Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-01

| -"re' viewing tne tnronS wnen STAB
reporter wished him a happy New Year
and asked him what he thought Of the recep-
| to-. VERY fine very fine, very fine" he con-
fir to reiterate. smiling 10 the fullest extent
OF his capscious oriice.
scribe.
"Ye'es, rather small, kindo thin, bat it's fine.
| We likes EN- fine; we doan' want 'em coarse
An rambunctious; We likes 'em fine Den de
weather's bad, mighty bad; keeps folks home
year-what You call it-dis year koos,an sripl
OATS wot keeps EN- in. It takes de hair offum,
/ an dey doan like to come we're wifi dere hair
| Oh" And the count was gone in q whirl-
wind Of chuckles
THE MOST BRILLIANT REcEPr1oN TIE WHITE
HOUSE HAS KNOWN.
There have been Of course many similar oc-
casions At that historic mansion. the White
House. but those whose memory and expe-
rience add weight to their judgment agree that
| no one OF its predecessors has exceeded in
brilliancy the first official reception given
by the head Of the present sdministra-
ton. Certainly never before has there
been at the White House reception such large
| and distinguished representation from the
other nations Of the world. This was due to
| the presence, in addition to the regular diplo-
| matte and consular officers of other countries.
OF the delegates to the international maritime
conference and the delegs tes to the Pan Ameri-
/
| tinguished foreigners was naturally the leading
| feature OF the reception.
TIE MARINE BAND.
The full Marine band, under the always able
leadership Of Prof. Sousa, occupied the entire
| outer lobby. The sweet strains penetrated to
| the reception room, where the President re-
eeived his distinguished guests. The music
from the Marine band is always inspiring, but
taken in connection with the gay costumes and
brilliant uniforms Of soldier or diplomat these
| resulted in effect seldom surpassed
Many Of the old national airs were rendered
and some which promise speedily to arrive at
that distinction.
As the presidential party entered the recep-
ton room the inspiring strains of THE
| Presiden initial Polonaise" burst forth. This is
one OF Prof. Sousas masterpieces From that
time until the close of the reception the selec-
tions followed in rapid succession.
The opening selection followed by num-
Der OF patriotic airs, among which was Mrs.
Jessie Thomas Golden Rod" This beautiful
production has been only recently published by
| the talented wife Of ex-Representative Thomas
| OF Illinois.
Among the other airs calculated to awake
| enthusiasm in the breasts OF patriotic Ameri-
| cans, were: Hail COlumb a." Feyles; Angel
OF Peace, Keller; Hail to the land of the free
| and the Brave" Hermann; Guard Our Flag"
Nlckers; New America Clark; Columbia"
| Gilmore, and The Star Spangled Banner" Ar
! mold
The splendid rendering of Meendelssohn's
magnificent son and Stranger" constituted
one of the striking portions of the concert
Massenets Excerpts from Herodiade" fol-
lowed Mendelssohn's creation.
Group No. on the program must have
caused many foreign heart to beat more
quickly as the music OF his native land fell in
quick vibrations or solemn waves on his ear
The group contained a number of the national
| airs and songs OF foreign lands.
The rippling c&dences of the ballet music
from Sylvia caused even the pushing crowd
These selections were followed by Amo Saltus
'Romance Quantois, T." and "a Buriesque,"
one Of kappey's best productions.
The selections from The Brigands" would
have given pleasure even to 0ffeubach, they
| were rendered with such close fidelity to the
general sparkling effervescent character of the
/ airs, and Lanquette's Paul Jones' followed
| Lovers OF Wagner's music were delighted by
| the rendition of his "Meistersenge."
| Prof. Sousa charming march, 1.-THE Thun-
| today eXcelled themselves by their fidelity in
| interpreting the many difficult selections on
the program.
THE POLICE REGULATIONS
| at the White House were everything that could
| be desired. The third precinct has 80 many
Of the residences Of officials in its territory that
| on New Year day details are required from
! other precincts Today at the White House
Lieut.. Guy found himself in command of forty
two OF the best looking and mos. efficient
officers In the city, and under the lieutenant
| and Sergeant HARRISON it was wonderful the
| skill and tact with which they managed the
large crowds OF carriages and jostlIng hu-
| manity.
| Inside the parlors was q regular mine all
prlmed and loaded and only waiting the
| approach Of an evil doer. This consisted of
the presence Of fifteen picked officers
dressed in citizens clothes and looking as
If they had never seen burglar
! or "vas," but simply spent their time looking
pretty and leading the german. The officers
who were thus bonored were from the
first precinct, Boland and sutton; second,
Law; third, McCabe and Haniey; fourth,
Burger; fifth, Lewis; sixth, Mooney and Jami-
son; seventh. WEIGH; eighth. Hancock, and
ninth, Pearson. Later in the day the entire
force went through and shook hands with the
President
While generally things went smoothly
there Is one officer who felt more than
mean for few minutes, and it Was
not his fault either. He was static ned
with cards were admitted, and when a gentle
man without uniform o. card wanted to get
through he emphat.cally refused him entrance
The gentleman happened to be DIR.
Scott the Presidents tather-in-law, and
he remarked to the officer that ne lived there
Cant help" said the law, go to other gate"
| and there was no other remedy for DR.. Scott
but 10 declare his deutity and allow that at any
rate he Was Unknown by the police force.
RECEPTION NOTES.
Mrs. John A. Logan accompanied Secretary
Proctor and Mrs Carey into .he blue parlor aud
acted chaperOne for Miss Aiger. daughter of
Mcnigans governor, who is spending the win
ter with her.
Some merriment was caused by the jingling
OF half dozen pair of spurs attached to as many
pairs OF diplomatic heels. They were mostly
young heels. anu their lieutenant owners went
along in blissiul Inconsistencies that they
were in imminent danger of losing whatever
prestige their pretty uniforms gave them by
tearing some OF the fine fabrics against which
they brushed at every turn of the elbow.
Among the visitors at the White House today
been especially prominent lately through his
connection with The Cronin case.
Rev. MIR. Corey, pastor OF the Metropolitan
NJ. L. church, and Mr.. and Mrs I. w. Tai
madge OF this city were present
Among those who shook hands with the
President were Gen. aud Mrs. Grant Viii
| son aud daughter and Mrs BENZ. F. Bechei of
New York.
Prot. Cabell led delegation Of young ladies
| from his seminary through the rooms.
OTHER OFFICIAL RECEPTIONS.
A Brilliant Scene at Vice President
Morton's House.
In spite Of the rainy weather today the scene
at Vice President and Mrs. Mortons residence on
Scott circla WAS a ma rticuiariy pav ona V,sifors