New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-16
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TIE PRESIDENT AND HIS BRIDE.
THEIR FIRST RECEPTION.
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WASHINGTON, June 1j.-Prcsident and Mrs.
Cleveland greeted official society this evening making
the occasion their wedding reception to the CaDine' the
Diplomatic Corps. tho Judiciary Congress and the
officers OF the Army and Navy. The company was a
brilliant gathering heightened In effect by the foreign
court costumes. officers uniforms and the elegant
gowns by the ladies. The great East Room was
marvel OF the florists Palm and ferns formed
miniature In the deep east window. the corners
and inches OF tho room. These were bordered with
and bright leaf plants The mantes on the one
side cushioned with rare cut flowers,
their stems Embedded in delicate moss
and fvies OF varied hues. On the other
sides were dashes Of red argod with rich green in
infinite variety OF coeas the pots being concealed In
banks OF Garands OF smilax hung from the spark
ling chandeliers and wound ABOUT the hutcd
white and gold columns The wedding decorations we're
repeated the beautiful! shields marking these columns
and in all save the roses perhaps the general decora
tons much tho same as on that evening"
Stands OF blooming plants continued the hora
down the long corridor, used for promenade 10
the open and brilliantly light conservatory In the buo
Room where the guests were welcomed, flowers ana
plants were massed In the oval windows Baskets OF cut
filed the red and parlOrs with their IRA
GRANGE The and private dining-rooms were used
for wraIs The full Marine Band OF forty pieces played
selections throughout the evening. The receiving party
came down to the Blue Room five minutes before
o'clock, the President leading the way, with Mrs. Glove
land on his arm. They followed By the Cabinet
officers with the ladies OF their families. Mrs. Endcott
the right OF Mrs Cleveland Mrs Whitney with
Mrs Villas being the other assistants. The Diplomatic
Corps first presented and offered their congratua-
lions the bridal pair Meanwhile long line OF guests
had formed In the corridor waiting for the signal to go
in. The President looked well and happy.
Mrs. Cleveland her bridal dress OF heavy white
satin with trimmings OF white silk null. Long white
gloves the short sleeves and with the heart
shaped corsage she a diamond necklace tho wed.
ding gift of her husband. Her hair was arranged
simply, and high with comb. Her
manner winning and self possessed. Those VINO
expected something OF the scho0 girl In the PIES
dents wife the contrary saw a handsome wOmah
quite at ease Explanations Of admiration were con
stany heard from women If all ages, wnile men said
quietly Yes she Is "A beautiful woman
There many elegant toilets Mrs. Endcott wore
white satin draped with black thread lare. Mrs WHIT
nry's dress white lace with clusters or nlacs Her
ornaments were diamond butterflies. Mrs Was wore
white china crepe ami Miss EnccOtt as IN whlte
tue and silk Mrs. Lamont wore white
satin. The foreign Ministers had their wives
and daughters with them. Miss Vest wore
pink tulle and silk, low waist and pearls
The swedish Minister'S wife appeared In white satin
and other ladies' Of tho corps wore handsome gowns
The Brazilian Prince and heir TO the throne OF Brazil
attracted much attention. The bond young Prince
wor, the naval uniform OF his country. Miss MeIgs
who IS to marry Archibald Forbes, wore necklace,
with her low dress, composed or orders given TO Mr.
Forbes. and shared attention with the Prince.