The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-03

% 1890
the assistant postmaster general, the
heads OF the bureau OF the several depart.
mcnts, and thc'prcsidents OF the Columbia
institute for the deaf and dumb.
A notable break in the program ut this
point was the non'appcaranco Of the asso-
ciated soldiers OF the war Of 1912. Last
year they numbered but six, but today not
one made his appearance. The Grand
Army of the Republic, with large num-
Der OF members and the Oldest Inhabitants
association OF the District Of Columbia,
were the last organized bodies TO exchange
greetings with the presidential party, and
IL was 1890 o'clock before the western
gate was thrown open and the general pub.
lie admitted. Although the people were
present in large numbers. the crowd was
hardly equal To those Of previous years,
presumably for the reason that most Of
the citizens have been able 10 crafty their
desire 10 meet the President ut his weekly
receptions during the fall and winter. The
reception terminated at o'clock, having
passed off successfully in every particular
and without an untoward incident.
The practice OF calling was not 80 gen.
cral IA formerly among people OF the high.
est caste, and but few Of the fashionable
set opened their houses. Among those
were: Mrs, Senator Sherman, who had q
number OF wives OF other senators to assist
her; Mrs. Stockbrdgc, the wife of the
senator from Michigan, who also had sew
eral senatorial ladies' in her parlors, and
the wife OF Senator Davis, OF Minnesota,
received her friends and admirers for lhc
first time.
Mrs. Cleveland the Center OF Attraction.
WARRINGTON, Jan. 2.--Tho decorators
were at work in the White-house Friday
and Saturday, preparing for the ceremo.
MES OF New Years Day, which were more
attractive than usual, because Of the pres
ence OF Mrs. Cleveland, whom every ono
IL always anxious TO see. The shadow Of
Ms. Manning's death is still too heavy TO
permit q gay reception, and those who ex.
pect 10 see the scenes OF last year repeated
will be disappointed, for Mr.. Manning and
his wife were both among the most active
and conspicuous Of the Presidents assist.
ants, and there were no more popular pco-
pie there. The President and his wife are
TO be assisted only by Miss Bayard. Mrs.
Fairchild and Mn, Whitney. Mrs. la.
mar Is in Georgia, where II u said she has
gone 10 avoid the social obligations that
rest upon the ladies Of the Cabinet. but for
which she has no taste, and Il u said that
she will remain away the entire winter.
Ms Villas Is too III 10 participate In the
ceremonies as usual, aud Mrs. Endicott
does not like a crowd.
Miss Bayard appears for the first time rs
a lady Of the Cabinet aud II she takes her
proper place will stand beside Mrs. Glove.
land at the reception, preceding the other
ladies Of the Cabinet, because her fathcr
outranks other husbands In official life. II
" her Inst appearance in official society,
although she has been 10 small gatherings
since the season opened. Tho story has
been published 10 the effect that Mr.
Bayatd demanded Of tho President that
his daughter should be given the place at
the Whitc.house reception which her
mother would take II she were living.
This Is pure nonsense, for while the Prcsi.
dent was n bachelor he ncognizcd the
social rink Of the dauehtrfc u the Secretary
Of state by Offering his arm 10 Miss
Catherine Bayam while all the other ladies
W Nti' iflllilNA NfIt IlfNfnis
Secretary Bayard gave q breakfast Ia tho
diplomatic corps at - O'Clock, ~ has been
the custom for many wears, and at 2o'clock
will receive the public at his residence.
Secretary aud Mrs. Fairchild and Secretary
and Mrs Whitney will also receive.
A Great nay Ia Philadelphia.
PnLADnrtiA, Pa, Jan. THE beat
OF the drum, the toot Of the brass horn and
the shouts Of hilarious masQucradcrs were
heard In all quarters today, and those a.
miliar with the customary Observance
which the New Year shooters have fol.
lowed for many years, saw no change in
tho program. The same crowd Of men,
the same antics, the same variety Of cos.
tuning and the same jadcd appearance
indicating m all-night's outing were 10 bo
seen. The air in the ncighborhood of the
Staic-housc was filled with the strains of
music all day. The lint band of merry
masqucradcns appeared early in the morn.
ing. Until late In the afternoon clowns,
Indians, on foot aud riding honscs. kings,
queens, harlcquins, ladies' knights, hod-
carriers and the like passed up aud down
with their funny antics aud accompanying
bands. The sound of drums was SURF Ia
throw them into u state of excitement. II
h sale 10 say that there were more people
ON Chestnut street and more attention To
the masqucradcns than for many yoam.
Tcnnesscaas Receive.
The only New Years reception by Ton.
ncScans was NJ the home oi Representative
J. T.. Washington, No. 3 Iowa Circle.
Mn. Washington was assisted by Mrs.
Senator Bate, Miss Susie Bate, Miss Hattie
Marshall, Misses Annie and Mary Lee
Glare, Of Nashville. Miss Whitthornc. of
Columbia; Mrs. James phclan aud Mis-.
Doyle, Of Memphis. Miss Mary Komp al