New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-05


back. The programmes Of dancing were eousiiy
pretty having the picture Of the ballroom on their
face,
ARRIVAL, OF THE. PRESIDENTIAL PARTY.
The ballroom was crowded when at 10 o'clock
word came that the Presidential party would soon
arrive few minutes later President Harrison
and party reached the building, escorted by
Colonel Britton, chairman Of tho Executive Com
mittee. They were met at the entrances By the
Reception Committee, headed by General ]. X.
Mc(yammon An open passage was formed by the
members Of the committee and through this lane
the Marty proceeded to the stairway reserved for
cham The President took the arm oil General
McC,ammon. and Mrs. Harrison was escorted by
CoIone1 Britton The other members followed.
,ua ladies shortly after reaching their rooms re
tired "a change their toilets, while General Harri-
-, hsla a reception The Members Of the various
1 .sa,,-.,,ral committees number Of Government
oficars and quite tfrong of ladies were present.
"a n him by General McCammon. The President
WAS in excellent spirits, and pleasantly greeted all
who were introduced, chatting for Few minutes
! With thoee with whom he was acquainted
Among others presented to him at thu reception
,vere the Corean Minister, Representatives Cox
| and Ketcham, Senator Stamford, and number
| ~ army officers While President Harrison was
hol1
! Merton and their daughters arrived accompanied
NV Mvron n Parker and Henry A. Willard and
ua,e conducted to the apartments reserved for
them.
Ahout balf-past 10 President Harrison was
| isined by the ladies of his family, and the Re
mptjon Committee forming line three and four
abreass in the front and rear Of the party, pro
cession was made up for tour of the ballroom
AZ the special request of President Harrison that
M malice should surround him, the pleasurabe task
~ protecting him from the presence oil
tbe crowd devolved upon the committeeman.
From the stairway leading to the floor the ball
room presented the spectacle Of n vast sea OF
faces. apparently occupying every inch Of space.
President Harrison expressed his doubts Of the
feasibility Of opening a passageway, but said he
,vas willing TO make the attempt After much
exertion. an opening was effected in the crowd,
and the procession began its tour around
the hall Colonel William +. Cody. Buff
falo Bills and Captain Fred Brackets. their
herculean shoulders doing good service in making
a pathway, followed by about dozen commlstee-
man, preceded the distinguished guests. Presi-
dent Harrison walked with General McCammon'
Mrs Harrison with Colonel Brittcn, and the other
ladies with their husbands. Vice-President Nor
TON and party followed after the President but
Jouett escorted the vioe-President. President
Harrison's appearance was the signal for an out
burst of applause and clapping of hands, which
was kept up all along the line.
The Presidents party on arriving at the ball
,,,,re the President and Mrs Harrison, MIR. and
Mira Russell B. Harrison. their SON and daughter
in-Iaw; Mr.. and Mrs, McKee, daughter and SON.
in.law: ex-Se nator and Mrs. Saunders, Mrs. Z. 5.
MoKee and her son, Frank Mckee. II was eH-
cIusiyeqy a party OF ten and arranged by the
Pregident's wife. They we're Of course, very soon
ioned hv othrr relatives and friends. including
those named beIow.
THE TRIUMPH OF AMERICAN GOWNS
Tho toilets Of the Presidents family and tho
yicePresdent's wife were Of exceptional ek gance'
The gowns Of Mrs Harrison, Mrs. Mckee and Mrs.
Morton were of truly American stamp In manu-
facture, material and makeup. Tho beautiful
fabrics of which they were made were manufact-
ured at the Auburn Silk Mills, New-York. Inc
superb fringes. passementeries OF gold, silver
near, and amber beads were the work Of American
| sldIl in New-York. and the gowns were made up
| bv New-YoFk artists. who certainly surpassed
thsrnselyes 10. the artistic beauty OF the gowns:
Mrs. Harrison and Mrs Morton are very pro9 s 10. o.
their genuine American gowns. The gown Oh TIE
Preside uts wifeas she appeared In Dau toilet WIS
silver gray faille brocaded IN gold color nurr oak
seaves the design Of Miss Williamson an Inais ana
| artist Tho court train is OF br0eade, and the
open panels on the front and sides were OF ap,ooo
| mink ere be covered with exquisite cream, mce-
The y-pointed neck, back and 'front.' Is nLeo IN
| TO ffe band about the throat Elbow sleeves are
finished with the crystal fringe and passementerie,
and the panels Of the skirt are bordereo wlta Is
rich trimming, The combination OF gray and yeI-
low of the faile and silver and gold OF the nim-
ming Is most effective and beautiful
Mrs Mckee's gown was pearl satin, 6roce sc.s
fn the yellow golden rod, also designed by MISS
Williamson from the Indiana prairie golden rod
The waist and court train were OF the brocade tne
front of the skirt was q grape-gseen yesee ThS
pointed neck was filed with amber bead network
and the elaborate trimmings were OF amber ana
pearl trInges and passensnteEes IL %o ,hs t De
gowns worn by the Presidents wife ana MS
daughter.
MRS. MoRToN's SUPERB DRESS.
Mrs Morton's gown was superb cream satin
bro6aded IN gold color, the design Of the Scotch
| thistle. The court train and back OF tho waist
were of the broeade, the front OF the skirt OF
cream satin was covered with gold ana silver
crystal beads in elaborate embroideries The low
| waist had yellow tulle folds about the neck, and
the skirt was trimmed with the silver and gold
| crystal passementeries 1t was altogether one Of
| the most beautiful! gowns Of the plain and
4 elerant time Mrs Morton's hair was dressed
| with an aigrette Of yellow feathers Her jewels
| were diamonds, as were also MRS harrisons
| ornaments.
| MIRA Russell B. Harrison wore trimmed gown
| of white faille, the train plain and fun, and
| net emhToidered in oolofs. The low waist was
| trimmed with this beautiful net and the word
| exquisite seemed most fitting to apply to tho
gown.
Mrs. Saunders wore gown OF white faille,
with opal green velvet trimmings, the court
train was of the faie, and the front OF the skirt
4 covered with point lace.
Mrs. Lord sister Of Mrs. Harrison, wore
| gown Of white faille and India crepe, with moss
/ fringe trimmings. The V-shaped neck had q
| scarf Of the crepe finished with the fringe. and
| the elbow sleeves were pulled high ut the
shoulders.
1 Lieutenant parker's wife, Mrs. Harrison's niece,
l wore gown Of magnolia white and gold brocade,
i A,tIla -drAueTlAE made In the