Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-02
THE SOCIAL WORLD.
The Elegant Reception Given by Vice
President and Mrs. Morton.
MANY BEAUTIFUL COSTUMES
A Notable Gathering-Gowns for the Inaugu-
ration-Mrs. Stevenson's Ball Toilet-vis-
itors During the Celebration-A Gala W eek
Personals of Interest.


itors During the Celebration-A Gala W eel
Personals of Interest.
The reception rendered the Vice President
| elect and Mrs. Stevenson last night by Vice
| President and Mrs. Morton was another striking
| evidence that politics have little or nothing to
| do with the exchange OF social amenities at the
capital Of the nation. In the history which
will some day be made of the Inequalities OF
which Mr.. and Mrs. Morton's house has been
the center. 1t viii not be surprising if their en-
tertainment Of last night will stand ont per-
haps more conspicuously than any Of the
courtesies which they have heretofore extended.
1t was handsome thing on the part Of the
Mortons. and it was an equally important
event to Mr.. and Mrs. Stevenson, who
were brought face to face at the very outset Of
their Washington life with the people whose
position or perhaps whose personalities make
up what is known official society. There is
no need to describe how the Morton mansion
looked Every one who has ever been there on
similar occasions knows how lavishly flowers
are used and with what charming effect in en-
HANGING the permanent decorations Of the
house. The Marine Band was q conspicuous
and always welcome group and was stationed in
the hall and tower window.
When the guests crossed the hallway they
we're first welcomed by Mr.. Morton. He stood
just outside the library door and presented each
arrival to his successor, who stood smiling and
happy to receive them. Unfortunately Vice
Presidents'dress no differently from other gen.
tiemen on festive occasions, but the diamond
shirt stud which pierced the broad expsnse Of
shining white linen on Mr.. Stevenson did seem
larger and more radiant than any other worn
last night. Mrs. Morton and Mrs. Stevenson were
just within the library. Both are blonde and both
we're smiling gratiously and both are certainly
regarded as handsome women. Mrs. Morton
wore superb toilet OF light green brocaded
satin trimmed with sprays of violets and their
foliage. She had on a wealth of pearls and
diamonds.
Mrs. Stevenson's gown was no less
effective to her piquant style. 1t was a silver
satin with little shade of pink through it and
brocaded stripes of yellow and white ran far
apart through the fabric. 1t was made in
something of the 1880 style. tight princess back
and loose in front. fall of deep Irish point
trimmed the 1ow-necked waist. The sleeves
reached to the elbow. Mrs. Stevenson has a
pretty neck, as soft and white as a babv's. Her
hair was dressed high and a coronet Of white
ribbon with saucy little bow worn.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Stevenson found many
familiar faces in the throng of guests they
passed along, and on every side we're heard ex-
pressions Of pleasure over the graciousness Of
the latter and admiration Of her personal
charms.
Among the later arrivals were Mr.. Louis
Stevenson who brought his sister. Miss Julia,
and his cousin, Miss Letitia Scott. Miss
Julia Stevenson was very prettily gowned in
white corded silk, made in q quaint old
fashioned style and trimmed with narrow pearl
borders. Miss Scott wore white satin with
sleeves of rainbow satin. This party happened
to rest a moment during their progress through
the parlors and SO many gathered about them
that they were scarcely able to move again
during the evening. Every one enjoyed meet
ing such agreeable young people. and they
themselves were pleased to be at once brought
in contact with friendly faces.
The outgoing administration was well repre-
sented, and il any individual members Of these
households have any sorrow over the approach
ing break in their Washington life they skill
fully disguised 1t. There was more hveiiness
displa, ed and more enjoyment shown by every
one present, though with the immense contrast
Of motives, could be well understood, than
has been observed all winter. The best gowns
and the finest jewels were brought out before
they were packed to be taken to the far distant
homes Of their owners.
Among those present were Mrs. and Miss
Foster and their guests, Mrs. John Bishop of
Chicago and AIKEN Of Columbus, Secretary
Tracy, Mrs. Wilmerding, Secretary and Mrs.
