New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-01-11
THE N EW YEAR.

The New Year Begins in Washing
ton With Dazzling Spectacle in
the Way of a White House Recep.
tion--other Brilliant Receptions.
The New Year reception at the White
House was unusually brilliant, though
very like it's predecess ors in most particu-
lars. The scene was animated and tho
rich dark carriage and walking costu mes
worn by the ladies, by request of the
president. were brought out in effective re-
lief by the floral decorations. These were of
unusual beauty and in this particular
parlor were the most profuse.
At IL o'clock there was closing in and
quickening OF the crowd OF spectators and
suddenly the Marine band burst into the
familiar salute to the executive and tho
receiving party swept down the staircase,
Miss Bayard leaning on the presidents
arm. After her came the secretary of state
with Mrs. Cleveland, and there was g. per-
cepti BILE and audible expression of admira-'
ton as she moved past. She was dressed
in a very elegant costume of olive gree
velvet trimmed with massive cords and
braids OF silver. The skirt was gathered
full at the waist and the rich train OF plush
was without single break. On either side
and to the front were up and down stripes
ming upon the skirt. The same kind oflace
was used to edge the square neck, for epau:
let's on the shoulders and down the elbow
sleeves, and for cuffs turned back at the
elbow and down the front OF the Bodice on
either side OF the fastenings. Her right
hand was barred and on her arms we're gold
bracelets. In the lace on the side of her
corsage was a coil OF gold wire. In her
left hand was gray. white glove and a
closed fan, and in her hair. which was in
Clytie knot, was arranged a necklace
caught with two diamond stars. Her neck
was without ornament, and outlining the
waistline was white silk cord, knotted in
front and falling almost to her feet, ending
in two tassels. Her slippers were bronze
leather, embroidered with bronze
beads. After her came Mrs. Whitney on
the arm OF the secretary OF the treasury
Then followed the rest OF those invited to
be the receiving party, including George
Bancroft. Then came a long and brilliant
procession Of Ministers and attaches OF
foreign Legations, who paid their respects
to the President. Then followed a great
crowd OF judges and Congressman, the
Army and Navy survivors OF old wars.
Then the Grand Army began to come in,
and there has never been such represen-
tation of this body since Gen. Grants day.
And the survivors OF the black regiments
turned out in full force-thirty three of
them, alert soldierly fellows. Mrs Sem
ator Spooner received with Mrs. Senator
Stockbridge, OF Michigan, and Senator
Spooner was himself out making visits.
At Mrs. Sawyer's house no one was visible,
as the senator was in Oshkosh and the
| ladies were not receiving. a basket hung at
| the door OF Senator Sabin's residence as
Mrs. Sabin was not at home.
OF Mrs. Davis reception, the Critic to-
night says: Mrs. SeDator Davis OF Min
nesota received at her handsome home
and was assisted by Mrs. Bushnell and
Mrs. Coykendall Mrs. Davis was attired
in a magnificent cameo pink silk dress
trimmed with rare point lace, court train
ornaments, diamonds.
The callers OH Mrs. Davis were numer
GUS. among them being a large delegation
OF Grand Army. men, led by Capt. FREQ
! Brackett, most Of them Minnesotians res
| ident here. Congressman and Miss Nc
i Donald kept open house for all North
western friends, and found their time p1et
! ty much occupied during the day. Con
gresham Lind and Knute Nelson were call
ers during the day Congressman ane
Mrs. Rice were not visible during the da,
but large number Of cards were left a
/ the door OF their house.