Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-01-01

ment; COmmiss oneFs Burletts Baker That b =
e. and EatOo. OF the Interior departroenr; =
sis;snt Pcstmasters General Routt, Rarher and
Msrshall Commissioners Watts, of the Agri
cultural department. Solicitor General PhIl-
G"i rtb, aud Solicitors Cbesley, Bcwles and
Robinson.
At l2:45 o'clock the Associated Soldiers of the
Ser o. 1872 and the Associated Netraps of 1916
and members Of the Oldest Inhabitants Associ-
alton were received. The latter were marshaIei
by DIR. Biske. The former organization num-
beTed abont thirty. The members wore blue
badges on the lsppels OF the coat. From one
until two O'Clock the doors we're opened TO ALL
Receptions by the Members OF she
Cabinet.
The receptions of the Cabinet ministers were
bril'isnt end we'll attended. The scene. about
the entrances OF their houses were really worthy
OF study, a. they gave an idea Of the Importance
If Official courtesy aud of the persons who hal
TO exercise it. At each place OF ministerial re-
luehce could be seen prominent officers Of the
army and navy, foreign repre- sent stiyes and
Cfhc'a's from the different departments al
d'essed in full regimcEtas, and as they went
IN and came ont their cO1ntenanceS presented
the pictures of anxiety aud relief.
Secretary Fish received numerous friends nj
bis residence, No. 1900 L street, and his Ia1v
PRESIDED with much grace at the reception. She
was dressed in black silk, and had on hsayc
lewe Try of solid gold. She was assisted by Mrs
BENJAMIN and the Misses Rutherfnrd ~ NJ.
York. '0"
Secretary Bristow and his lady were assisted
by their daughter, Miss Mamie Bristoy, aud
MRS. Gen. Marcy. Mrs. Bristog was dressed in
an elegantly embroidered black silk, and wore
diamond Jewelry. Mrs. Marcy appeared I'm
ashes of rose elk rep, with point lace overskirt
wearing diamond jewelry. There were q large
number Of distinguished callers
secretary and Mrs. Delano received st Worm
rys, 18th street, and were assisted by Miss Del
sbo, Mrs. Senstor Allison, Mrs. Ames, Miss 10
sephs, and Miss Russell. Mrs. Dalano was
dressed in an elegant black velvet suit, and had
on a handsome necklace Of heavy gold iewslry
secretary Robson and lady received at their
residence, 1857 X street, and were assisteE by
Mrs. Howell, Miss Howell, and Miss Stout Mrs
hTDeson wst dressed in an elegant suit of ros.
Fix, with diamond ie~elry
Postmaster General Jewell received with bis
lsdy at their residence, Highland Place, corner
OF l1th street and Ma sIchusetts avenue Miss
JeWell ass sted. Mrs. Jewell was attired in =
tsstetul dreCs of light green silk With diamond
!eHeity' ana the genial governor was very gra-
clSus In ms reception of all who came TO bl
Linn happy New Year, and there were many
Attorney General Williams received al hi-
handsome residence, No. 1913 Rhode IslaDI
avenue. Mrs. Williams was assisted by two
young ladies from New York. She was dressed
mlhgs, ana wore heavy gold ieTelry.
tbs POLICE ARRANGEMENTS.
Major Richards, chief of police, by request
detailed fcrty-fouT policemen, under Lieuten-
ant Greer, to do duty st the Executive Mar
sion, and two each At the residences OF the Sec
retarv or State, Secretary of the Treasury, Sec
Tet1ry of the Interior. Attorney Gensrsi and
fo2tm6ster General. He also retained Sduad
OF reserves at police Headquarters and others A.
the several precincts with orders to the Iieuteu-
ants to make details to private residences where
requested.
Very little intOxication and no disorders were
observed on the streets