New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-01
SOCIETY IN THE CAPITAL.
EFFECT OF SECRETARY WINDOWS DEATH
THE Spanish MINISTER'S BALL

'"'HuhstoIl, JAN u lSpcNlhii AiS ''NNN,
oTe Of Joy and sadness, strangely near toSether-he
eayes Of social life hushed By swift blow, and one
OF the happiest houses made house OF anguish ana
sorrow. Secretary Wndom's death came with shock
ing suddenness TO the wide circle Of friends who mad
Known him so long and constantly, many OF whom hau
seen him within the twenty four hours ID apparently
perfect health To his stricken wife and children words
are poor and OF little avail to lessen their PAIN but
II the sympathy Of friends tender and heartfelt could
do so 1t would lift the heavy burden which has fallen
win almost stunning force upon theni' Inc Do"
Is painful one to Administration circles within the
year death has come 10 the houses OF three Caohet
families 1t is scarcely year since double sorrow
Tell suddenly upon the household OF the Secretary OF
STATE II lacks short week Of year since inc
awful calamity which is still spoken Of with shudder
as the Tracy fire. And the heavy hand Is
again felt III the sudden death of secretary WINDOW
only a week ago. Mrs. Window, when asked II she
would continue her Wednesday receptions, replied:
Oh, Yes; shall 90 until the end OF the season.
Then, after a moments hesitation, added as II I'M
pressed by a premoniton: "Unless some dreadful
calamity happens II was not perhaps feeling that
she more likely 10 be visited by great sorrow' Dut
TO her. to many others. the anniversary brought
! back the Of last year.
Invitations for the many parties which would nave
given ciycty the last ten days Of the season
arc being speedily recalled and most OF them indeh
nItcly postponed The Vice President and Mrs Morton
had cards ont for a reception this evening and re
! ccptlon saturday evening week. The Postmaster
General and Mrs Wanamaker had cards out for MONDAY
evening and Monday evening week. Among the oaliS
was that at the Mexican Legation. set for February
/ o. and by the Dumpllns Club at Wormleys The
Presidents third official reception. in honor Of the
Army and Navy officers, to be given next Tuesday
evening and week from Tuesday the evening recep-
| ton 10 the public. Mrs. Harrison also expected to
give an afternoon reception next saturday hoping ny
that time 10 have recovered from her recent Illness
The President has not given an evening reception 10
the public this and is probable that this may
/ take place the date named. The propHety oil the
public reception Is generally conceded, and 1t is said
that Mrs. Window, whose whole LIE has been thOuSht
for Others would prefer to have it 80.
Tie POstmasterGcncrals house Is like a second house
Of MORNING. II there. on Thursday evening
where Mrs. Window and her daughters were OF the
small afcrdnner company, that the President went 10
break the news Of Mr.. WINDOWS death lie had been
the guest of honor at the Cabinet dinner earlier IN
| the evening, but had gone home at 10 O'Clock. Inc
dinner wa, not large Neither Mrs. Harrison nor
Mrs Mckee were able to he present and the President
accompanied by his daugherin-law Mrs. Russell
Harrison. The table beautiful lilies and orchids
being the flowers with feathery ferns. In the dinner
company were secretary aud Mrs Noble Secretary and
Mrs Proctor Justice and Mrs. Brown, Senator ana
Mrs Dixon the Italian Minister the German Minister
Representative and Mrs. init. senator Higgins. Mrs
stanford and Mrs. Thomas Wanamakcr
The drawing rooms were decked with roses and
orchids Mss Elliott. Of New York; Miss Fcrnie. Of
| Philadelphia; Miss Amy Hare Henry lander ana
Charles Bushnell gave the music
other dinner host, and hostcsscs were the French
Minister, Colonel and Mrs. Anderson Mr.. ana MIS-
| C. C. Clover Mr.. and Mrs. G. \. Williams.
