The Washington critic., 1890-01-28
SOUTHERN BEAUTIES

Four representative Southern women
stood in the spacious parlors at the Metro
politan yesterday afternoon surrounded by
bevy Of charming girls, who made the re-
ception of Mrs. Blanchard Of Louisiana
success in every sense Of theword. Assist
ing the hostess in entertaining her guests
were Mrs. w. II. Perry of South Carolina,
Mrs. Barnes Of Georgia and Mrs. Bankhead
OF Alabama, while Colonel Peter Donan Of
Dakota oillciated as master Of ceremonies
in his usual tnimitable manner. These re-
ceptions at the Metropolitan are always
noted for bringing together people from all
parts of the sunny South, ana yesterday
formed no exception to the rule, the couse-
quente being an enjoyable reunion of many
old friends from that section. Mrs.
Blanchard always makes II point to have
young ladies' assist her at her receptions who
represent different parts Of the South, aud
in the group Of rosebuds who surrounded
her yesterday were some Of the beauties
for which that part Of the country is noted.
Miss Matte Thompson of Harrodsburg,
KY, and a typical Blue Grass belle, pre-
sided at the daintily-spread lunch table, and
her grace and beauty made her conspicu
Gus, even in an assembly of young women
renowned for their loveliuess. In reeep-
tion robe OF green crepe, deeollete cors ige
and diamond ornaments, this sparkling
brown-eyed brunette reflected credit upon
the State so famous for it's bellies, aud the
regular features of q Grecian cast were the
admiration even Of the ladies in attendance.
Miss Pattie Harvie Of Virginia, petite
brunette, was striking contrast TO Miss
| Thompson, and her Grecian costume Of
white surah, decorated with natural How
ers, made her noticeable in the assembly
| where there we're so many attractions.
| Miss Anna Keitt of South Carolina be-
longs TO family renowned In the annals of
the Palmetto State, and her tall, willowy
form never appeared to better advantage
! than in the exquisite creation of blue vel
vet and tulle with pearl passementcrie.
The crowniug glory of this South Carolina
belle, however, is her hair which is OF the
color so liked by Titan, and which would
attract attention in any gathering.
Miss Kate Peel, gushed-looliing
daughter of Arkansas and guest of Sena.
tor Jones of that State, gowned in white
tulle, proved an able and gracious assistant
during the afternoon, and was usually the
central figure of an animated group.
Miss Katherine Foote of this city, and q
relative OF the celebrated Commodore
Foote, who made history for the Navy or
the Mississippi River in the early days ol
the rebellion, is "A striking and typica
brunette, who always makes herself agree
able, and is consequently one of the mos
popular young ladies in social circles at the
Capital She is an intimate friend of Mrs
Senator Davis Of Minnesota, and usually
receives and makes calls with Mrs. Davis
Attired in "a reception robe of black lace
and shrimp pink the picturesque beauty o.
Miss Foote is greatly enhanced and he
eyes are brighter than the diamond orna
ments which usually complete her part,
toilette. 1t is always pleasant to atteut
a reception at the Metropolitan, but th,
occasion is doubly attractive when VI RS
Blanchard is the ruling spirit.