Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-29
SOCIETY,".

Inc STATE dinner given by the PRESIDENT last
evening in honor OF the diplomatic corps must take
rank with the handsomest entertainments ever
given at the Executive Mansion. The parlors and
corridors were oil profusely ornamented with flow
ers and plants and the East Room Itself was made
a perfect garden OF tropical, floral exotics. The
marine band, usual, diScOursej excellent music,
and tne Presiaenss appearance among MS guests
About eight O'Clock the guests proceeded to the
state dnng-room, the President leading, with Wis
countess Sogueiras. The Portuguese minister, Wis
count Nogueiras, whose position as dean OF the dip
lomatic corps entities him to the distinction of
hrst place upon all occasions OF formal cere-
mOny. came next, with Mrs. McEiroy. The others
then fol lOwed-the Secretary of State with
MIS- dc Strive; Minister West with Mrs. Fre,ing-
huySen the Austrian minister with Mrs. Carter
wife OF the Hawaiian Minister the French Minis
ter with Mrs A. G. Curtin; the Swiss Minister with
Nine. Romero, of Mexico; the Argentine Minister
with Countess Arschot. OF Belgium: the Spanish
Minister with Miss West; the Turkish Minister
and Mrs. Newbold; the German Minister and Miss
Harding. OF Philadelphia; the japanese Minister
and Miss Lucy Frrlinghuysen; the Colombian Mill
lister and Miss Sharp, of Kingston, n Y. the Rus
Sian Minister and Nine Domingues; the Hawaiian
Minister and Mrs. j. F. Miller, the Charges deS AT
flares, OF Be gun China. Mexico Peru. Brazil, Ven
eZuea, and Sweden.; Senator J. F. Miller, Repre-
sentative Curtin and the Netherlands Minister. 1t
Will thus be seen that some OF the prominent gen.
tiemen and ladies OF the corps were absent,
some OF them being out Of the city, The
dinner table, which had covers laid for forty,
was most handsomely decorated, a NINA
ture lake represented throughout the centre
OF the table with plants and flowers gracefully ar
while little islands dotted the lake here and there
over the immediate centre of the table was pa
Wilton three 1eet high and six feet long. formed Of
flowers representing the Hanging garden OF BABY
lon,' the ends OF the table being garnished with
most beautiful flowers. At each lady'S plate was
placed magnificent corsage bouquet OF exquisite
roses tied with delicately tinted ribbon. and at the
gentlemen's plates were botonnierS OF bon slene
buds The dinner a SumptuOuS one, COM
prfsng the rarest OF deiicacies and The occasion
was, in every respect, worthy of the host and his
distinguished guests.
The german OF the Wednesday club at Marns
hall last evening, was a very handsome entertain
ment, and attended by some OF the most prominent
society people In the city. Mrs john Davis acted
as hostess, receiving the guests with that easy,
pleasant grace that has made her so popular in
Washington society. The german was led by Mr..
Allan tombstone and Mrs. Horace Heyar. OF the
British legation, and the figures were both novel
and entertaining.
Despite the cold and windy weather of yester-
day, many ladies received very large numbers OF
callers, and the receptions OF the Cabinet ladies
were even more largely attended than usual. Mrs.
Brewster, who received a great many party callers
In consequence OF her handsome card reception Of
Monday night, was assisted by her daughter. Mrs
Rooms. who Will return 20 Philadelphia Satur-
day, Mrs Dunbar Price, Miss Lulu Rockwell and
other ladies, and the house was constantly crowded
during the afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Bancroft Davis gave another OF their
"at homes" last evening, which was attended by
large number or guests. The rich toilets OF the
ladies In the brilliant parlors made a beautiful
Scene and the occasion one OF most deiig htful
enjoyment.
The annual ball of the Argo Literary Club at
Abners hall last evening ives a very delightful one,
participated in by over two hundred OF their friends
and acquaintance The hall was in good c0nGi-
tion for dancing and the music excellent. At mid
night fine supper was served, after which the pro-
gram OF dancing was resumed and Kept up till aate
hour.
Invitations have been issued by Mrs. s. V. Niles
and Miss Niles for reception and tea from four to
seven O'Clock next Wednesday.