Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-01-02
A BRIGHT NEW YEAR
WELCOMED AT TIE WHITE HOUSE WITH
AGRAND RECEPTION.
The President and Mrs. Cleveland Throw Open
House TO All Official and Unofficial
WashingiOn-A Brilliant.
Society Event

WASHINGTON, January 1.-The White
House has seldom, if ever. presented a
more brilliant spectacle than it did to-day
ON the occasion Of the Presidents New
Years reception. Special pains were taken
with the decorations, and the beautiful
suite Of parlors where the reception wss
held never appeared to better advantage.
There was a profusion Of flowers and
plants, and they were distributed with
charming effect. The choicest flowers
were placed in the Blue parlor, where the
receiving party stood, but the most elab-
crate floral decorations were in the East
room, where the visitors spsnt few min.
utss in social conversation after having
paid their respects.
The President wore Prince Albert suit
with q black tie. Mrs. Cleveland wore a
beautiful robe Of pale pink faille, made
without train, the corsage rounded at the
top and short sleeves. The front Of the
skirt WAS draped in silver embroidered net,
that had fringes Of bugles at the foot. On
either side were plain panels OF soft French
gray silk, embroidered in pattern Of rose
aud silver. The back of the panels was
edged with heavy Russian fur, which COM
menced at the waist line and con-
tinued around the pink train. The
back Of the dress was princess
shaped, with pink folds on the waist,
with pearl embroidery. The front WAS
jacket-shaped. rounded and fell over the
full vest Of pink silk, draped with white
net. The sleeve of pink were short puffs,
edged On the fill with pearl bands. The
low body WAS edged with heavy fur. She
wore diamond necklaces aud diamond in
her hair, that was dressed in loops on top
Of her head. Her gloves were of soft pearl
color.
Miss Bayard, who stood next, wore a
short dress Of blue bTocade with pointed
body, back and font, upon which were
laid folds of gauze. Sprays Of white lilac
adorned the body and a kirtle of gauzs was
draped about the upper part Of the skirt.
The sleeves were cut to the elbow, and her
hair was dressed high, with blae feather.
Mrs. Fairchild wore trained dress OF
plain colored silk, the body cut low, and
the train was of silk. The front was
draped with frills Of lace, and the petit
coat was of dull white satin. Across the
front of the low body WAS tied a fchu OF
lace, knotted at one side.
Mrs. Whitney wore superb gown OF
white brocads made with a high body and
q train. Down the front Of the body and
skirt were folds of gold embroidery. The
stone diamond pin; she wore a great dis
mond star in the gold embroidery Of the
body and diamond spray in her hair
On the shoulder was large ruby set will
sc. diamonds.
MIS-. DickinsOn's dress was pale greer
silk embroidered in silver with train o
the same material. The front was drape,
in pale green tulle, and the low body wa
draped in tulle She TOre black ribbol
about her thiost The usual cabinet re
csp.ion was held this afternoon. Th
British legation was represented by MI
Michael Herbst, Charge D'Affaires, AM
Mr.. George Barclay.
The reception was OF the most brillian
character The Diplomatic corps cam
first, headed by the Italian membsrs
Then the Army and Navy and Senator
and Representatives. The close Of tn
official line was formed by the veterans o
the Mexican war, members Of the G. A
X and Oldest Inhsbiiants' Association.
So far the reception had occupied owe
an hour half and the President and Mrs
Cleveland had kept up constant hand.
shaking. The reception was, however
Just about half over, as at 1890 O'CLOCK
the outfr doors were thrown open and the
general pablo was admitted. The first
oomers of this vast crowd had taken places
AZ the outer gates before 10 o'clock. The
attendance WAS larger than on any similar
occasion during the present admins Ta-
ton. The reception closed at 2 o'clock,
and few guests invited by the President
Joined the receiving party IN light lunch
served in the upper corridor.