The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-23

overcoat over a black corkscrew suit with
frock coat and a high hat. He would never
>be mistaken for a Beau Brummel. and his
outfit, while neat, looked as if it might
have accompanied him on his Western and
Southern trip last fall There was, however,
about the man an air of solid Substantially
and straight forward honesty that quickly
won him favor with every beholder.
LEAVING THE TRAIN.
1t was but moment after the train came
to stop when its occupants, assisted by
Capt. Flemming, were ahghting. Mrs.
Cleveland was the first, springlng from the
steps with the litheness of a school girl, to
reach the platform. The President followed
her, and then came Secretary and Mrs.
Whitney and Colcand Mrs. Lamont
Capt. Flemming with all the grace of a
MacMichael, presented the travellers to the
gentlemen composing the committee
selected by Capt. Mckee to meet them. At
this point each of the ladies of the party
was-re presented with boquet of loose roses,
with the compliments of Col Haines, the
presentation to Mrs Cleveland being made
by little Miriam Haines, daughter of the
general manager. Mrs. Cleveland was also
the recipient of a magnificent basket of
Marechal Neil, La France, Perl de Jardin,
American Beauties and Malmaison roses,
and other choice hot house flowers, the gift
of Col. Mckee.
GOING TO THE LONG ROOM.
After the fl rst greetings and hand shak-
ings were over the party started for the
long room of the general offices. The plat
Form and passageway were carpeted and
and the route led past the line of spectators
outside of the railing and between the in
vited guests on the porch of the building.
AS the party passed along the President
acknowledged the enthusiastic welcome
from the crowd by lifting his hat, while
Mrs. Cleveland was full of those charming
smiles which have brought a nation to her
feet.
The President was escorted by Alderman
Thomas, and Mrs. Cleveland by Col. Gar
rard.
Mrs Whitney came next leaning on the
arm of Capt. Falligant
They were followed by Secretary Whit
ney, escorted by Capt. Mckee. Mrs La
mont, wife of the journalistic Secretary of
the President, very appropriately found
escort in Col. Estill.
Col. Lamont had as companion Col
HaineS
The rear was brought up by the other
gentlemen of the Committee.
FAMOUS MRS. WHITNEY.
While eyes seeking beauty sought Mrs.
Cleveland there was nevertheless no little
curiosity on the part of the ladies to see
Mrs. Whitney, wife of the Secretary, and
one of the most brilliant society leaders IN
the country. She is short and plump and
has full round face, pleasant in expression
and stamped with all the characteristics of
a woman of the world who has seen a great
deal of social life, but withal kindly
and full of fascination. She were
a black cloth sack, plain in all its details,
and light gray dress, which was neither
handsome nor homely, nor apparently of
very heavy or rich material. A bunch OF
flowers in the front of her bonnet and
handsome pair of large diamond earrings
completed her costume
Secretary Whitney wore heavy top coat
of dark blue melton, tightly buttoned, and
the pantaloons protruding beneath it were
gray and black mixture A high hat and
pair of dark-brown gloves added to the
effectiveness of his appearance.
COL. AND MRS. LAMONT
Col. Lamouut who is sometimes spoken
of as the power behind the throne, and his
estimable wife were also objects of interest
ed attention Mrs. Lamont wore tailor
made suit of dark blue ladies cloth, which
set off her handsome face to great advant-
age. Slight streaks of gray, just noticeable
in their setting of jet black hair, lent add
tional charms TO her pleasing presence. The
secretary wore the conventional black trock
suit and high hat.
A PRETTY PICTURE.
The scene in the long room was a very
pretty one. Forming seml-circle against
the north wall were two pair of raised steps,
fifteen inches and three feet in height, re-
spectively, on which were eXquisitely ar
ranged in great prOfusion and variety
palms, ferns and azaIias. Between the win
| dows were suspended views of Cuban
| scenery. The west wall was decorated with
| two flags of the Plant system handsomely
i lob GttcyN HoH
| trait of President Plant. On the east wall
were two American flags and an oil paint
| ing of the Plant fleet of four steamers. The
south wall was also handsomely draped. As
! the visitors entered Mayor Lester rose and
| received them in his official capacity, and
! they were introduced to the members of
| the Reception Committee, who were
to escort them on their drive, and to
1 a few other prominent ladies and gentlemen
who were among those already mentioned
as in the building. President and Mrs.
| Cleveland received all graciously and cor
| daily shook each hand extended. Score
tary and Mrs Whitney and Col. and Mrs.
| Lamont, weRe equally hearty in their greet
ings Not over fifteen minutes were spent
in this manner, and then the party started
| for their carriages.
BEFORE THE PUBLIC.
As the doors opening on Liberty street
| were thrown open anu Uuo IeSluSuU dp-
peared before the outside public for the
! first time. mighty cheer went up, which
was followed by another and, another as
| Mrs. Cleveland and the other members of
the party came in view. The scene was
an inspiring one. The crowd num-
bered several hundred and was
wild with enthusiasm. In front
of the building drawn UP in line with their
sabres at the present were the Georgia
Hussars, as handsome company of cavalry
as ever escorted any nations ruler. Mrs.
Cleveland recognized the handsomeness of
Their uniforms at once and gave expression,
almost invountarily, to pretty little ex-
clamation of admiration. The President
and the other members of the party were
not less appreciative of the soldiery bearing
of their escort than the first lady OF the
land, ard the sight was one to create most
| favorable impression in behalf of the city
they were just starting out to see.
STARTING ON THE DRIVE.
The first carriage was occupied by Presi-
dent and Mrs. Cleveland, Mayor Lester and
Capt. Falligant, the visitors occupying the
rear and their escorts the front seat. The
vehicle was drawn by four handsome grays
with silver-mounted trappings, and the ma
tional colors in their brides. The carriage
was a new landau, just brought from the
North by Mr.. E. C. Gleason. the owner Of
the turnout, who handled the ribbons in
nerson. clad in frock suit, silk hat, new
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