The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-01-19

ferred 10 as the President, and the servants
are strictly enjoined 20 observe this mark OF
distinction. On state occasions, the Presi-
dent, of course, with the most distinguished
lady guest, lends The way into the dining
room. But this strict etiquette is by no
means confined to such solemn occasions.
Should friend Of the President, however
intimate he might be, accept an invitation
TO dine socially, and, ventering upon his inti-
macy, presume to forget the preference to
which the President is entitled, he would be
reminded of it. Thus when dinner is an
nounced, The guest will offer his arm to Mrs
Grant, and move forward. Mrs. Grant
checks him with polite bow toward her hus-
band, and the remark, "The President goes
first SO at the table; the President is first
served, and then those who sit at meat with
him. And this rule admits Of no variation
under any circumstances.
TIE EXECUTIVE BILLIARD ROOM.
Just of the state dining-room, and back of
the passage leading to the conservatory, has
been erected a small addition to the mansion
for the diversion of the President. This is
the Executive billiard saloon. 1t is about
eighteen by twenty-five feet in dimensions,
nearly all inclosed with glass, the narrow
spaces between the windows being filled with
pictures of a sporting character. The furni-
lure is of black walnut, and consists merely
VI lew CuhlIS, "a bhDle, blutDOdAug GU.
The room is prettily carpeted, and contains
single table of Phelan's make, finished in
rosewood in the most elaborate style. The
cues are mostly of costly wood, inlaid with
pearl. Everything in the apartment is of the
| best, and certainly it is an attractive spot.
| The table was selected by General Grant in
person at Phelan's establishment in this city,
and was in use at his private residence before
he was elected President.
THE EQUINE ESTABLISHMENT.
The Executive stables, near the Navy De-
partment, are fitted up with every comfort
and luxury for the equine members of the
Presidential establishment. There are twelve
animals of various degrees of beauty and
value kept here for the use of the President
and his family, with four carriages, besides
an array of open wagons buggies, and other
equipages. The horses include coach teams,
trotters, racers, saddle-horses and two Shet-
land ponies for the exclusive use of the Ex-
ecutives juveniles. The aristocratic-lo loolking
Nubian who has the honor of presiding over
this establishment takes delight in showing
visitors through, and in descandng upon the
merits of the different animals But not the
least attractive feature is the stunning live
ries of this same Nubian and his worthy CO.
adjutor, who occupies the position of foot
man. The coats are of rich olive-brown,
with broad lapels, cuffs, and pocket-covers,
the whole profusely covered with bright silver
buttons, the size of an old American bright
silver dollar piece. The gorgeous top-boots
in which the. feet of these worthless are en-
cased render attention to the character of the
pantaloons unnecessary. Black stove-pipe
hats, with broad bands and massive silver
buckles, adorn the heads of these servants of
Presidential grandeur, and complete their
outfit. All the carriages bear the initials
~. S. G" in monogram on the panels.