The Portland daily press., 1889-01-02
PEOPLE WENT TO SEE THE DRESSES.
TrIumphs of the MiIIiner's Art at the
Presidents Reception.
Matters Which the Senators and
Representatives Will Consider
when They Meet Today After the
Holiday Recess.

wore n black Prince Albert suit With black
tie at today's reception. Mrs, Cleveland
wore beautiful robe Of pale pink faille,
made with round train, the corsage round
ed at the top, and short sleeves. The front
of the skirt was draped with silver en-
broidered net that had a fringe Of bugles at
the foot. On either side, were plain panels
of soft French gray silk, embroidered in
rosebuds in silver. The back of the panels
was edged with heavy Russian fur that com
menced at the waist line and continued
around the pink train. The back OF the
dress was princesse shaped. with pink folds
on the waist fastened with pearl embroidery.
The front was jacket shaped and rounded
and fell over full vest of pink silk draped
with white net. The sleeves, OF PINK were
bands. The low bodice was edged with
heavy fur. She wore a diamond necklace
and a diamond star in her hair tnat was
dressed in loops on top of her head. Her
gloves were of soft pearl color.
Miss Bayard. who stood next, wore short
dress of blue brocade. Sprays Of white lilac
adorned the bodice and the kirtle OF gauze
was draped about the upper part OF the
skirt, The sleeves we're cut to the elbow ana
her hair was dressed high with a blue
feather. :.
plain colored silk, the bodice cut low. The
train was of silk The front was draped
with frills of lace and the pettlcoat was OF
dull white satin. Across the front OF the
low bodice was tied fichu OF lace, knotted
at one side.
white brocade made with high bodice and
train. Down the front Of the bodice and
skirt, were folds of yellow satin and gold
embroidery. A high collar was fastened
with a three stcne diamond pin. she wore
of the bodice and a diamond spray IN her
hair On her shoulder was large ruby set
with diamonds.
Mrs. Dickinson's dress was pale green
silk embroidered in silver with a train OF the
same material. The front, was draped In
draped In tulle. She wore biak crlppon
about her throat.
AS usual. the Marine Band was stationed
In the main hall OF the mansion. and with
military punctuality at IL o'clock. tue hour
fixed for the reception to begin, struck up
new years greeting march as the Presiden !:
and Mrs. Cleveland appeared at the head of
the stairs leading from the second noor 70
the Blue Room, on the floor below, where
the formal presentations were TO De ma9e.
Immediately behind them came the receiv-
ing party. The members OF the caDinet wno
with the ladies not of the immediate receiv-
ing party, took their places behind the ofh-
cial receiving line. The receiving party con-
sisted Of the President, Mrs. Cleveland, MISS
Bayard, Mrs. Fairchild. Mrs. Whitney and
Mrs. Dickinson Behind the line stood Mrs.
Folsom. Miss Mary Hastings, Miss Carrie
Hastings, Mrs. Nelson, Mrs; Chief Justice
Fuller, Mrs. Speaker Carlisle, Miss Flor
ence Bayard, Miss Villas, Miss Pauline
Whitney, Mrs. Lamont and large number
of other ladies of distinction. 1t required
but a moments time for the arrange
ment of positions to be made. and then the
reception began, the diplomatic corps with
their ladies entering first. Many OF the Tor
eign representatives were In military unl-
form and radient with insignia OF various Or
ders. They presented spectacle OF. great
attractiyepess and splendor. The diplomats
filed into the Blue room in the order OF their
appointment, and in turn presented the at
taches of their Legations. Baron DE Faya,
the italian minister, presented the members
Of the corps to the President ana ,n MIS- % Uieve,
through the Blue Room, converting that
apartment into a scene of animated splendor.
where everything in the way Of brilliant cos
tuning, gay decorations, gold lace and rich
trimmings mingled in dazzling array. e.
Then followed the reception OF the Su-
preme Court Justices, Senators and Repre-
sentatives. After these came the army and
navy officers in full dress uniform, all grades
being .representated. Following these came
the officials of the government, and then the
Associated Veterans of the War OF 1886, the
Grand Army of the Republic and the mem
bers of the Oldest Inhabitants Association
of the District of Columbia. All OF the cal
lers were presented to the President individ-
ually by Col. John M. Wilson and Lieut.
Duval Of the army. They passed through
the red parlor, at the door of which the two
officers stood The bisiting line extended
across the blue parlor to the door leading In
to the great East Room, thence through
window which had been transformed into
temporary exit, under canvas awning
and out Of the east gate to the White House
grobnds. All pedestrians were admitted to
the grounds through the west gate and car
riages through the east gate. The scene In
front of the grounds was animated. heavy
guard had been placed at either gate to keep
out the crowd, which began to assemble at
an early hour, waiting for the public recep-
ton. The police arranged the expectant Wis
itors in double line past the White House
grounds and down the avenue The public
reception was announced for 1885, but 1t was
nearly O'Clock when the gates were thrown
open to admit the visitors in small squads
and detachments. From that time until the
close of the reception the crowd poured
ceaselessly through the parlors. At 2 2o'clock,
the hour fixed for the conclusion OF the re-
ception, the crowd was still great, and the
President said he would remain and receive
all who came.