New-York tribune., 1898-01-30

Last week In Washington was an unusually pr'i'-
,,r, ana from, social standpoint. One OF the most
attractive and enjoyable affairs was the reception
given by Minister and Nine. WI In honor Oh '"e
Chinese New Year ,,
Nine WI IS a grea, favorte In ohlciai cio'e''
and although she speaks but Httie E"si's"
makes q charming hostess. as she has most plea,
two ,n,rnar, and an expressive countenance Win
dark earnest eyes that speak the welcome he' np'
would utter. The gracious nospltahty VIM"
Minister and Nine. WI ever extend 10 sues''
exceeded II possible, on this OCCASION as
came to wish them "A happy new year Inc - IN,
nese legation which Is one OF the handsofnes' anu
most nalat,al at the capital was beautifully Dec
GRATED with flags and flowers The stairway was
twlnod with laurel and smilax Inc H'a'"e
of the reception hall was banked with Aiiie % go
Beauty roses. and the archway draped Win N"'-
nese and American nags. , Ao,r
Nine WI has round face and black haii'
which she wears parted and brushed smoothly
hack and caught In the back with a gold orHd-
ment sclntillatlng with Jewels. She was go"heu
with Oriental splendor the skirt being OF scarlet
satin and blue velvet arabesqued WIKI eo'o' '"7
overdress OF azure and white satin
The women receiving in line with Nine WI were
Mrs. J. W. Foster. Mrs Harrison. wife OF the ex-
President; Mrs Gorham and Mrs. Perry HEATH
and among the women assisting were the daugh-
ters OF the Cabinet members, together with t'e
Misses Stuart, Miss Talmadge and the attaches u
the legation and their wives.
The floral centrep!ece OF the tea-table was huse
blue vase OF La France roses, surrounded oy
smiax and ferns. Pink-shaded candelaora stooo
at each end OF the board and among these adorn..
ments rose two candy dragons out OF sea 1i
foam Mrs Frank Sneder poured chocolate "hHe
Nine Tong poured tea. , 4, .h.
There never many young people IN tne
Cabinet as at this present season. they are re.
markable not only for their youth and beauty, puss
for health Of body and mind. There IS lair
amount OF blond and brunette beauty among
them. and they have made sensible departure
from the custom OF luncheons Of the past by De,
ciding that theirs shall be sunlight iuncheons and
teas At the teas for the young people OF me
Cabinet there are TO be TO more drawn shades
with lighted candles. but pure sunlight noodins
the rooms showing healthy complexons and beam.
ing eyes The bright young women declare that
only on the dullest OF days shall blinds be oTa"n
and candles be considered appropriate.
Mrs J. ". Foster, that most charming OF WASH
ington hostesses will entertain Minister and Mrs
Dole lust after their reception by President ana
Mrs Mckinley and Mrs Hatch; President Doe
is a modest man. and Mrs. Doles health Is at
present not Of the best. Mrs. Fosters reception
will be a quiet one. Of not over seven hunored
guests AS Mrs Fosters list is so large and so
many desire TO meet President Dole; MIS-; roster
has decided rot 10 invite the buds or me Caoinet,
but conhne her invitations 10 the married set.
Not only there more young people IN tne
Cabinet set this year. but IN all the oficlaI SET
and from the White House down most OF the VS.
!tors young people.