Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-01-14

Her First White House Reception
The Lady.

Her First White House Reception
The Lady.
The Washington correspondent Of the
Enquirer Of the 9Th says: Miss Cleve-
land held her first from three TO four
O'Clock afternoon receptions to-day.
These are perfectly informal so far as
aught at the White House can lack state
illness. One Of the doors from the vesti-
bule into the red corridor stands open,
with Inan In attendance. Cards are
left IN the vestibule forrecord, and the
visitor Is annouced ut the door Of the
Red Parlor. This room with Its furn-
ishing lends itself delightfully."- TO cozy
tete-a-tetes. The sumptuous gold and
crimson upholsteries, the glow from
the open coal fire, the soft light coming
through partially-drawn curtains, and
low-burning chandeliers with the fra
GRANGE or flowers, make the ensemble
delici0usly seDsuous. Miss Cleveland
greets each conner with an easy grace,
and with thatremarkable smile extends
her hand. Her dress is of black silk,
demi-train, with berthe and panels of
heavy jet passementerie, narrow frills
of lace In neck and at her hands; and
at her throat a single crisp, half-blown
pink tea-rose with its leaves nestled.
Miss Nelson, Miss Cleveland's assis-
tant, wore handsome trained dress of
black velvet and silk. Miss Nelson
says much more than does Miss Cleve-
land, and Is almost school-giriish in her
condolences. Miss Cleveland sits down
with the latest arrival and, like ordina-
ry mortals, talks about the weather. u
make it religious duty" she said, ITO
spend some time out door every day.
Yes, ride; but after the gates closed!
between the daylight and the darkness,
I take walk about the grounds. l en-
| joy deeply the beauty ofthe sky and
the glory of the sunsets we have here
and the views from the windows.
enjoyed the New Year reception very
much. I like my life here because it
gives me the opportunity to meet SO
many interesting people. was a lit
tie tired on last Friday, as we stood un-
til very few minutes before the close
of the reception. The ladies would not
be excused while 1 remained, so as |
knew they had yet to stand several
hours at their own houses in the after
noon, / withdrew with them at z
O'Clock. Our duties here are those OF
no sinecure. The housekeeping duties
are exacting, and show no inclination
toward state of perfection in machin.
cry in which the household might run
ITSELF"
Thus Miss Cleveland, pleasantly
changing auditors constantly and say
ing just the interesting thing to each
person. ~ hope to meet you again,
Lieutenant and Mrs. Winthrop, who
were saying goodbye before leaving
for San Francisco.
"The President has received guam
tity of sheet-music, which have no
had time to examine. will send it tt
you if you think it would be of inter
est" she said to Prof. Sousa. the lead
er of the Marine Band, who called tt
pay his respects.
II have not read the book sufficient,
to talk about its points," she said of ;
recent publication, "but l think tn
author gets at the hearts of the people,
In speaking of her brother Miss Cleve
land says "The President" She intro
duces each one who come in to every
body else, and this hour at the Whit
House being her own institution,
likely to prove the most charming o
Miss Cleveland's social life to all con
cerned.
Miss Nelson will remain aguest at tn
White House through the week, ant
will probably assist at Miss Cleveland
reception Saturday afternoon. Mex
week Miss Love and Mrs. Colone
Utley, of Buffalo, will come to spend
week with Miss Cleveland.