Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-14
SOCIETY.

The reception given by the President last even
ing In compliment 10 the diplomatic corps was the
occasion for display OF magnificent dress, and the
immense throRg of people present comprised the
ment, civil. military and naval, and a number OF
persons prominent In the walks Of private life The
hours named were TO IL, and the guests
seemed determined 10 so early 20 avoid the rush,
but as all were moved by the same desire the
upper floor or the mansion, where the guests were
Assembled, became jammed with an almost I'm
movable throng OF people and the crowd was so
great that IL took well nigh half hour TO reach
the blue parlor where the President stood TO re-
ceiye the guests, surrounded by the receiving
ladies' For nearly the two hours the steady march
OF guests, in column OF twos, continued The
majority entered the White House over platform
entrance through the large window at the foot OF
the eatern stairway, and, after depcsiting their
wraps, descended 10y the western stairway leading
down 10 the parlors. The diplomatic guests were
sbe al one 70 e o a and were saved
The President, escorting Nrs Frelinghuysen
followed by tie Secretary OF State, with Mrs. Nc
Elroy, promptly at nine O'Clock entered the blue
parlor, where Marshal McNchael, Colonel Rock
well, and Lieutenant Mason made the presenta-
tion-iirst OF the members OF foreign legations and
ladies specially invited, who Immediately formed
In rear OF the President, who stood. with Mrs Nc
Eroy on his right, ready To receive the other guests
The President was perfectly AT home In the midst
OF the surging column OF people, chatting inror-
Ealiy with such OF them a. he knew well as they
passed: After paying their respects TO the Presi-
room, which, with It's flood or bright lights, re-
Spendent chandeliers. rich tapestry, and crowds OF
handsomely dress d ladies'. formed picture OF daz-
2lng beauty. There the people dispersed into va
nouS directions-some seeking corners roomy
alcoves. Others going to the Conservatory, where
the refreshing atmosphere seemed like the tropics
and was wholesome change from the crowded,
heated parlors The house WAS handsomely deco
rated in all parts-huge plants and rare flowers I'm
arrangement everywhere. In the blue parlor,
which Was Itself a picture OF animated beauty. the
forai display was more profuse than usual I'm
mense palms gracefully swayeo above the heads of
the ladies, and an abundance OF flowers ana exotics
tended 20 enhance the beauty OF the scene.
Mrs. McElroy, who formed the central figure I'm
the group OF ladies assisting the President, wore
a rich toilet OF cream-tinted silk, draped with
handsome lace, with diamond ornaments. and was
most gracious In her greetings OF the guests, with
whom she talked occasionally as they passed. Mrs.
Frelinghuysen, who divided the first honor OF the
occasion with the Presidents sister was attlred In
train OF violet satin and velvet, with point lace
trimmings Mrs. Brewster wore bronze-colored
satin, with braided front, trimmed with ecru lace
and gold bead nettings MIS- McCuloch's dress
was cream satin, with embossed velvet ana lace.
Mrs hatton wore ruby velvet and satin and Mrs.
Teller a rich brocaded white 4 Nm It would, OF
course, be lmpracticable 10 specify In detail the
hundreds OF rich and beautiful toilets OF the ladies'
but IL may be said that seldom has there been seen
such magnncence In dress as that OF last evenings
reception.
AS stated above the guest list included the diplo-
matte corps the legislative judicial CIVIL military
and naval branches or the government, SO that an
enumeration OF those present is unnecessary, since
the more prominent personages In esch are already
well known 10 the general public While the crowd
was large especially during the earlier part OF the
evening, too much cannot be said In praise OF tho
excellent arrangements for the evening. without
the most complete provision In that respect. chaos
might have prevailed where otherwise . most de-
lightful evening was enjoyed
The friends Of the Capital Bicycle Club turned
out in force last night and the hop at the National
Rifles armory was complete successful fact, al
most too successful for comfort It was estimated
that fuy fifteen hundred DpODle
Towards midnight, however, ample opportunity
was afforded Tor dancing. The wallis were decked
with shields aud streanerS aid In addition there
were effective decorations characteristic OF wheel
ing. Glistening bicycles were perched high upon
the wall projections on either SIDE OF the stage, and
upon the stage bicycles were stacked and sur
mounted by the club nags and banners The klub
kats, which are supposed 10 always accompany tho
club 10 prevent bad luck, were SUSPENDED In mid
air,-one In the center or the room, tie other
above the stage. There We're representatives pres
ent from other wheeling organizations In this city
and Baltimore, and the pretty uniforms OF the
wheemen contrasteG we'll with the dress suits or
their numerous gentlemen guests present. Many
The reception committee was j. W. Wagner. o. ".
