New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18
SOCIETY At THE CAPITAL.
THE DIPLOMATIC RECEPTION AT The
WHITE HOUSE-TEAS AND WEDDINGS.

what they call sensible measures Of enjoyment
On the other hand not few people signing for
the oldtmc exciting round. which has its quick
reaction and is eXtngushcd only by Ash Wednesday
But whatever the reason. the fact j. apparent that
with the exception OF several gentle rpplcs agtating
the diplomatic circle, the season is Of even tenor
and gives promise OF anything unusually grand or
startling. Even questions Of etiquette. heretofore an
old score. coming up regularly the years come
round. and Of such importance a. to cause serious
trouble on than OCCASION have failed to
come TO the fore this season. and not 10 he
counted on a. element OF vital interest Grave and
pcrpcXng question, Of precedence, disturbing tho
social harmony Of former Administrations and threat
ening to call for international arbitration. have not
appeared II would seem that they have been settled,
or have ceased TO Tfie7 anybody. II Is indeed
true enough that the old between the Cabinet
and Senatorial circles has been oblitcraed The
wives of Cabinet officers have accepted the ultimatum
which requires them to make first calls on the senators
wives Whether or not the secretary of state adjusted
the settlement is not certain but his experience III
both circles would enable him TO give impartial
decision In like manner peace has been established
between diplomatic and senatorial circles The wives
Of diplomat, have accepted the ultinaum, ana grace
fully too requiring them also to make hr't calls on
the senators wives. They had made first calls on
Cabinet officers wives. but some Of the diplomatic
women would 60 further. The amnSlnS feature
the first call controversy was the serious uelerna
ton with which all held their ground
The second week OF tile season. regarded by Young
people A. only mildly gay nevertheless showed genuine
spirit and vim. The clear bracng weather gave zeS'
and pleasure to day visiting. Any number OF teas
crowded the late afternoon hours; dinners and re
ccptions filled the evenings. and there were five wed
dings 10 say nothing of dancing parties.
The Presidents reception in honor OF the Diplomatic
Corps on Tuesday evening was a brilliant scene. and
admirable in arrangement, for the comfort and pleas
IRE " the guests The treasures Of the greenhouse IN
tropical foliage and brghthucd blossoms. added the
beauty and perfume, and the Marine Gand payed us
sweetest music. There were exceptionally beautiful
gowns and sparkling jewels, gorgeous court UNIFORMS
and scarcely less gorgeous military uniforms. Bn'
over all shone The new electric lights cold and hnrd
becoming neither to youth age and were indeed A.
one belle "a ped fflgltfuy unbecomng' To every
body Gowns and Jewels. however were set on 10
much advantage by the powerful brllah's' anu 'o'H
orders on diplomatic coats CLEANED as never before
Mrs Harrison received IN beautiful gown OF paie't
blue satin, brOcadcd IN waving Hines oil soiu.
enc Of the superb gowns was worn b' inc W"c V.
the Mexican Ministerial court train and bodice OF
rrihy velvet over a pcttcoat OF white satin nchS
embroidered In colors. Madame Barrio' wore wh'n
satin gown shining with silver dotted tnile' hcr
Jewel, were tiara, necklace and cor'age pms Of ala
uonds and emciId,.
Mrs John s. Logan had laid aside her mourhihs
gown and appeared in gray satin with trimmings VI
white crepe. Si' was I''il'h ~ 49,
daughter in.law Nr. and Mrs. John \. Logan. Seia
tor stanford, wife wore Il gown Of ro~e-pnh Dfr
,ade with trimmings Of pink ostrich feathers. Shc
wore with the half low bodice broad he'hIaoe VI
diamonds and her hair was arraNed with plhA
feathers and diamond ornaments Mrs.. ~ y 'oohuso'
of Eo,ton A guest Of the White House. who went iht'
the Blue Room on the Of secretary lIaihe' "o'e
A white satin gown and necklace OF pearls
Among the pretty young women were Representative
Hoptclc', daughter MI, Madeline To~nshcnd. daughter
of the late Representative Townshend. If Illinois MIS-
courucy Wal,haIl daughter pf senator WalthaD Miss
Dyke. a euc-t Il senator and Mrs. Mander~pn.
