Evening star., 1897-01-22
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
The Diplomatic Corps Dined in the Red
Corridor.
Flashing Gems and Splendid Gowns
AdOrn the Picture-Pcrsonal
Notes of interest.

guests, ard the vast spread of snowy linen
dotted over with vases of roses lighted
candeiabras. etc, stretched nearly from the
east room to the state dining room door.
When the guests arrived they were show
upstairs, where, after laying aside their
wraps and traversing the corridor found
their way TO the east room by the east
stairway. which was appropriately decor
ated i'm every angle and turn with groups
of palms and foliage plants. President and
Mrs. Cleveland received in the east room
Col. John NJ. Wilson making the presenta-
tons. ard when dinner was announced the
long procession of guests had Dut short
distance to cover before reaching the table
Mrs Cleveland wore a dress of Chinese
blue silk, prettily trimmed with lace and
nolets. The President took In Mrs. Pate
notre 10 dinner i'm the absence of Lady
Pauncefote. who was not able to he present
owing tc a severe attack of grin Mrs.
Cana wife Of the Chilean minister. was
also absent for the same reason. and the
Argentine minister ami Mrs Garcia Merou
were unable to be present. having received
yesterday the news of the death of a rela-
tive. Court mourning prevented the al
tendance of the japanese minister and his
wife. A former presiding lady of the White
House, Mrs Harriet Lane Johnston. and
the granada lighter of General Grant. Miss
Sartorfs. were among the guests the long
list OF whom included the British ambas-
sador. the ambassador of France and Mrs
Patenotre, the German ambassador and
Baroness Won Thielmann. the Mexican min
lster and Mrs. Romero. the Netherlands
minister, the minister of Sweden and Nor
way the minister of Brazil and Mrs Men
donca. the minister of Guatemala and Mrs
de l.azo Arriaga, the minister of Chic
me Ch:nese minister and Mrs. Yang, the
minister of Venezuela and Miss Ar
drade. the minister of Austria Hungary
and Mrs. Won Hengelmuller the minister
of Switzerland and Mrs. Pioda the Spanish
munster and Mrs. DupCy de LONE. the
minister of Denmark. the Hawaiian minis
ter and Mrs. Hatch. the minister of Rus
sia, the minister of Portugal and ViscouHt-
ess de Santo Thyrso. the minister of Haiti
and Mrs. Leger, the minister of Corea and
Mrs. PAX Ye, the Turkish minister. the
minister of the Greater Republic of Central
America, the minister of Costa Rica and
MRS: de Calvo. the cnarge d'affaires of CO.
lomDia and Mrs de Reneifo. the charge
daffaires of the Dominican Republic. the
charge daffaires of Belgium the Seer. tary
OF State and Mrs. Olney. Senator and Mrs
sherman. Senator and Mrs. Gray Repre-
sentative and Mrs. McCreary Representa-
tive and Mrs. Draper Mrs. Minot Mrs
Johnston. Mrs. Townsend, Miss Stillman.
Miss Sartoris. Miss Stevenson, Miss VIII
son, MISS Boyd Miss Cana Rev DIR
Mckim and Mrs. Mckim and Mrs Perriue
The decorations of the table were much
admired. Along the center there We're tall
vases filled with pink roses and rings of
asparagus vines were on the cloth dotted
with roses. On each side near the covers
We're smaller vases filled with white roses
MRS Patenotre wore blue velvet trimmed
with lace. and had on many diamonds
Mrs. Romero was in rich blue brocaded
MORE antique, trimmed with fine lace with
superb diamond ornaments; Mrs Mendon-
ca. an elegant gown of light brocaded
Satln, with diamond ornaments; Mrs I4azo
Arriaga wore black brocaded satin the
bodice garianded with roses; Mrs Pioda
white brocaded satin and rich lace: Mrs
Dupuy de LONE. white satin and old rose
point lace; Mrs. Won HengelmuIler blue
and pink brocade; Eiscountess de Santo
Thyrso, black moire: Miss Cana. white
satin and chiffon; Mrs. Hatch. white moire;
Mrs Olney. silver gray satin and point
lace; Mrs. Sherman. black moire antique:
MRS. Minot. white satin. embroidered in
jet; Mrs. Draper, white satin: Miss Steven
son, white satin and chiffon: Miss Sartoris
accordeon-pleat ted lace over white satin:
Miss Andrade, white silk: Miss Wilson
pale blue satin; Miss Boyd pink satin and
lace. and Mrs. Rengifo, rose pink satin
Mrs. Francis entertained a company at
luncheon today in honor of her guest, Miss
Boyd.
Mrs. and Miss Alden. 114O r street, will
not be at home tomorrow Saturday.
Miss Abbie Crandall of Syracuse is visit
ing her aunt. Mrs. n Devendorf. and
cousin Mrs. NJ. NJ Parker, at 1920 Yer
musician and will sing a solo at All Souls
church next Sunday morning.
Mrs. John Dalzell will not be at home
January % nor February G.
One of the quiet but pretty weddings
Wednesday was that of Miss Nellie V
Barry, daughter of the late Capt John
Barry, and Lieut.. Edwin H. Piisbury of
Troop A. ID. c. n. G.. which was performed
at noon in the pastoral residence of St
AloysiuS Church. Only the immediate
relatives of the couple were present The
ceremony was performed by Rev c. Gil
Thn hv-tJ do
ly attired In gown of old blue and black.
with bolero and trimmings of astrakhan,
with hat of old blue velvet and black
plumes Her going-away-gown was of
green novelty cloth and hat of green
velvet. with trimmings OF black birds Mr..
and Mrs. Pilsbury have gone on a two
weeks trip to Florida.
Mrs. Fred ]. Haig of 1904 Vermont ave-
nue. will not receive Fridays in January.
owing to the recent death of her uncle.
capt Wn. H. Parker late L. S. N Mrs
Haig VIII be at home informally Fridays,
February and II. assisted by Mrs John
son and the Misses Morga n of 1916 18th
street.
DR.. and Mrs. Percy Hicklirg give
o'clock tea today.
Miss May Eckloff. who has been indis-
posed for the past week, has returned to
school She has been unanimously elected
by her school mates as president of the
Scientific Society
The Danish minister has changed his
residence, and is now at 81 Lafayette
square.
Mrs VIM. Schofield Hoge and Miss Hoge
will not be at home today. but will be at
home Fridays in February.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Sawyer. L. s. A, and
r. E. Sawyer are at Atlantic City.
The Washington Cotfllion Club will give
their assembly cotillion at Rauschers this
evening. for which large number of invi-
tations have been issued. Cards of admis-
sion for each individual guest have been
given. and will be required at the door
Mr.. Frank B. Martin will lead the cotillion
of fifty couples with Miss Katherine Noble |
Mrs. Gihson's guest, and the young people |
will be received by Mrs. Gibson, Mrs Blan-
chard. Mrs. Faulkner and Mrs. Howry, who |
will chaperon the clubs dances during the |
season. |
The Georgetown Assembly gave a very
delightful dance last night under the chap
eronage of Mrs. Hardy Cragin and Mrs
Mccartney As the assembly men invite all |
the Georgetown society girls to their
dapcaS IL 10 r,,r1ora6 that tho v,o,nha.. -