The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-31


swered; but those invited came The entire house.
hold OF the President white and sable were abroad
through room and hallway, long before six O'Clock.
force Jpolice was stationed outside TO preserve
order among the carriage drivers and curiosity seek
era Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. Slower, the Presidents
daughters, accompanied by General Mchler, LOOK up
a position In the Red Room, where the children
swarmed around them like 80 many butterflies. Both
ladies were dressed In long heavy black SILK trains
and looked vastly more happy among the little ones
than ever they seemed In the stately hustle OF an
oifical reception. The very small boys clustered
around the tall form OF General Micher like 50 many
natives OF liput admirng the dimensions Of the re-
nowned CULVER. The General was supremacy happy,
but none the less 30 than the ladies' by his side the
Green and Red rooms the presence OF natural now.
ers In great abundance and OF exotic richness lent
charm OF sweetness to the arr. the
boys came in, rather coyly at nrst, but
and they were soon put at ease by the tact ana SUI
peri0r confidence OF the girls Senator Patterson
scene with an expression OF unmlngled satisfaction.
He was the rst OF the male folks that made his APP
pearance; Shortly after him came other grown pvt,
the East Room, followed by Postmaster General
Randall and lady General Ricketts, leading one OF
his tiniest children, General Vincent similarly en-
gagged with one Of his; Colonel Moore between two
fine looking ladies': Fred Seward, wearing an Otto
man fee cap, exMayor waach and Admiral Rad
About this time the President made his appear
Worked his way across e 81
labyrinth shoS 81 e dRsope paag one n On te
thIrd-a tiny fodder OF few years
that has just tripped and fallen on the canvas-cov
cred carpet-bestowing kiss on the blushng cheeks
OF fourth lovely girl Of seven or eight years who
stops ana looks earnestly mp In his face. Having
reached the other side Of the ROOM the elderly folks
pay their respects, the dear mammas introduce the
Juveniles, and Andrew johnson, shufiling of the
cares OF State, enters with o full soul OF SYM
pg 5S 1ne @ More e people
Here comes Secretary Welles and his sons-Edgar,
John and Thomas-ex-A Attorney General Stanbery,
straight lance and beaming with an expression
OF kindly qualification; Secretary Schoheld quiet,
unassumlng and easily rendered happy; secre-
Of ladies' ie" and threading his way cautiously
among the children; then follow In sort
ana lady Dr. Maxwell and the Misses Eastman,
General Shriver, Assistant Secretary Faxon, Judge
Jeres Colonel M T W. W wqrden General Mra
Secretary McCulloch, Miss Emma Etherdge, Mrs:
zelan daughter OF General Zean, commander OF
DR.. Du Hamme, Senator Fowler. the Swiss Consul
General HiJz, Francis Dehaas Janvier poet and Mrs
Ann Stephens, authOress. Around by the mirrors
and mantel pieces the space Is being gradually
filled up and now the marine band strikes up that
excellent air for s th a Cnar
and corridors, rushing with exuberant glee at the
sound OF the lively music. The spectators make
ready way for them as they shoot eagerly into the
centre of the room and whirl themselves around In
anticipation of the waltz The dancing
under The direction Of Messrs. L. @. Marmi and
II. Bates, is arranged in the following ORDER
l. promenade. aus
3. Polka. Won bllse
Z. Schottische. .................; Wevereln
Q. lancers ..aa
6. Galop. John strauss
INrERMIssIoN.
7. Waltz-Village Swallows. STRAUSS
s. Quadrie, Basket .LeiHDrecnI
0. Esmerada .NeWcoMn
10. Varsovenne cnouwur.n
H. Lanclers. WelIRalSu1
IL. Polka Redowa ................He lmsmueiier
49, ~ o onadre, socab,c Strauss
In the promenade ali the little boys and grls-but
all not quite; there are some not exactly ltte tle
fat boy for instance here the sde and that preco-
ciously developed girl right behind him-pass under
the inspection of many fond and all admirng eyes:
Master Eastman, straight, graceful seli,possessed
| Slower, granddaughter of the President, ialr,
mid eyed little girl with shower OF ma aup arSa
couple are necessarily the most closely observed,
but they stand the concentrated gaze OF all around
| the room and keep time to the music with excel-
| lent harmony OF step. The children OF largest
growth in the front rank, the age Of each couple
the little paddlers Of few years The cplors that
strike the eye in the juvenile collection are red.
ne a ad va So asre Called fres arean
also OF sheeny silk OF thin aud AIRY
texture. The dresses are short; and exceedingly
rosettes patter over the carpet Every little girl
with an abundant head of hair throws 1t floating
have Sa,'1 them hem frizSed and curled to the PER
lection which 1t might he supposed only those
little beauties that attract attention Miss Relic
Slower, another OF the Presidents granddaughter
She has wonderful mass OF soft and silky curls
and clear, bright complexion rivalling the rose.
A little bouquet OF charms is Miss Rediern; SO
the daughter Of General WITH 5een s sas
and curs, who Just lisps her name as Clara sutton
stephens. The grandchildren OF Commander Row
solomon are attred alike, in dresses topped up with
natural flowers. Ella daughter OF General Sturgis,
OF Mrs. Patterson are very pretty, and with
natural and easy manners, that well become
Msy ena a Mei ana Pys
are handsome lively children. Miss Jeries draws
| good deal OF attention towards her, so full and
| chubby and cheerful Is her face with almost the
| expression OF mature womanhood about 1t.
But now comes me dancing in quadrille This
to and fro of the many little gaily dressed
dancers somewhat resembles the weaving
Of brilliant tapestry The polka follows with much
liveliness, but the girls find that partners are not
numerous enough for all their wants. The boys are
not all acquainted with the roka step, and to their
tators while the girls dance by themselves. Then
come the fancy dances, the great event OF
WIN ae ec IT. 9 e
Belle Patterson and Lille slower step lightly out
into me centre Of the room, while the remainGey of
lne children fan back and form circle the outer
ring OF which IL composed OF adult spectar
1 tors: The od music plays rapidly and the
tie beauties dance with zest and zeal
lhat draws forth repeated applause. Two more take
burr-and dance the Smolenski Then follows a
Highland Fling from Miss Lille McColIum amid
renewed plandits, all the very little children clap
ping their hands for dear life. L'Arie, by Miss
fIofa Cook, was q lively performance. The end
OF the fancy dances was FL Boero, by
Miss Annie Gaburr aud Strathspy by Miss
Flora Cook and Miss Hattie Keen. towards
tne close the spectators seemed to grow 80 deeply
interested that little or no room left for the
dancers. -
supper was great affair. II filed up the inter-
mission the table was spread IN the state dining
room, and huge bouquets OF natural flowers
were placed at either end, while vast quantity OF
ornamental confectionery distributed all around
a grand cake stood In the middle, Inscribed AN
drew Johnson, PRESIDENT OF the United States, De-
cemDer ~ 1865" which was presented to him as
birthday present, yesterday being the day he com
pleted his sxtieth year.
The children thronged around this cake in great
nuinDers each one seeking 70 carry OF memento or
lne Presidents present. The merry Babel OF noise
was sweet music to the delighted crowd Of DC rsons
mat watched the innocent jewellers from the door.
WAYS. sapper over. dancing was resumed and car