The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-03

was slmos. filed by the scarlet-coated Marine
Band, which, under the direction of Professor
Soussa. dscoursed pleasing music as the cere-
monies progressed. -
to play "Hail to the Chief" and the reception
party descended the staircase and entered the
Blue Parlor. Marshal Wilson and Lieutenant
Duval, u. S. N, led the party, followed oy the
resident and Miss Bayard, Secretary Bayard
and Mrs Cleveland, Secretary Fairch lid and
Mrs. Whitney, Secretary Endicott and Mrs.
Fairchild Postmaster general Villas and Colonel
Lamont Secretary Whitney came later, and
joinedI the party in the Blue Parlor Mars bal
Wilson took a position at the west door OF the
room aud introduced the officials and public to
the President. who stood at his right hand.
Lieutenant Duval performed a like service for
the officers of the army and navy. Mrs. Cleve-
land stood near to the President, and was as
sisted by Miss Bayard Mrs. Fairchild and Mrs
Whitney.
Mrs. Cleveland wore princess dress of olive
green plush, trained and cut pompadour at the
neck The skirt was gathered full at the waist,
and the rch train OF plush was without single
break. At either side and in front were up-and-
down stripes Of ecru Etruscan silk lace, the only
trim ming upon the skirt. Thesame kind OF lace
used to edge the square neck, for epaulettes
upon the shoulders and down the elbow sleeves,
and for cuffs turned back at the elbow and down
the front Of the bodice either side of the fas-
Jennings. Her right hard was barred and on her
arms were gold bracelets: in the lace on the side
of her corsage was coil of gold wire; in her left
hand was a gray-white glove and closed fan,
and in her hair, which was in q CIytie knot, was
q necklace caught with two diamond stars. Her
neck was without ornament, and outlining the
waist line was a white silk cord knotted in front
and falling almost to her feet, ending in two tas-
sells. Her slippers were bronze leather, en- brold-
with bronze beads. Miss Bayard wore q high
necked dress of blackdotted tulle, short~skirted,
trimmed with black lace, and open shaped at
the neck, yelled with black tulle. There were
rows of white pearls about her throat and
great bunch of American Beauty roses in her
corsaga She held a black fan and wore black
gloves. Mrs. Fairchild wore white toilet OF
white satin. It was half-high in the neck. had
a train OK ivory white brocade, the front tes-
tooned with white game small frills of
plated gauze and lace. She wore a large pearl
pendant from white ribbon that encircled her
antique blue brocade, with rows of silver en-
broidery upon the folding panels. The train was
full and plain. The corsaee was V shaped,
draped with silver bangled tulle, and at the
point she wore an immense diamond star. In
her che wore solitares.
The space in the rear of the reception party
was filed with persons prominent in Washing
ton Official society, among them being Miss
Endicots Mrs Lamont, Miss Villas, Miss Gar
land, Mrs. Sheridan, Mrs. A. e. Stevenson. Mrs.
Leo Knott, Mrs H s. Thompson. Mrs. Pruin
Mrs. Col. Wilson. Mrs. A. A. Wilson, Miss Will
son. Mrs. Geo. Bancroft, and Mrs. Stebbins.
When the party had taken up its position and
exchanged greetings with the members Of the
Cabinet, the diplomatic corps was received. All
Of the foreign ministers were present EXCEPT the
representatives from Portugal and Italy. Senior
Preston, of Hayti, the dean of the CORPS led the
party, which made a brilliant picture in their
lavshly embroidered diplomatic costumes. The
Chinese minister and his suite, clad in richly
tention.
The Supreme Court next paid its respects to
the President all the members being present.
It was followed by judges of the Court Of
Claims, and the members of the district judi
ciary. Then came the Senators and Represent
atIves 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
hour later. The officers of the army and
navy, who had assembled at their respect
just the last OF the Repre-
sentatives passed through the Blue Room.
Lieuten ant general Phil Sheridan headed the
army officers, while Rear Admiral Jouett led the
naval contingent All of the officers in Wash
ington, active and retired, were In line, making
q pretty picture, with their dark blue uniform ms,
gilt epauettes and side arms. Next came the
regents aud the secretary of the Smithsonian
Institution the Commissioner OF Agriculture,
the Civil service Commissioners, the Interstate
commerce Commission, the assistant Secretaries
of the Departments. the assistant PostInasters-
general, the Solicitor general, the assistant At
torneys general, the heads of the bureaus of the
several departments, and the president OF the
Columbia Institute for the Deaf and Dumb.
nont assbs break in the % am at this
Soldiers of the War oe 1872 Last year they
numbered but six, but to-day not one made his
appearance. The Grand Army of the Republic,
with large number of members, and the Oldest
Inhabitants Association of the District of Co.
lumbia were the last organized bodies to ex-
change ~r~ 1tines with the presidential party,
and it VIZ. Ialf past II before the western gate
was til rown open and the general public admit
ted. hough 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 to crafty
their desire to meet the President at his weekly
receptions during the fall and winter. The
ception terminated at o'clock, having passed
off successfully in every particular and without
an untowaid incident