New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-17
A WHITE HOUSE "CRUSH."
THE SOCIAL EVENTS OF A BRILLIANT
WEEK
FINAL FESTIVITIES OF THE CLEVELAND AID
INTERCHANGEABLE AND DINNERS.

by far the most brilliant crushH Of the week. II
was not only interesting and brilliant, but it was
tho gaycst "crush" Of the White House season.
There crlIshes' and crushes.' But the crush
above all Others official society delights IN is the
White House crush.s There men hide much
suffering with complacent smiles, and who
scorn to faint anywhere else in the world grace
fully drop in the White House "cush.'
Just why the Presidents last formal party was the
gayest of all his parties not one Of the several
thousand guests asked or answered. But it was
plain that the reception was indeed, very gay. NO
Sign OF p. p. c. or other Administration leave-taE-
Ing was visible to the eye invisible in the
atmosphere The President and his wife seemed in
the happiest spirits. and than ever before
seemed to get good time" out of their hand
shaking part of the fesuvity. Yes. 1t is our
last and like the song of tho dying swan, 1t is our
sweetest" said Democratic Senator laughingly
So 1t seemed. And everybody seemed 10 have
accepted the last chance, and there. But
Colonel Wilson's voice proved equal to the strain,
and he held out with the introductons TO the end
though tho rush at times was quite like the "sep
on lively" order at public receptions.
There very small show for beautiful gowns
except those of tho Presidents wife and ladies OF
the Cabinet circle assisting I'm tho line Mrs
Cleveland received In gown having trained skirt
OF black more and Brussels net, with a Dlrectolre
overdress OF cherry red falllo Her hair worn
in knot low at the back Of her head and this sim
plc fashion was especially becoming with the half
low waist of herr gown. Black gloves almost mot
the short puff sleeves, and her ornaments were dia
monds in single band necklace Tho ladies OF
the Cabinet circle appeared in their handsomest
gowns. Miss Bayard wore a gown Of almond blossom
faille and tllle, with clusters Of white lacs on
tho skirt and shoulder. Mrs. Falrchilds
gown Of brocaded white satin and tille, and with
the low waist was worn broad necklace OF pearls
Mrs Endicott wore French gray and pink brocade
gown, with diamond ornaments, and pink feathers
In her hair. Mrs whitney's gown of white satin was
elaborate with silver embrolderies Lace on the low
waist he'll by silver set diamonds and close about
the throat she a silver set diamond necklace
completing the effect Of silver and white toilet
Mrs. DicklnSons gown OF palest blue brocade
with full sleeves and skirt draperies Of blue and white
rainbow" crepe There no dlsputing that the
toilets of the Presidents assistants on this occasion
VIII go into the social annals as among the most
beautiful OF the Administration
Teas and dinner parties have more than held
their own all the week. A handsome tea was given
on Tuesday at Colonel Enoch Tottens house in LIST,
where Mrs Totten, the daughter OF tho late Senator
Howe, asked a company to meet Miss Grace Howe,
Of Wisconsin. Tho table very pretty, having
In the centre tai silver stand. nom which branohed
lons-stemmed La France roses. Miss Howe received
with the hostess. and they were assisted by Mrs
Frank Howe and Miss Totten. The company included
Justice and Mrs. Miller, Justice Harlan che ex-
PostmasterGenersl and Mrs Frank Hatton, tho
Senators and Representatives, with the ladies Of
0icr families from Wisconsin; AMI many from
resident and official circles, prominent in President
Arthur's Administration, when Miss Howe was a
frequent visitor in Washington.
Though teas filed In every day, the tea climax
reached Friday, when no end OF teas were
given. The French Minister, who brought up at
Senator Ingallss house whore he added another tea
TO his long list Of tea parties, said: Ou Friday is
all ia.
year day is all tea 1t is my SIX to-day. and !
must make two more.S But stlll NJ Roustan's
enjoyment Of teas un1agging. Mrs. Ingalls's
tea was one Of hundred invitations, having
relays Of hours-from 10 5, and nom 4 20 Z,
and to T. by this arrangement Of hours the hostess
hoped to encompass her friends in one-day tea to ho
general comfort and pleasure OF all But, alas, Il
was but partial success Tea-goers In Washington
90 when the spirit them. any time after the
first hour named At O'Clock there was the
inevitable overcrowded house. and II seemed as II
most OF the seven hundred had all como at once.
However, It was "very Jolly as an Anglo American
young man said. There many efficient as
sisants, including tho Senator's graceful daughter
IN pink snk gown: Senator spooners niece,
Miss Anna Villas, in Valcncennes lace gown over |
silk; Miss Hopkins In seablue crepe, and Mrs. Nixon
In yellow silk Mrs Lander and Miss Swami were |
among those who received with the hostess, at the
drawing-room door. Many Of Mrs. Ingals's guests |
ALSO AT LANNON'S pretty TEA rom 10 " ana
the second OF two Friday teas Mrs. Folsom and |
Madame Guzman assisted Ms. Lamont 10 receive her
guests, and among the young women in the tearoom |
were Miss blackburn, Miss Carter, Miss Villas and Miss
Brewster. Yellow effects were carried out on the |
table, having roundhandle basket Of double jonquils
and yellow double tulips disposed in about
the ROOM
Secretary and Mrs. Endlcott gave a dinner party on
Monday evening in honor Of Professor James II. |
and fuI fhe oh
and the company included the President and Mrs |
Cleveland, Mr. and Mrs Francis Peabody, Mrs. Sears
and Miss Mason OF Boston, guests Of the house. Justice
Lamar and his daughter Mrs. Helskall, Admiral and
Mrs. worden, Admiral Rodgers, Trixton Bealc, Mrs
Thomas Ward, and Mrs, James Lowndes. Mr.. Lowell |
and several Of the dinner guests went later to the
ccpon at Secretary Bayard's house. It was tho clos
ing Of the Thursday evening series given by the Sec
rotary and his daughters.
The last Of the Cabinet dinners in honor C. tho |
President and Mrs Cleveland given by the Post
masterGeneral and Mrs. Dickinson Tuesday even |
ing. The dinner company included tho Cabinet circle.
Senator Palmer's wife gave luncheon party in honor
Of Miss AlgeC, General Algcr's daughter
Senator Hearsps wife gave luncheon in honor OF |
Mrs. Nathan Appleton. Luncheon parties were also |
given by Mrs. Cullen and Mrs. Tucker. Mrs. N. s |
Lincoln and Mrs. Hutchinson.
Representative and Mrs. Darlington gave a large |
party On Wednesday evening in the Van Wyck' house
the home OF ex-senator Van wyck, In Massachusetts, |
ave. Tho house was deckcd with flowers, and tho |
library was turned into ballroom for the young |
people, and even older guests not above the rvolly
Of dancing Tho host hostess and their four daughters
received tho company, which included many from Con-
eresslonal and other official circles
delightful evening party was also given By tho
Rev Dr. bartlett and Mrs. Bartlett al ther house In
K-st Mr. and Mrs W. D. woleott assisted to &c
ceive tho company.
Open house In the Senatorial circle was held BY Mrs
aud Miss Sherman: Mrs. Henderson and her cousin. |
Miss Matthewson Mrs Morrill, and sister, Miss swami
Mrs Vance and niece, Miss Cooper; Mrs Payne and
guests from Ohio Mrs. Yates and Mrs Brayton. Mrs
Russell and Miss Taylor: Mrs Hscock and the wives
Of representatives Adams and Beldcn; Mrs Cullom
aud Mrs. Curtis Mrs. Doph and her daughter Mrs
Nixon Mrs stanford and Miss Van Buren,, Miss |