; Mrs.
Howard Carroll, skirts Of white satin, and
low corsago Of russell velvet; Mrs, Marcellus
Bailey, yellow satin and black lace; Mrs.
Elliott Shepherd, Of New York, lilac satin,
with 6ouncos of tho finest point lace, and
many diamonds; Mrs. Craig Wadsworth, low
uorsage and train of wall flower velvet and
front Of point lace and satin; Mrs Hisoook,
crimson satin embroidered with steel; Mrs. |
r. X. Hit, cloth of gold draped with. white
diamonds; Mrs. Dorsheimer, lilac brocade
and eoru lace embroidery; Mrs. McMichael
black lace and satin; Mrs. Glasscock, amber
satin and brocsdo; Mrs. Jones, white
silk and Grape, with riviere and many
ornaments Of large diamonds; Mrs. Hopkins,
black satin and lace with necklace and orna-
ments OF diamonds; Mrs. Charleton, cream
tinted satin with Honiton lace and many
diamonds; Miss Dominguez, white MORE and
lace; Mrs. William Walter Phelps, heliotrope
satin and brocade; Mrs. Jones. white satin and
lace; Mrs. Hatch, smoke gray brocado and
lace Mrs. Cannon, pale blue brocaded
satin and point lace; Mrs. Goodloe.
heliotrope silk and lace; Mrs. Lieut.. Logan
white satin and cardinal brocade; Mrs. Car
Isle, marine blue velvet with front of bro
caded satin; Mrs. Bedford, bronze satin and
honiton lace; Miss Ripple, blue satin and lace
Every invitation was evidently responded to
and over two thousand people were present,
makinga full representation of the official
society of the capital. Tho reception con-
cluded shortly after ton o'clock, and the con-
fusion of carriages kept the people lingering
in the portico and vestibule for an hour later.
As a busy week these six days have quite
surpassed those OF any preceding week, and
entertainments have crowded thick and fast
upon one another. On Monday evening Sec
rotary and Mrs. Frelinghuysen gave dinner
to members of the diplomatic corps, the I'LL
n ois association held its first reception. Sec
rotary and Mrs. Lincoln gave dinner to the
President and cabinet, Gov. and Mrs. Curtin
gave dinner to fourteen representatives,
Senator and Mrs. Pendleton and Mr. and Mrs.
Wood held receptions On Tuesday Mrs. Ed
munds gave tea, there was the grand official
reception at the white house, reception at
Senator Sherman's, and ball given by
Miss Coleman. On Wednesday the cabi-
net receptions were largely attended.
The daughters Of Representative Russell gavo
tea, Mrs. Letter gave lunch party in honor
of Mrs. McElroy, Justice and Mrs. Fields gave
birthday dinner to Hon. David Dudley
Field, Mr.. and Mrs, Payson gave dinner,
Mrs Munson gave dinner, Mrs. McMichael
reception, and the Army and Navy club
held the last of their assemblies and germans.
On Thursday the President gave his annual
state dinner to the justices of the supreme
court, Representative and Mrs Washburne
held reception, Secretary and Mrs Freling-
huysen, Secretary and Mrs. Chandler have
not yet began their intended series Of even
| ing receptions.
The daughters Of Representative Russell, Of
| Massachusetts, gave very beautiful tea tc
young ladies and gentlemen on Wednesday
afternoon. Their residence on Capitol hill
| is admirably adapted for entertaining, and
the rooms Of tho psrlor floor are virtually
thrown into ono on such occasions. Mis-:
| Anna Russell wore toilette of white nuns
yelling and SATIN Miss Mary Russell, white
| yelling combined with crimson velvet, and
their friend, Miss Spofford. who assisted
them, wore blue brocade and lace. Mrs. Rus
sell presided over the tea table in a rict
black costume. Music added to the enter
tainment. and Miss Cook sang charmingly
accompanying herself on the piano. Mr.. Rus
soil came over from the capitol upon adjourn
ment and assisted his daughters in caring TO
their guests. Refreshments were served from
beautifully laid table in the dining room
Among those present were Miss Wait, Mis-
Ranney, the Misses Williamson, Mis-
Horr, Miss Turner, Miss ALLEY
Miss Farrell. the Misses Ingersol
Miss Farley, Miss Gallaudet, Miss Smith
Messrs. Dwight. Clark, Crossman, Wilkin.
and Conger, Mrs. and Miss Conger, Mis-
Brown, aud others.
Mrs. Senator Harrison received on Thurs
day with her daughters, Miss Harrison an
Mrs. Russell Harrison, assisted by Mrs. Be
Butterworth, Miss Katie Davis, daughter Q
ex-senator Davis; Miss Ella Warfield, Mrs. l
8. Alexander, Miss Brown, of New Yorl
) niece of Mr.. Bergh, and Miss Holiday, O
Indianapolis. The parlors were crowde
during the afternoon, among those presen
being Mrs. Elliott shepherd and Mrs. job
Sloan, of New York, daughters of Mr.. Van
derbilt; Mr.. Henry Bergh. of New York; Mr.
General Mckee Dunn, Mrs. General Drum
Miss Preston, Miss Van Buren,, Mrs. Speake
Carlisle, Mrs. General Wright, Mrs. JustiC
Woods, Mrs. Brewster, DR.. and Mrs. Bartlett
Mrs. General SloCum, Mrs. Senator Cameron
Mrs. Hiscock, and Rev. Mr., Denny. Mrs. Ha
rison's receptions are exceedingly pleasan
an absence of formality making them espt
cially attractive.
Mrs. Lincoln's reception on Wednesda
, afternoon was converted into dancing part
and tea in honor of her cousin, the bride
Mr.. Russell Harrison. Mrs. Lincoln wore
black satin and Jet costume; Mrs. Harrison
a cream white satin with front of netting ell
broidered in colors and crystal beads; Mi
Harrison, blue silk and lace; Miss Sturgi
ruby velvet; Miss Sheriff., bronze satin an
bright brocaded velvet; Miss Schenck, blac
satin and brocade Miss Miller, black an
white brocaded velvet; Miss Cullom, pin
silk and brocade Miss Riddle, white sura
and lace; Miss Holabird. black velve
! Dancing was kept up until o'clock an
, Secretary Lincoln was present after o'cloc
! to assist in entertaining the company.
: Justice Blatchford gave a dinner party
; eighteen covers last evening. His CUES
were Senator Edmunds, Justice Miller, Ju
!, tice Bradley, Justice Harlan, Justice Ora.
Secretary Chandler, the British ministe
Hon. Sackville VEST the Chinese ministe
, Cheng Tsao Ju; the Russian minister, M {
Strive; the French minister, NJ. Rousta
Admiral Porter, Rear Admiral Rodgers, Juds
Cox, Representative Dorsheimer, Mr.. Chi
l Chin Young, of the Chinese legation; Mr.. ]
D d. Bartlett. and Hon. Richard Il. Merrick.
The British minister and his daughte
4 deny the rumors that have been printed
4 their intending to sail for England in h
;. spring and remain there for long time. M
I West has but Just gathered his family abo
him here and is so comfortably settled in h
q legation home that he does not entertain al
4 plans to travel for the present year. la
a summer he and his daughter went out wi
4 the Willard excursion to the northwest, al
/, continued their trip to Victoria, in Britt
1 Columbia.
h The approach of Lent is eagerly awaite
, and the ten remaining days that are to
? devoted to gayety will pass speedily, crowd
4 as they already promise to be with entertai
! ments Tho ladies of the cabinet will he