The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-02

ton, after the reception at the WnIte House,
made the round of the residences of prominent
people. including the Cabinet officers, and made
many new acquaintance.
Details of the Presidents Reception.
To the Western Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-For the first time in
several years New Years day dawned clear and
beautiful The hoar frost was soon dispelled by
the rising sun, and long before noon the temper
ature was like that of a spring day. The occa
sion was observed here as in former years by
general calling; business was suspended to con-
siderable extent, and all the executive depart
ments were closed. At the entrance to the
White House grounds two policemen kept back
crowd of curiosity seekers. Mounted policemen
kept the carriage approaches clear, and long
line OF officers formed on either side OF the door
way to the executive mansion. The full Marine
Band occupied the main vestibue, and dis
coursed airs during the progress OF the cere-
monies. The decorations of the mansion were
exceedingly simple being confined to tasteful
floral arrangements Bouquets of great size
and of harmonious colors stood on the center
tables and delicate garlands of smilax entwined
the chandeliers.
Mrs. Bayard leaned upon the arm of the Pres
den t, Secretary Bayard escorted Miss Glove
: and, and the remaining members OF the Cabinet
olleiged with their ladies' Secretary Lamar
u.
them, afsl Lieutenant Duval, with Miss Bayard,
brought up the rear. The ladies stood in this
order. on the Presidents right Miss Cleveland,
Mrs. Bayard. Mrs. Manning, Mrs. Whitney and
Mrs. Villas. Owing to severe cold, Mrs. Endi-
colt was not present The President and the
members of the Cabinet wore Prince Alberts.
Miss Cleveland wore costume of garnet velvet,
with beaded embroidery; the corsage was OF
white, cut square in front and heart-shaped at
the back; the garnet velvet formed a peasant
ist in 'front.' the sleeves were short and the
pearl-coored gantanrs reached high above the
elbows; she carried a bouquet of white roses
Mrs Bayard wore train of white satin, with
richly embroidered white canton Crepe draped
shawl-5hape over the skirt; she wore a bouquet
de corsage of natural roses
Mrs Manning wore a very faint shade of hello
trope. embroidered in pearl with crystal beads
all ever the front; 1t had train, as did the dress
of each lady in the receiving party.
Mrs Whitney wore white satin, richly en-
broidered in silver A magnificent diamond neck
lace and diamond comb completed her toilette.
Mrs Villas wore shrimp,pink coat, with ORR
entail trimmings and embroidery In crepe lisse.
Mrs Lamont, the wife of the Presidents pri
vate secretary, who was present with her hus-
band. wore an elegant toilet Of fame-colored
satin.
The members of the foreign legations who
take advantage of this opportunity to pay their
respects to the executive had all arrived, and
the presidential party had scarcely taken their
places before the Portuguese minister pre-
line. Their handsome uniforms gave an addi-
tional briiancy to the scene. The British gov
eminent was represented by its miaster. Hon.
L. S. West Miss West Miss Flora West, Mr. and
Mrs. Hiyar, and Mrs. Lehman, the gentlemen
named being all members of the British legation
IA Washington. TBS Misses West wore dark
blue dgesses, ~ 49, Donnets and mufs to match;
the skirts of the dresses were of silk, striped
with red blue and Old gold. and the bodices were
trimmed with little gold passemertrie, and
had full fronts of whitS creme lsSe.
During the diplomatic reception the Secretary
Of State stood at the left OF the President to in
troduce him to the members of the foreign lega-
tons: The following countries were represented
Portugal, Italy, Great Britain, China, Austria,
Mexico Russia, France, Switzerland, Turkey,
Spain, Peru, Costa Riea, Belgium, Ecuador,
Germany, theUnted States of Colombia. Norway
and Sweden, Argentine Republic. Brazil Den
mark. and Venezuela. All the members of the
diplomatic corps, except those who represent
republics on this continent. wore uniforms
The reception of the members of the Supreme
Court and the Court Of Claims followed. OF the
former, there were present Chief justice Waite,
and Justices Blatchford, Harlan. Bradley, Woods,
Miller, Fields and Strong, accompanied by the
ladies of their families. Accompanying the
Justices were Judge Bancroft Davis and Mr. and
Mrs. j. NJ McKenney. The Court of Claims
was represented by Chief justice Richardson and
Justices Knott and Davis. The Supreme Court
Of the District was represented by Judges
Macarthur Hagner Cox, Merrick and James
resented the District Commissioners. AS the
visitors passed through the receiving parlors
they congregated in the East Room and mingled
with others in conversation
Among the senators were Sherman, Logan,
Cockrell Hawley, Miller, Cameron, Coke, Gull
lon, Henderson. Sabin, Brown and George
Among the representatives we're Speaker Car
Isle. Randall, Ketcham Farquhar. Seymour
Willis, Brown of Pennsylvania, Struble, Taylor
OF Tennessee. Barksdale, Cobell, Barbour, Van
Eaton. Thompson. Matson, Ward, Morrison,
Lefevre, Scott Swope Payson, Fuller. Fred
ericks, Conner. Davis. Stewart, Breckenridge
Townshend, Springer, Singleton, Bragg, Weaver,
iBoutelle, Haynes, Cultivate, Baker, Caswel
Williams, Il. j. Henderson, Geddes Steele, Cole
Clements, Gibson, Wilson and Delegate Game
Most of the congressman had their wives with
them. Senator Sherman was the only ex-Cab-
met officer noticed.
At a few minutes to IL o'clock long line of
army officers wendell their way from the War
department across the way. Between seventy
and eighty officers reside in Washington, and all
who were able to be present were in line. Be-
sides those from the different bureaus of the
War Department. the barracks and Fort Myer
q number came over from Fort McHenry to pay
their respects and the force was largely in
creased by the number on leave. General Sheri-
dan, of course, headed the line, accompanied by
his personal staff. Adjutant-general Drum fol-
Bowed. Then, in order came the officers of the
Corps of Engineers headed by Colonel
McComb, retired; the Signal Corps,
headed by General Hazen artillery,
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