The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-07
A LeVee Of the Olden Time TO
Be Held in Gotham.
Lady Washington Reception" at the Academy
Of Music, To Be Given in Aid of the Float
ing Hospital of st. Johns Guild.

to represent 1t on this grand gala night in the
metropolis-some granddaughter. or grandson, or
great granddaughter or great great grandson OF
the iustrious rebels OF 49,
Probably no similar occasion in the last half
century could have laid claim to being graced by
so many representatives Of men and women
famed In our earlier as we'll a. later annals or
boosted OF 80 many bearers OF names famous in
America, as will this "tea party" on the eve Of
our nucdredth year.
IN SOCIAL SENSE
this reception win be memorable event. The
cutie OF the younger as well az older families in
town and country will contribute to the brilliant
gathering, and everything that art can produce
and wealth purchase will be made tributary to
their enjoyment. The cards Of invitation are TO be
fac-similes OF those issued by the vile OF the rst
President upon the occasion OF her famous recep.
tions Among those who are already interested
in the affair are descendants Of Hamilton, Morris,
Jay, Livingston, Adams, Schuyler, Burr ana Put
nam. An active correspondence N being carried
on with descendants Of soldiers, statesmen and
others OF prominence In the pre-Rev0lutiouary and
colonial days, as well as In "the times that tried
mems souls" and many are sienifying an inten-
ton to be present. Thirteen tables, each repre-
senting one Of
THE THIRTEEN ORIGINAL STATES
will be presided over BY ladies representing these
setts table tea Will be poured by lady, lineal
descendant Of John Adams. II Is expected that
every table will have It's iul cluster Of those who
have lineal right 10 wear names greatly honored
by our lathers No doubt, too, each Will be the
centre OF an attraction. drawing about 1t an en-.
thusiastic tnrong; for, though the doctrine Of
State rights has gone the way Of Calhoun, there
exists In almost every bosom an affection and q
preference hard to uproot for all that reminds
you OF the valleys, mountains and rivers,
the farms, hamlets ana cities OF the
state you call home. AS New York, with
It's thousand hotels. 10 populated with
homeless people this ycarnng for the associa.
tons that remind you Of your earlier dreams Is
here most acute. No DOUBT there Will be friendly
rivalry Of States giving guests OF foreign birth
opportunity to pay compliment to such a. are
feebly represented by bestowing upon their tables
the major portion Of the patronage.
MRS. wAsHINGToNs DRAWING ROOM
will be reproduced with great care and exactness
upon the stage of the Academy. Daniel Hunting.
ton, late President OF the National Academy Of
Design, will there arrange living representation
of his famous picture OF 'The Republican Court;
or, Mrs. wasnington's Reception Day." In many
instances the notable characters in this picture
will be personated ov their descendants. Cos
given at the PRESIDENTIAL mansion in the first
years OF the Republic Will furnish the toilets OF
those VINO nave lnneriIea saem as nsiriooms, ana
original wearerS.
The Moral decorations and music, 1t Is prophe-
sled, VIII surpass In attractions ali that the most
enthusiastic dream Of while art will lend ITS en-
cnantment to the scene 10 the presence of rarest
waters Will make the air fragrant with their
odors every device that can lure the senses and
fascinate the soul will be employed, and the flu
sion will pe produced that We arc OF that simple
age when our fathers and mothers found delight
in starry rambles about the Battery or INDUCED
in q BOlea
tea gardens In Chatham street.
THE sIMPLE REPUBLICAN MANNERS.
of the time when our fathers wore perukes and
powdered wigs, coats with yard wide hppels
knee breeches, SILK and worsted hose. and high.
heeled with silver buckles, while they raised
cocked hats In salutatl0n and went armed with
heavy headed canes, and snufboxes only to be
Those days OF republican simplicity, when our
mothers wore hoops and furbelows and farthn-
gales. with red clOaks and minute pointed shoes,
modelled after the slippers OF far-famed Cinderella.
or course there are many who Will not appear in
reception. Vanity viii lead them to adhere to the
more romantic ana elegant habits OF our decade
the flowing claw-nammer coat, and the snowy, rib
compIexlons.. 1t Is wise provision Of the CON-
miLtee that gentlemen in evening dress may be
admitted on an equal footing with those VINO ap-
pear IN 'yc ancient Clothes"
TnE CHINA USED AT THE TABLES
duction OF that which adorned the sideboard in
Lady Washingt0n's house. After tea has been
w Be 81 nc snsOn as
souvenirs OF the .Tea party.n The drawing OF
hs s1s ass 81 % w y
place at the close or the evenings festivities Other
works OF art will be disposed OF at the same time
to the fortunate holders OF the winning tickets
AT least, such is understood to be the purpose OF
the committee having these matters In charge.
PURPOSE OF TIE RECEPTION.
The reception Is TO be gwen III aid Of the fund
for the permanent Floating Hospital Of ST. Johns
Carrying $500 500 sick children aud motSers and
fitted up expressly Tor ,his purpose, costing 1t Is
ar me Good OF ses
last summer by the .'BaDies' Lie Boa" projected
and commanded by the Rev. Alvab Wiswall, the
master OF the Guiid. AT q time when epidemic
diseases were raging with such vlrulence that In
iants were dying IN the metropolis at the rate OF
pital OF the Guild gathered tho SICK and dying
on board, and daily crulsed with them down the
sax TO ana up SOUND r m
taking them out OF the stiling tenement dun.
color and life and vigOr came back 10 them.
THE FLOATING HOSPITAL
Of last summer, however, was but an ordinary
son. Iis decks were fitted up with rude bsnones
deck, as one OF the curative agents en-
ployed was plentiful supply OF wholesome
wonderful results attained IN the saving Of lie
the arrangements on board the vessels employed
were necessarily m af AND ana
the food prepared on the night previous was
brought on board cold. Another trouble was that
while every day was precious during the time the
epfdemlcs ragged no food could be cooked on SUM-
day, and consequently no excursion could be made
on the fOll0 wing day.
BUILDING THE BARGE.
The barge, 10 be CONSTRUCTED as permanent
hospital, will be complete, so lar as experience
gives suggestion. The upper deck will be inclosed
by wire screens, breast high, ana furnished with
piano. the lower deck will be fitted
with neat tables and seats, and Will also
be supplied with cot-beds, to be used In cx-
tremo cases, with other movable hospital lurni-
tnrn 10 vri1l nj ha ncnh nutp
ing windows and thor ougn heating arrangements.
me nOld will be fitted up with u Kitchen, cooking
apparatus and facilities Tor DatnIng. It, IS worthy
oil remark that while our ordinary hospitals cost
from several hundred thousand dollars to a mil
non or more TO build the hospital barge costs but
u few thousands anc has many advantages over
the nxed hospitals 1t goes after Its patents from
one point OF the city To another. When the day Is
sultry aud the heat oppressive Ii carries them to
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