Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-03
SOCIETY NOTES.

ing at IL O'Clock. and when Mrs CieSeia nd with
Miss willard, came In nve minutes before noon
and sprinkling OF men, tiptoeing and gently
pushing each other for glimpse OF the door
l2 She appeared, the crowd pressed torwsr mors
eagerly. Mrs Cleveland wore a dress Of black
SIX, WITH let,ed panel AT one side, and the high
hair she wore a diamond-headed PIN The hand
shaking was most vigorously prosecuted on her
the First Lady for the longest period possible, and
those that were pushed forw ARD presented and
passei out through the red corridor and returned
by another door 20 the east room which ss almost
as full as at the beginning When they began treb-
ling the circle Mrs Cleveland withdrew. The re-
ception was over IN ten minutes.
The President and Mrs. Cleveland gave the clos
ing OF the series or three state dinners OF the
season TO the justices OF the supreme Court last
night The court representation was almost COM
plete. Justice and Mrs. Bradley absent ON
account OF the illness OF Justice Bradley and Mrs
Waite, who Is In mourning retirement this season,
was not present senator and Mrs Mcpherson
declined an invitation 10 the dinner because
OF the latter's illness Ex-MayOr VIM X Grace and
Mrs. Grace and MI Jno + Deyelin, OF New York.
pearance In social life OF Justice and Mrs. Lamar
with the supreme Court circle. The state suite of
lighted for the event. The table laid for
thirty-eight guests In the state dining room The
canoe made OF red and nlnS and White csrnations.
and nlled with Marechal Nell roses the edge being
covered with lilies OF the valley. The mirror lake
boxes filled with long-stemmed roses, camelias,
and carnations. AT each end were the inevitable
scales OF justice, two pieces. The and upright
were covered with red and white azalias, and the
scales were nlled with pink and white carnations-
The bases were OF snilax, filled with red roses A5
both ends OF the table were cushions OF rsd tulips,
over which were poised square parasols OF lilies of
the valley. The bouquets were La France roses.
and the boutonneres were Papa Gontier buds.
The table decorarions were pronounced the most
artistic OF the year. The President and Mr,s
Cleveland received their guests In the east room.
A nVaHf nj he Amin fha r.Al
COZ 1dor the Marine Band played the grand march,
.'Hcroica," by Gassner. The President escorted
and the company followed In pairs
Justice Miller and Mrs. Field, Justice Field and
Justice Matthews and Mrs. Blatcbford, Justice
Gray and Mrs. Hoar, Justice Blatchford and Mrs.
Lamar, Justice Lamar and MIS- Pugh, senator Hosr
and Mrs. Buckaew. senator Pugh and Mrs. Col.
Inns, senator Coke and Mrs. Grace, Representative
p. A. Collins and Mrs. Mcdonald Representative
and Miss Cagger, OF Albany, who is the guest OF
Representative and Mrs Tracey; Commissioner
Angel and Miss willard, ex-senator Joseph & Mo.
Donald, OF Indiana and Mrs. Lamont, Mr.. W. a.
| Grace and Mrs. Putnam, Mr.. John +. Deyelin and
Miss Gray, sister OF Justice Gray; and Chief jus
tce Waite and Mrs Cleveland closed the line. Tho
President seated Mrs Miller on his right and Mrs.
Harlan on his left hand; Mrs Cleveland had the
Chief Justice on her right and Justice Miller On
her left hand.
The dresses worn were rich and elaborate, bus
high bodices were In the majority. MS Cleveland
wore low, sleeveless bodice OF black velvet, with
front OF skirt and train OF Chantilly lace; tho
bodice was edged with black Jet and loose loops oe
jet fell over the shoulder. Miss willard the guest
OF the house, wore artistic dress OF electric blue
plush, cut In demi-trained princesse; the square
opening Nm & Of the pompadSur % body was edged With
OF gobein blue moire, the panels brocaded In pink
flowers. Mrs Lamont wore blue silk with tablier
trained dress OF pale steel satin front drapery OF
white lace; Mrs Collins, white faille trimmed with
gold braid; Mrs & Mcdonald, ruby velvet velvet and eln;
with gold ornaments, and diamonds; Mrs..
