Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-01-01
NEW YEAR, 1888.
THE PRESIDENTS RECEPTION.
STARTLING CLOSE TO A BRILLIANT SCENE,
SUDDEN DEATH OF THE HAWAIIAN MINISTER


SUDDEN DEATH OF THE HAWAIIAN MINISTER.
The new year found such q wealth of radiant
sunshine left over in its stQrehouse Of the old
year that 1t shed its golden g1ores palace and
hovel to-day. The White House, in It's array Of
beautiful dressing, and peopied with so many dis
tlngushed forms, never looked to happier pur-
pose. The preparations began early for the re-
ception of guests, and were carried out system
atically. special list OF mated guests viewed the
entrance OF the diplomatic corps in the main YES
tibu,e. The daylight was allowed to stream
through. and the rich tints of the stained glass
partition shone out in fine effect.
THE FLORAL DECORATIONS
We're meager, but in good taste. The Blue Room
held least, but the mantels were adorned by few
rare plants, and tiny strands OF s,nilax were sus-
pended among the branches of the main candel-
abra. The Red Room received many compliments
as guests passed through. On the small table be-
fore the full length portrait OF President Arthur
were several tall white lilies. The corners Of
the the Green Gre ,o1n Room We're lled with palms
The mantels OF the East room held no blooming
plants, but effective backgrounds Of massed ferns,
work jars. The daylight came In through the long
windows and quite outshone the gas. The mafR
corridor had towering groups OF rich green plants
masSed against the stained glass partition, and In
each gilded niche was single bunchy palm OF fern
The good effect OF these rich green pants was in
entire harmony with the decorative plan, and
ELECTED its need of praise.
In the intervals between the receptions CONVEX
sat10n in the Red parlor the Presidents "living
room," as 1t is beginning to be Called became gem
eral, and all the scenes OF private party in their
exchange OF happy greetings and small talk were
rehearsed. An exit for the diplomatic corps and
rro rod luh q
windows OF the Red parlOr to the south balconies,
SO as to avoid the crush about the main entrance.
came warmer than is usual, put the Slight incon-
venience was overcome by short promenades along
the corridors. The guests fingered short while
In the East room, and many prominent ladies held
informal receptions there.
INVITATIONS TO THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.
The invitations by the State department. for to-
day were in manuscript, on large cf1cial paper,
and read as follows:
The Secretary Of State presents his compliments to
to inform him tha. the President will receive the
bers OF the Diplomatic Corps. on Monday next the 1st
proximo. at eleven o'clock a. M
Washington December %. 1882.
In compliance with this the members OF the
Wallets, the ladies hrst dsrbbing from their car
rage wraps in one OF the chambers.
THE PRESIDENT.
station In the vestibule, played Hail to the Chief
and the President entered the Blue Parior and
took his wonted station. He swOre i morning suit
OF black, with dark necktle, white gloves, and a
red carnation Oh his left lappei. He was looking
in fine health and spirits His Cabinet officers.
entering with their ladies', came around him to
present congratulations, and then took their
places at the rear CT the central divan. Marshal
McMichael stationed himself as the Presidents
left, and Chief Clerk SevcllOn Brown at the mar
ParOr
THE LADIES.
MIS-. Frei1nghuysen, at The right Of the PTesi-
dent, was attired in black satin, trimlned with
Mechiin lace, over court train OF velvet. Mrs
Chandler, wife OF the Secretary OF the Navy, wore
an exceedingly rich dress OF shrimp pink satin,
combined with claret velvet, ard nearly covered
with point lace. Mrs. Brewster wore Worth
dress of black velvet, plain combined with EN-
bossed. Mrs Teller wore rich black toilet, with
]abot OF fine lace. Mrs Logan, claret velvet and
sumptuouS large lowered brocade; Mrs. Keifer
an ottoman silk, plain and br0caded, In dark and
light shades Of electric blue; Mrs. Blaine q rich
cream satin. brocaded in flowers OF natural colors
Mrs. Cameron, Worth dress OF white satin; Miss
virginia Cameron, pearl gray gros-grain, with v
huysen, white surah; Mrs. Pendieton, dark gray
satin, combined with velvet OF the same shade;
Mrs; Jones. OF Nsyada, pink molre, with 'front.'
with white lace; Mrs. Senator Hawley, a pale blue
reception dress, combination OF plush, silk and
velvet; Mrs m John DAVIS, Miss Beale and others
under the central chandelier.
