New-York tribune., 1902-02-08
NOTES OF SOCIETY IN WASHINGTON.

Washington Feb (SpeciaD.-Senator and Mrs
Hanna gave a reception this evening at the Airing
ton. Although their home in Lafayette Square is
a large house. 1t not sufficiently spacious for
the company OF eight hundred guests, including Of
fetal and personal friends, they desired to bring
together their first large entertainment in Wash
ington. The whole first floor drawing room suite
of the Arlington was thrown open for the recep-
tion supper was served in the big banquet hall
and in the later hours the young people danced In
the ballroom. The decorations, by Small, were
beautiful. the color scheme Of pink and white be-
ing carried with pink and white azaleas set in
palms and ferns. The chandeliers were hung with
garlands of smax. through which electric lights
flashed. Mrs. Hanna received with gracious man
ner that added to the hearty welcome given by the
Senator. Her gown was a superb white brocaded
satin, with trimmings of Point d'AlencOn and white
Wistaria blossoms Her ornaments were diamond
and pearl necklace, and her hair high, was
held by a diamond comb. Miss Hanna wore
pretty gown Of white Liberty silk and lace. with
sash Of white ribbons. Miss Ruth Hanna's gown
was blue silk mousseline de sole, pearl trimmings
and blue sasha simple toilet and extremely be-
coming. Miss Phelps wore a handsome gown of
black velvet and jet. The guests invited TO the
reception included the President and Mrs and Miss
Roosevelt; from the Diplomatic Corps the ambassa-
dors and ministers and the Of their families;
the Cabinet the Supreme Court and Senatorial
circles; the Representatives in Congress from Ohio.
their wives and daughters, and other Representa-
tves who are personal priends of the host and
hostess; personal friends from army and navy
circles and resident society. From the large num-
Der present It is safe TO that most Of the guests
asked responded in person 1t a brilliant
party, and 10 many guests recalled the old time de-
Hghtful evening receptions, notably in President
Arthur's administration and President Cleveland's
first administration when evenings were filed with
the large social affairs which In recent years have
given way TO dinner entertainments. As one
hostess expressed 1t the other day. perfect mael
strom OF dinners" There much regret over
the absence of Mrs. Roosevelt. who left Washing
this afternoon TO visit her son. who is Ill at
Groton. Mass Among the guests were:
Ambassador and Lady Mrs John A. Logan:
CHEF justice and Mrs Mr, and Mrs Charles Num-
Justice and Mrs Brewer. senator and Mrs Dolliver.
Senator Mrs. Hale. Senator and Miss Cockrell
General and Mrs Miles Miss Katherine Brice.
MSr and MINI. wu senator AND and af 2 Msis s Na
The Minister Of switzerland. Mrs John 5. Ward
General and Mrs John NJ, Miss Ward
Mr.. and Mrs William ]. Aa6assador and Countess
Gs4 @sis a I e86 aaa Mrs.
IN mer ana '-'' ''1''A Mr. and Mrs, Reginald de
Postmaster General and KOyen.
SON A' Pass St'' i"'''' General and Mrs Long
Nj: and Mrs Wayne Mac Mr.. ana Mrs LathFop Brad
The Rev DR. and Mrs Rad sea1tor and Mrs Talaterro,
co6n SiiIIe 49,. Mr.. Ra,. Senator sn5 sn5 Mr. des
Justice and Mrs Gray, Ez senator ana Mrs William
Mrs. WestiughO E Chandler.
Miss Brockelbank Lieutenant
The Ambassador ef Ger Captain Gilmore
many. Mr.. and AITs. samuel
Assistant Secretary and Mrs Mather.
Hill Mr. and Mrs G Cunning.
Secretary and Mrs Shaw Colonel and Mrs PeysCr.
Admiral ana Mrs Crownin-. The Misses de PeysteT.
shield. Mrs. Van Ressselaer CruEer.
Herbert Putnam Mr. and Mrs. George b. Cor
George II Smalsy. te!you-
Mr. Mrs. Edward Pa Senator and Miss Morgan
delfori Senator kearns.
Mr. ana Mrs Henry Nav Senator and Mrs. Tillman.
Assistant Secretary and Mrs Mrs Misses Harlan
Sanger. Mr. and Mrs John Cropper
and Mrs II. r. and Graham Bell
Wood Commander and Mrs. Cowles. /
NJ Tor NcCawlsy General and Mrs. StaTnberS
Attorney General nd Mrs Foraker.
Knox Representative and Mrs. Van
Miss Knox. NoorhlS
Secretarv ana Mrs Hitch The Misses Van Voorhis
MIR Galiard Hunt
The Misses Hitchcock Representative Mrs Dal-
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Taylor. cell
Many late guests came in to the reception from 1
dinners. The Ambassador of Germany entertained I
. dinner company at the Embassy. The Assistant /
OF War and Mrs. Sanger gave a dinner. dinner
MIR. and Mrs Julius Catin entertained az dinner .
and Mrs Thomas Riddle gave dinner at her home /
in N-St-
Mrs. Taliaferro entertained guests at luncheon
to-day. ..
At the British Embassy Lady Pauncefote gave
the last OF her Friday afternoon receptions
The last of the Small and Early dances was