Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-10

NIr. Child's Reception.

MT. ChlldS the proprietor OF tne
Philadelphia Ledger, gave grand re-
ception at his handsome residence on
the evening of the 10th inst. The New
York Times says:
1t was known that President Grant
and his charming wife were guests of
Mr.. Childs; and indeed, the invitations
were to meet the President and his
Cabinet. They were all present-the
new Secretary of War, Secretary Robe:
son, Secretary Chandelier, Secretary
Fish, Postmaster General Jewell and
Attorney General Edwards Pierrpoont.
There was also another guest, only
second in importance to the President
himselt-Dom Pedro of Brazil, who
was accompanied 10y the Empress; for
that lady, although lame, was rendered
the least tired by her experience in the
Centennial Grounds, where she had
formally opened the Woman's Work
Pavilion. The meeting between the
President and the Emperor was exceed
ingly cordial, and the latter chatted
freely with everybody, and appeared to
be enjoying himself in solid imperial
fashion. Besides these important per
sonages, there were many others only
second in position to them.
The host and hostess received their
guests in the beautiful parlors, and Mr..
Childs presented all gentlemen to the
President. The Emperor roamed
through the exquisite rooms, speaking
sometimes broken English and some
times fluent French, and before an hour
bad passed a fine, full flow of general
conversation had set in, to which the
witty and eloquent gentlemen of the
New York bar contributed in an emf
nent degree. The sparkle and vivaclty
of the talk were fully in accord with
the splendor of the ladies jewels and
the brightness Of the regulations gath
ering in the rooms.
The toilets were handsome, but
scarcely brilliant, but the display OF
Jewels was something unparalleled,
though no one could vie with the En-
press of Brazil. She wore robe OF
mauve moire silk and egregrlne TRIM
med with lace, but her necklace and pa
rure of diamonds were most superb.
MANY other ladies wore fine diamonds
and other precious stones, and one lady
in particular had upon her white neck a
most exquisite emerald. What with
the flashing of bright eyes aud bright
gems, the rustling of slken trains, the
witty bursts OF conversation, the CLAM
our of famous names, and the splendid
setting of magnii cent parlors, the scene
was one well worthy to be recorded,and
not likely TO be forgotten. After two
hours of the most enjoyable kind the
guests repaired to the parlors In the
rear, where the supper was spread. A
band of many pieces discoursed sweet
music from bower in the corner form
ed principally of orange trees rhododen
drons, Gala lilies and japonicas. The
ceiling was hung with silken folds o.
red, white and blue, and below, the Ia
bles groancd with regal luxury and Law
ishness of dainties. Champagne, both
still and sparkling, sweet and dry,
abounded, and for those who preferred
Johannesberger and Hockheimer, were
both provided. The list of dainties was
long, and it was supplemented by
gorgeous variety of fruits and cream
The fair sex mingled with the rudel
men, and took their petit soupers stand
ing, with zest and with grace. There
was no speech-making, but the popping
OF corks and the clatter of busy spoons
and forks were eloquence enough
Shortly after supper the Emperor lett
but the President remained to the last
The lingering visitors departed finally
about midnight, after season OF ex-
quisite enjoyment, and ore rich in pleas,
urabe "reminiscences.