Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-01

was present. and accompanied by Count Casimir
decke. chancellor; Mr. Hlnkeldeyn and Baron Speck
Sternburg.
The United States of Columbia was represented
secretaries.
The Japanese minister, Mr. Kulsi. and his wife,
were accompanied by several secretaries and at
Uruguay's charge is absent, and that country
was represented by charge ad interim ano two
The minister from Brazil senior j. G. do Amaral
falente, was present, accompanied by his acting
secretary and attache, Senior Jose Coelho Comes,
and his bride, whom he recently married In La
Fayette, Indiana Madame Comes was Miss
Hatcher, niece OF Mrs Hitt, the wife OF the Rep
Sefor Don A. N. Soteldo, charge d'afraires of
venezuela, was accompanied by Sehor Carlos de
Castro, attachs.
Count August Louis Fersen Gyldenstople, secre-
tary OF legation and charge daffalres ad interim Of
sweden and Norway, represented those countries.
He had the pleasure of answering many friendly
inquiries in regard TO Count Lewenhaupt, the min
lister who was here so many years, and whose
charming ,aI wife Is so greatly missed
fortunately was unable, owing TO Illness TO attend.
His sons and daughters Were present, however.
The japanese minister was looking pale froIn his
him.
The gentlemen of the diplomatic corps were re-
Splendent In court dresses with orders and decora-
lions. The uniforms OF the military attaches were
Striklngly handsome.
The foreign ladies were all in carriage toilettes,
and wore bOnnetS.
THE JUSTICES OF THE UNITED STATES SUPREME
COURT
accompanied by ladies were next received. In the
absence of the Chief Justice, Justice Miller was
first received, followed by Justices Harlan, Gray,
BlatchfOrd, Field. Strong and Wood. The Chief
Justice and Justice Matthews were the only alb
SenteeS
SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES,
In Congress, OF whom there was an unusually large
attendance, came next. Among them were no.
ticed Senators Edmunds. Pendleton, Morrill,. Cam
eron. Logan Allison. Fair, Conger, Warner Miller,
Gr0ome sherman, Harrison, Cockreli Culom, Nc
Pberson. Beck, Representatives Thomas, Ellis Pay
son, Willis, Hatch, OF Missouri: Herbert. Jordan,
rage, O'Hara, Dingley, Cutcheon, Ryan, Moulton,
Mel, Van Eaton, Wallace, Shelley, Spriggs, We'll
oourn, Hopkins, Brown, Of Pennsylvania; Findley,
j. ID. Taylor Pussy Lefevre Tucker, Reagan, Dele
Gates Martin, Maginnis and Cannon. Some OF the
Senators and Representatives were accompanied
by members OF their family; Mr.. Page had with
Ohio, was not present, but his Wife and daughter
were.
Librarian sponord and Clerk Of the House Clark
We're also present.
ARMY OFFICERS.
few minutes before 12 o'clock the army and
navy receptions took place. and the representations
from both were large, nearly every officer on duty
or visiting In the City being in lne Army officers
were introduced by Col. A. F. Rockwell, and naval
officers by Lieut. L. B. NJ. Mason. The army dele
CATION was headed by Lieutenant General Sheridan,
accompanied by Gems Terry and Miles. The aids
Voikmar, followed; Adjutant General Drum came
next, and then Assistant Adjutant Generals Rug
giles, McKeever and Ward. Gen. Van Vliet occu-
pied prominent position in the line. The various
branches OF the service were represented In nearly
every instance by the chief officer, who was fol-
lowed by officers Immediately under them. There
were noticed Inspector General Sackett Gen. Bald,
QuartermaSter General Holabird, Col Bachelor,
Paymaster General Rochester, Gen. Parke OF the
engineers, Coils Casey, Hams, Wilson; Surgeon
General Murray. Dr. Billings, Gen. Benet, chief of
ordnance, Commissary General Macfeely. Gen. Ha-
Ynn lie Vfaprt1 <1r,,NP
GaSSfOrd
THE NAVY RECEPTION
followed, and the representation was even larger
than that of the army The line was headed by
Admiral Porter, who was accompanied by Admiral
Nichols, and following were a half dozen retired
officers Of prominence. Then came the chiefs OF
the bureaus OF the Navy department, Commodore
Schley, Commodore Sicard. Surgeon General Gun
Wilson, Admiral Simpson These officers were ac-
companied by those Immediately under them and
following was line. which included Officers OF the
line and staff mingled together. Col. McCauley,
colnmandant OF the marine corps, was accompanied
by Majors Slack and Nicholson.