Noble, Miss Halsted, Secretary and Mrs. Elkins,
Mr.. Wanamaker, Miss Wanamaker, Miss
Morgan, DR.. Prendergast, Senator and Mrs.
Henderson, the Chinese minister and son, Mr..
ie, Senators Vance. Hiscock, Turpie and
Hawley, Senator and Mrs. Proctor. Miss Proctor,
Senator Sawyer, Mrs. Howard Ganson White,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hatton. Senator and Mrs.
Morrill,, Miss Swan, Mr. James Morrill,. Repre-
sentative O'Neil, Senator. Mrs. and Miss
Teller. Mr.. and Mrs. ". NJ. Lay, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. Z. Curtis, Representative and Mrs. Hol-
man, Senator Mrs. and Miss Blackburn, Sir
Julian and Miss Pauncefote, Mrs. Post of New
York. Mrs. Hit. Representative Fellows, Sena-
tor. Mrs. and Miss Dawes, NJ. Patenotre, Senior
and Mrs. GuZman, Senator and Mrs. Davis.
Mr.. s. II. Kaufman, Mrs. A. d. Moore of San
Francisco, Mrs. G. ". kanke of Wooster, Ohio.
Gen. and Mrs. Schofield. Gen. and Mrs. Nc
Cook. Mavroyeni Bey, Prince Isenburg. Mrs.
Quay, MIR. James q. Berrett, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Davis, Commissioner and Mrs. Parker,
Senator and Mrs. Hale, Senator Hiscock, Admit
raj and Mrs. Crosby, ex-Gov. and Mrs. Carroll,
Miss Carroll, Mrs. and Miss Bonaparte. ex-Sena-
tor aud Mrs. Henderson. Representative and
Mrs. McCreary. Judge Bradley. Count ard
Countess Sponneck. Senator and Mrs. Cockreil,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Gordon Hardie. Mrs.
Jules Guthridge. Mr.. and Mrs. Alvord, Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Springer, Mr.. and Mrs.
Keinl, Representative and Mrs. Bourke Cochran.
Senator and Mrs. Chandler, Senator and Mrs.
Call, Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph Kaufman. Miss
DeGraw, Dir. and Mrs. Horatio King, DIR. and
Mrs Lincoln, Miss Stoughton. Miss Stout, Com
missioner Ross, Mr.. John W. Douglass, the
Japanese minister and Mrs. Tateno.
Secretary and Mrs. Noble held their con-
GLIDING reception yesterday afternoon and
their house was thronged for an hour or so
with friends calling to say goodbye. Miss
Halsted and Mrs. Shields assisted. Secretary
Noble is going away very shortly to take rest,
but Mrs. Noble will remain here until she closes
her house. They expect to get possession Of
their own home in St. Louis very shortly and
intend to live there.
Mrs. Wilmerding had her last and one of the
largest receptions that she has held in her X
street house. The Misses Delmonte, Miss
Brice and other young friends helped to enter
tain the callers, who very naturally were I'M
willing to say goodbye.
The ladies of the Vice Presidents family will
all attend the Inauguration ceremonies and
have provided very smart gowns for that oc-
casion. Mrs. Stevenson will wear q walking
dress of steel gray samel's hair, brocaded in
lines of darker shade. The skirt has Ave bands
of chenille trimming. 1t is stifiy thickened
at the bottom with crinoline, making 1t stand
out in the fashionable STYLE The sleeves are
tight to the elbow and have large puff tops of
dark brown velvet. The waist has jacket fronts,
with revers Of brown velvet. Her wrap will be
a Darnley cape OF dark brown velvet, lined with
shaded gray silk. The bonnet, which finishes
the costume has Marie Stuart front formed Of
rows Of large pearls and has long strings Of
brown satin ribbon to tie under the chin.
Miss Letitia Bessie Stevenson will wear cos
tune OF brown camers hair. The skirt stands
out with the fashionable stiffness around the
feet and is trimmed with four bands Of golden