National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-09

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that ladies anxiously consult their engage
ment lists to mako sure that none are
neglected. The drenching rain Of Monday
precluded all calling on that day, but the
storm cleared most obllglngly, and gave
brisk, clear night for the army and navy
assembly. This ball made delightfully."-
pretty spectacle. There was no crush Of
people, the ample spaces Of the Rifles
armory afrording goodly room. The hand
some dresses worn were remarkable for
elegance and richness, notably that Of
Miss Endicott, lovely soft white tulle; Miss
Sheriff., glistening pearl satin, under full
skirts Of tulle; Miss Viola Myer, in simple
white tulle, and Miss Acklen, In peach
pink satin. / hear that q sweet rose bud
not then "outn carried Off the palm OF
bellehood and great lot Of the fayors in
the cotillon.
One Of the pleasantest events OF Tuesday
was Miss CleveIand's informal reception,
from to o'clock, in the red parlor. Miss
Cleveland wore dress Of black silk, with
panels and berths of jetted passementerie.
She had narrow ruflles OF lace at throat and
hands, and q sweet pink rose on her breast.
Miss Nelson, who assisted, wore a handsome
costume Of rich black silk and lace. There
was a glowing fire in the CRATE, a sublued
light In the room, and a loosely-arranged
bunch Of roses and hyacinths sent waves OF
perfume through the room. Some Of the
callers were Mrs. Villas, Miss Cullom, Lieut..
and Mrs. Winthrop, of san Francisco, and
Prof. Sousa, whom both ladies' thanked
most cordially for the music Of New Years
day, and especially for the excellent render
| ing of the score OF the "Mikado,n that
both enjoyed so much. The cards of all
| callers upon Miss Cleveland are preserved
for record, with the day and hour Of visit
marked upon them. Miss Nelson will re-
main guest ut the white house through
the week, and will probably assist at Miss
| Cleveland's reception this afternoon. Next
week Miss Love and Mrs. Col. Utley, Of
Buffalo, will come to spend a week with
Miss Cleveland. / hear that Mrs. John
Sherman and Mrs Speaker Carlisle have
both been invited to assist Miss Cleveland
this afternoon, and that both ladies have
accepted.
The reception of the Chief Justice and
| Mrs. and Miss Waite on Tuesday night, the
first Of series, brought out notable as
sembly Of distinguished people. The pres
| ence Of eminent men and brilliant women
| gave the event the atmosphere of refined
elegance and intellectual culture that be-
longs to the true salon. Mrs Tinker, Of
New York city, cousin Of Miss Waite's,
| presided at the tea table. Mrs. Martha j.
| Lamb had returned to New York, and was
not present at the reception.
Wednesday was the first Cabinet day for
| the wives OF the new ministers In their new
homes, and It called forth great army Of
callers to do the ladies honor. Mrs. Bayard
| was assisted by her daughters, Miss Kate
| and Miss Anne, Miss Louise presiding at
the table. Miss Florence was suffering
from slight indisposition, and did not APP
| pear. Mrs. Bayard wore splendid robe of
sea green satin. with buttercup faeings and
ruffles of old lace. Miss Bayard wore a
beautiful gown of opal-tinted silk, with
pointed train and corsage cut low and gar
nished with Bruges lace. Miss Annie wore
brown silk, with satin stripes Of white and
pretty trimmings of lace, and Miss Louise
wore simple toilet of white India silk.
The drawing room was crowded during the
hours Of the reception by most distln-
guished company. ...
Mrs. Manning, in trained gown com
posed Of grass green silk and white lace,
| greeted her many visitors In her exquisite
rooms. Assisting were Mrs. Lamont, the
Misses Tilden, Miss Bancroft, the grand
daughter Of the historian, and Miss Rose
Grams, daughter of Gen. Rosecrans. Miss
Susie Tilden and Miss Rosecrans poured tea
and chocolate in the Queen Anne dining
room. These ladies all wore handsome
toilets of black silk
Mrs. Villas was aided by Mrs. Stevenson
and Mrs. Mcdonald. Mrs. Villas wore @
trained dress OF buttercup colored satin,
with front of white lace. A dainty service
of tea was served In the back drawing room
Mrs. Whitney received In Worth crea
ton composed OF black MORE with berthe
of open jettet network; the panels were Of
MORE covered with jet, and at the back wa
broad sash Of watered ribbon, The petit
coat was pale pearl satin, with silver
sheaves OF wheat strewn over 1t. The re
ception was held in the new Louis Seize ad
ditioD, that gives ample spaces. No one II
crushed, and persons so disposed can si
down quietly on silken diyan and enjoy
chat without interruption. Ensign Heath, o
the navy, presented the callers to Mrs. Whit
ney. Mrs. Solely and Mrs. Charles Not
stood at her side. The great room wa
thronged. Secretary Whitney viewed tn,
his glasses. Mrs. Phil Sheridan, pref
thy attired in mauye satin ant
cashmere, garnished with steel passe
menterie, made pretty picture In a coy
nook, greeting friends, and Mrs. Lawrenc
Hopkins, OF New York, in lovely cos
tune Of crimson bodice, with rose-colore,
skirts Of tulle, sat on Q sofa and talket
with callers. Miss Waddell and Mis-
Parsons, of Cleveland, assisted In the re
ception Of guests. In the dining room al
oblong table was spread with daintles, AM
Miss Heath, Miss Sicard, and Miss Pauln
Whitney, home from school, served tea
coffee, and chocolate respectively.
Mrs. Hubbard, the mother Of the Attol
ney General, received in her new house
just out Of Iowa circle. The entrance Il
the drawing room is had through the sec
ond room, the first one being sort o
, cul de sac, In which Mrs. Hubbard sits
! dressed In black silk, with cap and fehu O
black lace.
Mrs. Speaker Carlisle, robsd in splendi
! gown Of heliotrope brocade, hold her levee
In company with Mrs. Beriah Wilkins, 0
Ohio; Mrs. Durham, Of Chicago; Mrs. Cliff
ton r. Breeknrdge, and Miss spriggs.
On account of a severe cold, Mrs. Endl
: colts house was closed TO callers.
/; Mrs. Cheatham, of Nashville Tenn, an
, her daughter, Miss Pauline Aclilen, held
largely attended reception. They were as
a sisted by Mrs. Pinson, Mrs. Hunton, o
, New Orleans; Mrs. Porter, and Miss Voor
. hees. The rooms were lighted, and bouI
, tiful refreshments We're served.
> In the evening the President and Mis
; Cleveland gave q dinner to the Misses III
den, Of Greystone, nieces Of Hon. SamuI
: j. Tilden. The guests invited to meC
!, them were DIR. Villas, Of Chicago, who
; visiting with his brother, the PostmastC
. General; Surgeon General Gunnell Of th
G navy; Col. and Mrs. John NJ. Wilson, an
DIR. GOldsborough. Miss Nelson was als
present. The table was beautifully ga
nished with flowers, and each guest receive
u a bouquet ofehoiee roses.
The bachelors ball, given at Masoni
Y Hail on Wednesday evening, was chape
Q oned by Mrs. Coleman. Mr., Charles Poe
J, led the cotillon, In which he was abb
, assisted by his brother, Mr. Frederic
;. Poor.
:, Mrs. Macallster Laughton and Miss O.
7 mile Bergbman held pleasant reGeptlo
, on Wednesday evening.
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o The weddings at 81. Johns Church TIL
o week were densely attended, The peculil
a attraction a marriage ceremony holds e