Evening star., 1898-01-20

and Countess Lichtervelde of Belgium.
Senor and Sonora Dupuy de LONE, and
others whose names are given below.
The President and Mrs. Mckinley stood
the ordeal exceedingly well. Both were
pleased and gracious and showed new
delight at each fresh face. Mrs. Mckin-
ley's health not permitting her to stand
she occupied large comfortable arm
chair at the Presidents left. She was in
unusually high spirits and shook hands
with every acquaintance, although it had
been arranged that she should merely &C
knowledge each guests presentation with
bow of the head. 1t was observed that
while she did not offer her own hand she
gave a cordial grasp to every hand extend
ed to her.
Some of the Costumes
Mrs. Mckinley wore magnificent white
brocaded satin gown, trimmed with point
lace, and with numerous diamond orna-
ments upon the corsage and in her hair,
fastening an aigrette.
Mrs. Hobart wore white corded silk, with
ostrich plumes and lace trimmings and dia-
mond ornaments, Mrs. Sherman, violet bro
caded velvet, with flower brocaded laven-
der bodice, pearl and diamond ornaments;
Mrs. Gage, geranium pink velvet, with
rhinestone ornament trimming and lace,
with diamonds upon the corsage and in the
hair. Mrs. Alger's costume was regal
gown of white satin, trimmed with pearls.
Mrs. Mckenna was gowned in lavender
brocaded satin, with point lace trimmi. 4.
Mrs. Gary wore white brocaded moire SILK,
point lace on the bodice, diamond orna-
mentS. Miss Long wore a pretty costume
of white satin; Miss Bliss, white corded
silk, pink flowers; Miss Wilson, pink gauze
gown, with lace trimmings.
Miss Mabel Mckinley and Miss Barber,
nieces of the President, were two of the
most conspicuous young ladies behind the
line.
Among the guests behind the line were
Mrs. Griggs of New Jersey, Mrs. Randolph
and Mrs. Pegrem of Baltimore, Miss Bar
ber, Miss Mabel Mckinley, Miss Alger, the
Misses Gary, the Misses Mckenna, Mrs.
Sandford, Mrs. Pike of Chicago, Miss Lucy
Page, Miss Hayes Of St. Louis. Mrs. Hell
stand and Mrs. Bingham. After their
presentation, the diplomats and their la
dies were invited behind the receiving line.
With scarcely an exception, they remained
until the close OF the reception at IL o'clock
and mingled generally with the crowd in
the east room.
Secretary Sherman promenaded through
the Darlors with Madame dc LONE, wife
of the Spanish minister. on his arm. There
were only few army and naval officers
in attendance, including Gen. Miles and
staff and Capt. Clover, U. S. N. Congress
and the judiciary were, however, largely
represented.
Some Of the Guests.
In addition to the diplomatic corps, the
list of guests included the following names:
Mr.. Justice and Miss Harlan, Senator and
Miss Cockrell, Mr. and Mrs. Ewing Cock
rell, Senator and Mrs. Cullom, Senator
and Miss Daniel. Senator Hale, Senator
and Mrs. Lodge, Senator and Mrs. Mason
end Miss Mason, Senator and Mrs. Stewart,
Senator and Mrs. Wolcott. Senator and
Mrs. Perkins, Assistant Secretaries Day,
Mieklejohn, Roosevelt Spaulding and Van
derlip, Mr.. L. H. Finney, Capt. Bucking-
ham M Hens M Adams aha Mrs Mr aas MRS
A. D. Addison, Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Ashton
ard Miss Ashton, Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Larz Anderson. DIR. and
Mrs ]. L. Anderson. Mr.. and Mrs. F. ".
Mary C.. Audenreid. Mr.. and Mrs. g. F.
Appleby. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore w. Noyes
Hiss Prentice. Mr.. and Mrs. Ashford and
the Misses Ashford, Mr.. and Mrs. A. c.
Barney and the Misses Barney. Mr.. w. c.
Adamson Of Columbus, Ga; Joseph L.
Bristow, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph III: Binz-
ham and Miss Bingham. Mrs. Ella Nc
Bixby, Miss Annie Barnett. Lieutenant
Commander and Mrs. Benjamin H. Buck
ingham, Charles Page Bryan. Gen. J. H.
Brincker. A. F. Fox. Mr. and Mrs George
beth Anderson, Mr.. Paul Ackerly. Mr.
Brainard Avery. Mr. and Mrs. H. G.
Allen. Mr.. James Lane Allen. Mrs.
Armstrong. Col and. Mrs. 2. H; An
Mr.. and Mrs James B. Austin, s. M
Sparkman, Mrs. James n. Brick, Thos. W.
Cridler, Mrs. Helen Clark, Mr.. William X.
Cox, General and Mrs. Cowen, Mr.. and
Mrs. 8. w. Cobb, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A.
Carlisle, Miss Grain of Bloomington, Ind.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". L. Mason. Col. and Mrs.
Michael, Gen. and Mrs. J. II. Wilson, Mr..
and Mrs. Pike, Mrs. Aattingiy, Miss
Wrenn, Bishop and Miss Satter1ee, DIR.
and Miss T. Dewitt Talmage, Dr. and
Mrs. Radcliffe, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph H.