New-York tribune., 1884-02-20
THE RECEPTION To C0NGRESSMEM.
A BRILLIANT SCENE II THE BLUE PARLoR OF TIE
WHITE HOUSE.


WHITE HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-The reception given
by the President 10 Congress this evening, 10 which the
Diplomatic Corps and officers Of the Army and Navy were
invited, Larger and brilliant than that given to
the Diplomatic Corps last week. Notwithstanding the
large attendance, she arrangements were so complete
that there neither confusion delay In going TO
and from the White Hou.e, az the case
last week. The reception began promptly
AZ eight the presentations being made
by Marshal McMchae in the blue parlsr The Secretary
Of state awaited the arrival Of the Diplomatic Corps In the
red paror and sferwar presented them 20 the Pres-
dent who was assisted ny Mrs McEroy and ladies' OF the
Cabinet The President full evening dress with
whlte tie and white gloves.
Mrs. McElroys toilet fun train OF black and white
stripe rosgrsn the front Of white satin with deep foun
ces of chenille lace diamond ornaments and
bouquet Of snOw-balls. Mrs. Lincoln
wore white satin with dTaperies OF black
thread lace and etted chenille, diamond ornaments.
Mrs Chambers toilet was train OF silver blue ottoman
over silver and pink brocada point lace and diamonds
Mrs Gresham white brOcdde with crystal embroid
eries Mrs. Brewster's toilet deadleaf satin bro
caded lighter tnts sleeves and trimmings OF irdes-
cent bead netting Of diamonds. Mrs. Teller
black satin train seabue satin point lace and
diamonds Miss MeElroy who with seversl friends stood
back OF the ne wore pink brOcade and china crepe
The gentlemen OF the Diplomatic Corps were in full
court costume accompanied b the ladies' OF tber 1ancs
whose toilets were OF exceptional elegance.
There a large representation OF the Senate and
House and officers II the Army and Savy were in fuu
Uniform, whole giving brilliant effect IN the brightly
lighted rooms
Senator aud Miss Havley were accompanied by Mrs
Hayes OF Hartford aod Chare, Dudley Warner. Among
others were General and Mrs Mcclellan.
The Marine Band was in attendance and the rooms
were tronged till when large number Of the guests
the reception given by Senator and Mrs
Sherman. They :15;sted ~ ther
guests Miss Boyt Of Hew-YOrk, Miss
Parsons and Miss Smith OF Ohio Mrs Sherman received
III toilet black velvet combined with OdgOld brOcade,
point lace and ornaments diamonds. Miss Hoyt wore
white silk and oriental lace with bouquet OF C.rnela
Cooke roses Miss Smith. emOuc0lored gros gran aud
Vlencenncs lace With Marechal Mel roses Miss Par-
sons white satin and Persian silk with JscquemiuOt
roses The little niece OF Mrs. sherman IN blue, Win
pink roses. 49,
Among the earlier guests were Professor and Miss
Baird British Minister and Miss West, the Italian
Minister and Baroness Fava the swedish Minister and
wife, eX-Secretary and Mrs. McCuOch, Miss RansSn OK
Iowa Nj ard Mss Jones. of Pittsburg. The drawing
rooms crowded till late hour.
supper serye ed II the diDg-rOon, punch IN lhe
hail. ana upstairs there coffee Altogether il was
charming party, fully enjoyed by the guests.
wife lighter NJ Ex-Governor tenton arrived
here yesterday They expect to he Joined IN fortnight
bg Air. EentOG, and will ma stay OF some week. as
they have given up their contemplated visit 10 Florida