New-York tribune., 1886-02-25
soc1A1 1yoJDEyrs IN WASBJyGTOy

WASHINGTON, Feb. "a CSpeciaD. Receptions
nj the homes OF the Cabinet officers to-day took
OF gayety than at previous Wednesday this season.
The fact that the last Cabinet day but one before
Ash Wednesday brought out an unusual number OF
visitors The largest crowd was at Secretary Whtneys
bouse where an attractive musical programme held
callers till six O'Clock. The full Marine band, forming
strnged orchestra Of twentyfOur pieces sat at end
of the ballroom. Mrs. Whitney received in the fret
DRAWN room wearing a dress of lavender moire and
white lace. Mrs James Browne Potter and Mrs. Burton
Harrison stood together the door of the second
room. They had many congratulations from visitors
who were CT the performance OF "The Russian Honey
moon" yesterday. Mrs. Potter wore red brocade
dress with cut steel beaded lace trimmings, and Mrs.
Harrisons white lace pearl colored silk
Miss Tucker and the Misses Nordho presided the
aud chocolate Miss Dawes and Miss Weddell
among others assisting
Mrs Manning's reception was second only to Mrs.
Whitneys IN point of numbers The hostess dress
OF green silk and white lace. Mrs. James Manning the
secreary's daughter-n-law, assisted wearing dress
of white ottoman Miss Paul and Miss DeIany passed
tea and chocolate.
Miss Endicott gave a charming welcome TO visitors in
the absence mother, who not we'll enough to
appear The guests, Mrs and Miss Mason. assisted and
In the dningroom Miss LOring and Miss Bancroft were
nj the tea table
At the Postmaster eneras home Mrs vilass cordial
greetings seconded by several assistants among
them the wife OF Representative Van schack OF Mil
waukee; Mrs. Knight of Madison Wis. Mrs: Lamar,
daughter-D-law OF Secretary Lamar; Mrs Daniel La
mont. Miss Baker. Miss Walker and Miss Villas.
General and Mrs sturges are IN Washington for brief
visit Their daughter Miss Ella sturges Is the guest OF
Justice Mlers daughter.
Miss Kate Field. who came over from New York on
Monday attend the Loyal Legion banquet given that
evening went to-day to Boston Were che VIII lecture
Tomorrow evening. Miss Field drove out yesterday
morning the first real estate she ever owned in
two lots bought few months AGO In the northern part
OF the city the afternoon Miss Field visited the
President by appointment. meeting Mr.. Cleveland FOR
the fret time
The guests at the Loyal Legion banquet were received
by General Hawley. Mrs Albert Ordway, Mrs. STACK
and Miss Kate Foote the latter taking the place OF her
sister, Mrs. Hawley. who was kept at home 6y cola
The Arlington parors were decked with the stars ana
Stripes and at the door where guests entered sodier
stood on one side and sailor on the other.
The tea given by the wife Of Senator Cockre 70 ex-
6enaor and Mrs Thurman yesterday brought together an
agreeable company. Mrs Cockrell wore white SILK ana
black lace Mrs. Thurmans dress was black velvet:
The pleasantest feature Mrs Thurmans renewal OF
aeQuaintance among the visitors many OF whom were
wives OF the Senators who In the SeDate with Mr.
Thurman Mrs. Bland. OF Missouri; Mrs. James G. Car
hse and Mrs Towies sister of the hostess assisted in
entertaining tbe company and Senator Cockre joined
his wife at B O'clock. adding his welcome.