New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-03
some confusion at the start and it was said, they
got mixed up" causing some delay. But fin
ally all brought up In the East Room.


ally all brought up In the East Room
TWO DISTINGUISHED DEMOCRATS IN LINE
Sandwiched In with the big guns came others
Of less degree, among them those two distinguished
Democrats, Dr. Mary Walker and Samuel J. Ran
dali They were not together however, trio
Of japanese diplomats forming gilded layer be-
tween them. The Doctor was ahead IN Prince
on the right lapel, and trousers which paggea
slightly at the knees. Mr.. Randalps Prince Albert
was thrown open, showing the mirror-lilSe expanse
Of pleated linen, but there was no red rose to light
up the general effect of gloom. The Doctor was
bcaming as she approached the President; MI
Randall was not
"Dr Walker announced the attendant.
ala! Hat Happy New Year, Doctor THE
President leaned forward and greeted the Doctor
with hearty hand-shake. 1t was the meeting OF
Happy New Year. echoed Mrs. Cleveland as
she extern edher hand to the ercnt dress reforfer
The mutual greeting lasted only moment, Dut
il was long enough for the Doctor TO take IN the
vision of loneliness before her, and for Mrs Cleve
land to smile at the Doctors peculiar costume
The Japopssc trio were quickly o bowed sass
visitor ct the White House and in fact, since the
recent Tariff message has not seen the PRESIDENT
-" All! Mr.. Randall glad to see yom. Ihe .t IT'S hc
had quite naturally fallen The two right names
caspcd. hut il was noticeable that the PrrsldenS
did most ct the shnng qe for Tong the n Presdn
was chatting and smiling ct his caller. But Mr.
Randall did not bubble over with enthusiasm
His set features relaxed into the shadows oi
smile nothing more. The two wished cach othccr
prosperity during the coming year. success ~
their a,tainmpnts Incl, 10 their ambitions ana
al Of those little plcasantries one hears on New
Years Day.
THE COMMON HERD RUSHED THROUGH.
"Move orr Move on - this was the summons
which began promptly at o'clock for at that
time the general public was admitted. They came
in a long tire several ABREAST reaching from INC
front doors ont TO the iron gates and half DOCK
beyond But although they threatened to swamp
the resources OF the house. the continual shout OF
the attendants Move on" Move on!' kept inc
line in motion. They filed through the Diuc
Room and got the grip. but not the saiu,aton.
although an occasional Happy New Year was
bestowed on some fortunate caller.
A. o'clock promptly the reception closed ana
thr crowd watched the President rs he walked M
stairs his VIE On his arm. hopping his face win
y handkerchief. As the Executive disappeared
above n swarm q walters appeared from peiow
h.arI g 'lc irnch which vas spread in the private
dinlng-rDo.u. One of them carried punch bowl.
filled to the brim. and following him came
waiter with server of fifteen green glasses. thus
were the drGoDing spirits Of such an ordeal revived
NJ the close OF the White House receptlon Sec
rc-pr- Ravard entertained the Diplomatic Corps
NJ br. akfast The other Cabinet officers also re-
tired and received with their wives. The delight
ful weather brought out goodly number OF callers
and as a whole the predicted decay Of the New
Years custom OF calling did not take place.