Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-03
HIS FIRST RECEPTION.
Brilliant Gathering at the White House
Last Night-Social Notes.

O'Clock. the occasion being a reception in honor
OF the Prince and Princess Takehito, of Japan.
The invitations were sent out by the Secretary
of State The White House was in gala attire,
brilliantly illuminated. decorated with bloom
ing plants and cut flowers, and the conserva-
tory, that u now one mass OF bloom, was
thrown open. The company numbered about
three hundred. At o'clock the presi-
DENTAL party descended to the blue room. the
Marine band stationed on the yestibule play
ing Hail to the Chief." Col ]. NJ Wilson
and Lieut. Duvall led the procession. Presi-
dent and Mrs. Harrison came next followed by
Secretary Proctor and Mrs. Blaine. Secretary
Blaine and Mrs Window, Secretary Tracy and
Mrs. Wilmerding. Secretary Rusk and Mrs.
Rusk. DIR. John Scott and Mrs. Scott-Lord,
father and sister Of Mrs. Harrison, Mr.. and
Mrs. Mckee. Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Harrison,
Miss Margaret Blaine and Miss Mason. Secre-
tary Halford and Miss Lima Mckee. The guests
of honor and their attendants were in the red
parlor. and as soon as the receiving line was
formed they passed into the blue parlor. and
the Prince and Princess Takehito stood next to
Mrs. Harrison in line. The President stood
hrst. and Col. J. VI. Wilson made the presenta-
tions. The Japanese minister. in full court
uniform. stood in front Of the prince
and princess with his face TO the recelv-
ing party all the evening. Mrs. Harrison,
whose face showed traces of her recent illness.
but who looked very happy. wore a trained
dlreetoire gown OF blue gray faille. the front
having panels of pink silk: the square corsage
was edged with gold aud pearl Passementerie.
and filed and edged with lace. She wore dia-
mOnd earrings and pins, and held a round bou-
quet of pink roses. Next to Mrs. Harrison
stood Prince Takehito, who is small in stature,
wearing very handsome court dress. The
princess is taller than her husband. and she
wore q trained dress of silver and gray striped
brocade. front of blue silk yelled in white lace
the bodice had pointed opening edged with
lace and she wore a black velvet collar studded
with diamond stars and large pendant of dia-
hi
the bracelets that were about her wrists
She held u bouquet of jacqueminot
roses. Mrs. Blaine. who stood next
in line. wore a handsome toilet of
English rose satin, en- tralne, with
q panel at the side OF lowered pearl satin. The
bodice had pOmpadour opening filled with
lace, and the elbow sleeves were edged with
lace. Mrs. Blaine wore diamonds in her lace;
the couture dressed high. and her many
friends here welcomed her return to official
society. Mrs. Window wore q gown of pale
blue brocade in darker blue, trimmed with
revers of turquoise blue velvet and lace; Mrs.
Wilmerding was Ill a de ;Olette dress of black
Brussels net. trimmed wish Jet, sleeveless save
for some ropes of jet that were loOped across
the shoulders. She wo.e pearl necklace and
pendant and dia.s-1t:i pins in the edge of the
bodice. Mrs. Rusk, no was next in line TO the
foregoing ladies, we dress of sycamore silk
with black velvet body AMI train; Mrs. Mckee
was attlred III trained gown of silver
gray brOcade. combined with golden brown
fallle. with yoke of amber and silver
trimmings. Mrs. Russell Harrison was
in blue silk and white lowered
satin and wore a handsome diamond necklace
Her bodice was low and sleeveless.
Mr.. Russell Harrison. who stood by his wife's
side at the end Of the line wore white satin
embroidered waistcoat. and a white rose in his
lapel. Mr.. Mckee also wore a white rose. Some
of those back of the line were Mrs. Scott Lord
IN black velvet and white satin; Madam Mutsu,
trained dress OF white ottoman silk: Mrs. Thos
Wanamaker. black dotted net: Mrs. Hobson
pearl gray velvet; Mrs. Lieut. Logan. who was
with her father, Admiral Porter wore skirts of
pink silk gauZe and body and dress of wine
velvet; Mrs. John F. Rodgers. white silk and
pearls; Mrs. Deering, white silk; Miss Letter.
