Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-13
SOCIETY NOTES.

SOCIETY NOTES.
The Presidents reception % the diplomatic
corps last evening at the White HOUSE was a
notable social event. The state drawing rooms
masses Of green flied corners ana window re-
cesses, and the rooms were dazzllngly lighted.
People began 70 arrive early, and continued
bed IN the Red ParlOr entering rrom the
south porticl. At O'Clock the Pres dental party,
heralded py tne strains OF haii 10 the chief. and
preceded by Col Wilson and lieut. puvall entered
the Blue Parlor. The President escorted Miss
Bayard, secretary Bayard Mrs cleveland. secre-
tary fairchild Mr.. whitney, and Secretary Endi-
cott Mrs. Fdirchld Secretary Whitney and Post
master General Villas walked together. Miss
Bayard stood next Ms. Cleveland, Mrs Fair
Whitney stood fanhest from the President.
Mrs. Cleveland wore a rich dress OF ruby
trimmed with bands OF gold passeIncnterie. and
had a front OF red tule. She wore the diamond
necklace about her throat and diamonds an her
hair. Miss Bayard wore white lace over white
silk, the 'front.' bounced and the train OF silk. Mrs
Fairchlld wore ciel blue silk low body einbrold-
cred with gold, and the front panels covered with
gold net edged win gold fringe Mrs. Whitney
wore dress OF pearl watercd silk, the low
body edged with tulle, IN which She wore a dla-
mOnd star and a bar-pn OF diamonds. The party
back OF those receiving were joined j Miss Nelson
and Miss Grace stOrrs, guests OF the White House,
Immediately before the descent OF the President.
Mss Nelson wore stone colored silk and tulle with
train and long spray or roses In her corsage.
Miss Storrs was IN pOka-dotted corn-colorcd tulle
train OF SILK ana the body gsrlanded with yellow
child mother OF the Secretary, Miss Endicott In
maize tuiie, Miss Garcher IN PINK tuIle, Miss
Bayard white lace over lavender sllk. Mss Iock
wood, butttrcup tulle; Miss Villas, blue tuhe;
Ms. Lamont blue silk ana lace; Dr. and MIS-
l. c. Warner OF New York; Mrs. h. y. Villas,
Mrs. j. NJ. Wilson gray silk; Miss Waller black
net with steel trimmings
1be dlplomatlse SorPs, beaded oy the dean, Nj.
In gorgeous array, entered from the red parlor,
and were introduced by Secretary BEyard. Many
Foreigners were accompanied by their wives M1n-
lister West had with hun Mr. Joseph Chamberlain,
in court dress, and Miss Amalia West some OF rae
toilets were: MIS- de Reuterskiold pale green silk
brocaded in rose color, green tulle and diamonds;
Miss carter, black net; Mrs Romero, cream satin
With rich gold passelnenterie; Mrs.. Cana, yellow
silk and tulle; Mrs. Guzman, pink satin and lace;
Mrs Gomez, pink dotted Iulle; Mrs. Pedroso,
trained dress OF pearl brOcade. and the Chinese
minister and suite IN long tunics OF very DARK
brown silk. Others In the grand pro ,ession were
Chief Justice Waite with company OF ladies,
senator sherman, Miss Mary sherman, senator and
Mrs. Palmer, senator and Mrs. Mcf'nerson and
Miss Medill, Hon. George Bancroft, Judge Drake,
the Misses Hunt, senator and MIS- Ingalls,, Auditor
and Mrs. Maynard, Speaker and Mrs. Carlisle,
MSS Queen and Miss Butterworth. Judge
and Mrs. Leo Knott Mrs. John ". Foster,
Mrs. George Niele, senator and Mrs. CockrelL
Mr. Dennis Kearney, Admiral Porter. and Mr..
Marshal 7: Wilder The presence oi Two famous
for two beautiful women 10 appear, gave an added
interest 10 the occasion. Miss Adele Grant wore
an asthetic dress of pale PINK and brown stripes
in soft cIinging silk without draper1es the waist
bound by Directory Sash OF the same. Ia her
hair she wore pink aigrette. Miss Eleanor
tulle the side panel Of blue pearl bangled net
Her blonde hair was dressed with an aerial butter
ny seemingly hovering over IT, MT. and Mrs l. q
h eitsr were accompanied by their daugher, VINO
wore white tulle dress with broad sash O lavender
satin. Mrs Howard wore white silk and white
gauze drapenes; Miss Pruyn, white tulle; Mrs.
RI Vxl sill
brocade; Mrs Mcdonald, OF Indiana, was dressed
In cream brocade and embossed velvet. She was
escorted by Col Farnsworth OF New York. MrA
John Rodgers wore white silk, draped with pearl
bangled net; Mrs scott Townsend, yellow silk;
Mrs. Lloyd Brtce. rose orocade; Mrs- Bourke
Cochran, blue ottoman silk; Mrs. John Blseiow.
black velvet; MIS-. Pailen black silk and lace, with
gold embroidered front; Miss Pauten, black net
and satin: Miss Josephine Patten blue tulle and
silk: Mss Carroll. plnk crepe Dc cheHe: Miss
Josephine johnson, OF New York, blue and gray
brocade; the Misses Hunt. crimson velvet; Ms
Ms. Senator Palmer, tea-rose satin, point lace On
T The gay dresses OF the military ana the diplo-
mats, supplementing the attire OF the ladies' gave
the scene brilliant effect The order OF he house
was perfect, and before going up stairs the Prea-
dent ana his party made "A tour OF the rooms
substantial supper was served up stairs 10 the re-
ceiving party.
The ladies OF the Senatorial circle held pleasant
receptions yesterday. Mrs Palmers handsome
rooms were thronged all the afternoon The host.
the side were edged with fur. Mrs Cutchenards
Mrs ana Miss bou0eile assisueu "a IN IeSenins. Soi-
zee anu saiaas "ere sei'eu AZ ~ oiie jan pa''o..
Ars Mcfherson was d. noino a.''i ,oh 0eHN-
Miss Meoill served Yea IN tne 'front.' NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
and Mrs CLAYTON, OF New jersey was INTRODUCED
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Ms neas,, In ~ fu ei.,s anu o - -, 49,
N,cserSon " and NrS Thamnson of asIifornia-
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Mts sen"'oi f"on ne1o noi @ nis. ieoepe'o.
ir1mminSs OF old gold psssementeries' Mis- Paige
and Miss Bryan were her assistants.
Mrs Manderson received I'm her pleasant apsrt.
rosn,s In the Portland and ber .nt Nrx
Judge savage. OF Omaha. Charmed an visitors.
Mrs. sherman, Mrs. Frye Mrs. Paddock, Mrs
cullom, Mrs. Hear. and MS Daniel were also as
home