New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-21
A RECEPTION At THE BRITISH EMBASSY
SIR JULIAN PAUNCEFOTE'S ANNOUNCEMENT OF
HIS PROMOTION TO TIE AMBASsADORsHIP.

SIR JULIAN PAUNCEFOTE'S ANNOUNCEMENT OF
HIS PROMOTION TO TIE AMBAssADoRsHP.
Washington. April 20 speoaD.-1he British Embassy
the OF a brilliant reception this evening. given
ny the Ambassador and Lady Pannceiote. The re.
Ccption To the Diplomatic Corps and n company
OF 500 guests asked TO meet the diplomats who. In
this delightful way were Informed that their host
had been promoted nom the grade Of Minister 10
hat OF Amtas ador. The Invitations TO the men OF
the Diplomatic Corps sent by the Ambassador
IN the form Of a printed note. Which included the
announcement OF his appointment and the invitation
TO the reception. In the corner OF the noc the
word uniform indicated the etiquette requiring court
dress The ladies OF the corps were invited by Lady
Pauncefoteh card Invitations to other guests were
In the name Of tie AmhasS adOr and Lady Paunccfotc
The spacious drawing-rooms, ballroom and grand
hail were decked with palms and roses, and above
the portrait Of tie Queen. at the top OF the STAR
WY, hung the British and American flags
The decorations music, sparkling lights. gorgeous uni
FORMS beautiful gowns and superb jewels presented
brilliant picture, and the reception was one oil The
most charming ever given AT the British LEGATION.
Lady Paunceiote, who is in mourning for the death
Of sister laid aside hei mourning. and appeared in
a handsome gown Of soft gray satin. Miss Paunce
tote pale blue silk, and Miss Siby Paunccfote
wore white satin Mr.. and Mrs. Pelham Clinton and
James Harrison, OF England, guests at the En-
bassy. Mrs. Clinton superb gown of orange
English guests were james predge and Walter ii.
Harris, Royal Commissioners TO the Columbian En-
position; Captain and Mrs. RosCdew Burn and Miss
Stanley Clarke. Lord Craven and his bride attracted
much attention. Lady Cravens gown of white satin
vas set Off with some Of her wedding gifts In price
less diamonds. The VceAdmlral of the British Meet
at the naval review Fortress Monroe, sir John y.
Hopkns, was expected but sent regrets being I'M
abe TO leave his duties The Ambassador OF France
,rhs not less noticeable than the host himself a. one
of the two Ambassadors whose credentials were
presented but twentyfour hours later. The MIN
lister Of Italy, long Dean of the Diplomatic corps
but now ranked by the Ambassadors, came In for
much attention also
The guests included beside the fun representation
Of diplomats with their wives and daughters the
members OF the Cabinet circle, the supreme Court
senator's Army and Navy officers In the company
yer, the Secretary OF state and Mrs. Gresham sec
rotary O! the Treasury and Mrs Carlisle. Justice ana
Mrs B!atchford General and Mrs. Schcfeld, senator
and Mrs Cockrel senator and Mrs. CulloI hepre-
sentative and Mrs Hit, the Minister OF Mexico ana
Nine Romero The Minister Of Brazil ana NINE
MenaOnca the Secretary of Agriculture the Attorney
f;enerl Assistant secretary OF state quincy, senator
ana Mrs Hale. Justice and Mrs Gray. justice anu
Mrs Fniras the Secretary Of War, the Hon. ana M"'
Msn Johnston the Minister OF Japan and Nine;
Ta[no The Ministers Of Germany. Hussia. Turkey ara
Korea senator and Mrs DOlph senator ana Mia'
Jon4s OF Nevada the POstna t'r-hcncial ana niS'
BIssell senator and Mrs. Butler. senator ana MIS-