Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-05-10
MRS. HAYES RECEPTION
At the Academy Of Pine Arts, PhIIa-
delPhIa.

panied neT nuSD3nU on his recent visit TO
Philadelphia. This most excellent woman
has Justly won the hearts of the people
there. Her determination in the pursuit
of right, good example, amiable simplicity,
noble impulsss-make her a worthy exam
pie to the women of the United States.
A strong temperance advocate, banishing
by her good infiusnce all intoxicating
drinks from entertainments, is an exam
pie which should be followed by every
true woman. May her life long be spared
for the sake of humanity, and when that
time comes, which will come to all sooner
or later, her good influence still live
through coming generations. During her
visit to the Quaker City the utmost enthu-
siaSm prevailed. She took great pleasure
in visiting the Public Institutions, and
was everywhere greeted with applause
springing from genuine admiration. Her
reception at the Academy of Fine Arts on
the evening of April 26th, was the crown
ing of all efforts of the people to do hom-
age to their illustrious guest. had the
pleasure of attending this brilliant enter
tainment which was one of the finest given
since the Centennial. The scene was one
Of beauty. In system it was perfect. At 8
O'Clock Mrs. Hayes entered the building
accompanied by Mrs. Sherman, Mrs. Hal
lowell, Mrs. Platt, Mrs. Hartranft and 9th
er distinguished guests. The scene at the
Academy was most impressive. The ar
fists and florists did their work with WON
derful taste and effect. Tropical plants,
trailing vines, exotics with delicious odors
formed lovely back ground for the dis
play Of elegant toilets. The fine groups
of statuary and paintings were decorated
by exquisite flowers. The finest music
fOated through the spacious and well
planned building, hundreds of gas lights
shone like stars through the flowers down
upon a scene all light and dazzling in its
splendoT. At the rear end of the north
room with barrier Of palms and rose
bushes for back ground stood the distin-
guished guest-Mrs. Hayes-there with an
ease and grace most winning for nearly
four hours did this amiable lady receive
the tide of human beings who pressed for
ward to be introduced-ths same kind
smile and pleasant greeting to all-not
shade Of wearinsss crossing her expressive
face--it seemed, and was evidently a pleas.
urs to receive the people. 1t was select
crowd, given by the ladies of the city, no
expense or trouble being spared. At nine
o'clock the President accompanied byAttor-
ney General Devens, Burchard and Webb
Hayes entered. Gov. Hartranft and staff
Joined him. After paying his respects to
the ladies his excSllency also received the
people. The President has kind honest
face and affable manner. Governor Hart
ranft was most cordially received. Our
popular Governor deserves the homage he
receives being an honorable. efficient pub
lie officer and exemplary gentleman. 1t
will doubtless be interesting to my lady
readers to have a description of Mrs.
Hayes appearance. have a respect for
the weakness of my sex, which I consider
pardonable. The glossy black hair was
arranged in the most simple manner, the
front being combed smoothly down each
side of her forehead and behind her ear in
finger puffs, the back coil secured by an
elegant comb. Her dress was a combina-
ton of cream silk and brocatelle, the front
skirt of plain silk gros grain being arrang-
ed in deep folds or plaits and finished with
deep fringe. Corsage of plain silk; broca-
telle sleeves, finished at wrists and in the
close fitting sleeve with rushings of crepe
lisse, and full Of lace and embroidery.
Black drapery secured to Princess corsage,
below waist of the brocatelle, and white
kid gloves. Her only decorations were a
cluster Of cardinal poppy buds, with green
leaves, an Egyptian chain of small beads
in the antique links about the throat.
Our amiable Mrs. Hartranft wore a corsage
sacque of black velyet with ficher of point
lace and cluster of crimson and cream
buds with leaves, under skirt of cream in
embossed fabric, with point lace over dress
gracefully draped and diamond ornaments.
Mrs. Sherman's dress was a pink silk,
front arranged in alternate rows of plait-
ings and lace. The corsage of pearl gray
decorated about the neck with embroidery
and lace finish, sleeves of pearl gray which
also formed the back and side drapery Of
the skirt; corfure plain, front hair waved
and combed from the face garnitured with
rose buds and leaves, diamond jewellery
Miss Platt the pretty neice Of the execu-
tive was simply and becomingly attired-
hair braided without ornaments. dress of
pale blue silk trimmed in plaits and tiny
ruff1es with lace finish at throat and sleeves.
The dressing was magnificent with every
hue of satin and silk. Flowers were pro-
fusely worn, many court trains being al
most covered. One dress of pale blue silk
was trimmed with black velvet and pink
rose buds. 1t looked as if there had been
a shower Of rose colored blossoms, and the
fair wearer had passed under, the recipient
of the roses. The scene reminded one of
fairy days, here amidst the finest works Of
art and effusion of light and flowers.
Philadelphia's daughters mingled in all
their pride of fashion splendor and lowell
ness. But to return to Mrs. Hayes-she
seemed fully to appreciate the artistic and
kind manner and good will rendered her
by her sweet smile and happy animated ex-
preston. She will return to the White
House, leaving here in the beautiful city of
Brotherly Love the most pleasant impress
sion, and when time rolls on and these
scenes are stored in memory, she will
doubtless look back with pleasant recollec-
tions on the kind friends she met in Phila-
delphia and their generous hospitality.
AMELIA THRoPP.
THE EIGHTEENTH ANNIVERSARY Of the or
ganization of the Congregational church