The Washington critic., 1890-04-23
THE SNClEL WORLD.

noon.
Mrs. Morton and the ladies of the
Cabinet, with the exception of Mrs
Miller, will receive.
In the evening Mrs. Mckee will give
ball at the White House in honor OF
Miss Louise Shepard of New York.
The floor Of the East Room will be Gov
cred with crash and the apartment used
for dancing The ball was to have
been given the week Of the Tracy fire,
but was necessarily postponed by that
sad event.
Miss Gussie Wilson, daughter Of
Colonel John NJ. Wilson, is in the city
for stay of some weeks, and is at
present the guest of Miss Nellie Dorsey.
Mrs. Howard G.. White will receive
to morrow for the last time this season
Mrs. White returned few days since
from Albany. where her husband is a
member of the Legislature.
The reception given by the President
and Mrs. Harrison last night In honor
of the Army and Navy was we'll at
tended, and in all respects brilliant
gathering of persons distinguished in
social and official circles. The decora-
tions In the East Room were arranged
with special regard to the guests of
honor. The large mirrors were draped
with immense flags, while high above
the crowd of uniformed officers and
brilliantly jeweled and decorated diplo-
mats floated the Stars and Stripes from
the four fluted columns on either side
OF the room. The columns were bound
with smilaX, while from the chandeliers
, hung festoons of the same graceful vine.
! The mantels were banked with green,
in which, on the west side of the apart
ment, were imbedded three large white
stars; while on the opposite side were
anchors formed in white immortelles,
with q chain of three links in dark blue
across the upper portions. In the Blue
| Parlor the mirrors were half concealed
behind curtains of smilax, on which, at
opposite sides of the room, was large
star and anchor in scarlet blossoms.
Mrs. Harrison's gown was of white
faille, cut square neck, and trimmed
with broad gold passamentaire. The
front was of plain faille, with gold en-
broidered tulle slashed down the middle,
and bordered with broad white ribbon.
Side panels were formed of white satin
! brocade, with court train of faille.
/
Mrs. Morton stood next in magnifi-
cent decollette gown of lilac faille, with
court train of white faille brocaded in
garlands of lilac. The petticoat was
formed Of deep plating of white silk
gauze broeade in garlands of lilac
smilaX to that Of the train. The lilac
faille was arranged across the bust in
sultana style, cut away again at the
waist, and leaving the petticoat free to
fall in small, close plaits. A triple row
of pearls was worn about the throat.
and diamond ornaments fastened the
aicTette of lilac ostrich tips.
Mrs. Miller, in the absence of Mrs.
! Proctor and Mrs. Wanamaker, stood
next TO Mrs. Morton in gown of
French gray crepe, with panel of
black aud white brocade on the left
side, and trimmings of black marabout
feather.
Mrs. Noble wore a court traine of
| pink and white brocade, with petticOat
of pink faille under drapery of white
null, embroidered in roses.
Mrs. Rusk stood at the end of the
line and wore gown of white bro
cade with plated front of maize colored
faille.
Behind the line stood Mrs. Mckee,
in black lace with gold passamenteries.
Mrs. Russell Harrison in white and gold
brocade, and their guest, Miss Louise
Shepard of New York, in low-neck
gown in light blue brocade and .tulles,
with necklace of turquoises, diamond
and rubies.
Mrs. Senator Cockrcll gave charm.
ing tea yesterday afternoon, from to
Z, in honor of Miss Dameron and Miss
Briggs of st. Louis. The rooms pre-.
sented pretty spring like appearance
decorated with few potted plants and
flowers, while through the windows
streamed a flood of sun
shine. Nearly every one who
flowers. which added greatly to the
general effect. The hostess wore a gown
Of black velvet, with full front of cardi.
nal silk; Miss Briggs, light blue China
crepe, and Miss Dameron, white and
lavender India silk. The other ladies
of the receiving party were Miss Nc
Laren of st. Louis, in black lace
and jet; Miss Harlan, daughter
Of Justice Harlan, in French
gray, and Miss Dahlgren, dark
blue SILK. In the tea room, Mrs. Cock
rell's young daughter, who will moi
make her debut for several seasons yet
wore a gown of light-blue cashmere
and was assisted in dispensing the hos
pitalities of the table by Miss Ernst, il
light blue India silk, and Miss Walthall
in white silk. Among the guests were
General Greely. General Robertson, Mrs
Howard G. White, Mrs. Anson G. Nc
Cook, Mrs. General Rochester, Lieu
tenant and Mrs. Richardson Clover
Mr.. James Morrill,, Miss Bachelor
Miss Mary Wilson, Miss Matte Mitchell
Mrs. Handy, Lieutenant Barrett, Lieu
tenant Russell Miss Gussie Wilson
daughter of Colonel John NJ. Wilson
Miss Elena Porter, Mr.. Charles Camp
bell and DR.. Ewing.
The marriage of Mr.. Allan McLane
son Of Ex-Governor McLane of Balti
more, to Miss Augusta James. daughte
of Mr.. Henry James of Baltimore, tool
place in that city yesterday at Chris
Church. Rev. Walter w. William
ofliciated.
Mrs. Rodman of Boston is the CUES
of her father, Mr.. Risley. Miss DIV
Risley Seward will give reception il
her honor tomorrow evening.
THE PETTY HUMORISTS
Twas only little bonnet that appeare
at church one morn
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