The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-27

Miss Paulding's cakewalk and cCtillion
was the signal event of last night. there
being gathered together in the historic
old Corcoran mansion hundred aud more
young people. married and single. repre-
senting the inner circles Of Washington ::
social world The splendid rooms and
wide corridors of the first floor we're
thrown en- suite and lavishly decorated
with boughs Of fruit blossoms. tulips, ear
nations and spirea. The corners were
filled with palms and tropical grasses, auo
the air was melodious with the inspiring
strains Of dance music, contributed by an
orchestra from the Marine Band.
The hostess, in lemon yellow satin and
cherry chiffon. was assisted in welcoming
the guests by her cousin, Miss Hegeman,
who wore delicate green satin, trimmed
with chiffon of palest rose.
The cakewalk, with Mr.. Richard Wailach
as the grand marshal was danced by
the entire company in coon costumes,
which were worn over their evening toll
est and which vanished afterward with
such magic swiftness that the specially
invited lockers on might nationally have
thought that Cinderella was somewhere
around. Supper offered a delightful inter
mission in which to exchange admiring
comments upon the success of the first
appearance of the walk in Washington
society. and afterward Mr.. Merrick ex-
changed triumphs of grand marshal to
that of leader OF the cotillion with Miss
Paulding for his partner The favors.
which we're unique and lovely. included
bOas OF spring blossoms for the maids
and matrons. with huge balls Of flowers
suspended from neck ribbons for the men.
There were quaint sunbonnets OF pink
muslin with chin strings OF gay ribbons
and tiles and stiff caps of the same ma
teIial-the latter for the evenings cava-
liers. One OF the prettiest and most
original figures of the evening called for
a promenade in the historic old garden,
which was Illuminated with myriads Of
electric lights in red, white, and blue.
During this al fresco dance the ladies car
ried gorgeous Japanese parasols, spark
ling with tiusel and their partners we're
happy in the possession of heavy. dude
head canes Among the dancers were:
Mr. and Mrs. o"Dounell. Mr. and Mrs Mont
gomerr Blair, Mr.. and Mrs. DE koven, Mt
snd Mrs. Ellis. Mr. and Mrs Alexander LegaTe'
Mr. and Mrs Blair Lee. the Hon. Audrey Paunce-
iote the Misses lisy the Misses Gffggs. Miss Ash
ton, Mis- " ehb Miss Sanger Miss Johnson. Mrs.
Perm. Miss Hitchcock Miss Hichborn Miss Hag-
uer the Misses FlodlGe, Miss Rochester, Miss DAVIS,
Miss jackson. Miss NcComas, Miss Satterlee, Miss
Law. Mis- Hof-tmaun. Miss Ward. Miss Waiiach,
Miss Alexander, Miss McKenns, Miss Lowering,
Miss Anna Westinghouse Of Pittsburg; Miss
Ciarctt. Nine. d SiboUr, Prince lroubetsSoy. Dr.
Won Boheu. Nr. Lowthcr Mr.. John B henderson,
ir Mr.. Carroll Mr.. Mcpherson, Mr.. Berry. Mr..
Bingham Mr.. Strothers OF Philadelphia. and
Messrs Iugraharn and Charles Potter king, OF
New York: Baron won Hermann, Mr.. Floyd, Mt
Hicks Dr. Clayter Lieutenant Eide, the Danish
Minister, the swedish Minister, senior Pulido, Mr.
Andrews, Major Squires. Mr.. Wadsworth, Mr.
Poe Mr. George HELEN. Mr.. p. Mitchell, Mr.
Bradley Senior Riano. Mr.. Woodbury. Blair, Mr.
Gist Blair Mr. Wilkins. Mr. Cobb, Mr. Rous-
seau Mr. r. Wilson, Major simpson, Mr.. Cald-
we'll Major Nacomb Mr.. Kellogg, Mr.. Brook
Baker and Mr.. McCiuHg.