National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30

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The week has been one of alternate storm
and sunshine, with the storm part prevail
ing, Tho inclemenoy Of Monday did not
prevent, to any great extent, the usual call
ing among the court people aud upon Capt.
toll Hill, Mrs. Senator Voorhees's tea at
the Portland was an exceedingly pleasant
afternoon event Mrs. Voorhees, was
arrayed in gown of white satin, the skirt
nounced with black lace, aud bouquotde
corsage Of French pansles. Miss Voorhees,
wore becoming toilet Of black silk and
tulle, Mrs. Niles was In black velvet, Mrs.
Fall In black brocadc, with jetted tulle, and
others receiving were Mrs. 0lmstead and
Mrs. james Voorhees,. In the refreshment
rooms were Miss Anna Key the Misses
Hardesty, of Wheeling, and Miss Hastings.
The evening was busy one, what with
the attractions Of stars Of unusual bright
ness In the dramatic horizon at the theaters,
Mrs. Letters reception, which stands high in
the estimation Of society folk, and the initial
one Of a series of Monday evenings pro-
hxy Sc
will be gratifying fact for many folk to
learn that these already favorite receptions
will probably be continued until far into
the spring. They are known as the most
enjoyable of the capitals entertainments,
and are enhanced in value this year by the
sweet presence Of Miss Parsons, who has 30
soon achieved a princely train Of admirers.
There Is small danger that the spring sea-
son will be aught less but what our Para
dise-like climate at that time proclalms u
should be, very gay, and in every way at
tractive. A number Of leading and accom-
plished society people are holding their
hospitalitles!in allegiance for the time when
those who were in the swim at high tide
will he wearied with the exertions required,
and so we shall have the proper equilibrium
maintained. BY and by society here will
be so nicely regulated that 1t will not be
necessary eny longer to sacrifice life or
health even to take active part in WASH
ington season. We shall begin In the delight
ful early autumn days that are sweeter and
more generously glorious here than In any
0ther city in the whole world, and continue
our prettysv5i,n cuui ...ry2nThQut all
the blossom-scented days OF fragrant footed
May, when the atmosphere is n delight
and an inspiration of joy. Thus distributed
there would be no one night of the season
into which five prominent society events
nrpw1pl mil
life day by day, not putting time into one
undistinguishable mass of hours, and re-
viewing the season and Its triumphs at the
end.
There was q funny misunderstanding by
number Cf society people as to what the
cotillOn announced on Mrs. Letters card
meant. Some accepted It, at once, as
| meaning german and arrived late for the
daneeg Others read between the lines that
| the square cotillon meant general dancing,
| which was the meaning intended, and went
early and ordered their carriages for L.
| The german is formal dance, and should
lie specifically announced. Gentlemen
should secure their partners for the dance
as long time ahead rs Is possible 1t is
| the mark of q cad and not gentleman to
wait until the ball room is reached before
asking lady to dance the german. The
excuse for committing this objectionable
rudeness in some mems minds is that they
cannot afford the flowers that should be
sent to an engaged partner for the german.
| a lady will forgive the flowers, but not the
inability Of having no partner for the ball.
The sunshine of Tuesday was SO welcome
that the populace turned out to woman to
enjoy 1t ngoing to and fro and dropping into
the houses of their friends for frequent re-
freshment. The receptions on X street
were unusually gay. The wives of repre-
sentatives who keep that day had hosts of
callers. Mrs. Painter gave a tea, Mrs. Den
man held a pleasant reception, Mrs. Brad
ley, who is notable as charming hostess,
had a thronged salon; Mrs. Gen. Sheridan
was surrounded by attractive young ladies,
who assisted to dispense the genial courte-
sizes Of this delightful home, and Mrs. Judge
Green, of New Jersey, who is at 1925 Mas
sachusetts avenue, was assisted In enter
tanning by her pleasant daughters. One of
the delightful events of the day was Mrs.
Senator Cockrell's luncheon to the ladies of
the Cabinet. 1t was indeed acozy and crisp
affair. In the first place, Mrs. Cockrell
makes her house and home speak Of her in
many quiet touches Of elegant comfort and
enjoys the prerogative of being In her own
castle by wearing gown that was Of the
house essentially. 1t was becoming gown
OF baby-blue cashmere and satin, with gar.
nitures of ribbon and Mechlin lace. The
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train, and the loose fronts fell away
from a satin bodice. The table was
laid where waves Of golden sunshine Tapped
upon 1t. The center of the table was @
blooming bed Of marguerltes and maiden
hair ferns. At the ends were fiat bouquets
of red and yellow tulips, and for each guest
there was bouquet Of marguerltes tiet
I the flower. The guests were Mrs. Manning
Mrs. Whitney, Mrs. Speaker Carlisle, Mrs
James Carlisle, Mrs. Senator Morrill,, Mis-
Swan, Mrs. j. b. Hale, OF Missouri, Mrs
Justice Field, Mrs. Dolph, Mrs. Knapp, O.
st. Louis, and Mrs. 4. o. Towles. The hos
pitable traditions of Missouri were amply
sustained in the delicious viands served
with claret and champagne accompani
ments, and the Roman punch was brough
IN in fanciful baskets scooped out of oranges
Mrs. Villas sent regrets because Of the i'll
ness of the Postmaster General, and Mrs
Endicott declined because Of her own indis
position.
In the evening Justice and Mrs. Blatch
ford gave dinner to Senator and Mrs
sherman, and the Chief Justice and Mrs
Waite gave their usual Tuesday evening
Mrs. Mannings pink dinner to the Cabine
was an especially pretty entertainment
The Loder dining room was garnished will
blooming camelias and poinetts, and pre-
scented a beautiful picture The center o
the great mahogany table was an oblonl
mass of pink tulips. Pink tapers in pinl
shades CLEANED In the tall candelabra, ant
each lady received small basket Of Cath
crime Mermet roses, tied with broad pinl
satin ribbon. The gentlemen's boutonnlere
were Of camelias. The dinner cards wer
large square pasteboards, bearing In thu
corner the Manning coat-of-arms. Mrs
Manning wore superb robe, with trail
and bodice of claret velvet and front of pal
blue brOcade, and Mrs. Foyer wore tole
Of pink silk and tulle. The guests were tn
President and Miss Cleveland, Secretary
and Mrs. Whitney, Speaker and Mrs Car
Isle, Secretary Lamar, Mrs, Cassidy, Sena
tor Wade Hampton, Secretary Endlcott
Senator and Mrs. VOORHEES,, Assistant Score
tary and Mrs, Fairchild, and Mr.. and Mrs
Robert i. Fryer, of Albany,