The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-05
NEW YEARS COSTUMES

NEW YEARS COSTU MES
Which Were Worn at the White
House Reception anG at Secretary
Bayards.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.--The dresses of
Mrs Cleveland and the Cabinet ladies at
the New Years reception at the White
House were very fine. Mrs Cleveland
wore one of her new toilettes, which was
received with Taptures of subdued admlra-
ton by the ladies and created decided SEN
Sation among the gentlemen who knew
thing of beauty when they saw it. Her
toilette consisted of a princess dress of olive
green plush, trained, cut pompadour. The
skirt, gathered full at the waist,
ended in a rich train. On the side
and front were stripes OF ecru Etrus-
can silk lace. The same lace was used at
the square neck, for epaulettes and down the
elbow sleeves, and for cuffs turned back at
the elbow and down toe front of the bodice.
Her right hand was barred; on her arms
were gold bracelets; in the lace on the side
of her corsage was a coil of gold wire; on
her left hand was a gray white glove and a
closed fan. Her hair was arranged Ill
Clytie knot her diamond necklace was
caught with two diamond stars. The waist
line was a white silk cord knotted i'll front
and falling almost TO her feet, ending in two
tasseis. Her slippers were bronze patent
leather embroidered with bronze beads.
Miss Mamie Bayard stood next to Mrs.
Cleveland, and wore a gown of black
dotted net, with pulled sleeves and N-shaped
neck Several strands Of pearls were worn
at the throat, while a large cluster of
Jacqueminot roses at the cOrsage lent the
needed touch of color to the toilet Mrs.
Fairchilds gown was of white satin, with
court train over a pctticoat draped with
~ l,14 aIo rgrh+ with
loops and ends of satin ribbon. The corsage
was cut N-shaped and trimmed with silver
and pearl pasSementerleS: the elbow sleeves
slashed over pufings of white satin. From
a satin RIB II at the throat was worn
pendant of pearls
Mrs. Whitney stood at the end Of the
line, and wore gown of light blue over
plated petticoat of the same brOcaded in
silver. The folds Of illusion at the N-shaped
neck we're caught with a'large star of dia-
monds.
Not few, as they passed down the line of
the receiving party, gave kindly thought
to Mrs Manning, vino last season stood
next to Mrs. Cleveland, and 10 whom there
has come such deep sorrow.
At this time in the rear of the receiving
line was group OF the fashion and beauty
of the higher social life Of the capital,
among them Mrs. General Sheridan, in a
dress of terra Gotta cloth, with bonnet to
match: Miss Florence Bayard, in black
brocade Miss End colt, in heiotrope cloth
and bonnet TO match; Miss Villas, in brown
cloth; Miss Victoria West, daughter of the
British Minister gObelin blue CLOTH with
silver passementer panel and bonnet
Misses Flora and Amalia West in dark-bue
popliu with basques of Scotch plaid Sonora
Romero, in dead leaf brown corded silk
with front of brown velvet; Miss Garland,
daughter OF the Attorney General, her first
appearance in society, in street dress of dark
cloth; Mrs Pedrosa, bride and the daugh-
ter of Mrs Manchester Laughton, in peach
blow silk. with p nels of brocade: Mrs
Cameron in white Sicilliene short jacket;
Miss Cameron, in brown cloth; Miss Mar
gueretta Cameron, in gobelin blue cloth
dress and Gainsborough hat
The President looked in fine health and
spirits He wore a black Prince Albert coat
and black necktie.
In the East Room were tine usual decora-
tions of mantel and window recess with
palms ard foliage plants. In front of the
large mirrors on either side of the room
were large plants of blooming orchids and
yellow tulips in gold and silver wicker
stands Garlands of sinilax depended from
the crystal chandeliers and wreathed the
mirrors In the centre of the room the most
recent addition of furniture--a large cir
cuiar divan, covered with golden brown
of the carpet--waS surmount2d with a stand
of cut flowers. In the Red and
Green rooms the decorations consisted of
palms and few ported foliage plants
I In the Blue Room, where the re-
ceiving party stood, and which
was used to-day tor the first time since last
season, the mantels We're banked with prim-
roses and orchids, from which, on all sides
depended a deep fringe of grasses The
three windows at the rear, extending from
the floor early 10 the ceiling were con
ceuled behind tall palms. from the midst of
which glowed scarlet ponsetta. The cen
trail diyau was SurmounteG with lilies aud
polnsetta blossoms, while the mirrors aud
chandelier were testooned with smlax The
! Dipomstic Corps, in full dress, had all as
semb.ed in the red parlor by II oc ock.
when the Marine band announced the an
| proach of the Presidential party. which
presented pretty picture as they descended
the winding stairway, beyond wnich, on
the lett, through the open doors of the con-
servat0rV. came the scent of flowers.
AT L. o'clock the Diplomatic Corps left in
body and proceeded To the residence of
the Secretary of State, whose house was
opened to-day for the first time since the
loss of his wife and daughter two winters
Since. The parlors were decorated with
flowers. Secretary Bayard met the guests
rs they entered and presented them to his
daughters, VINO stood opposite witt several
young ladies', whom they had ked to as
sist in receiving. Miss Mamie Bayard's
gown was the same worn by her
at the Presidents reception Miss
Florence Bayard, who stood next. wore
lace, with corsage l'orp'let Of white roses.