St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-01

In the AFTERNOON anu make ISL OF acQualnC-
ances. Then they are invited the next
entertain ment that the lady on whom they
call gives. The result is naturally that there
are many more ladies than gentlemen IN
vited unless the hostess thustles 'round' and
scrapes up everything in the shape
Of men that she can fEd avail
able. And it is SO easy for these young fell
lows with swallow tail coat, two shirts, q
pair of kid gloves, and a crush hat to get into
society. HOWE Why. just get somebody who
has bowling acQuaintance to take you in on
Mrs. Blanks calling day, and then leave
your card. That is all that is necessary. Or
if you don't want to do that get some of
your lady acquaintance when they go call
ing to take dozen or twenty of your cards
and leave one with hers wherever she pays
call, and the thing is done. The invitations
will come right along, and unless you have
stolen something small, or have actually
been in the peuitentiary, it is all right Gas
long as you are sober enough to walk straight,
keep out of rows and keep awake
And the young men are pot, If reports are
to be trusted, the only ones in Society" here
thatsare too fond of the punch bowl or the
champagne bottle. 1t is whispered that the
wives of some people of prominence are
quite "a able in this line as the sterner sex,
and there is just now story floating about
regarding the drunken pranks of very
prominent society lady that would horrify the
nation, whose servant her husband is.
RECEPTIONS AND ENTERTAINMENTS.
The chief events this week are the presf-
dents closing reception at the White house,
a ball at the residence of the attorney gem
eral, dinner to the diplomats at the Execu-
tive mansion, Mrs. McElroy's reception and
the presentation at the close of the week of the
pretty opera Of paul and Virginia. By some
of Washington most prominent society
people. This last mentioned event has been
looked forward to with good deal of inter-
est for long time. The class has been I'M
der the training Of Mile. Noguieras, the
daughter of the Portuguese minister, and
those taking part are people very well known
| in the social world.
The last of the three receptions by the pres
| ident to congress, diplomats and the army
| and navy was the most brilliant Of any Of the
series. 1t was largely attended. Mrs. Nc
| Eiroy assisted the president, as customary,
aided by the wives of the cabinet officers. Mrs.
| McElroy wore gray brocsded satin trim med
with steel passementerie, and relieved
with bows of scarlet ribbon. Mrs .Frelinghuy-
sen wore black velvet and Jet, Mrs. McCulloch
| white satin and white brocaded velvet, Mrs.
| Hatton white satin trimmed with crystal lace,
Mrs. Brewster dead leaf satin brocaded with
colors over pettieoat or rose
tinted satin, Mrs. Teller black and
crimson satin trimmed with point lace.
There were many very rich and noticeable
toilets, while the brilliant court uniforms Of
the diplomats worn in honor Of the army
and navy were equally noticeable. Madame
de Strives dress was Of pale violet satin,
Mrs. Helyar a bodice of marine blue velvet
over skirts of pale tinted satin, embroidered
with pearlsfand iridescent beads. Her orna-
| meuts were pearls and she carried bouquet
| Of violets. Mrs. Don. Cameron was accom-
panied by Mrs. Archer, wife of
the Scotch artist who is engaged on the por-
trait of Mr.. Blaine, Gen. Ben Butler was a CEN
ter of attraction in the east room during
part of the evening, Miss Alice Monroe
daughter of John Monroe, the American
banker in Paris, was present in toilet OF
white silk and tulle, Mrs. Sheridan wore
white satin and brocade With pearl orna-
meuts, Mrs. Eugene Hale wore black lace
and jet, with diamond ornaments. Mrs.
Logan crimson velvet and satin and
Duchesse lace, Miss Cullom pale blue silk
embroidered with colors, Mrs. Pendleton
black velvet and lace with gold trimmings,
Miss Dora Miller amber satin
and gold spangled gauZe, Mrs.
John Davis white satin and lace com bined
with yellow satin, Mrs. Theodore Lyman
white velvet and satin with steel embroider-
cries and low corsage, Mrs. Dorsheimer
black velvet train over a petticoat Of black
and white brocaded satin and corsage
| trimmed with point lace, Mrs. Patton black
satin with front em broidered with straw COL
ored silks, ornaments of large sapphires set
with diamonds, Mrs. McMichae white OF
toman silk with low corsage Of pale b.ue
velvet, Mrs. Dunbar Price ruby velvet aud
tule with necklace OF ruoies. Mrs. Ermen-
trout white satin brocaded in gold; Mrs.
Rachel Shermen white silk aud lace, Misses
West In pale blue crepe trimmed with luce;
the Viscountess Noyuieras of Portugal, white
| satin and brocaded velvet.
One Of the most interesting events..of the
week was dancing reception" at the resi-
dence of the attorney general, given In honor
OF his daughter, Mrs. Rooms. Mrs. Brews-
ter received, attired In costume of rose
| tinted brocaded satin. Mrs. koonsf wore
handsome costume Of broca ded white satin
with diamond and pearl ornaments. Among
those in attendance were the president and
Mrs. McElroy, the cabinet officers and their
families, the diplomats with their ladies,
General and Mrs. Sheridan and many
others.
Mrs. Dennisou, Of Ohio, has been here for
several days, accom- panied by her daughter,
who is an In valid, suffering from spraiued
ankle, which injury was received some
months ago. Mrs. Dennison received on
Tuesday at the Arlington, aid left later In
the week for Old Point Comfort where they
are to try the sea air and water for the suffer-
ing daughter.
An interesting event IN the early part OF
the week was german given at Wizards
by Miss Turner, daughter Of Representative
Turner. OF Kentucky. There were large
number Of prominent society people In at
tendance, notable Mrs. Carlisle, Mrs. RAN
dali, the wives OF the members from Ken
lucky, and others Of prominence, The last
dance Of the evening was under bit Of mis-
telOe brought from the south by Mrs. Ran
dali on the late trip Of her husband aud her
self ~ that section.
The presidents dinner 10 the diplomatic
this week was quite in keeping with the u.s.
uaI brilliancv which marks these events ct
the White house under President Arthur.
.1g VA.