Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-06-18
\ BRILLIANT AFFAIR,
The First Official Reception Given 10y the Pres
idcnt and Mrs Cleveland.

The FIrSt Official Reception Given 10y the Pres
idcnt and Mrs. Cleveland.
WASHINGTON, June l6. The white house
never presented more brilliant spocta-
Gle than tonight ON the occasion of the
first official reception gwen by the pres
idcnt and Mrs. Cleveland. The decora-
tions were on the same grand scale as at
the presidents wedding. The guests be-
gan to arrive shortly before nine O'Clock
and soon the house was crowded
with ladies and gentlemen awaiting the
coming of the receiving party. The sig
nal that the president and Mrs. Cleveland
were ready was given promptly on time.
and the marine band, which was stationed
in the main vestibule, struck up the air,
"Hail to the Chief" The receiving party
then descended from the upper portion
of the house to the blue parlor i'll the fol
lowing order: President and Mrs. Cleve-
land; Secretary aud Mrs. Endicott; Sec
retary and Mrs. Whitney; Postmaster
General and Mrs. Villas; Colonel and Mrs.
Lamont. They ranged themselves in II
semi-circle in the blue parlor, with the
president first, then Mrs. Cleveland, Mrs.
Endicott, Mrs. Whitney and Mrs. Villas,
in the order named. Mrs. Cleveland was
ArTIRED IN HER WEDDING DRESS.
Her only ornaments were diamond
necklace, wedding gift of the president
and magnificent boquet of white roses
worn at her corsage. She had n smile for
everyone and n word for many, and her
winsome manners captivated all.
The President and Mrs. Cleveland were
assisted by Mrs Endicott, Mrs. Whitney
and Mrs. Villas. Mrs. Endicott was dress
ed in white satin en- train trimmed with
black thread lace and wore diamond or
naments.
Mrs. Whitney were n low neck, sleeve
less white satin gown with drapery of
white tulle and diamond ornaments.
Mrs. Villas was attireu in magnificent
robe of white cantor crepe, trimmed with
valenciennes lace and looped with clusters
of white roses. Her ornaments were di-
! almonds.
The diplomatic corps were the first to
! be presented, led by the dean, Mr.. Pres
ton, minister of Hayti, and Mrs. Preston.
! All the legations were represented by
their ministers or attaches.
GENERAL RECEPTION
of all the other invited guests then fol
lowed without any particular order or
| precedence. The clergy was represented
| by DIR. Sunderland, the minister who Off
ciated at the presidents wedding, and DR..
Milburn, the blind chaplain of the house
of representatives, and the judiciary by
Justices Harlan and Bradley, of the Z. s.
supreme court, and Judges Cox, Merrick,
| MacA Arthur and Hagner, of the supreme
court Of the district. Minister McLane,
| ex Minister Kasson and ex-Minister FOs-
ter were among those who paid their re-
spects. Congress was well represented.
The army and navy was also well rep.
resented. The prominent army general
officers were Lieutenant General Sheridan
Admiral Porter, Vice-Admiral Rowan
Admirals Stevens, Wells and jenkins, and
Generals Drum, Parke, Benet and Hazen
Acting Secretary and Mrs. Fairchild
we're among the early callers, and were
invited TO remain with the receiving
party.
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Douglas were
among those who called to extend Their
congratulations TO the president and his
bride.
The reception was one of the largest
ever given at the white house, there being
not less than 1000 guests present. The
reception closed about 10:45 and the
President and Mrs. Cleveland after &
promenade through various rooms retired
accompanied by the cabinet officers ane
their wives TO partake of a collation.
spread in one of the private apartments
| of the mansion. At the close of tht
presidents reception the Marine band
proceeded to the hotel and sernaded the
Brazilian prince.