The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-02-13

Benjamin Harrison that 1t Is quito the
proper thing to wear bare arms and nude
shoulders at all sorts OF receptions.
The inaugural dress In lovely piece Of
cream-colored satin lowered with My cups.
each outlined with threads OF silver. The
front and bodice are to be draped iestoon
fashion with some rare and beautiful lace
that has been In the family cedar chest for
generations.
Mrs Harrison "cant be- made TO realize
the profit OF pleasure purchased at the ex-
pense Of rest and health" and declares tn
lights will be put out and the sounds OF
reyelry In the White House cease promptly
at ten o'clock. but she may change her
mind again when she gets there and sees
just how things shape themselves.
The official dinner of the week was the
Presidents reception In honor OF Congress
and the judiciary. The floral decorations
were never more magnificent. nor Mr.. and
Mrs. Cleveland more cordial in their man.
nor Nothing was left undone 10 make the
mansion attractive and 10 give pleasure to
the guests. and President Clevelards last
reception TO Congress and the Supreme
Court will long be remembered as a de-
lightful occasion.
Mrs. Cleveland. by the way. was sadly
chagrined at the recent diplomatic dinner
given at the White House. With true fem
mime instinct she insists upon having per-
feet cooking and perfect service in the state
dinners given In such profusion at this sea-
son Of the year. Imagine her consterna-
ton when, near the close OF the dinner. IL
was discovered that through negligence OF
tho steward the wine had run out She her
self does not drink wine. but there stood the
glasses OF many of the diplomats empty
With all the promptness possible every en-
deavor was made TO rectiiy the mistake and
get more wine. but the mischief was done
and the guests lie { the table looking askance
mt the empty wine glasses and raising their
eyebrows at each other. The Diplomatic
Corps are still talking OF the incident.
which 10 their mightinesscs seems greater
scandal than the indiscrction committed by
the late departed Sackville- West.
IL seems as though blunders were some
what in vogue during the last week. At
least so thought Chicago disciple OF Black
stone who journeyed purposely hither from
that city 10 serve as best man TO William
Dun Haynie in his marriage TO Miss Thomas.
In some way he missed the bridal party. and
ceremonies had TO proceed without n best
man.. Miss Thomas herself furnished the
wedding ring. which was one she had bor-
rowed in pursuance Of the old adage which
prescribes that the bride. TO bo lucky, must
be dressed at her wedding In something
old and something new. something bor-
rowed and something blue" 1t was luck
that time, anyhow.
The charity ball held in the National Ar
my Rifle Armory was the great society
success OF the past week. Mr.. and Mrs.
tertainment of the kind here which has
been graced by Mrs. Cleveland's presence
and when che consented TO be one OF tho
lady patronesses its success was assured.
Mr.. Blaine's first visit to the Capitol
since he has been in the city was signalized
by Il luncheon party served in the room OF
the Naval Committee. 1t was thought that
Senator Edmunds would attend and shake
hands with the Maine man over tho punch
bowl. but such was not the case. and the
hand which that magnetic man refused TO
shake over President Arthur's grave still
remains untouched by him. Dir. Blaine has
rented what is known "a Stewards old
house and will occupy it during the next
four years
Congressman Adams dinner TO the
next speaker was one Of the features OF the
week. in that every candidate for the honor
was present, thus obviating every possible
error. The menu was elegant. and the sal
lies Of repartee something notable.
Congressman in gene al do not find their
path one OF roses at this particular season
of the year. but rather have hard labor 10
avoid stepping upon some constituents
petition in such a way as to sli up and de-
stroy their political future forever. All sorts
offavors are being asked Of them, and some
natives ofTeXas even complain Lecausc their
representatives cannot secure them reserve
seats at tie inaugural. Surely no one Will
rejoice more when the spoils are all as
signed than the distributors thereof. and
lucky he who does not make everlasting
enemies thereby. MORSE