Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-21
SOCIETY,".

net. who formed line parallel with the President
receiving formed gaia picture OF beauty and rich
dress In the background. Lieut. Mason, Col. Rock
Well and Marshal McMichael stood on the Presi-
dents left, and as the guests approached Mr. Nc
Michael made the presentation to the President,
and then the column moved onward, passing into
dazzling a and the ss scenes W.
OF magnificent toilets, smiling faces OF beautiful
women, brilliant uniforms, and q handsome occa-
sion In detail and In general II was a noticeable
fact that, while the reception Ia evening in
tended as compliment to Congress, the diplomatic
corps and officers Of the army aud navy having
been invited to meet the Senators and Representa-
uveS, comparatively few OF the latter were present,
or, at any rate, fewer than were at the reception
also noticeable that very few OF the legation gem
tlemen were in uniform, although the ofr1cers OF
the army and navy are compelled to wear their
buttons and gold II they attend at all; and OF
course they are all expected TO attend. list OF
those present would comprise hundreds OF promi-
nent and familiar names, and description Of the
monotonous story to those who are In the habit OF
noting the elegance and taste OF ladies' dress In
washington society.
The reception and ball Of the Washington Light
Infantry Corps In their armory hall last even
ing was magnificent military pageant, and the
rich dresses OF the hundreds OF ladies' together with
corps, together with the elaborate ornamentation
OF the hail. made a dazzling scene. The yestibuie
and the large portraits OF Col. Moore and other
officers OF the corps seemed to look with inviting
welcome upon all guests who entered The armory
hall proper is very elegant and spacious one con-
siderable larger than any other hall In the city and
most admirably adapted for social entertainments
Last evening it was profusely decorated with flags
hanging baskets. flowers and military equipments
which, together with the paneed wa1nscOting. my
riads OF chandelier candle jets, lifelike Oil paint
tngS and fine specimens Of bronze china and brio
a-brac in the numerous inches around the hall
made most pleasing effect. The columns support
ing the ceiling were all richly draped with flags,
and the banners and cOlors OF the corps, which to-
gether with various state eScutcheOnS and stand
ards, presented one OF the finest displays OF han
decoration ever seen The guests were received by
Col Moore and staff and the floor committee, con-
ststing OF ten members Of each OF tn four compa-
n1es OF the battalion, who With Capt Burton p.
MesSrS. E. H. Neumeyer and H. f. Bauer, were
most energetic in their efforts and attentions to
make every one feel a! home: The programs were
unique and very handsome. those for the ladies
being of various colored satin with white satin
strips on one side bearing ''W. L. l. Corps and on
the other an embossed white silk bird. The gen.
tlemens programs were cards In book form, the
cover representing knapsack OF the pattern OF the
corps, with the corps monogram in red letters on
the back. The dancing was preceded by grand
overture and march and the Inauguration Of the
ball was most inspiring and beautiful And in this
connection the heartieSt congratulations must be
extended to the corps and especially the commit
tees in charge OF the arrangements OF their house
warming entertainment last evening, for it must
be regarded as one OF the most remarkable social
events OF the season and complete and handsome
success IN every particular. Among those present
Wefe vna MT Col Moore Lieut. Sloane Miss
Galloway, Mrs. Dubant and daughter, Mr. Gardner
and family, Miss Cranston, MIS- Wilson, Miss Acker,
ladies, Dr. Ward, Mr., Mrs. and Miss Rock, Mr.
Davis, Charles S. Moore, Mr. Dixon, Miss Adams,
Mrs sn Campbell, Mr. Emo Knox, Mr w; II. GlageIt, MI
Williams, MI Olmstead, Capts. Miller and En-
twise, Mr.. and Mrs Wise, Mr.. Clarke, Miss Sewell,
Capts Dingman and Wheeler, Mrs and Miss Clar..
zoe M Loying Capt Everett Major Pollard
Mr. Mr. na1fn
Halcomb the Messrs Metzger, Mr. and Mrs Hutch
luson, Mrs Morsel, Miss Sheckles, Miss Ella Beall
MIS- Nc
Laughl1n, MIR. and Mrs. G. F. McEiroy, the Misses
William, Mr: and Mrs Hagerty, Miss Helmuth, Miss
Cowie, Mir. and Mrs. c. c. Duncanson, Miss Rose
Whipple, Miss Julia Schneider, Miss Mabel Brody,
Mrs. Snyder and hundreds Of Others OF our best
known tOwnspeople and ladies and gentlemen OF
society.
The reception Of Mr. and Mrs. Blaine last even
ing, in honor OF Mrs. Ray w. Patterson, daughter
OF Mr. Medill, OF the Chicago Tribune, was hand
affair." and largely attended, notwtthSf anding
the several other social attractions that were on
the evenings program. Indeed large number OF
those who were at the White House left early to go
to Mrs Blaines first social entertainment Of this
season. Mr. and Mrs. Blaine received their guests
In the main drawing room, each being presented as
they entered to the principal guest OF the OCCASION
Mrs Patterson. The house was brilliantly illum-
mated and elaborately ornamented with beautiful
plants and flowers, and the affair in every detail
was most complete success Among those pre-
sent were MI and Mrs. de strive and Mr. Greger
OF the Russian legation; General and Mrs. Drum,
secretary and Mrs Chandler, Gen. Van VIiet, Min
lister West and daughters, Senator and Mrs. Don
Cameron. General Beale, General and Mrs. Sherf-
dan, Representative Phelps, Mr.. and Mrs Hilyar,
the Spanish and Portuguese ministers, Miss Rachel
sherman, MI. w. H. Trescott and daughter, and
numerous others well known In official and social
life.
Owing to the unexpected and gratifying improve
ment in the wife OF Justice Matthews, the Tuesday
evening reception at Mrs Bradley'S was not post
pOned, as It was feared ii would have to be. Mrs
Bradley was assisted by two OF her daughters from
Newark. Mrs. ChaS Bradley and Mrs. LeIly Brad
ley, who came on for that purpose.
delightful dance was given last night at the
residence OF Mr.. Geo. T. Dearng, on Massachusetts,
avenue, in honor OF his daughter, Miss May Dear
ing.
Mrs. and the Misses Barbour held an 1mpromptu
reception at their handsome residence on eth
street, last evening, among those present being the
Misses PattenS, who have only recently returned
Dapray and the Messrs Barbour, the young ladies
having been school companions OF Mrs. Barbour's
daughter at q convent In Paris.
There will be pound party this evening at the
residence Of Senator Blair, 2o1 East Capitol street.
for the benefit OF the Capitol Hill Industrial school
An inviting program has been arranged, in which
number OF excellent musical volunteers will take
part. This charity is deserving OF very liberal
patronage.
1t Is announced that the Attorney General and
Mrs. Brewster will give q dancing reception on
Monday evening next, In honor OF their married
daughter, Mrs. KoonS, who has been with them for
some weeks past
The New Labor Chief.