The appcarancc Of MIS- Audenrcd, the bride oi lie
following day. I'm ball gown of tullc ana Vioiets ahu
wearing her wedding diamonds. caused a hutcr The
f,,ur Counte-, wa, attended by her future husband
Count Divonnc: her four bridesmaids and the SIX
ushers who were 10 at her wedding whom She
had that evening entertained at dinner
The court uniform If the Austrian secretary Oh
Legation attracted much notice Ii Is the UNIFORM OIL
Austrian iIu,-ar- and unlike other In the corps
Tho new diplomat who j, dark oi splendid
uhy,oue and ,oldiery bearing. received much at
tcutou
There Wa, no sign Of the little coolue,' said 10
b,v. ,pruue up between the british and German
Minister, at The door Of the Blue Room on New
Year, Day. On the contrary, Count Arco Valley and
Sir Julian PauncciJte were smiling a. ever. IN the
bc. of .pifir- and the two were striking figures
IN ID, Fast Room
The wifi, Of the Cor,au Charge d'AHaircs notice
able IN her long gown Of pale blue silk. having a
short waist formed bv q belt worn just under iho
arm.. and little ta,eclled cap on h'r head Mrs.
We g., seen q great deal ~ orical socic'y and Is
AWAY, accompanied by her husband. The Chinese
Minister IS also much ina official society. but hi, wife
j, never -ccn Her M. In stewart CA,tle7 Is almost
a. ,eclud,d - if the Legation were surrounded by
Chimes wall.
\ number 81 teas were given on MONDAY senator
and Mr.. Faulkner gave one 10 mtoduce their
daught.r Nj, Jane Faulkner who made her debut
In a gown OF Nile green crepe rarandcd with pink
flower.
Mr.. John W Foster gave a charming tea 10
small company asked to- meet the MIssc, orr.
daughters Of the late Representative OFT. Of Indiana.
The ho-ic.. wore Gown ~ hclioropc fllc. and her
voriny cuc.t, were u gowns Of white crepe and vel
low crepe. Assisting them were Madame Romero.
Mr. Dimmick. Mis- Knox. Of York. and
MI, Florcucc Miller, the Attorney General, daughter.
Among the guests were the Misses Window. Miss
Rusk Jane, Morrill,, Miss Morrill, If Chicago. Son.
ator Moriil'- niece and guest the French Minister.
Mr.. stanford and her guest. Miss Judson Mrs Tucker
and the Mi,-c> Pullman, Mr.. Coolidge. MIS- Sewcll.
daughter Of x-Scnator Scwell. Of Ne'yIer,ey.
The much talked Of Wedding and certainly the wed.
ding Of note this season, took place Wednesday.
when Ms Florence iudcnricd. daughter Of the late
Colonel .tudcnricd. Of the Army. and Count Charles
Diyopue Of France were married in -. Matthews
Church The ceremony was by Archbishop Corrigan.
assisted by the Rev. Father Chappc In the presence
~ Uishop Kcane, who sat within the chancc Tho
bridal procession preceded mp III" aisle from tho
church doors 10 the chancel by Youthful acolycS in
scarlet COWS bearing lighted candles. They were
followed by the siX ushcrs then the four bridesmaids
I'm white bengallnc gowns and large white hats tho
little maid Of honor four years old. in Grccnaway
tunc and then the bride on the Of the secretary
Of state The bridal gow1 If white satin brocadcd in
silver wa, beautiful, with long square train, McdicI
collar and high long sleeves. The bridegroom was
attended by the French Minister and married in
the Uniform Of Third secretary having recently been
appolntcd 10 that place In the diplomatic sorvlce.
During the celebration Of high nuptal mass the Ave
Maria was sung with impressive effect. After the