The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-01-07
WHITE GoUsE RECEPTION.

WAsHINGTON, Jan. New Years Day las
been generally observed here. The weather
was almost as Hlssgreeabe as a year ago,
when itIained through the day. At II O'Clock
. cold wind was blowing and snow falling,
and before night the atmosphere had a mid
winter inclemency. However, it did not
interfere with tie calling and reception at
the White House, the last under President
ATthurs administration, which was as large
ss that Of any previous year. The President
was assisted by number of ladies
prominent in society, who stood by
him in the Blue Psrlor. The call
ers entered the Red Psrlor and passed
through the Blue Psrlor, thence through the
Green ParlOr into the East Room, from
which they made their exit. The floral dec
erstions in the corridors and parlors, as
usual, were very elaborate and handsome
In the long corridor and Red Parl0r there
were tropical plants and ferns, and all the
chandeliers and mirrors were twined with
gmilax. The mantel in the Blue Drawing
Room was entirely covered with cut flowers
and blooming plants. In the windows there
were palms, ferns, croton and other foliage
plants. In the Green Room there were
towering plants on the mantel and tropical
plants in the recesses of the windows. The
four msntels in the East Room were deco
rated with pots Of blooming primrOsss and
choice variety Of other flowers.
The ladies who assisted the President
gathered in the library Of the White House
few minutes before the reception began.
New Years greetings were exchanged with
the President and his sister, Mrs. McEirOv,
at II o'clock. The Marine Band was sta
toned in the vestibule and played Hail 30
the Chief," and the receiving party eEsered
the Blue Parlor. Mrs. Freinghuysen &C
eompanied the President in the Blue ParlOr.
M~Efrov cfrod him than Mira
Senator Edmunds, Mrs. FrelinghuyseD, Mrs.
McCulICch. Mrs. Chandler. Hr5. Brewster,
Mrs HattOn, Mrs. Teller, sad the wives OF
some OF me Justices Of the Supreme Court
and other ladies Of the receiving
party passed On into the Green
Parl0r. The dresses Of the ladies were
rich Sud handsome. Mrs. McElrOy wore
pale heIitIOpe satin, trimmed with pearl
beading srODuc a heart-shaped neck. Mrs,
FrelinehuyEen wore black velvet, trimmed
with black lace and duh Jet. Mrs. McGul-
lOch wore 8 rich white satin. Mrs. Ed
mUnds wore mourning silk in plain style.
Mrs. NsTbold, who is a granddaughter OF
the late General Cags, accompanied the
family Of Secretary FTelinghUysen to the
White HoUEe; she wore gray satin, trimmed
with white lace. eeCreisry Chandler's wife
wore an elegant dress, with front
Of cherry satin and black and
cherry broCaded velvet train, Mrs.
Brewster wore golden bronze
sliE. en- DFOlQsleQ N Br0DLe G1u gCiG COiOfeQ
beads. Mrs. Teller W0re al EnbY velvet and
satin, trimmed with DUchesse lace. Senator
HarIis0D's wife wore a combination of sal
mon pink grOs grain and garnet velvet gar
nished with point lace Mrs Field, wife of
Justice Field, wore copper cOlOred silk and
satin, trimmed with Egyptian blue. Mrs.
Miller, OF California, wore 8 train of white
satin brOcaded IN bOquets, richly colored
flowers and embroidered tabliere; her laces
and diamonds were very beautiful. Mrs. Lo-
gan vas richly dressed in black velvet, with
front breath OF points, ana vest Of shrimp
PINK, trimmed vith applique embroidery in
ColOrs. Mrs. Don Cameron, and her cousin
Miss Rachel Sherman, came together, and
wore elegant white dresses.
All ladies who were invited to receive were
In evening dress, while taCse who called to
nav their respects we're in visiting dress;
that is, short skirts and bonnets. The colors
were dark and sUbdued. Mrs. Carlisle, Who
was published as among the ladies who
would assist the President, was not in the
city.
After an informal reception of the members
ef the Cabinet. the doors we're opened and
the Diplomatic Corps received. In the ab-
sence of Mr.. Preston, Minister from Hayti
who is Dean of the Corps, Viscount Das
Nogueiras, Minister from Portugal, headed
the diplomatic procession. The Secretary of
State stood on the left of the President, and
presented the representatives of the foreign
powers.
There have been many changes among the
diplomats within three years. none of those
now here having served longer than six
years. The members of the corps were in
court uniform. The British Legation was
represented by Hon. Lionel SsckYell West,
mis- eldest daughter, his second daughter
(Tho IS a debutante), Miss Heard, their
guest; Mr.. Alan Johnstons and Mr.. Helyar,
secretsries'Of the Legation, and Mrs Hell
var. The Chinese Minister was absent, and
the legation was represented by Tai Kwak
Chin, Mr.. d. w. Bartlett. the American
secretary of the Legation, and several
Chinese attaches. The Minister from
AustF g. a-HungarV. Baron Ignats Chat
gaTten, acting secretary of the Lega-
tiOn. Mr.. Romero, the Mexican Minister,
is absent so that the legation was represen ted
by the First and Second Secretaries. They
were accompanied by the ladies of their
families. Mr.. Charles DeStrum, Minister
from Russia was accompanied by his wife
and eecreta y. France was represented By
Mr.. Theo0oee Roustsn, the Minister; Mr.
LeComte Maurice Sala, First Secretary of the
legation, accompanied the Minister, as did
Mr. Phil Lafsv1e. the Third Secretary, and
the Chancellor. Mr.. Rsballier Desidles and
bis wife. The German Minister, MIR. II.
Won Alvensleben, was preeent, ss we're all
the foreign representatives, who are in the
city.
The Justices of the United States Supreme
Court. accompanied by the ladies of their
households, we're next received. In the ab-
sence of Chief Justice Waite who is ILL
Jus ice Miller was the irst received followed
by The other Justices. The Chief Justice
and Justice Matthews were the only
absentses.
The Senators and Representatives in Con-
gTess, OF whom there was an unusually
large attendance, came next; these were fol-
lowed by the representatives, OF the army
and navy, nearly every officer on duty or
visiting in the city being in line. The army
delegation was hesded by Lieutenant GEN
eral Sheridan. and the navy officials by Ad-
miIsl Porter. Next came the caiels OF the
various departments and district officials
ex-nembers of the Cabinet now in the cit
and civic associations. The Grand Army of
the Republic had notably a large representa-
ton, both white sHd eolored, many being
ia uniform.
AT O'Clock the citizens reception began
This continued until 2:l5. During the en-
tire time allotted for citizens TO pay their
respects to President Arthur, Representatives
Of almost al grades of society passed
through the various parlors. The em ployes
Of the Executive Mansion were the last TO
extend q New Years greeting 10 the chief
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