New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-05

upon Mrs. Hayes and Mrs. Garfield. All eyes were
turned upon these ladies' Some wanted to take a
last look at the woman who had in four years
gained n permanent hold upon the affections OF the
people. There were others equally anxious to see
her successor Neither lady is fond OF dress, but
both recognized the necessity for wearing costumes
suited to the positions given them by their hus-
bands
Mrs. Garfield wore q rich mauve satin trimmed
with point lace and q few flowers. It was very
simply made, and altogether transformations. She
wore no jewelry. Her hair was arranged in her
usual simple style. Mrs. Hayes wore soft white silk
trimmed with white satin and fringe of pearls
Natural flowers and q silver comb were her only
ornaments. She looked, as she always does, bright
and smiling and far less fatigued than one would
thluk possible after the many entertainments and
other duties of the past two weeks. Mrs. Garfield
also had pleasant smile for all who approached
her. but ono could imagine that she was wishing
that her share Of the honors thrust upon her and
her husband involved less publicity
The receiving party arrived early and were in
their places promptly at the appointed hour, which
was o'clock; and the incessant Handwriting was
Kept up until IL, when the dancing began. None
OF the receiving party Joined the dancers Neither
President Garfield and his wife nor ex-Presdent
and Blrs. Hayes have ever been dancers. and as
they were excessively fatgued by the ceremonies of
the day. they only made circuit Of the building
and then retired, the President and his family
returning to the White House, and General and
Mrs. Hayes to the residence of Senator and Mrs.
Sherman.
The music was provided by the German Orchestra,
Philadelphia. and the United States Marine Band,
1t was under the direction of Mr.. Sousa. Following
was the promenade concert programme:
1. Inauguration March
Respectfully dedicated to President Garfield by
John Philip Sonsa. Performed by combined
band and orchestra.
2. Overture Test" Leutner-O rchestra.
:. Grand selection, MeflstOfele, BOiLO-Band.
= FANTASIA BOccaclu," Supps-Orcheslra
o. National Airs OF all Countries, Anon-Band.
D. Ballet music from FeramOrs, Rublnstein; q, We'd
ding March, dance of the Bayaderes-orches-
Z. Melango. In Paror and Street. souss-Band.
3. March FlaRibaau Meyerbeer-Orohestra.
Dancing began at IL o'clock with the following
order:
!. Lauciers, Pirates Of Pen zance." Sullivan.
= Waltz Pleasure Trip" strauss.
B. Promenade. "Whrlw1nd Polka" Levy. Cornet duet,
Jaeger and Petrsla
A. Quadrille. "Mhtalre." Strauss.
.. Polka. My Lady" Faust
g. Promenade, Xylophone solo, Michaells, Mr.. F. B..
Lusby.
T. LancSrs Alliance" weiugartcn.
g. MsZurka, Mentor" RaIbbUne.
o. Promenade, selection from The Bat" Strauss.
TO- Quadrilie, The Mugan Guard" Braham.
IL. Polka "kusche" Stastny.
H. Promenade yase, "Chanuly." Waldtenfel.
H. Lancers LA File du Tambour Major" Ohenbach.
H. WALK, ALWAYS or Never" Waldtcufel.
-. PrOm,na GaOp. Internal" KeeIbela.
16. Quadriie, JOu JOu." GungL
H. Polka, "Aug IN Aug" Hover.
lS GalOp, "TOut a Ia JOE" Fahrbach
" Home Sweet HUfna.o