Pugh, trained black velvet, pointed opening
blue MORE panels Of white lace cascades:
Mrs. Grace, trained dress OF cream brocade;
Lamar, terra Gotta ottoman silk and velvet high
body and demi train; Mrs. Matthews bodice and
train OF hunters green velvet, sleeves slashed
with buttercup satin, Drocaded In roses and side
panels OF the same; Mrs. Field, crimson satin,
court train, front OF skirt trimmed with pendants
Hoar garnet velvet bodice and train over petit.
coat OF white satin; Mrs. Buckalew, black silk;
MIS-. futnain, wnite oroeaae, uaahea, anu poan'eo
black velvet. The company sat down at 1:4j, and
remained at table three hours.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Edwardes gave q dinner
anal ana iady T Tupper. The other guests we're M senator
and Mrs- Hawley Mr.. and Mrs. Honins, Miss :. r.
Loring. and Mr. bergne.
Mrs Grant gave a coullon OF forty couples last
night TO her daughter, Miss Adele Grant, and her
guest, Miss Paget. OF London Mr.. lie Grande
Cannon, OF New YORK. led the german with Miss
Grant, and Mr. Lspenard Stewart danced with
Miss Paget
Mr.. and Mrs. h. H. warder entertained a COM
papy at dinner last evening.
Secretary aud Mrs Whitney occupied seats In
the orchestra at the National Theater last night,
to see Mrs Potters Juliet" she especially
wished them 70 see her In this role Mrs. PotUer's
professional duties have prevented her from visit
ing Mrs Wnitney only in the most informal way,
and MIS-. Whitneys society responsibilities would
not allow the Secretary and herself O. witness
Mrs Potter's performance until last night
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Steele gave a ball lass
night
The Thursday German club he'll ifs last meet.
ing for the season at Masonic Hall las. evening.
Mrs. senator stewart, MI. senator Bate, Mrs.
A. A Wilson, and Mrs j. W. Powell received the
c. Bryan. The favors were nearly all imported
and were unusually handsome.
The countess Esterhazy has gone 20 New York
to attend a tea and other entertainments given
her by Mrs. Hicks Lord.
A charity ball Will be given at the Ilnthicum
Hall West Washington, February IL for she bene-
nt OF the sufferers from the severity OF the wintee
In the western part OF the city. TIE affair
promises 10 0e a financial and social success
Mr. j. H. Frank and wife, OF Chicago, are visiting
Mr.. and Ms. VIM. M. Frank. OF 432 street
The Corcoran Cadet Corps have issued invita-.
tons for their seventh complimentary hop On
Tuesday, at the Rifles Armory.
The Misses Wallach, OF l2s Indiana avenue gave
q luncheon yesterday from until 2.
MrsRobt L Fleming's closing reception on We'd
nesday was largely attended. She viii Be at home
informally on Wednesdays after February d
Mr. Charles David White OF the Geological Sur
vey, was married In Worcester yesterday, TO Miss
Mary E Houghton, OF that city. MT. and MIS-.
White win reside at Prof. Lester T. Wards l46A
Rhode Island avenue.
reception viii be rendered TO MI. e W. Wat
kins, OF New York by the members OF the Y NC.
Association, al their rooms next Tuesday evening.
M. Watkins, during the evening, Will conduct
conversation on committee work.
The maniageof Miss o'Donnel and vicomte de-
In Bassetiere viii take place at St. Matthew'S
church next Thursday morning at IL O'Clock.
Tea on Friday, February 10
MnL John Mullan and Miss Mullan have invited
q company for to tea on SATURDAY, the lltA-
MA J. Hartley souie and Miss soule have out
cards for Q TO tea on wednesday, the sth
Mi8 Montgomery, OF New York, d The guest q
Mr. and Mrx John r. waggaman.
MA Payne was assisted In holding pleasant
reception yesterday by Mr.. and Ma KY and Ms.
Tyler, OF Cleveland, their guests. MA outhwaite,
Senator Payne and Miss Taylor.
Ma sabdn WAS assisted yesterday by MIA Or.
Harvey, MIA Dr. Hurd, OF St Paul Nin Carter,
OF New York, and Mias Mcdonald MTA eabln
wore hanoDome dress of white ottoman 0lk
trimmed with gold passementerteA
Nlss Maggie wilson. of Prince Georges County.
= Whiting Miss Nannis C. ehepberd. ol6 sGrse6
Min Magg1s Wilson, a Prince 0eosgs't Cou1aU,
= vintang Min Nannas Q. shsphsa sos ssssse