National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-25
SOCIETY NOTES.

Miss Clevolaud's leyoe was n remarkably
large one on Saturday afternoon II was said
to exceed in numbers the famous last reception
held 10y Mrs. Hayes. The white house is al.
ways an attractive place TO visitors. There Is
pleasant fragrant atmosphere, there Is music
from the best military band in the country, and
there nro the delightful rooms and the con-
scrvutory to roam about in. There arc moel.
ings ana greetings, and besides the whole
pretty pageant has q political significance.
The highest house in the nation isthruwu open
for the inspection and dclectation of the s0vo-
reign people. And the lady of the white
house ldons her prettiest dresses and her
brightest smiles and Is glad to see them. Wash
ington is fortunate I'm eetting aiwnys the peo.
pie in the executive mansion who take
pleasure i'll making ita delightful house to all
came everybody, aud Miss Cleveland greeted
them In n trained gown of lavender silk,
trained with Fedora lace and garnished with
lows OF watered ribbon, the square oo[sage
adorned with frills of Mechlin lace, and she
wore carnatiOn pinks in her breast aud one in
her coiilnre. Her bouquet was web of
smilax set with carnations and long sprays of
lilies Of the valley. Mrs. Waite wife of the
chief justice, who stood next, wore n robe of
garnet silk with passementeries and lace
breakfast cap surmounted her hair. Mrs Cas-
sidy wore q dress of black velvet, with trim
mngs of black silk and thread lace. Both
ladies held bouquets of yellow roses. Behindthc
line, Mrs. Manning, Mrs. EndiCott, Mrs Whit
nCy, and Mrs. Villas held q pleasant court dur
ing the afternoon. Mrs. Manning wore an OK.
quisite toilet of clarot violet bodice and train,
and full front drapery OF blue satin brocade.
The sides, sleeves, and coTsnge were trimmed
with, oriental lace: Mrs. Endicotrs robe was
of black silk, with panels embroidered in n
pattern OF marguerites IL was superb cos.
daS eye Stnav wos m weGre yors
satin, brocaded in wheat sheayes, combined
with black satin, and made with sleeves and
Suirasso,fje jet Mrs Villas % was % looking happy IL
thread lace. Miss RathbOne, n charming
P5lcxiSp and y,,,, graceful manner, tic, cues:
gown of turquoise velvet, with son fall OF lace
in the bosom. Col. Cassidy, OF Albany, was OF
the receiving party. over 1000 people passed
through the room. Tho rests were few aud
short and far between, as you might infer, to
get so many folks through and greeted In two
hours. Among the notables were Mr.. John
Bigelow, of New York; Hon. George Bancroft
with Mrs Bishop Potter, his guest, A number
of the diplomatic corps paid their dinner re.
spests, and great many Of our society people
panied by Miss Breckinridse aud Mrs. IRIS Benton Benton
McMillin The latter is the bride OF month,
but is in mourning for a relative. In the cor.
sage Of her stylish black rob, Mrs MoMillin
soms. Mrs. Carlisle was presented with
Miss Cleveland's bouquet. Notable
among the debutantes was Miss Agnes
| trimmed with the latest novelty-lamb's WOOL
and a peaked bonnet tied with scarlet ribbons.
The costume Is striking, unique, and becom'
| Miss Genevieve Paul, Miss Mary Wilson, and
| Miss Richardson made an attractive group,
| hcdged in by n score of handsome matrons.
Miss Susan b. Anthony paid her respects TO
| Miss Cleveland, accompanied by Mrs. Spofi0rd.
| 1t Is surmised that the champion of the
| woman's cause was gratifed with and approved
| our lady of the white house.
Shortly after 8 o'clock Miss Cleveland and
| her party went up stairs to the tea room. Hon.
| George Bancroft, Mrs. Bishop Potter, Mr.. John
| Bigelow, and Mrs and Miss Fall, OF Tennessee
| were invited to partake of the refreshing bever
| age with the receiving ladies.
Owing to the death of a near relative the re
| ception to be given by Mrs. W. w. Johnston on
Wednesday has been pOStpOned