THE DEPARTMENTAL RECEPTION.
At half-past twelve o'clock the departmental re-
ception commenced. There were present Prof. S.
F. Baird, Assistant Secretaries Of State Davis and
Adee, Assistant Secretaries OF Treasury Coon and
French, Treasurer Wyman, Assistant Treasurer
Graves, DR.. Hamilton, OF the marine hospital
Generals McCammon and Maury ,Mr. Simmons, Direc-
tor OF the Mint Burchard Chief Clerk Swayze OF the
Po
master General Schuyler Crosby and Chief Brooks,
OF the secret service.
DISTRICT OFFICIALS AND OTHER CALLERS.
Delegations from the Supreme Court of the Dis
trct the Court Of Claims and officers of the Dis
trct judiciary, District Commissioners Edmonds,
West and Lydecker {the latter In full uniform) ex-
ministers and eX-sne nbers OF the cabinet were next
received. Two ex-PoStmasters' General were in
limo Nr md Mv Trnpr fnfl lt0p
Foster represented the United States minister's
CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS AND CITIZENS.
AT 12:45 delegations OF the associated soldiers OF
the OF 1912, sixteen associated veterans OF the
war OF 1916 Oldest Inhabitants association. and
Grand Army OF the Republic and the Union Vete-
corps In uniform were received. The G. A. II.
mad particularly large representation OF both
white and colored. many being in uniform.
AZ O'Clock the citizens reception began, and
last until o'clock. Before the doors were
opened the large portIco was crowded with both
to the President. notwithstanding the inceinent
weather there was very large attendnce during
the time allotted, land and the walk leading to the
persons awaiting their turn for admission.
THE SCENE IN THE EAST ROOM
was very bright and animated, for here were
gathered all OF the diplomats the judges. Senators
and Representatives exchanging cordial New Year
greetings. The Marine band gave fine program
OF music. and the guests promenaded up and down
the corridor into the conservatory, and so, amidst
the perfume OF flowers, gas light and music, the
last New Year reception OF President Arthur came
to a brilliant close.
The Diplomatic Breaikfas and Recep.
ton at Secretary Ereiinshuysen's.
Promptly at noon the,Secretarysof State and the
ladies Of his family left the White House and re-
turned to their residence, there to await the ar
rival OF the diplomatic corps who, according to
custom, are invited to breakfast. The Secretary
was assisted by Mrs. Frellnghuysen, his daughters,
Miss Lucy and Mrs. John Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. G. G.
Frelinghuysen, Mrs. NewOoid and Miss Bradley,
daughter Of Justice Bradley. On all sides the
deepest regret was expressed at the absence Of
Miss Tillie Frelinghuysen, who was too Ill to par
ticipate in the festivities OF the day. bountiful
banquet was Sryed In elegant style, and the
ladies and gentlemen of the corps SO greatly en-
joyed the hospitality OF this charming family that
they fingered until the hour approached for the
general reception, which begun at one p. m. The
ladies OF the different legations made no other calls,
but returned 10 their homes, while the gentlemen,
after calling the other members OF the cabinet,
made a few unofficial visits.
At the Homes Of the Other Members Of
the Cabinet.
Secretary and Mrs Chandler were assisted at
their reception by the bride, Mrs. Edmund Bradley,
and the wife OF Second Auditor Ferris. Mrs. kins-
ley, Mrs. Bradley'S sister, has not arrived yet in
Washington.
Mrs Teller had with her at her reception at the
residence OF the Secretary OF the Interior several
white and Mrs. JOslyn, the wife OF the Assistant
Secretary of the Interior, and Mrs. Butterworth,
wife OF the Commissioner of Patents. Mrs. JOSlyn
wore mink ottoman silk trimmed with