GIL, T. Janus. 4. c. Upton, Max Hansmann. b. W.
Hanna, and c. E. Hawley, while DR.. Il NJ. SchOoley,
T. Bacon, j. Nick. Borden and j. L. Leaning had
charge OF the dancing.
The german OF the Wednesday club, at Marini's
last evening, was beautiful success Mrs. senator
Cameron, OF Pennsylvania, acted as receiving
hostess upon the occasion, anc the german was led
by Lieut. Paine and Miss Myer. There were about
seventy-five couples The fagors, which consisted
ceiyiDg exquisite bouquets de corsage and the gen
tlemen bouUonnieres. some OF the guests were late
In coming on account OF the Presidents reception,
but the majority OF them, who expected TO go TO
the " bite House, decided 10 forego that pleasure
The reception and dinner party OF Justice and
Mrs Bradley last evening was a handsome affair.
The Invitations, IL Is proper TO ada, had been IS
sued before the announcement OF the dates OF tho
Presidents receptions
The members OF the male chorus OF the Saenger.
bund gave an impromptu entertainment at the
close the rehearsal last evening In honor OF their
president, Mr.. Paul SchulZe. who celebrated his
birthday yesterday. There was some delightful
singing and music, short addresses and toastings,
and a tempting collation. closed the evenings en-
tertainment
The Round Table club, the we'll known social ana
literary organization, win be entertained by Mr..
Chas. A. Beale, at the residence OF MI. VIM. H.
Black, tomorrow evening.
The report In circulation that the Misses Nc
Ceney will shortly give dancing party Is erro-
neouS No such entertainment, We are authorized
to say, Is contemplated.
Cards have been issued for another OF the
delightful dancing receptions at Willard's-to take
place on Friday evening next
Miss Sara Roach, idaughter OF John Roach, OF
Chester. Pa, a young lady well-known IN Wash
ington, will be married In the former city 70 M.
Chas. E. Schuyler, OF n. Y, on the 2lstinst
Mrs. German, wife OF the senator from Maryland,
has far taken very little part In the social fest-
V1t1eS OF The season. ana nef receptions, 50 mucn
enjoyed In the past, have been omitted. But she
intends to resume these receptions In about two
weeks, and will continue them regularly through
the season.
Representative and Mrs Turner have now with
them their daughter, who II no pleasantly r8mem-
bered as visitor here during the past two seasons
She VIII assist her mother AZ her Friday receptions
at Willard's
Mrs. Roessles friends win te glad 70 hear her
health has so much improved that she wiz be able
70 return 10 washington this week
The Presidents former law partner, Nj. Rastus
s. Ransom, OF New York, win be married IN Brook
lyn to-day to Miss Carol p. E1wards Of that city.
The newly married couple VIII pass through here
on their wedding tour, stopping for q few days -
the guests OF the President at the White House
Mra Yale and Misses Man and Wingate, who
have been visiting Mrs and Miss McCulloch, have
returned 70 their homes
Mrs Gen. Hancock passed through the city this
morning on her way to Thomasyfne, Ca, for the
benert OF her health, accompanied by her brother,
Nj. Oliver Russell
The W. and G. n. q. Directors Ele0sea.
The annual election OF the Hoard OF directors of
the Washington and Georgetown railroad Co,
took place to-day &C the once Of the above COM
pany IN West Washington, which resulted IN the
election OF the following named gentlemen @ the
board: MeesrA William r Riley, Ma1t0y q. Lane,
Leonard Whitney, A. Ross Ray, Charles c. Glover,
Edward Temple and Henry Hurt The o1ecf1on O.
omcers for the ensuing year VIII take place th1D
afternoon at O'Clock
eKNTRNcKD PoR AssAULa.-when William Mason
and George p1nkner. both c0lIred meI az the houDo
Of Rlm1ra johnson, az Cd street southwest New
Years night row grew out Of TIER rival elslms