dIrectOlre gown of pink silk with front of white
silk: Mrs. DIR. Allen, of the Korean legation,
white silk; Mrs. Georg p. Ioring, pink satin
and train of white brocade; Mrs. Hearst. fam
ings silk and - J" T, ,thers Mrs. Stockbridge.
trained dress of graz corded silk; Mrs. Hale
prlncesse gown of heavy white silk. Powered i'll
a large pattern of palmetto. and wearing beauti-
full diamonds; Miss Margaret Blaine. white
corded silk; Mrs John NJ. Farquhar blue silk
en- traine; Mrs. 5. 5. Cox, pink satin; Mrs. Maj
Parker. black velvet; Mai Parker Miss Parker
Gen. and Mrs. Blddle Miss Biddle Major Far
quhar, Mr.. ). =. Cox. Senator and Mrs Reagan
Senator Hearst Senator StOckbridge Senator
aud Mrs. PAYNE. Mr.. Richard Porter, Major and
Mrs. Tucker. Gen. Van Vliet. Senator and Mrs
h.
Grams, Senator and Mrs and Miss Ingalls,. Dr.
Allen, secretary of the Corean legation; Senator
Morrill,. Mr.. JAS Morrill,, Major Lucas Mrs. E.
G. Halliday. Capt. John F. Rodgers. Gen. Card,
Commodore Van yPen, Count and
Valley. the Co-risIs L,opoldine. Mr..
AlfOns Won MumII. P<-on Won Sternberg. SEN
ator and Miss Dav IS. Senator and Mrs. Cock
ren. Mrs and Miss I lad. Judge Durham. Mai
and Mrs Pow = Mr. Henry Edwardes Of the
Rvitlsh location. Mr. uarbart
Holsbird Col. and Mrs. Breckenridge Miss Ada
Murphy. Minister Tavera, Mrs. John ". Will
son. Miss Gussie Wilson. Mrs. Gen. Berdan.
Miss Lay. Gen and Mrs. Moore. Gen. and
Mrs. Mckeever, Commodore and Mrs. Casey
Assistant POstmaster-Generala and Mrs Clark
son, Mr.. aud Mrs. Springer. Minister Romero
Minister ROustan. MavrOveni Bey. Mr.. and
Mrs Hudellst. and our minister to Portugal
DIR. George Il. LOring. The reception was
most enjoyable affair, the rooms were AZ no
time crowded. and promenading in the large
rooms and corridors was pleasant pastime
The Nice-Presldent. Secretary Window. and
Secretary Noble did not reach the blue parior
until the reception was well under wav. At the
close of the first hour. the most of the guests
having passed through the reception-room. the
ladies of the line sat down on the sofas and
chairs at their backs. the seats of the bar
rieade we're all turned toward them.
Now that the art exhibition in the Morton
residence has closed. society people who took
80 HluCu Interest IN tndl ulepIdN, as an dpprO-
PIRATE Lenten diversion. viii be Interested in
knowing that Mr. Wsggaman's galleries in
Georgetown Will be kept open TO the public
Oh Thursdays during April During the past
Few months some important and interesting
paintings have been added to Mr.. Waggaman's
galleries, which have an added attraction not
possessed by the late artists display In his
large and superb collection of Ceramics In
this line Mr.. Waggaman has some examples not
surpassed If matched by anything Of the kind
IN this country. and worthy the attention of ex-
Perts as well as OF visitors generally. Another
feature commencing this exhibit to the favor
Of the public l. the fact that the gross receipts
atthe door are paid over for charitable purposes
These several considerations ought TO insure a
full attendance every Thursday.
Mrs William A. Hammond gave breakfast
At the Country club Yesterday. The guests
were the Marquise LAMA, Mrs. Hazen, Mrs.
Tyler. Mrs. Bugher, Mrs CorcOran Hill. Mrs.
:. ). Rowland, Mrs. Hinckey. Mrs Winlock.
Mrs Lincoln. Mrs. John T. Rodgers Miss Edes
Mrs.. Logan, and Mrs. Hornsby.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Wolf have returned from
their southern trip.
Portland. Ore. special to the " Y TyiIauae
says: Mrs Esther Holiday. widow of Ben
hoihday, OF pony express fame. il critically i'll
here. and Is not expected TO lIve She has been
III delicate health for a number of wears. but
no fears have been felt for her until the last
few DAYS. The unceasing litigation with Jos
Holiday, her brOther-In-law and .executor n,