| Tho Wisconsin state Association gave handsome
reception and ball at the arnory Of the National
| Rifles. The guests received by the secretary
| Of Agriculture and Mrs. Rusk. senator Sawyer and
| his daughter Mrs. White. Representative and Mrs.
| Ia Toilette Representative and Mrs Brckncr, Rep
| rc.cntatvc and Mrs. Ilaugen. The mtrodUctlonS
were made By Howard Taylor. speeches were made
iy Representative la Toilette and DistrctAttorne'
George IIazclton. secretary and Mrs. Ru-k led the
grand march, after which the dancing went merrily
| on. The guest, including the resident people OF
Wisconsin at the Capital and visitors.
The bali Of the spanish Legation was social Incl
dent Of more than usual interest. Until two
| months ago. when the new Minister, senior Guane-
brought his family to Washington and presented his
crcdcntAl, b. the President the spanish Legation had
been for ten wears on the list OF bachelor legations
| The hall therefore. not only was In honor Of the
saints pay of the Young king Of >pain saint Al
fon,o. but In a way, aud a delightful way too added
another agreeable family to th" diplomatic circle
and introduced 10 oical society charming host
and hostess. II wa, a beautiful ban. with more
picturesque features IN decorations than often seen at
! tine paric, The Minister has taken for his Washing
ton home Mr.. Coles dnnhc house In Massachusetts,
ave. and il + admirably arranged for social en-
| tcrtanments. The two large drawing rooms were
thrown into one making a handsome hall
room. Tho hall, entirely covered with
vines Of a.pamru, and slmaN. Garland'
~ these vine, were swung across the cen
trail arch from which hung the spanish cOlorS in a
ball ~ red and yellow roses. mass Of red ana
yellow tulip, ON tn manic" formed the name OF the
! Young spanish King Jars Of r'~i and yellow roses
about the rooms. and In the corners were tai
! lamps with red and yellow shades. Everywhere the
bright beauty Of the spanish colcN prevailed and gave
| their glowing tonche, a. the green vines The win
dow, wcr, illuminated by outside lamps, and big
| spanish flag hung OVER the main entrance Plrlors
on the left ~ the hall were used for reception rooms,
and supper was served in the billiard room. below.
Madame Guanc, received I'm a gown Of yellow crepe.
over which were fun dmpcricS Of white silk null.
richly embroidered and held by long loops Of white
MORE ribbon, placed cnethvise on tho skirt. Her
! level, were diamond, and pearls. The Minister ar1
his wife wcrc assisted by the young secretaries Of the
Legation and three guests ~ the house from Madrid
| Madame Armendaril Senorita Angeles and Sencrita
! Manucla The bali company was one Of 800 guests,
and included the Diplomatic and Cabinet circles ana
Others from official aud private circles with whom Tue
host and hostess have personal acquaintance" The
| dplouats who went earlier In the evening to the
Presidents reception in honor Of Congress, wore many
royal orders and Iewelcd decorations. with evening
dress making their appearance scarcely less spie'"o
| than court uniforms
The cotillon wa- led by Perez Scoanc, OF the span
| ish legation and Miss Everett. sidney EvercttS
daughter and the granddaughter Of the late Edward
! Everett Mis-, Everett is one Of the attractive
dchutantcs OF mi, season. she Is a tall, graceful
young woman. with pure blonde complexion deHoau
| pink in her cheeks aud beautiful hair OF pilS"'
auburn Her gown Of white tule had knots OF wh''
ribbons and white flowers around the bottom oi the
short skirt and the shoulders. The Only color was
a big bouquet Of deep pink roses senator Nltchch p
| daughter wore A white gown Of sllverdoted mllc.
| Ex senator MahOncs daughter wore "A gown OF white
striped gauze, with hcclng suggestion OF pale Sei-
| low dots Another Of these simple toiict'' bn'
frghtrully expensive" young women declare was
that Of otis Bigalow'- daughter also deDu'ah'''
Miss Bigalow's gown was the paest Nl"efc'h crepe