National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-16

and Secretary and Mrs. Whitney gave their
second Friday evening dinner party. The
house was further beautihed by flowers, and
the party was truly agreeable and congenial
one. The dinner, as ut first projected, was
given In honor Of Senator Sherman. As the
senator was In Ohio, he was compelled to
decline the honor. The party consisted Of
and Miss Love, OF Buffalo; Senator and Mrs.
Mcpherson, Gen. and Mrs Sheridan Mr..
and Mrs. Randolph Tucker, Col. and Nine.
Bonapnrte, Secretary Endicott aud Mrs.
Endicott, who were unable TO be present at
the Cabinet dinner; Sir Lionel West, Miss
kathbone, Of Albany Miss Weddell, Of
Cleveland, and ex-Minister Kasson. Admiral
Porter, who was TO have been present, Is m
Mrs. Berry, OF ii street, gave pleasant
conversations.
go
The second reception Of the Secretary Of
state and Mrs. Bayard yesterday was a
great success; the rooms were literally
damned, and everybody enjoyed them
selves. Mrs. Bayard wore a handsome court
dress Of primrose embossed velvet, trimmed
with cascades Of antique Mechlin lace. Miss
Bayard wore becoming gown OF
sunrise satin, with low bodice, and
pearls about her neck; the skirt was demi
train, and the tablier, which was Of tulle, was
spangled with silken rose leaves, scattered
lightly over t. Miss Anne wore a trained
dress Of pink satin, and Miss Louise, In q
robe Of white satin and tulle, presided az the
tea urn. A number Of the girls were in pink
as II by one accord, and the levee had quite
the appearance Of prearranged pink party.
Miss Parsons, of Cleveland; Miss Camille
Berghmanns, Miss jackson, daughter Of
Senator jackson; Miss Jennie Sheriff., Miss
Fall, and some other bellies wore elegant
costumes Of pink satin and lace. Others
present were Senator and Miss Evarts, Mrs.
John Sherman, Minister West, Count Speck
sternburg. Mrs. MaoAllister Laughton, Mr..
and Mrs. Fairchild, Lieut., Reamy, Gen. VIM.
b. Hazen, Baron d'Itajuba, Secretary La
mar, Minister Roustan, Mr. and Mrs. l.. u.
Letter, Mr.. and Miss Biddle, Senator and
Miss jackson, Miss Fanny Rhea McAllister,
Mr.. w. A. and Mrs. Maury, Miss Maury,
| Count de Mesia, Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Schuyler, Mr.. and Mrs. Pillon, and Fran
cesca Becerra.
Judge and Mrs. shellabarger give a tea
this afternoon TO introduce formally to
society their daughter, Miss Mary. In the
evening from 8 TO 11:30 Cinderella german
| will be given to about thirty couples.
The Fort Smith (Ark.) Times gives an
account of very handsome reception given
recently by Judge end Mrs. ]. G. Parker in
honor OF Miss Mamie Chandler, daughter Of
| Hon. JeG Chandler, Of this city. "Never,"
EaSs inc Times, 'has our city seen congre-
| gated together such an array OF beauty and
magniicence of toilet. The guests were
distinguished and numerous and every
feature of the entertainment was charming
and elegant.n
The ladies of the EbbItt and Riggs re-
| ceive on Mondays.
Mrs. and the Misses Strong have issued
cards for an "at home" for Tuesday, Jan.
10, from TOT.
Mrs. William Howard Mills, Of No. 1917
S street, is at homo on Wednesdaps-
Mrs. j. Don Cameron, at 1897 Nine
teenth street, which is just at the further
end Of Jefferson place, has not commenced
her receptions, not feeling quite enough
recovered from her recent Illness.
Mrs. Randall Gibson, wife Of the Louis
lana senator, is in mourning, and will prob
ably not open her house this winter.
Mrs. Senator Miller, of California, and
Miss Dora Miller have not yet resumed
their receptions. The senator Is advancing
in strength, and has the most hopeful
symptoms. ..v o." ''.4 ..,-. .''.