The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-03
How 1t Was Observed in Washington
The White-House Gayly and Beau
tifully Decorated.
President and Mrs. Cleveland Give
the Usual Reception.
The Gay Costumes of the Diplo-
matte Corps a Feature.
Mrs. Lamar Does Not Take Part, While
Mrs. Villas Is Too III to Assist
the First Lady of the
Land.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2,--The new year
came in with bright und beautiful day
in Washington. The sun shone warmly
in an almost cloudless sky, and, with the
exception of ice-covered sidewalks in the
early morning, which made walking lit
tie difficult, the dav was all that could be
desired. The White house was the main
point of interest 10 the official world and
the public today, and long before the be-
ginning OF the Presidents annual recep-
ton the great iron gates closing the Penn
svlvania avenue entrances to the grounds
were surrounded by people, who gazed
with curiosity at the brilliantly costumed
throng of diplomats and officers, as Il filed
through into the executive mansion. The
interior was tasteiully, but not lavishly,
decorated with potted plants flowers and
vines. All of the shades We're drawn, and
the gas burned brightly in the crystal
chandeliers, which were iestooned with
smilax and other graceful vines.
The vcstibulc was almost filed by the
scarlet-coated Marine band, which, under
the direction Of Prof. soussa, discoursed
pleasing music rs the ceremonies pro-
gressed.
few minutes after II o'clock the band
began TO play "lIail TO the Chief" and the
reception party descended the staircase
and entered the blue parlor Marshal
Wilson and Lieut.. DuYal, United States
navy, led the party, followed by the Prcsi-
dent and Miss Bayard, Secretary Bayard
and Mrs. Cleveland, Secretary Fairchild
and Mrs. Whitney, Secretary Endicoit and
Mrs. fairchild, Postmaster.Gcnen,l Villas
and Col. Lamont. Secretary Whitney
came later, and joined the party in the
blue parlOr. Marshal Wilson took posi-
ton at the west door OF the room, and in
troduced the officials and public to the
President, who stood at his right hand
Lieut. Duyal performed like service for
the officers of the army and navy. Mrs.
Cleveland stood near the President, and
was assisted by Miss .Bayard, Mrs. Fair
clnld and Mrs. Whiinfy.
Mrs. Cleveland wore princes dress Of
olive green plush, train ii AMI cut pompa-
dour at the neck. The tklrt was gathered
full NJ the waist and lhtrich train Of plush
was without a single break. On either
side and 10 the front were up aud down
stripes Of ecructruscan silk lace, the only
trimming upon the skirt. The same kind
Of lace was used TO edge the square neck,
for cpaulctlcs upon the shoulders and
down the elbow sleeves, and for cults
turned back NJ the elbow and down the
front Of the bodice, ON either side OF the
fastcnings. Her right hand was barcd,
and ON her arms wcrc gold bracelets; in
the lace on the side Of her corsagc was a
coil Of gold wire; In her left hand WIS a
gray white glove and a closed fan, aud ia
her hair, which was in clyllc knot, was
arranged necklace, caught with two dia-
mond stan. Her neck was without orna-
menis, and outlining the waist line was a
white silk cord, knOited in front and fall
ing almost 20 herieet, ended In two lllsy.,ls.
Her slippers were bronze leather, en-
broidcrcd with bronze beads.
Miss Bayard wore ahigh neckcd dress Of
black dotted tullc, short skirlcd, trimmed
with black lace, and open V.shaped nj the
neck, yelled with black tullc. There were
rows Of white pearls about her throat and
q great bunch Of American beauty Tuscs IN
her consage. She held u black fan and
wore black gloves
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white satin. II was half high IN the neck,
had u train Of ivory white brocadc. and the
front fcsiooncd with white gauac over
small irills Of plated gauzc and lace. She
wore q large pearl pendant, which hung Ia
q white ribbon that cncirulcd her throat.
Mn. Whitney wore n French dress Oi
antique blue brocadc with rows Of silver
embroidery upon the folding PANELS.
The trlin was full and plain. The c0nago
was N-shapcd, dmped with silver banglcd
tullc, and at the point she wore AN inn
mensc diamond star In her cam she wore
sOliiaircs.
The space in the rear Of the reception
party was filled with persons prominent in
Washington official Hociciy, among them
being Miss Endicott, Mrs Lamont, Miss
Villas, Miss Garland, Mr,. Sheridan, Mrs.
A. T.. Stevenson, Mrs. Leo. Knott, Mrs. II.
s. Thompson, Mrs. Pruin. Ms. G. Wilson,
Mrs. A. a. Wilson, Miss Wilson, Mm.
George Bancroft and Mrs. Stebbins.
When the party had taken up liz posi-.
ton and exchanged greetings with the
members Of the Cabinet, the diplomatic
corps was received. All Of the foreign
ministers were present except the repre-.
scniatiycs from Portugal aud Italy. Ecnor
Preston, Of lIayti, the dean Of the corps,
led the party, which made n brilliant
picture in the lavishly embroidered
diplomatic costumes. The Chinese minis
ter aud his suite, clad In richly decorated
silk oriental garb, attracted much attcn.
ton. The supreme court next paid ila rc-
spccts 10 the President, Ill tho members
being present II was followed by judges
Of the court Of claims and tho members Of
the district judiciary Then came the
senators and representatives in Congress
with their ladies, rather more In number
than Is usual upon New Years Day
Speaker Carlisle did not enter with the
members Of the House, but came nearly
half an hour later Tho officers Of the
army and navy who had assembled ut
their respective departments, reached tho
doorway just rs The last Of the repre-
scntatiyes passed through tho blue.room.
Lieutenant General Phil Sheridan headed
the army officers, while Rcar-Admirl
Jouctt led the naval contingent. All Of
the officers in Washington, active and re-
tired, were In line, making pretty picture
with their dark blue uniforms, gilt epau-
lcttes and side arms. Next came the
regents and the secretary Of the Smith.
sonian Institution, the commissioner Of
agriculture, the .IgIl service commissioners,
the interstate commerce commission, the
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