Other handsome toilets noticed were those worn
and silk walking dress, with bonnet to match;
MIS- Josyn, shrimp pink corded satin, trimmed
with white lace, with poke bonnet OF feathers,
same Shade; Mrs. Bauer, OF Chicago steel gray
satin. trimmed with cut steel passementeries bon
net to match, with shaded gray feathers: Miss
corted by Senator Jones, OF Florida, wore brown
cut velvet walking dress and wrap, With bonnet
OF & same shade, relieved by light pink feathers;
her guest, Miss Sllsbee OF Boston, dark green
walking dress; Miss Neal and Miss Coles, tho
daughter ana gust OF Representative Neal VIZ
Among other guests were ex-senator Blaine,
Mr.. Walker Blaine and brother, Mr.. Bancroft,
sherman, Aldrtch, ex-Secretary Boutwell,. Gen
Relknap, Judge Wylie, Representatives Hiscock,
Neal. Willis, Gen. Osborne, ,Assistant Attorney
den, Mr. Corkhill, Delegate Maglnnlss, and Gen.
and aIit MRS: Atwood wisconsin; Mr. and Mrs. j. W:
The Oldest Inhabitants were headed by their
psa presldent, MI Jenkins TT Thomas. and Mr. Nich.
Blue ParlOr before they entered.
RECEPTION OF THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS
Promptly on the arrangement OF the reception
party, Hon Elisha H. Allen, of the Hawaiian eoy-
ernment, led the way from the red room into the
parlor OF state. He wore as decoration the broad
Daage OF The order OF kaYEehameha III. Mr.
Frederick II. Alien, Secreta ry Of legation attended
him. Miss Allen did not accompany her father
being detained in Maine by, the Illness of her
grandmother. Hayu was represented by Minister
Preston, who had just returned from New York.
Turkey by Minister ArStarchi Bey md Mr. Rusteni
EHendi, bis Secretary OF legation, dre- sed in
European costume, except for the red fez car.
Sweden and Norway were present through The
Minister, Count Lewenhaupt, with his Countess
VINO wore 2 carriage dress, hUiile, of deep blue
velvet, With bonnet to match, and very handsome
jewels; Portugal by the Vsc0unt, VicOuntess and
Mile das Nogueiras, the latter accompanied hy a
friend, Miss Kelsey, OF New York. The Viscountsss
wore an evening dress OF garnet velvet Combined
with the same material Ia shrimp pink Her
daughter Wore cardinal silk aud pluSh a hand
some visiting toilet: Miss Kelsey, steel gray plush
with satin OF lighter shade. Spain displayed the
largest deicgatlon OF any government represented
ana they looked imposing in the blue and gold OF
their court dress The military and naval attaches
came from New York in hOn0Cs OF the day. The
Minister Seilor don Franc;StjA .Barca. who wore
the grand Gordon OF EiiZabetH personal decora-
ton, over MS court dress, was accompanied by the
Sonora and vhorita de Barca. his wife and dauph-
tel, tne former wearing Stately costume OF black
VelSet WIN rich trimming OF sponpois ana che.
nile fringe. the latter dark green velvet with silk
OF the same shade S nora dc sRarca wore none OF
the rich jewels in her POSSESSION. being stiu in
mourning for her mother. fhe daughter wore
handsome diamonds. Other u1esnbe rs OF the ,ega-
tioh We're Seniors L!vennore. ERstainante Y Cam
puzano, Cnacon Silva, DotF Jose de PedrOsa.
Gelia LAfont, and Captain Rhsz del Arbol.
itafy'S representative. I'm thesabsenca or tho d,