Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-13

great ovation, and quite o compliment 20 the
chief executive. The carriages had scarcely
ceased to arrive before 1t was time for the long
departing procession to move. The decora- 1
lions were the same as those used the evening
before, the table decorations being distributed
about the rooms on tables and nsntsls. The
CLOAK room arrangement on the frst door
greatiy fac1ntated the progress Of guests Many
OF these arrived some time before O'Clock, and
at that hour precisely the Presidential party
marched into the blue room to the inspiriting
music OF Hail to the Chief" They took their
mediately, with Baron Fava leading q long line
Of diplomats. Miss Clevelaud's dress was
trained robe OF blue silk, with front OF ecfu
i , with pipings Of pink silk. Mrs. Manning
garnitures- Mrs. Endicott's dress was Of ivory
satin, with black lace scarf and scarlet feathers
o poSe
velvet trimmed with fluffy ostrich feathers,
ana q triple necklace OF diamonds. Mrs.
blue satin with Elizabeth collar, edged with |
pearls, and front draped with lace and . cor.
bue os
Slater, Miss susanna Bancroft Minister and
Madame Kuki, Secretaries Manning, Whitney,
Mrs. John Bigelow, Mrs. Fryer, Miss Weddell,
Miss Van vechten. Minister and Mrs Reuters
Minisser and M can,er the eo french
minister, Count de Mesia, members Of the Chi-
nese legation, Count Leyden Mr.. Flores, Count
norm and Miss Villas The scene Vas sn eIceeS
tngly brilliant one throughout. The gorgeous
Of the 'o oce of tSs as Ine .Dd
and marine corps, mingling with the dainty
dresses of the women, made . variegated kalef-
seem were as 1oliovs: Mps CARLISLE, IN
cent crystal lace. Mrs. Marion Fortescue, Of
satin, trimmed with copper-colored passemen-
teries, with amber necklace and diamond star
nsa WITH ehansy sce 0 Ms s0SS
ras. black satin and lace. Mrs. David Dudley
Field. hunters green velvet with pink feathers
tiiiy lace, Miss Jarvis, blue satin and valen-
ciennes lace. Mrs. ID. l. Dodge, black velvet,
pink feathers in her hair and very handsome
diamonds. Mrs. Gross, black satin with panels
Of pearl satin, and silver passementerie. Mrs.
Knott, white satin, with ruby trimmings. Miss
pale blue surah. Miss Weddeii, cherry satin
and chantilly lace. Mrs: Judge Carey, bronze
and green brocade. Miss jackson, white Chinese
pearl brocade, low corsage, outlined with pearl
tuiie, and old gold Juliet fan. Miss Scranton,
lace. Miss Beach, pink ottoman and satin bro.
cade. Miss Helen Johnson, cowslip satin and
tulle. Mrs. Neiil, pale blue brocade, sleeves
trained black velvet, diamond ornaments. Mrs.
Clayton McMichael wore ottoman satin, with
pointed point bodice e blue velvet and cOrsass out
son, cream satin with court train, and
duchess lace. Mrs. Sslfridge, q dress of
lined with tiny white roses and their leaves.
Miss West. pearl china Grape low corsage, out
lined and trimmed with cut steel passemen-
with pearl passementeries. Mrs. Col. Wilson,
stone colOred silk, with tulle and lace trim
mings. Mrs. Col Rockwell, lilac satin and blue
Plumes In her hair and handsome diamonds.
Mrs. Senator Harrison, cream satin, with full
draperies Of handsome cream lace. Mrs.
Col. stevenson, dress OF pearl satin, with pleated
'front.' and boufant back, with corsage gafniture
OF white feathers. Mrs. Youmans, ruby velvet
with cut steel trimmings. Mrs. Wilkins. ivory
ottoman, fine old lace garnishings and bon
silene rose bouquet
Others Of those VINO paid their respects to the
Stevenson, Senator and Mrs. Sabin, Senator and
Mrs. Logan. Senators Harrison and Cockrell,
Beach and yiele. Representative and Mrs.
