St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-08

1t had fallen to the lot of any other president
| to see. Apropos of this it is Interesting to
remark that story is going the rounds here
Of certain society lady whose modesty COM
PEELED her on going to corn artist. to pre-
sent her feet cncased in stockings with holes
cut just where the offending corns were
located, 40 that none of the foot should be
visible. while she was able a few hours later,
without blush, to exhibit to several hundred
people her corset laces by reason Of the ex-
treme decollctteness, SO to speak, of her attire.
THE MOST INTERESTING EVENT
of this week has been the reception at the
residence of the new Japanese minister, Mr.
! Kuk. Society has seen so little of the Japs
and their still more reserved associates, the
Chinese that it welcomed an in vitation which
opened the doors Of the home of the new
japanese minister to them. The Japs and
the Chinese, too, are quite fond of going, but
| owing to their peculiar views they have here
tofore invited but few people to their homes,
and then usually confined their invi-
tatfons- to the male sex. So when it
was announced that Mr.. and Madame Kuki
| intended to adopt the customs Of the Euro
| pean diplomats in attendance here, there was
general expression of satisfaction and a
general attendance by those invited to their
! first reception at the legation building on
N street. The long suite Of parlors was filed
with large and distinguished company of
| people. The parlors were elaborately deco
rated with flowers and plants. Ferns, tulips,
etc., We're placed at every available point.
The minister, Mr.. Kuk, greeted his guests at
the door of the parlor and presented them to
Madame kuki, who was assisted by her niece,
Miss Knki, Madame Takahashi, wife Of the
Japanese consul OF New York, Mrs Denni-
son, wife of the American secretary of lega-
| tion. aud Mrs. Bryan. Madame Kuki's toilet
swas a trained dress of rose colored brocaded
velvet and silk, with point lace trimmings.
! She carried q bouquet of Marshal Neil roses.
| Miss Kuki wore white nuns yelling and lace,
Madame Takahashi wore rich white satin :,
with front of silver brocade. Mrs. Dennison
wore crimson satin, covered with thread lace.
Mrs Bryan white satin and point lace. Mrs.
Kuki speaks enough English to
| FULFILL THE SOCIAL REQUIREMENTS.
while the secretaries of legation and num-
Der of Japs from this city and New York,
who speak the language perfectly, assisted in
caring for the guests. Trays of teas, ices and
| punch were passed through the rooms during
the early part of the evening and handsome
supper with wines and Accomplishments
served later. Among those present were
Secretary Frelinghuysen Secretary Chandler,
Postmaster General and Mrs. Hatton, JUS
tice Gray, Justice Harlan, Justice and Mrs.
Macarthur, Secretary and Mrs. McCulloch,
| Mrs. Kinsley, Mrs. and Miss Myers, Justice
Fields, Gen. and Mrs. Sheridan, Senator and
Mrs. Dolph, Senator and Mrs HawIey, SEN
ator and Miss Wilson, Senator Miller and bis
wife and daughter, and large number Of
members of the house, as we'll as all the
diplomats and their respective families.
SOCIETY NOTES.
| A reception given by Mrs. Gen. Stevens
to Capt. Bedford Pym Oh Tuesday
evening was an event of good deal Of in
terest. 1t was very largely attended.
| the coming marriage of Lieut. VIM.
Almy, son of Admiral Almy. retired, which
is to take place on the 11h inst. lis the subject
| of good deal of attention. Mr.. Almy's twin
brother was. 1t will be remem bered, married
in New Jersey short time since.
The social events at the naval academy at
| Annapolis are the subject of no little interest
here. Some of the germans and dancing
| parties are described as unusually brilliant.
One OF these closed the other night with q
regular old fashioned Virginia reel, in which
the ladies selected the partners by lottery
| PfOEtSS. graz Uds5 ueiuS pdSStu EOuuu anu
the lady drawing from it the name Of the in
/ divdual who was 10 be her partner in the
closing dance of the evening. ,lgods .i.sjs
| Paul c. Hendricks, son OF the vice presi-
dent elect, has resigned his position In the
postoffice department and gone home,
ostensibly to resume the study of law. Some
people, however, suppose it is really for the
purpose of getting married, and that he will
| return here with bride and be settled in q
/ much more important and lucrative position
than that which he formerly held. He Is
spoken of as very intelligent and popular
young gentleman.
Susan B. Anthony. remains yet at the
Riggs house. She seems 10 enjoy the at
with people in public life. And she is really
honored by those OF them who make her ac-
| quaintance.
/ Theater parties have been the rage this
week. Between Fanny Davenport and Irv-
| ing, the week has been u busy one for
tbeater goers.
Miss Daisy Hampton, daughter Of Senator
| Wade Hampton, OF South Carolina. has
| joined her father here and is proving very
attractive member of society, where she is, of
course, made very welcome.
Miss Margaret Blaine, who went to New
York TO act as bridesmaid In the marriage of
! some friend, has returned, and assists Mrs.
| Blaine In receiving on Thursday.
Geu. Eppa Hunton, Of Virginia, has taken
apartments at the Ebbitt, with his family.
They are to remain here until after the in
auguration.