The evening times., 1900-01-25
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.


reception to the Judiciary last night, it be-
ing their second state function Of the year.
About 1900 guests were present. the ladies'
greatly outnumbering the gentlemen in at
tendance. But few of the Diplomatic
Corps were present, but there were
quite a number of prominent out-of-
town people many of them mem
bers OF the National Board of Trade,
among whom were Judge Selden p. Spen-
| Ger. former Governor E. O. SIannard, and
Col. Breckenridge Jones' of ST. Louis.
The guests began 10 arrive about $40
O'Clock. entering the grounds by the
northwest gate As soon as their wraps
we're removed in the main vestibule, the
guests passed through The private din
ing-room into the state dining-room,
where they awaited the arrival of the
President and Mrs. Mckinley and the
ladies who received with them.
BY O'Clock there was an immense
crowd waiting TO gain entrance. The
string OF carriages extended along Penn
sylYania Avenue for several blocks west
Of the White House grounds. In spite OF
the inadequate space al the White House
for handling a large crowd. the attend
ants did their work we'll and few per-
sons had 10 wait over Eve minutes before
being relieved OF their wraps and joining
the long line which passed before the
President
In order 10 relieve the crush arrange
ments were made TO have The Senators
and their ladies aud other prominent Off
cials leave their wraps in rooms on the
second floor. and after returning TO the
lower floor they passed directly into the
East Room. reaching the receiving line
BY passing down the corridor TO the state
dining room.
The Marine Band was divided. half of 1t
being stationed al the foot of the stairway,
near the entrance 10 the East Room and
the other half in the conservatory. They
alternated in playing. and there were but
few minutes during the entire evening but
what one of the bands was playing stirring
airs.
BY 10 O'Clock a large majority of the
guests had arrived. but, being scattered
over the entire lower floor of the Man
sion, there was never at any time an un-
comfortable crush The guests began de
parting by 1880 O'Clock. and the reception
was over by 1l:3 50.
Promptly al O'Clock fanfare of trum-
pets heralded the approach Of the Presi-
Dental party. who descended the private
stairway preceded by Colonel Bingham and
Major McCawley, each wearing the full uni
form of his rank.
The President and Mrs. Mckinley. fol-
lowed by the members of the Cabinet and
their wives. passed into the Blue Parlor,
where the ladies took their position. all
standing. with the exception of Mrs Nc
Kinley, who seated herself en- one of the
blue and gold chairs that divided the re-
ba a fpH
guests behind the line.
Only five of the Cabinet ladies were in
the receiving party. neither Mrs. Griggs,
Mrs Long, nor Miss Wilson being present
Mrs McHinIey's gown WAS of heavy
white brocade, with point lace draped
around the bottom of the skirt, fastened in
places with silver ornaments. The bodice
was richly embroidered in pearls and silver.
She wore her necklace Of diamonds and
carried a bouquet of white carnations and
maiden-hair fern.
Mrs. Hay wore an elegant toilet of black
velvet with jet trimmings and on the
front Of her bodice sparkled a magnificent
cluster OF diamonds.
Mrs Gage was in white moire. prCfuse-
1v besnangled with silver and she had pink
roses at her corsage and in her hair.
Mrs. Root wore heliotrope satin, veiiei
in a misty web OF rich lace. An especially
heavy pattern formed handsome panel
down the front necklace of diamonds.
Mrs Smith was ia Dresden sir the
ground color OF which Was pale green. The
faciugs and bodice trimmings were OF rose
pink velvet
Mr. Hitchcoyk's gown was "a long over
dress oL mauvC satin broeadci Ira black
and uhrc leaf clusters Thr lower skirt
ass formed Of O. deep hounoe of white point
Ia.c
AIRS Mark Hanna who made her first
ufii..ai appearance 81 she season. passed
aavu. fh. h1s In superb train OF electric
blue velvet edged vith sable th. sides
uaus..I RiIh thistle. embroidrrsd In nat
uraI .eiors with caUeT- I0 match ou her
g1r-aE. ana u her hair
Tt. Ea-l Room as usual was as green as
tropical forest with palm foliage and gor-
-raG-.r-fIlftj grasses. masSed az every
aEa.IaHIs point The great Stimulating
.lau8s1ier, wsr, Nrsathed with smilaX.
and the fEted columns were tWiued with
rUFf~ o.. he same delicate leaves from the
ceiling to ths mounds Of foliage at their
base The Blue rarior With its dainty fur
HishinG- % blue and gold needs no fioral
addition 10 add 20 its attractions. A great
vase oi pink and white blossoms surmount-
81 the blue satin fauteuil under the cen
tral chandelier. and on the mantel were
Mrs Hanna will hold her first reception
OF the season this afternoon from TO 6
~ clock al the residence recently taken by
Senator Hanna, 4 Lafayette Square.
There is every indication that the Charity
Ball. 10 be given at the Arlington tonight.
Will be the most successful event of the
kind that has ever marked a Washington
winter. Never in previous years has
greater interest been manifested by the
public. and that fact warrants the belief
The ball of 1900 will be an unprecedented
success. Coupled with this the various
have resolved that no effort
shall be spared. as far as they are con-
,erned, 10 ensure delightful result. both
social and financial The President has
promised TO attend.
The Russian Ambassador gave a dinner
asst night in honor Of two princes who are
'isiting the Capital, Prince Borghese. of
italy, and Prince Henri di Croy. of Aus
ria. The guests invited to meet them
we're Countess de Lichtervelde. Miss Hay,
Miss NJ. Hitchcock, Miss Merriam, Miss
Ashton. Miss Ward Miss Horstmann,
Prince Troubetskoy. Count de Lichtervelde.
Hr. ThiebaGt. Mr.. Taigney, Mr.. Routkow-
ky, and MIR. De Strale.
The Assistant Postmaster General and
lrs. Perry Heath entertained at dinner last
light. Their guests were General and Mrs
Agnus and Miss Agnus of Baltimore: Mr. |
nd Mrs. Wynne. Mrs. Olivia Shriver. of |
baltimore; Mrs. W. r. Conway. of Louis |
lille. Ky. mother of the hostess: Mr.. |
,ouis Garthe, and Mr. John Shriver.