Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-03-09

the city, where all was arranged for their re-
ception. Arrived there, they were conducted
straight to their apartments, Mrs. Cleveland
being obliged to stop very often. to receive
the many beautiful flowers which were pre-
sented at every turn.
After short while the party re-appeared,
ready to be conducted to
THE sUB-TRoPICAL EXPOSITION.
Mrs. Cleveland, on tins occasion, wore a light
chocolate satin merveilleux, trimmed in
much lighter shade and gold tinsel. she wore
high lace collar, velvet bonnet to match
her suit, with strings attached and a bow
under her chin; in her hand she carried
large bunch of natural violets and had fasten-
ed in her corsage q beautiful bunch of tea
roses. On reaching the Exposition building,
they were conducted to ia high platform,
erected for the occasion--and where the
| crowd below could have good view of all
that was going on. The President and Mrs.
Cleveland were first presented amidst much
cheering. Then the President made an adj
dress, after which short reception was held
and many pressed forward to shake hands
with the distinguished couple. The platform
was prettily arranged and decorated, with
flowers, shrubs, fruits and Florida moss. In
front of the visitors were strewn in a mass
wild flowers of every description, and at one.
corner of the platform, on a handsome table
was q pillow of the finest roses and pansies,
presented by the Sub-Tropical Exposition.
After spending an hour more in hand shak-
ing they returned to their hotel, but at $50
were again ready to hold
"A REC EPTIoN
in the handsome photographers of the hotel.
Mrs Cleveland appeared in full evening
dress. Her costume was ruby plush trimmed
in gold passementeries, V shaped back, low
corsage, and diamonds necklace and orna-
ments. From $3.50 until 1890 fully ten thou
ST. nd people had shaken hands with the Presi-
dent and his lovely wife. At night the city
, presented quite fairy like appearance. NJ
merous colored electric lights shone out
brightly in every part Of the city, and Chinese
| lanterns were Ell urywhere swinging among
the palmettoes and orange trees, and among
dark vines and branches. The st. James oc.
| cupies whole block, and in front is the park
| belonging to it. The scene there was truly
| tropical, beautifully Illuminated and decor
! ated with fresh vines and plants, the many
| fountains playing, and ladies in white dresses
promenading all waiting, hoping against
hope that they might finally gain admittance
| into the reception room or catch glimpse of
the Presidents wife. 1t has been estimated
that 80, coo people were around the hotel dur
ing the reception hours. At an early hour
| the hext day the President and wife went to
THE EXPOSITION
on general tour of inspection.
! On their way through the building, flowers
were strewn before them, and at each exhibit
a handsome souvenir was presented. car
pet of flowers had been spread before large
orange tree, and step ladder by it, so when
| Mrs. Cleveland came to that, the owner re-
quested that she would mount it and cut o # a
bunch of the fruit. which she laughingly and
willingly did; she was also requested and cut
two splendid pine-apples. The pet fawn of
the ''Rustic" was presented to Mrs. Cleveland
/ and accepted, and will be sent on to Wash
ington. After spending several hours in this
way they returned to their carriage and were
driven to the depot where they left for st.
| Augustine where equal honors awaited them.
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