St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-01-03
Decorated Mansions, Beauti-
n
full Toilets, and 1t Was "A
Happy New Year."
In West st. Paul the Gentle.
men Kept Open House
in Royal Style.
Members Of the Loyal Legion
Call on Several DiStin-
].
guished Guests.

resumes its prosaic routine. 1t came in
brightness, yet the youth, beauty and
fashion of the city aWOke yesterday
morning to the painful fact that the
New Years calls must be made
with the thermometer lowering in
the to- ems below zero. Elaborate prepare
tons were made at some residences.
but as one lady remarked. 1.-THE idea of
making New Years calls is evidently
rapidly going to decay" Some prom
inent lady makes this remark every
year. The ladies claim that it is en-
tirely too much trouble, and in fact one
receiving calls is continually on the go
and ready to faint with WEAKNESS
when the receiving hours are
over. AS for the gentlemen.
they nave no reason Tor complaint, as
1t is one neVer-ending round of pleasure
with them, and fraught with no trouble
or preparation. The custom was OBJ
served to a greater extent than was eX-
pected, though not nearly so much as
81 and SO. Some of the houses were
really elegantly arranged, as shown in
the following list, and very handsome
toilets were numerous:
MRS. L. II. Manifold.
At her home, 1922 South Exchange
street, Mrs. l.. I'll. MaXtield received
handsomely, and was ably assisted by
Mrs. w. II. MaXfield. Mrs. j. ii. Hum
phreys, Miss Price, Mrs. Beaumont and.
Mas Gibson.
Mrs. l.. II. MaXfeld wore handsome
black tule with jet trimmings
Mrs. William II. Maxfield appeared
very attractive in a yellow satin.
Mrs. Humphreys in white, Miss Beau
mont in pink and Miss Price with a blue
MORE all looked exceedingly pretty.
The parlOrS were darkened and every
thing bore an air of refinement. The
callers were many, and so attractive and
inviting did the refreshments appear in
the inner parlOr that few ia led to re-
spond to the invitation. A servant in
livery attended the door.
MRS. II. j. HORN.
AT the pretty home of Mrs. H. J.
Horn, the south east corner of Walnut
street and Irvine Park. that lady re-
ceived in neat, elegant manner, as
sisted by her accomplished daughter
and Mesdames w. l.. Banning,
j. Q. Adams, N. P. Langford,5
Edwin Mason aud Thomas T. Smith,
and the Misses Lucy, Sophie and Vir-
GINA Perrin, Miss lngerSoll, Miss Maria
Ingersoll, Miss Wheaton, Miss Edith!
Wheaton, Miss Banning, Miss Katharine
Hall, Miss Smyth, Miss Savage, Miss
Mason and Miss Adams. All was bright
and cheerful here and the hours were
from to 10 o'clock. Though there were.
a great many callers, all was quiet and
refined. Il
MRS. N. S. DoUsMAN. III
Mrs. Nina s. DOuSman received at her
handsome residence, 1875 Summit ave-
nue., from to 6, assisted by her mother,
Mrs. Gen. Sturgis, her sisters, Mrs. j.
ID. Lawler and Miss SturgiS, Mrs. j. p
Elmer, Miss Maud Smith, Miss Isabel
Bend and Mrs. Barley. "a
The ladies' toilets were as follows:
Mrs. DOusman-Black faille and Jet,
ell traine, and diamond ornaments.
Mrs. Gen. Sturgis-Black silk and dia-
mOndS.
Mrs. j. D. Lawler-White satin, en-
broidered with pearl and amber, en-
traine, diamond necklace.
Miss Hartley-Black crepe with dull
jet trimmings; Gu traine
Mrs. Elmer-Peaeock blue, satin COM
bined, with pink velvet; traine.
Miss Sturgis-Nile green Ottoman
SILK; velvet brOcade petticOat; gold Cir
die.
Miss Smith-Blue tulle over blue
satin; lace trimmings.
Miss Bend-Black satin; lace trim
mingS.
The reception was one of the most
brilliant of the day, and the callers were
legion. The large parlors were tastily
arranged. The blinds were carefully
drawn and numerous wax tapers and
gas jets, over which handsome shades
were arranged, gave a most beautiful
effect. Elaborate and elegant was the
table, not only containing the. daintiest
delicacieS, but many handsome flowers.
1t attracted many glances of admiration.
1t was truly one or the most elaborate
and pretty receptions in st. Paul. The
ladies deserve especial praise for their
efforts.
MRS. JOHN S. PRINCE.
The elegant and spacious residence of
Mrs. John S. Prince, at 4S7 East Eighth
street, was decorated with flowers and
evergreen last evening. Mrs. John S.
Prince, Miss Emma Prince and Miss
Katie Prince received from to II d.
m, assisted by Mrs. Vincent, Mrs. T. C.
Sullivan, Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. w. G..
Robertson, Mrs. j. r. McMurran, Miss
Ruger, Miss Sturgis, Miss Johnston,
Miss Mcmillan, Miss Linck, Miss
Sullivan, Miss Holcombe, Miss
Wharton, Miss Whiting and
the Misses Shaw. Refreshments were
served during the evening, and the
mansion, large as it was, was completely
filled during the whole evening with
ladies wearing costumes of great beauty
and richness and gentlemen in full
dress. The reception was truly de-
lightful affair throughout.
Mrs. John 5. Prince wore black velvet
and diamonds.
Miss Kittie Prince-Blue silk and
plush.
Miss Emma Prince-White silk, duch-
eSSe lace, natural flowers.
Mrs. L. G. Sulliyan-Black satin and
point lace.
Mrs. Shaw wore black silk, point lace.
Mrs. W. G. RobertSon-Blue satini
decollete, and flowers.
Mrs. j. r. McMurran-White crepe,
lace and diamonds.
Miss Ruger-White satin and lace. .
Miss Johnston wore a beautiful cos
tune Of white lace, with brown velvet
waist.
Miss McMillan-White MORE silk. !,
Miss Linck-Blue silk and lace.
Miss Sullivan-Pink satin and lace.
Miss Holcombe-Blue surah silk; dia-
mOnds.
Miss ton-Dove-colored silk and
pink ribbons; natural flowers.
Miss ShaW-Blue silk, with white
roses. 8
Miss Elsie Shaw wore blue silk and
lace.
MRS. W. L. PERKINS. b,
One of the most delightful receptions
of the day was that given at the resi-
dence of w. l.. Perkins at 1877 East Ninth
street, from 3 to s p. N. yesterday. Mrs.
w. L. Perkins and Miss Perkins re-
ceived, assisted by Mrs. Henry Schur-
meier, Miss Child, Miss Moore, Miss
Ravalle, Miss Gates and Miss Annie
Warner. The beautiful residence was
decked with flowers of ali kinds. with
evergreens here and there, all combin-
ing to make most entertaining scene.
Refreshments were served during the
time of the reception in the hospitable
and elegant style so characteristic of
Mrs. Perkins.
Mrs. Perkins wore black silk en-
traine.
Miss Perkins-Blue MORE silk and
natural flowers.
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