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and detachments. From that time until
the close of the reception the crowd
poured ceaselessly through the parlors.
At2 O'Clock, the hour fixed for the
close of the reception, the crowd was
still great, and the president said that
he would remain and receive all who
came. Mrs. Cleveland was the center
of attraction at to-day's reception.
Although she has been retired, so to
speak: she did not show any signs OF
defeat. In her radiant beauty she was
the queen of hearts. as heretofore. and
many gallant man felt a pang of re-
gret as he looked back for second
glance of her, over his shoulder, that
this fair and smiling vision will not be
there to greet him a year hence. She
had a pleasant smile for everybody and
added materially to her already long
list of friends and admirers.
During the reception, and for some
time before and after it, the private
hallway which adjoins the parlors of
the executive mansion was crowded
with men and women. Those who had
arrived before the hour set for the re-
ception fingered there in waiting for
the president and his party. For a
time the east parlor was almost de-
serted, but as the guests began to pass
through the suite of parlOrs the east
room gradually filled, until it was
crowded to overfowing. The early Wis
itOrS were
NOT INCLINED TO HURRY.
They stayed to see their friends and
view the throng. and as their ranks
were augmented by new arrivals, the
crowd became too dense for comfort. 1t
was brilliant and memorable scene.
Those who thronged the parlors, per-
haps the greater number were bidding
adieu to the executive mansion and to
the busy political world for four years
at least. In the expressions of their
faces, it was evident the same thought
was lingering in the minds of all-the
thought that this was the last Demo-
cratic New Years day at the White
house. Many a whispered comment
passed from Democrat to Republican,
and many Republican chuckled as he
looked about him and thought of the
loaves and fishes to be distributed
after March 4. For. while the celebra-
tion of New Years day at the White
house is distinctly social af-
fair, political feeling and political
prejudice will intrude upon the festl-
val. The members of the diplomatic
corps did not remain in the East room
much longer than was, necessary to ex-
change word or two with the friends
who waited to greet them there. When
they had passed out, and the army and
navy officers in their blue and gold had
made hurried entrance and exit, the
crowd began to thin out, and after that
it was never oppressiyely great. Many
of those in the East parlor transferred
their attention to the long, broad hall
way. where some of the receiving party,
escaping from the Environments Of the
Blue parlor, were holding impromptu
receptions and greeting their friends.
But the center of attraction in the hall
way was the entrance to the Blue par
lor. Directly opposite, and facing this
doorway, stood the receiving line. Be-
hind it was a
PYRAMID OF FRESH YOUNG FACES
clustered about the couches in the
center of the room and looking eagerly
eout upon the crowd. Each visitor as he
entered the doorway of the Blue room
was presented by name in loud, dis.
tinct tone of voice, Each received a
smile and a hand-clasp from the presi-
dent and Mrs. Cleveland in turn, and
then passed down the receiving line,
through the green parlor and into the
east room. With all who passed
through the parlors, Mrs. Cleveland S
charming demeanor was a subject of
comment. Her manner had not changed
or her smile lessened since the occasion
when she held her first reception at the
executive mansion. 1t was the same at
the end of the reception to-day as it
was nearly four hours before, when the
first visitor was presented.
WHAT THE LADIES WORE.
Mrs. Cleveland wore a beautiful robe
of pale pink faille made with round
train, the corsage rounded at the tap
and short sleeves. The front OF the
skirt was draped in silver embroidered
net that had fringe of bugles at the
foot; OH either side were plain panels
of soft French gray silk, embroidered
in pattern of rosebud in silver. The
back of the panels was edged with
l. D,,cc frr thof Of
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, rounded
and fell over the full vest of pink silk,
draped with white net. The sleeves
of pin were short puffs, edged
on the arm with pearl bands.
The low bodice was edged with the
heavy fur and it lay against her white
skin carelessly. She wore the diamond
necklace, and diamond star in her
hair, that was dressed in loops on top of
her head. Her gloves were soft pearl
color, with the fingers of the right hand
turned back, leaving her hand free to
grasp the hands of those who passed in
the pageant. Miss Bayard. who stood
next, wore a short dress of blue brocade
with pointed body, back and front, upon
which were laid folds of gauze. Sprays
of white lilac adorned the body, and a
kirtle of gauze was draped about the
hips. The sleeves were cut to the
elbow. and her hair was dressed high
with blue feather. Mrs. Fairchild
wore trained dress of plain col
ored silk, the body cut low and
the train was of the silk.
The front was draped with trilIs of lace,
and the petticoat was Of dull white
satin. Across the front of the low
bodice was tied a fichu of lace, knotted
at one side. Mrs. Whitney wore