Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-14
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Receptions, Balls and Dances Last
Night
President and Mrs. Cleveland Re-
ner Dance-Teas and LuncheOns.

night was great success, in spite of the
weather. The turnout of citizens anxious
to great the chief executive and his wife
vas of most complimentary character.
The rain had practically ceased at half
past s. but the damp sidewalks had 10 ap-
probable deterring effect. AS soon as peo-
pie arrived they were SHOWN into the east
room, where the line was formed, and
everybody had about the most comfortable
experlet ce ever enjoyed in the White
House. All corners had been presented
few minutes before 10, and the gathering
troke up earlier than is usual at the card
receptions. The floral and electri, light eff
fects were never more profuse or in better
taste. The east room, where there was
space for all to roam or rest at will. was
particularly dressed up. Electric lights dot
ted the magnolia leaf garlandS, which have
been new feature the last few weeks
there, and twinkled like stars in the group
ed plants over the doorway leading to the
corridor. There We're two stars on the pill
lars near the triple east window, which
shone even prettier than the high sky ar
tlcle, and which were the results of the
skillful handiwork of the White House
electrician. Mr.. Dubois, who has been in
charge of the arrangements of the house
all season, added another success to his
throngs which have in that time entered
the mansion. A special compliment last
night was the presence of 4 number of
army ofticerS-of course, in full Splendor OF
uniform-who ranged themselves in line
across the corridor as the receiving party
came down stairs to the blue room. Moth
Ing short of national calamity would
cause change of expression on Col VIII
sons face he leads the receiving party
on these Ceremonious occasions. But a
familiar observer could see pleased twin
kle in his eye as he found this imposing
array of his military brethren.
President and Mrs. Cleveland We're as
sisted by the ladies of the cabinet, and the
line was more complete than at any time
this winter since the first reception. The
cabinet and the ladies asked to assist in
the blue room. with constant accessions
from the guests, gave that apartment an
animals ed appearance.
The ladies invited to the blue parlor were:
Mrs. Rockhill, Miss Rockhill, Mrs. Uhl,
the Misses Hamlin, Mrs. Wilson, Miss
Waller, Miss Thurher. Mrs. Doe, Mrs.
Micou, Mrs. Maxwell, Miss Whitney, Mrs.
Dickinson, Mrs. r. c. Johnson, Miss john
Carlisle, Miss Jane Riggs. Mrs. Janin and
Miss Bryant, who is now guest at the
White House.
Mrs. Cleveland was elegantly gowned in
pink brocaded satin, the bodice richly trim
med with gold and crystal passementeries.
An Etruscan gold bandcau and side
combs were worn. Mrs Olney wore white
brocaded satin. Mrs. Carlisle was in hello
trope MORE, Mrs Lamont wore Dresden
Powered brocade, Mrs. Harmon's black
MORE was trimmed with a point lace
bertha and jet, Mrs. Wilson Wore a figured
white crepon, Miss Herbert wore white
satin and blue velvet and Miss Morton a
mauve MORE antique and lace.
Senator and Mrs. Brice gave a beautiful
ball last night finale to the dinner
dances. 1t was a combination of domino
party with leap year cotilllon attach
ment, and in every respect was perfect.
A magnificent decoration Of American
Beauty roses was, usual. the feature.
When supper was served it was on small
tables. The lady guests from each of the
five dinners came to the ball with their
finery hidden under dominoes, each group
in the same color. All the leap year at
tentions were paid the lucky men, and a
jolly cotillion was led by Miss Kate Brice
The favors We're valentines, silver hearts,
horns, trumpetS, whistles, hat brushes
tambourines, fans and no end of pretty
things. In addition TO the dinner guests, as
is always the privilege of the hostess of
the dance, there were other friends present
to enjoy the festivities
MIR. and Mrs. Townsend entertained their
dinner guests al small tables. which were
eXquisitely decorated with the finest flow
erS. In their company We're Senator and
Mrs. Cameron, Representative and Mrs.
Hit, Mr.. and Mrs. l. S. Rowland Judge
and Mrs. John Davis Mr. and Mrs. A. c.
Barney, Miss Audrey Pauncefote. Miss Sibyl
Pauncefote Miss Stout Miss Barney, Miss
Lay, Miss Sheridan, Miss Bonaparte, Miss
Brice, Miss Kate Brice, Miss Stewart, Miss
Eleanor Thomas. Miss Wetmore, Miss Pat
ten, Miss Cameron. Miss Edith Patten, Miss
Horstman, Miss Kuhn Of Philadelphia.
Baron ketteier, Baron Herman, the Earl
of Westmeath. Mr.. Victor Eastman. Mr.. T.
Sanford Beatty. Capt. Michler. Mr.. r.
Harding Davis, Mr.. Ferdinand YZnags. Mr..
Morton Otis, Mr.. Lloyd Pringle of New
York, Mr.. Fred. May, Mr.. Robert Chiffon,
Mr.. Bax Ironsides, Mr.. lie Fsivre, Mavro-
yent Bey, Mr.. LIE CHAT, MIR Grip. Mr.. II.
McCawley, Marquis MalaSpina. Count Einci,
Mr.. Alex. Somow and Mr.. Richard Wal
lack.
Mrs. Wallach's dinner guests We're the
Argentine charge d'affaires and Mrs Do
mingueZ, Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Legare Miss
Story, Miss Newlands. Miss Robinson, Miss
Truyn, Miss Wallack, Mr.. W. f. Curtis,
Lieut.. Niblack, Mr.. John Chew. Mr. Charles
McCawley, Mr.. Robert Wallack and Mr.
Jesse Brown.
Senator and Mrs. Mcmillan had in their
dinner company Miss Edie, Miss Mott, Miss
Anderson, Miss Macomb Miss Boariman.
Miss Train. Miss Mcmillan. Miss Mabel
Wetmore. Capt. Heese. Mr.. Robert Adams.
Mr.. George HELEN, Mr. john Story, Mr.
Andrews. Lieut.. Edie Mr.. John O'Donnen
and Baron Won Stumm.
Senator and Mrs. Lodge entertained Mr..
and Mrs. Ward Thoron Mr. and Mrs. En-
dicott, Miss Warder, the Misses Simpkins,
Miss Newcomb, Mr.. Astor Chandler. Mr.,
VIM. Phillips, Mr.. w. Hoffman Philip, Mr.,
John Lodge, Mr.. Cushing Stetson and Mr..
Lloyd Griscom of Philadelphia
Mrs. Slater had as her guests Speaker
and Miss Reed, Viscount and Yiscountess
Cough, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry May. Mr. and
Mrs. James Wadsworth, Lieutenant and
Mrs. Mulligan, Miss May Williams, Miss
Keats Rodgers and Mr.. Ronald Macleary
Mrs. William Gibson and Miss Lillian
Margaret Smith gave a bali fast night at
the Shoreham which will rank among the
handsomeSt events of the season. 1t was
given in honor of the Misses Thornton
of Butte. Mont, who. with their mother.
Mrs. John c. Calhoun Thornton, have late
iy returned from Europe. Mrs Gibson
received in gown of black satin and chif-
fon, the bodice Of green satin and silver
spansles. Miss Smith was in white satin.
deliberately trimmed with chiffon, and the
Misses Thornton wore Dresden silks, with
youthful adornments of ribbons and lace
The ball room has seldom been as eIabo-
rately ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of asparagus
hung around the walls. interspersed with
ribbons, from which Were suspended gilt
baskets filled with American beauties. Tho
mantel was banked with orchids, aud I'm
the ferns at the top great heart of re
teor roses, with a Cupds dart formed a
SeaSonable ornament. supper was served