Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-21
THE sHeLuAsARceR RECEPTION.

THE sHeLLAsARceR RECEPTION.
n. Des.s Il Mis-. M.ry, the Youngest
DaugAssr. Into washingtsa Seci~ty-A
Correct Account.
The special dispatch sent from Washing
ton to the Ohio State Journal, concerning
the reception given by Hon. Samuel Sheila-
barger and his wife. to their friends, on the
occasion of the introduction Of their young
est daughter. Miss Mary. into Washington
society. contained several important errors,
which were only partially corrected when
copied into ths GLoEE-REPrBLIc. The
following, from the Washington National
Republican of January 18th. is a correct
and interesting account of this distinguished
affair.
The reception given by Judge and Mrs.
Sheilabarger ON Saturday evening-intro-
ducing into society their youngest daughter.
Miss Mary-was one of the most brilliant
and enjoyable social events Of the season.
The spacious parlors were thronged with
friends OF the family, coming and going,
throughout the evening. Everything. beth
upstairs and down. was elaborate and ele-
CANT indicating culture, refinement and
taste. Here and there through the rooms
were blooming flowers scattered amid works
or art, while the walls were adorned with
choice pictures. including some grand old
paintings. The guests were welcomed by
the host and hostess and their fair daugh-
tiers, who were unsparing in their efforts to
make the affair the success II proved 10 be.
The debutante, Miss Mary, who stood be
side her mother. looked sweet and girlish I'm
white surah. with ornaments Of pearls. hold
ing in her hand large bouquet Of hyacinths
which filed the room with their aroma. Mrs.
Shellabarger wore trained prncesse robe
of lilac Ottoman silk, and pompadour cor
sage. trimmed with point lace. Her Orna-
ments were emerzlds set in diamonds.
Miss Lizzie Shellabarger wore pink
silk, with demi-train, with garniture
of crushed roses. One of the features of
the evening was the excellent tea served
in the dining room, and presided over by
Robert Shellabarger and corps of young
ladies, who dealt out the substantials and
delicasies to eyerybody's satisfaction. In
an alcove of from the parlor Mrs. Kennedy
and Miss Bishop dispensed coffee, tea. and
chocolate. The whole scene appeared like
fairy land and real life combined. Among
the numerous guests were Judge and Mrs.
Wilson, Mrs Senator Sherman. Mrs. Sen
ator voorhees, and Miss voorhees,, Judge
johnson, Gen. and Mrs. Hazen.
Mrs. Judge Holman and Miss Holman,
Rev. Dr. Chester and Misses Chester. Mrs.
Horatio King, Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Wilkin
son and Miss Wilkinson, Mr.. and Ms. c.
s. Moves, Gen. and Mrs. GrOsvenor, Judge
and Mrs. Lawrence and their daughter,
Mrs. Finley, Col Robert Christian, Mrs.
Gen. Ricketts, and Miss Ricketts,, Prof. Ell
liott, Mr.. andMrs. Paris, Rev. DIR. Bart |
lett. Miss Alley. Miss Dolph. Miss Meal |
lister, Mrs. Macarthur, Miss Jackson, Miss |
Emory. and Mrs. Heron. The reception |
was followed by german, which was par
ticipated in by the young folks.
The Shellabarger residence is s1a 18th
street, but q couple of squares distant from ,
the Corcoran AIT Gallery, and but short
distance from the new War and Navy De |
partment building The Warder's live at
1901 Massachusetts, Avenue, only about three
squares from the Shellabargers.
BARLEY Campbelrs new spectacular
drama, Clio" played to good business |
last night at the Grand. Nearly every
seat In the parquet was taken, and the
balcony and gallery were full to the brim.
The play is as strong As the average pro- /.
duction Of Canpbelrs. The scenery and
are also fully up to those ever
seen with any other of BARLEY CampbelI's
shows May Newman, assuming the title |
role, ''Clio," was very good and very soon
won the hearts q the audience by her
gentle ways and exceedingly grace
full manner of acting. Patrice /
as .'DidT'' was very easy in acting and re-
ceived considerable applause from the au-
dience. Many will recognize Miss Ida JEFF |
fries, Countess Ellis as playing with the
''Favette- troupe here the first of the sea-
son. Probably the greatest favorite of the
audience was Mr.. Atkins Lawrence, who |
took the part of Fabian the artist He
is an actor of wonderful power. and several
times during the evening he was compelled
to advance to the front Of the stage and bow
in recognition of the rapturous applause &c
corded him. "Pietro," model. Thomas
H. Burns, was good. his witty sayings at
times breaking the audience all up. Harold
Forsberg. as the Marquis Mattu," an ''old
y is too good for criticism. The
whole troupe, all through, is very strong.
The ballet, with the exception of Cornalba,
was only fairly good. sCIio" will doubt
less draw packed house again this even
ing.