New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-23
RECEPTION AT THE MEXICAN LEGATION.
BRILLIANT COMPANY GATHERED TO MEET THE

A BRILLIANT COMPANY GATHERED TO MEET THE
FOREIGN CONGRESS.
Washington Jan. - (SpeciaD-Thc Mexican Leca-
ton was this evening the of brilliant reception
and ball given by the Mexican Minister and Madame
Romero in honor Of the foreign Congress. The
beauty Of decorations has not been surpassed at any
private party. Beside wealth Of tropical foliage
the Mexican American and the various South American
flags as draperies added their bright and effective
coors In the drawing rooms, tall featheiy palms
filed the corners and reflected their rich green IN
the mirrors while here and there were baskets Of
magnificent roses. In the beautiful ballroom, light
frnges Of asparagus fell over the tops OF the mirrors
at the foot which banks of foliage plants The
fireplace was filed in with ferns and azalea trees In
full deep red bloom The hall was, however, the
florists triumph. A lattice OF icssamne vines con
cealed the bausters and tall azalca that was mass
Of white blossoms seemed to grow ont Of the newell
post The walls were covered with flags, and with
the sparkling lights, the whole was extremely at
tractive.
In a small room OF the hall there a floral
WE'LL with the swinging bucket Of punch. Inc
dressing rooms card room and smoking were On
the second floor. and the supper rooms on the moor
below the drawing rooms. Here the floral dec"id-
tons also elaborate, and the picturesque was
realized in vinecovcred grottO, where, from the
crystal spring champagne served. The whole
three floors OF the legation thrown open 70 the
company. IT Of 600 invitations but there
was crush 10 the comfort and pleasure Of the
guests The host and hostess received their guests
at the door Of the first drawing room. Madame
Romero superb gown Of salmon pink satin,
brocaded in the most delicate green shade. The
train with IT, full skirt at the back, was plain.
The front and side panels were embroidered in fine
crystal beads Of tints to harmonic with the two
colors of the gown. The front of the bodice wa
eouare neck and finished with point lace.
Diamond ornaments completed the toilette.
To name the guests would DC u name the prominent
peope in official circles and many personal friends of
the host and hostess IN private life. Of the
members of the foreign Congress turned out IN full
force as we'll as the diplomats Among the ladies' were
Lady Paunccfote and Miss Paunccfotc, Miss Carter,
Mrs and the Misses Preston, Madame Guzman. Madame
sagrario Madame UurtadO, Madame Naids, Countess
epouncck The members of the Cabinet, with the eX
crptiOn of Secretary Blaine and the Attorney General
with their wives and daughters were among Tue guests
and large number OF senators Representatives., jus
tees of the Supreme Court and ARMY oHocrs WIN the
ladies of their families. The reception was from .
mill ~ when The dancing began. and went on until
the small hours older people thinning ont 0i INC
vonng neoples way at IL O'Clock Altogether IL wa,
a Charming party the graceful cordially O INC hoSt
and hostess inSuring the enjoyment 0i inc glesus nh
The Assembly gave german inns cVenlnE. i hnS
wife OF the Chief Justice received MIS- MORTON ha
been asked 10 receive but did not feel wen enough V
risk the uaht out, after influenza. She ala not uGrc
fore 20 ~ the Mexican Legation ball Inc WIZ
President was however, guest