The Washington critic., 1888-01-27
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
The State Reception at the White
House Last Night,
PLEASANT EVENTS ABOUT TOWN
The Gay Season Coming to u Close
With Whirl.

attended as on previous occasions. The
diplomatic mourning prevented the for
eigners attending. Nearly all the pre-
sentations were over by 10 oclock, which
gave the rest of the evening more of the
semblancc of reception in p%vate
house than state event. The house was
richly decorated, there being a profusion
of fine flowers everywhere The Prcsi-
dent and Mrs, Cleveland were assisted by
Mrs. Fairchild, Mrs. Whitney and Mrs,
Don. Dickinson.
After all had passed through the Presi-
dent, resting his elbows on the sofa back
of him, enjoyed a chat With his wife. She
in turn, when she saw him talking to any
body else, quickly joined Mrs. Fairohild
and Mrs. Whitney and had little talk.
Tho Dresses Worn.
The dresses of Tire threeladics standing
together made a pretty combination of
tints, Mrs. Clevclapds pink Mrs. Fair
child's white and Mrs. Whitney's blue
Mrs. Cleveland wore dress of last win
ter's simply made gown of pink silk,
with red flowers in satin stripe. 1t had
pleated lace about the neck and she wore
string of diamonds lOopcd across the cor
sage Mrs. Fairchild's dress was of white
blue and silver brocado. Mrs Don.
Dickinson, who made charm
ing impression on the many
who saw her for the first time, enjoyed
Mrs. Whitney's graceful introductions of
the guests as they passed along. She wore
olive velvet, full train and square-necked
waist. The front of the skirt had full
draperies of light. blue faille, held by, q
bunch of bronzed and Gilded wheat. The
elbow sleeves had strips down the centre
of tinseled lace She has agreeable man
ners, a handsome presence, and her gown
was highly becoming Whenever Mrs.
Cleveland had the opportunity she walked
over to her, and the ladies talked to-
gether. Mr.. Dickinson was an attentive
observer in the gathering behind the line.
The reception over the Cabinet fami-
lies joined the President and Mrs. Clevc-
land upstairs at o sumptuous corridor
spread
Yesterdays Pleasant Events.
Mrs. N. S. Lincoln gave a charming in
formal tea yesterday TO meet Mrs. and
Miss Pancoast, wife and daughter of DIR.
Pancoast of Philadelphia.
The young son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Mclean was baptized yesterday. The
sponsors were Mr. George w. Childs and
Mrs. o. S. Grant. The baby received
rOrCCOue uree7rts
H.s. J. p. Jones recsiyed Yesterday for
, me ilrst time NJ the WinuVm House, on
Scott Circle She was assiatod by her
guest, Miss Gorham, the Misses Fuil,us
and Miss Rives.
Mrs. Cleveland held largcly-attcnded
public reception to-day at 12 o clock
Mrs. Farwell received in her residence,
back of General Sheridans She was as
sisted by MIs Cannon and her two hand
some daughters and Miss Littler.
Mrs. de Koven, Mrs. Farwells daugh-
ter, is in Chicago with her husband, who
is i'll there. Their little daughter is here
with her grandparents.
Mrs. Davis had large reception as
sisted by Mrs. Mcdonald, Mrs. Bushnell,
Mrs. Brinkerhoh and Mrs. Coykendall of
Tennessee.
Mrs. Cocllrel was also at home in her
cosy new residence.
Mrs. and Miss Dawes received.
Mrs MCPHERSON and Miss Medill had u
pretty reception.
Mrs. Payne, who returned from Clcve-
land early Wednesday morning, saw her
friends yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Osterhoudt and
Dir and Mrs Edward lngraham, all OF
Kingston, n Y, are visiting the family
of Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Augustus Schoonmaker, Mt 1865 i street
northwest, and enjoying the social pleas
ures Of Washington.
Mrs. Morrill, and Miss Swan resumed
their receptions.
Mrs. Vance and Miss Steele saw their
friends informally.
Mrs, Hearst concluded the brilliant Sc
ries of afternoon receptions which have
marked this month. A stringed orchestra
played in the hall.
Mrs Pugh was at home, assisted by
lady friends.
Mrs Daniel had charming reception
and n group of assistants to meet her
Mrs. Staniord's house was again
thronged She was assisted by Mrs. Fred.
Grant, Miss Bowen, the Misses Patten,
Miss Leila Johnson, Mrs. Whipple and
the Misses Thompson.
Mrs. Stanford will not be at home
again on Thursday during the season.
Mrs. Eustis and Mrs. George Eustis
with Miss Buckner were at home.
Mrs, Stockbridge had large reception.
Mrs. Palmer's beautiful parors were
thronged during the afternoon
Mrs. Busey, Mrs. and the Misses Tuck
eiman, the Misses Jenkins and Mrs
Dickson gave teas yesterday.
The Glover Infants Baptism.
Minister Roustan and Mrs. Scanlan o
st. Louis, We're the sponsors yesterday
morning for the infant SON of Representa-
tive and Mrs. John Glover. The baby
was baptized at his parents residence, q
temporary altar, with lights and flowers
being erected in the parlor. The name
conferred on the baby was Edmund Pat.
ten. Besides the sponsors named, Justice
n IL ..N.. al AIsta
Jones signed the baptismal register rs
honorary sponsors. Only the family cir
Gle, Justice and Mrs. Matthews, and few
other neighboring friends We're present
The baby's health was drank ut a little
feast which followed, and friends called
in during the day.to admire the little tel
low in his baptismal robes
willard Hotel Hop.
Another enjoyable hop was given u
Willard's last evening by the manage
ment of the hotel to the guests of thu
house and their friends. A goodly thronl
gathered early i'm the evening and wa,
largely augmented by the arrival of {
number who came in after the President
reception. Mrs. Representative Cannon
and Mrs, William Il. Morrison received
ing; Hon. and Mrs. William Warner
Hon. and Mrs. w. Mccullough, Mrs. C
II. Gibson, Mrs. A. NJ, Dockery, Mr.. anc
Mrs. q. S. Moves, the Misses Noyes Mis-,
Morgan, Miss Morrison, the Misses Can
non, DR.. MmcastcH DR. Sutton and Miss
Hamilton and the Misses Grosycnor O
Ohio, Mr.. George Platter Green ana Mis-
Hunter, Miss Rozcll, Mrs: Cromwell
the Misses Owen, Miss Lilley Mis-
Granger, Miss Gait, Miss Kaufman, Mr.
and Mrs. j. T.. Miller, DIR, Hoover tho
Misses Lamon, Miss Judson, Alr. aut
Mrs. Patterson, Representative Blnnch
ard, Mr.. 4. NJ, Dockery and Mr. II. II