St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-02-13
BRILLIANT RECEPTION

rendered to MIR. and Mrs. A. b.
Sibley at the Home of Gen.
Sibley.
The reception in honor Of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. B. Sibley, at the residence of
Gen. Sibley, on Woodward avenue, last
evening, was handsome affair, entirely
in keeping and suitable to the most
polite social standard The elite
of the city called to pay their
respects and offer their congrat-
ulations to the lately married
son of q respected citizen and his
accomplished wife. The Sibley home
presented most exquisite interior
even before the guests of the evening
arrived. The reception room, drawing
room and dining hall contained
a profusion of rare plants and
flowers. The corners of the
rooms were filled with tropical plants.
from the bay window, chandelie rs and
candalebra festious of smilax were sus-
pended. The mantles and shelves were
Surmounted with banks of exotic flow
erS, and the dining room table was lib
orally decorated with variegated and
rare bowers. The floral perfume, extend
Ing throughout the rooms, was a re-
hinder of June morning after plen-
tlful dew. Seibert'S orchestra, stationed
in the hall, rendered a programme of
the latest operatic selections during the
evening.
The carriages containing those calling
to pay their respects began to arrive
shortly after s O'Clock, the gentlemen in
full dress aud the ladies in costumes as
diversified as they were elegant. Among
the dresses worn were:
Mrs. A. B. Sibley-A robe of white brocade
and lace, with diamond ornaments.
Mrs. Young, Daughter of Gen. Sibley-A
blue and scarlet brOcade gown, ornamental
: with ostrich tips and MORE lace.
E Mrs. c. A. Pillsbury. of Minneapolis-A
simple but elegant costume, with diamond
ornaments.
Mrs. Pope-Yellow brocade with yellow
crepe and ostrich tips.
Mrs. George Deecan-Pink silk and white
lace.
Mrs. DR.. Robertson-Pink silk with black
lace.
Miss Bend-White lace overskirt with Par
isian trimmings.
Miss Stickney-White nuns yelling with
satin ana gold embroidery.
Mrs Tarbox-Cream-colored satin with
trimmings
Mis- Forepaugh-Bleck velvet with black
and gold brocade.
Mrs. Col. Lamborn--Black satin with jet
and lace trimmings.
MISS muFpQy-Bidck lace ana DrOc2Qo.
Mrs. r. E. Johnson-Corn-colore crepe
and Valenciennes lace.
Mrs. d. A, Monfort-Cream and gold skirt,
with brocaded train.
Mrs Fred Draper-Black lace and Jet orna-
ments.
Mrs. Fl. B. Willis-Pink silk with Valen-
ciennes lace overskirt.
Miss Lamprey-Black net with jet trim
mings.
Mrs. John s. Prince-Black silk, trimmed
with jet.
Mrs. H. Foster-Black lace and jet trim
mings.
Mrs. McDonald-white satin robe and
Miss Beelote-Black silk and lace.
Mrs. Schurmeier-Blue brocade gown with
crepe.
Mrs. French, of Minneapolis-Yellowb bro
cade with tulle.
Miss Howe-Black tulle and diamonds.
Mrs. Humphreys-Pink satin with tulle
and roses.
Miss Beaumont-Black lace and let orna-
ments.
Miss Wheelock-Black silk and Spanish
lace.
Mrs. NICK. Geheen-white satin, en-
broidered with pearls.
Mrs. Dexter-Slate-colore brocade gown
with point lace.
Mrs. Fred NicholIs-Black velvet with
train.
Mrs. j. s. Plllsbury, of Minneapolis: ex-Goy,
Ramsey and his daughter, Mrs. Furness; Mr..
and Mrs. c. A. Pillsbury, Of Minneapolis; Mr.,
and Mrs. e. f. Drake, Judge and Mrs. Morris.
of Minneapolis; Col and Miss Bend DIR. and
Mrs. David Day, Mrs. Alexander Cathcart.
Mr.. and Mrs. James j. Hill. Mrs. Z. B. Scott
Mrs. Charles II. Berry, Col. and Mrs. Lam
born and daughters, Mr.. and Mrs. F. s.
Nichols, Capt. Berkey, Miss Stinson, Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Berryhill, Mrs. Alex j.
Stone, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ Brooks.
L. E. Newport, Mrs. G. W. Bum
Miss Francis Bum, Stanford Newe.
Judge Lochren, Mr. and Mrs. id Beaumont
DIR. and Mrs. Flagg. Mr.. and Mrs. Ii, B. vii.
lis, Mr.. and Mrs Humphreys, Mr.. and Mrs.
". S. Morton, Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Drisco,I
Mr.. and Mrs. d. A. Monfort, Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Schurmeier, Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Tarbox'
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Forepaugh, Ambrose
Tighe. Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Tarbox. MI. and Mrs
J. K. Taylor, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Fostar
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Hill. of MinnespoIis. T.
NJ. Hastings, Mr.. and Mrs. John McDoneId
Minneapolis; Mr.. aud Mrs. ID. A. Monfort'
Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Heaton, Mr. and MRS "
+. Kirk, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Freeman M
and Mrs. Z. f. Drake. Mr.. and Mrs
H. S.Moss, Mr.. and Mrs. McIyer. Mr.
and Mrs. John Berkey, Mrs lanes
j. Hill, Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. SabIgaard
Fred Driscoll, James A. WheeIock. me- ana
Mrs. H. P. Upham. Park Wedelstoedt, Col Col
Rug asrr Miss Elizabeth T. Howe and Miss