New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-16
SOCIAL GAYETY IN WASHINGTON.
. prsy WEEK OF TEAS AND RECEPTIONS.
PIE DIPLOMATIC CORPS AT rHE WHITE HousE-MR
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PIE DIPLOMATIC CORPS AT rHE WHITE HoUsE-MR.
CHAMBERLAIN rNrERrArNFD
WARRINGTON Jan Is tSpee'dh Tho wccR JUST
.,d.d has no, been quite tho social whIrl marking
he week before and what the week to come promises
70 be- A, the White House there was reception
e,vrn in honor of the Diplomatic Corps. The Army
and Naval officers turned in full force and In full
Uniform General sheridan was In the happiest
of spirits and his coat was never so bright with
Associations His pretty wife exquisite gown
Of white satin and ornaments Of red pink coral Ad-
mrai Porter seemed to have renewed his youth, and
he promenaded the corridors like any other young
officer. The Congressional element wa not large
enough 20 be- particularly complimentary to the dpo-
mats Senator Mcpherson had with him his wife
and guest Miss Medill Mrs. Mcpherson a be-
coming gown Of pale blue plush Senator Henderson
escorted his wife and their friends Mr. and Mrs.
Savage, of Omaha Senator Sherman was chaperon
for his daughter and her cousin Senator Butler,
who was warned 10 strangers the hsndsomes man
in tho senate brought bis wife and two daughters,
Senator Culom had with him his daughters,
Mn. Ridgly and Miss Cullom. The whole number
Of Senators could have been counted on the fingers
Of two hands.
But the Diplomatic Corps would have answered to
0 full roll call Some of the late guests came from
Senator Evarts dinner party given to Joseph Cham
berain In . way. this was the notable dinner party
Of the week There besides Mr. Chamberlain
--who Of course, sat on the right Of the hosi-the
British Minister, who sat tho left John Ttgeiow.
Senator Hale. Senator ranle Henry Cabot Lodge,
Senator oar senator ingalls, Sir Charles Tupper. SON
ator Senator spoon-r. William Walter Phelps,
Senator Morgan and Randolph TUCKER The British
Minister, who In uniform for The Diplomatic
reception was conspicuous figure among the black
coats around the table. The dinner talk was far
sparkling than the wine.
On the following evening Mr.. Chamberlain was en-
RETAINED at dinner by Mr. AMI Mrs Henry Edws-ds,
Drftfc Tha had IN n0of
Secretary and Miss Bayard senator and Mrs Nc
Pherson and Representative and Mrs. Lloyd Bryce.
Tho Secretary Of the Treasury and Mrs. Fairchld
viii give q dinner to the President and Mrs. Cleveland
on Tuesday evening. II will be tho second Cabinet
dinner to the President the Secretary Of State having
given tho first last Tuesday evening. There is likely
10 be but two more one by the Secretary OF War; and
,ns by tho Secretary Of the Navy. Tho number is
sut short by Mrs. vilass Illness closing the POST
master-Genorals house, and the dropping out OF the
Secretary OF the Interior.
Senator and Mrs Hearst will give q reception Tues
day evening, Ito meet Miss Anthony who is their
guest. The invitation card Is model Of elegant
simplicity.
Among any number Of teas to be given this week
one IS at the house of Senator Eustis. Mrs Eustis
will receive from to 2.
The Presidents second state dinner, will be on
Thursday evening-given to the Diplomatic Corps.
Besides the Diplomats and their wives and the Charge
Include the Secretary Of and the chairrnen Of
the Senate and House Foreign Affairs Committees.
There usually from thirty six to forty covers al the
Diplomatic dinner At this time there are not above
twelve ladies in the Diplomatic circle and but eight
Of the number who by official etiquette eligible
to dinner places. They the wives Of Ministers and
acting Ministers, with the exception of one Inc
British Minister'S eldest daughter is the recognized
on all official occasons The number of women, small
1t is, is be diminished by the departure OF
uTffa nff ha Aund MI
Lieutenant Ernest Wilkinson, o. S. n, and Miss
Gulielma Bostick of Washington to be married
Wednesday evening at O'Clock In st. Johns Church
Major and Mrs. Powell entertained Dr. Gilman, OF
Johns Hopkins University, giving reception In his
In the afternoon there were a number Of handsome
teas. Mrs. John Hay gave a tea from to 4 Her
Of NewYork, poured tea and assisted to rece We Mrs
Charles McMen gave tea ss;sed oy her oece
There was some delightful music. Miss Arthur playing
At senator Farwell's house Mr.. Farwell held her
first reception on THURSDAY Miss GRACE tarweli
Washington this season Il : doubtful Il she Joins
Ts social pI"S t. week was by all odds the
reception at Secretary whifney's house on Friday
the sringed orchestra behind a floral screen proved
Irresistible re- the young people, who went into the
%sny sne S have BEEN seem this season Mrs
Thneys gown was velvet ,r, and nd tps
waist, and she wore diamonds and rube. A beanti-
aor spooner's wife. who also diamonds. Miss
Eleanor winslow OF Boston; , wore gown no, OF
and Lady Tupper were among the guests Lady
Tupper black velvet relieved by godco'ored
and white striped satin. with pink MORE sash az the
waist John Rcrows daughter was IN a simne
gown Of emhrodrred null and scarlet ribbons. The
Company included many diplomats and more Senators
than are usually s--n at a privafe partv Here and
narcnertes In The ballroom the chimney inches
wcro fllHd With ferns and scarlet ponsetta 1t was
a heautiful decoration
A charming Thursday reception was at Senator
etanfordS house Mrs. Stanford received In gown
sIoe ss Jnstce F-Ids niece. Miss Condit smith
wearing pretty white gown. assisted Mrs stanford
Manning was opened at Tuesday recention
OF REPRESENTATIVE svm~s's wife II is one OF the at
long hold the memory Of Mrs Mann'ne's graceful pres
ence Mrs. svmes is one OF the most agreeable %
wvor"ing and Mrs. Fulton to assist In the welcome
10 visitors
CASTOR tho dehut Of her daughter. T'lrira Dahgrrn
Mrs. John Tanghorn gave luncheon 70 IN" wv. OF
Matthews Senator Dolrh Senator Hearst the MEXICAN
Minister and General Grrely were among the guests
Senator and Mrs ingalls, have as their guest
niece. MISS Over. Of BOSTON.
The wife and daughter Of the late Consn-General
WASHINGTON TO spend the winter.
The Blaine honse was made very CAV on Friday
night. at yo"ng peoples dancing party gwen by
Mr and Mrs Letter.
The Russian new year was observed at The Rrss!rn
yegatfon on Thursday In the evening. al the PreSi-
the Russian Minister greeted with
~ the dav.p
handsome dinner marty given on Friday even
ins by tho Swedish Minister and his wife. The com
panv Mr. and Mrs. W. 7. Sloane. ~ New-Y York,
Senator Hale. Mrs. Townsend the British Minister,
Colonel and Mrs. Bonaparte, Count sala and Miss
Johnston.
TWENTY YEARS or cHrnCH LIFE
The celebration Of the twentieth anniversary OF the
Eleventh Street Methodist Episcopal Church was
begun yesterday and will continue evening this
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s. + Cpham preached. At p. m. about five hundred
children attended the reunion Of the Sunday school
with former sulerintendents Among the latter were
the Rev O. w. Collord superintendent twenty years