New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-15
BALL At HE CHINESE LEGATION.
NINE. TsUI CONES OUT OF HER RETIREMENT
AND ENTERTAINS OFFICIAL CIRCLES

MMr TsUI CONES OUT OF HER RETIREMENT
.Nn ENTERTAINS OFFICIAL CIRCLES.
Washington. jan ii (SpecaD.-The Chinese Lesa-
tion was the scene Of Il brilliant ball this evening"
given bv the Minister and Madame Tsui Therc was
great interest and much pard0nable curiosity IN rega"
10 the ball. as il the first large party given oy inc
present Minister and the first appearance OF HIS "i'
A. hostess ON any occasion. Madame Tsli has never
but once appeared in public, and that was two years
ago when she was one OF box party at the theatre
given by one OF the secretaries OF the legation hcr
first ball marked her emancipation from the exclusive
customs ca centuries IL not a hostess " 10 tiic "
bonn Madame Tsu at least proved herseh qu"e
equal 10 the occasion by three hours or more !"
smiling. bowling and hand shaking. Minister lsul TO
ceved with his wife, and they were assisted py M'''
Wang wife Of the second secretary Of legation Mrs'
We wife OF the Corean Charge d'Arares; MAGAZINE
Romero wife Of the Mexican Minister, and Mrs Johh
w. Foster The Oriental ladies Were in native dress
and their bright Powered brocades fashioned In Row.
ing skirts and TUNES, made them picturesque hgue'.
Madame Tsu wore skirts OF dark red ana tuhc VI
maroon brocadc all richly embroidered in coorS Her
shining black hair dressed with banus OF Ie"es
and jewelled combs. Mrs wang's toilet was equany
rich and picturesque Mrs. Ye skirts OF PINK oo-
cade and a blue waist. All the young secNtareS' III
gorgeous brocade, stood in an opposite line ana ASSIST
ed in the handshahing. Their smiling races sho"eu
how much they were enjoying their part OF the eSuV-
lty. Tie Legation ieslueHCP WAS DS"u'i'"Hs "'NN'N-
with tropical foliage and blooming plants All ABOUT
the drawing rooms were palms, aZaeaS and orchids III
the ballroom the orchestra played behind noral
screen Here as in the drawing Ooms orchids were IN
profuson An immense centnpiece OF roses ana
orchids graced the supper table, and smaller pieces
were at the ends OF the board. The Invitations were
limited to 800 or intended to be. But the 500 becamc
200 more before people ceased to ask for them
The guests included the Diplomatic Corps, the Vce-
President and Mrs. Morton, the Cabinet supreme Court
and Congressional circles small number OF Army ana
Navy people, and more than small number from resi-
dent circles The diplomats all at the ball except
the British Minister'S family and members Of that Leg
ton who sent regrets the receipt Of the news OF tho
de ath OF the Prince OF Waless son.
There many beautiful gowns worn Madame
Romero wore gown Of pale pink satin brocade In
white ferns. and diamond ornaments. Mrs FostSrs
gown white brocade and pearl ornaments. siS,
J. Stanley Brown beautiful gown OF P.aash
satin and tue. Mrs. George Gould, who was WIZ
her husband white satin and almond orname Gnn
Among the guests were senator ana MRS. fiye "a
aOr and Mrs. Carlisle the Postmasteruehei. NJ, a."
MIS-. Wanamaker, secretary Blaine, senator anu .r,
Call Representative and Mrs. ODonnell senator M
Harrison Admiral and Mrs. Watmoush senator Do,p,i
senator Iawley and his sister in-hw M's g., Srbr
Justice Mr. and Miss Harlan General ana UT, Its Nh
field and Mrs. Andrews, Senator. Mrs ana MISS VIZ" VS.
b,,rn senator and Mrs. McMillen the minister Hom
Nicaragua senator and Mrs. Hisc0ck, Sectetary sso
Mrs Noble, and the Misses lalstead ahe m'ss osS9''
Of st. Louis.