New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-24
SOCIAL INCIDENTS IN WASHING TON.
RECEPTION AT THE WHITE HousE-MR. AND MRS.
AT HOME
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The drawlng-room
reception the White House to-day attended by
crowds OF visitors There was an impression that Mrs
aoElroy would rot receive during Lent and
every body was inclined to go TO what was
supposed to be the last reception Of the
season. Mrs. McElroy was assisted By a large party
oflades Mrs McElroy received IN dress Of black and
white grosCain with draperies Of chantly lace. Mrs
ingalls,, wife of Senator Ingalls, stood OF her right and
wore trained dress Of black satin with chenille trim
mings, the corsage finished with pale blue ostrich
feathers. Mrs. CullOm, wife Of Senator Collum,
was attfred IN black gros-grain with heavy
Jet embroideres. Mrs. Philip sheridan's toilet
was French china crepe combined with pink
brocade the sleeves and corsage elaborate with cusee
netting Mrs. McMiehael train of pansy velvet
pale heotrope crepe, with trimmings Of Oriental lace
The wife General McFeeey attired in black SILK with
rues OF white silk and black thread lace Mrs Mceever
toilet was purple velvet combined with satin and bouquet
Of pansies Mrs. Parker wife of General Parker,
black brocade with sleeves and trimmings Of Jetted lace
Mrs Lydeckers toilet white china crepe sleeves
Of lace and bouquet Of purple pink clover Mrs oRey,
wife OF Dr. oReilly, black velvet and Spanish
Lace.
Back Of the line were Miss McEroy, who wore blue
silk; Miss Knevsls, Of NenYork, In red silk and black
Spanish lace; Miss Hepburn, OF New-York. who wore
pink satin with overdress Of pink crepe; Miss Phelps
in toilet Of black silk and Jet with bouquet Of
white roses; Miss Maury, who wore ruby velvet.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs Livingston,
Mrs. August Belmont Mr. Knevals, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
C. Bowen and Mr.. and Mrs Hepburn. Other visitors
were Mrs. De stve the Marquis OF Cervera, recently
attached to the Spanish legation Charles Dudley War
ner Mrs Dale. of Hartford; the wives Of Representa-
tives Wadsvorth and Dorshemer Mrs. George b. Lor-
ing Mrs. Waite. Mrs. Brewster, Mrs. Logan. Mr. and
Mrs Sheppard, OF Chicago; Miss Lucy Frelinghuysen.
Senator Hale the French Minister and others Of the
fhe Secretary OF the Navy and Mrs. Chandler gave
ception this evening Mrs. Chandler received IN toilet
OF pale blue China crepe with trimmings OF chenille
finished with point lace. Her ornaments da
mOnd star, and corsag, bouquet Of Maeoha Mel
She assisted by her mother, Mrs John 7. Hail. and
sister. Mrs. /. V. Kinsley. the former in toilet
of black rnoire and violet satin with draperies
| of Brussels lace Mrs. Kinsley wore train OF
garnet velvet over pettcoat or pink and garnet brocade
point lace and pink crush roses beautiful dress was
pale heotrope satin with Oriental lace and clusters OF
Miss stathnm. OF Virginia, who accompanied Senator
and Mrs Malone white satin with elaborate trim
mings Of crystal beaded lace aud natural flowers Miss
was in toilet Of black six. with black
Silver 9 % g low and T5o wRs
with Commodore and MIS-. Badger, dress Of silk
and e OF cardinal color ana clusters OF yeqw cry san
Mrs Brevsers toilet was pale blue satin and brocade
with diamond ornaments Miss Blaine, WHO was accom-,
panied by Mr. Blaine, superb pearl satin brocsded
rianes wore peach blossom satin RULED. with en-
Lroidered lace The toilet Of Miss Preston, daughter
! OF the Haytian Minister, was one OF the pref
! TEST The pale pink satin with
smoke cOIored uIle and .arands OF clover blossoms.
Among the Others hing the drawing till q late
hour Mrs. and Miss Gresham, Commodore Franklin,
Mr.. Jones' Mr.. and Miss Stevens and daughter OF
Admiral Stevens, Miss Waite the Chinese, French and
Venezuelan Ministers. the Minister from wZealand
chin and Nr. Bartlett or the Chinese Legation, Dr.
Guon OF the Navy Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, Judge Richard
and Miss Wright ex-5eCretery Boutwell,, Representa-
tive Mrs and Miss HOrr Mas Edes and Miss Sheriff.,
Representative and Mrs HILL Mas Stevens. niece Of
Minister NOyes Judge and Mrs Upton, Representative,
Z Mrs and Miss Slocum.
Commissioner and Mrs LOrtng also had a reception
this evening which there large company, many
guests dividing the hours between the two parties