Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-01
OTHER RECEPTIONS.
How the Day Was HOnOred i'm the
Homes Of Various Officials.

The Speaker and Mrs. Carlisie after calline
at the White House, returned to their hotel
and by three O'Clock were ready to begin theiI
own reception, which was one of the largest OF
the day. Mrs. Carlisle invited the following ladies
of families OF the members of the House OF Rep
resentatives to receive with her: Mrs. VIM. r.
Morrison Qll.), Mrs. VIC. p. Breckenridge, Misses
Breckenridge (Ky.), Mrs. Albert Willis and her
sister, Miss Dulaney Lousville), Mrs. ]. R.
Tucker and daughter VAL Mrs. Mills Texas)
Mrs. Reed (Me.) and Mrs. Steele Qnd.), but sew.
erai of them could not accept the invitation.
Mrs. Carlisle wore a trained robe OF pale hello.
trope satin. with waist and draperies OF dark
purple brOcaded with threads OF gold. The
whole front Was OF the heliOtrOpe satin covered
with embroidery in coiOrs on white tulle.. The
waist, which was cut So uare In 'front.' had a vest
like the front of the skirt. The sleeves of satin
were covered on one side with point Duchesse
lace and on the other with embroidery on tulle
like that of the vest and skirt. Mrs. Morrison
wore a black brOcaded satin train with black
Spanish lace over a front of silvery white satin.
encienues lace. Mrs. Albert Willis wore pearl
col red satin, made with train and q bro
caded plush petticoat. Miss Dulaney wore a
blue gauze and gold and pearl trimmings.
Mrs. Senator sherman had with her Mrs.
Senator Harrison, Mrs: Col. Hoyt, Mrs. Lieut..
Miss Wilson and Mrs. Mckee, Of Indianapolis.
daughter OF Senator Harrison. Mrs. Sherman
was handsomely attired in an elegant robe of
black satin, en- traine, with lace garnitures and
diamond cross. Bountiful refreshments of hot
coffee, chocolate, oysters and salads, but not
intoXicants, were served throughout the after
noon. Mrs. Harrison wore a splendid costume
of white silk, with draperies OF cream lace.
Mrs. McKee's dress was OF Japanese silk,
with white lace oveTdreSs.
The Chief Justice and Mrs. Waite and Miss
Waite had large and efficient corps OF assist
ants-Mrs. Martha ]. Lamb, the historian, OF
Maris, Miss Marion West. Miss Painter. Mrs.
Henry Waite, OF Toledo; Miss Warner and Mrs.
Tinker. Abundant refreshments were served.
Mrs. Gen. Sheridan was surrounded In her
pretty home by Mrs. NJ. B. Sheridan, Mrs.
Blunt, the Misses Rucker. Mrs. Kellogg and
Miss Wadsworth, Of Chicago. Mrs: sheridan
point lace garnitures.
Mrs. Senator Dolph, Miss Agnes Doph and
number of callers. Mrs Dolph was attIred in
q handsome dress of black velvet, Miss Doph
in q dainty dress Of pink silk, and Miss Ode
Mrs. Senator Conger gathered about her the
ladies of the Michigan delegation and extended
to her callers right royal northwestern recep-
Mrs spofford, OF the Riggs, received in her
private parlors, and, with Mrs. Carlisle, served
ample refreshments.
Hamilton annex with Miss Scranton, Mrs. Sen.
ator Frye. OF Maine, and Mrs. and Miss John.
son. Mrs. Scranton wore an elaborate toilet OF
garnet silk with panels OF cream-colored satin,
embroidered in q design OF natural flowers.
Miss Scranton's dress was white embroidered
cashmere an with corsage bouquet OF lilies Of the
black velvet en- tratne.
Mrs. Daniel Voorhees, and Miss voorhees, were
at home In their pretty rooms at the Portland.
Assisting them were Miss Pauline Acklen, Miss
Mamie Nicholson, OF Georgetown; Mrs. Lieut..
Nich9ison. Ms W. Hastings Miss Anna Key and
handsome dress of green velvet embroidered In
gold. Miss Acklen wore dainty CONNECTION Of
pink Ottoman silk and tulle with apron and
panels Of pearl embroidered net and pendant
The Of MIS- Ms a!Sbe toilet
beautiful dress Of pink satin and Lace Mrs
Hastings, blue silk, tulle draperies; Mrs. James
VOORHEES,, white brocade and Spanish lace; Miss
bees served chicken salad and coflee and az
excellent quality Of claret punch:
Mrs. Louis Beach, of New York; Miss Addie
Miss nss om osan sea NIL. s
formed an interesting receiving group IN Ms
Beach's parlors at The Portland. Mrs Beach
wore an elegant dress Of black velvet en-
broidery. Miss Beach, pink silk, with draper
les OF valenciennes lace and shaped bodice
Miss Hosg, dress OF pink satin and tulle, bodies
white lace draperies. Miss Butterworth, blue
surah satin. Mrs. Beach served dainty refresh
ments OF confectionery and o champagne
punch, ior the ;ss excellent compromising OF which
Mrs. T. L. Viele and senator and Mrs. Man
derson were receiving Informally In their Port
Mrs. Senator COckrell, with Mrs. Senator Vest
Mira. o. Towles and Mrs. Knapp Of St Louis
received many callers At her pleasant residence
Mrs. Gen. ktcketts. assisted by Miss Ricketts,
Mrs. Neiii, held Q charming reception today.
Mrs. Henry A. Willard was assisted In receiv
ing by the Misses Sears Of Boston, and hel
niece. Miss Kate Willsrd.
MARRIAGE LIcENseA = Marriage licenRes
have been issued by the clerk Of the court Y