Cultivate, Captain and Miss button. Col.
Casey, Coz. James, Col. Mclean, Major Armes,
Townsend, of Philadelphia, Col. McMichaeI,
Judge John Davis, MIR. Maury, Mr.. and Miss
a MSGue M Mr. and Mrs Letter Gen and Mrs
Muldrow, David Dudley Field, Justice Field.
Gen. and Miss Meigs, Mrs. sturtevant Moore,
Gross, Col. H. L. Dodge, of San Francisco; CHER
Clerk Youmans, Mrs. Wheaton,, Gen. Van
vliet Lieut.. Reamy, DR.. and Mrs Bartlett,
and MIRA Shelley, Gen. Farnsworth, Fred.
Douglass, Lieut.. and Mrs Duvall, Commander
AID Mrs. Harmony, the Misses Beach, Mrs. and
Miss Butterworth, Mrs. and Miss Denver, Miss
eraI Knott, Mr.. and Mrs. Phil p Hichborn, ana
good humber Of people stl in The east room com
and In the corridors, but shortly after IL the
President and receiving party went up stairs.
during the evening Of Gov. Seymour's death.
Ex-Representative and Mrs. Hopkins held
large reception last night.
Commander and Mrs. McCalla held q charm.
ing reception yesterday in their beautiful house
were dispensed by Mrs. Cornwall and Mrs.
Moore: Lieut.. Cowles assisted Mr.. and Mrs.
McCalla.
Mr.. James E. Fitch and his brother.inlAw
to their friends last evening. at their residence
on Rhode Island avenue. While the occasion
lacked the characteristics OF q fashionable
crush, it was an exceedingly pleasant affair,
and was greatly enjoyed by all participating.
Despite the unfavorable weather, there was
quite large attendance at the art and musical
reception given BY Mr.; Waiter Paris at his
were agreeabIy entertained by the musical pro-
gram, which included some very attractive
Of examining Mr.. Paris water Color DRAWING.
to the collection Of which he has recently added
several Interesting Florida sketches.
Mrs. Senator Call gave q most enjoyable tea
at her home On P street yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Call wore Q very handsome trained COS
tune of cream satin, with square corxage and
bouquet of white roses. Mrs. McMilfin, who as
sisted Mrs. Call in welcoming her guests, wore
q most becoming dress Of pearl colored broad
cloth, with gloves of the same shade. Through
the rooms were number OF young ladies' who |
added much TO the attractions of the occasion. |
Mrs. Frank w. Moulton will be at home
at 1919 8 street.
The tea to be given by the ladies OF the |
Homeopathic Free Dispensary Association at
their rooms, TOO G street, ON Tuesday afternoon
aud evening, promises TO be pleasant affair, !
in many ways. Mrs. =. T. Davis will preside |
at the tea table; Mrs. w. L. Van Derlip will |
serve the coffee, and Mrs. 8. p. Duncanson the |
sisted by other members OF the Association. |
The guests will be received by the Officers |
Miss l. N. Lehman, president; Mrs. ]. q. Gle
phane, vice PRESIDENT and the secretaries. Mrs 1
/. NJ. Bittinger and Mrs. E. F. Hort.
Cards are out for the marriage Of Miss George |
Kingsbury to Mr.. ]. Harry Jones, to take place |
at Mt. Vernon church Tuesday evening next.
The ladies of Mr.. Justice Millers family win |
not again receive on Mondays during the |
season.
In consequence Of illness, Mrs. General Sher- /
idan will not receive on Tuesday next
Senator George hes rented the house 1912 p |
street, and will move there during next week.
Representative Rogers, Of Arkansas, has his /
wife and children and his wtfe's mother with
him here this session. They are settled for the /
season at 1911 18th street
Mrs. Francis g. Dupont, Of Wilmington, lei, |
Is visiting the Misses Cunningham at 1888 14th /
street.
Miss Cornelia Adds daughter of JudRe Aida