The sun., 1890-01-02
WHITE HOUSE RECEPTION.
THB1EAHsI0N NETER AoREIhTTRlCTTTE
IN LIGHTs AND DEOORh TIOHS.

Onieial Appearance at the white House
The Reception in the Blue ParlOr.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The time-honored
custom OF New Year Day calling has practically
died out In Washington. Except for the official
receptions there was little entertaining to-day
among society people. The first New Year OF
President Harrison's Administration set In
with gray morning. and before IL o'clock the
rain came down in gentle but hopeless driz-
zle that left no doubt as to what the weather
would bo. for the White House reception. at
least II to-day was q sample OF Harrison
weather there will be but scant sunshine for
the next three years. But the White House
was never moro attractive In sparkling lights,
beautiful flowers, gay music. and festive spirits
OF visitors wishing the President many re-
turns OF the day." line OF dripping carriages
brought the diplomats and members OF the
Marine and Pan-American conferences very
promptly. and before IL O'Clock Mr.. Walker
Blaine was receiving them In the Red Room.
The President entered the Blue Room with
Mrs. Mckee on his arm. followed by the Vice
President and Mrs. Morton and tho members
OF the Cabinet and their wives There was no
changing of as heretofore, but husbands and
wives walked in together. Mrs. Blaine and
Mrs. Proctor were the two ladies OF the
Cabinet circle not present-tEe death OF Mrs.
Blaines sister and Mrs. Proctor's III health
being the cause. The ladies were In the line
In the following order: Mrs MoRee on tho
Presidents right then Mrs. Morton. Mrs. Win
dom, Mrs. Miller. Mrs. Tracy. Mrs Wana-
maker, Mrs. Noble. and Mrs. Rusk. Col. Ernst.
in full uniform, stood on the Presidents left.
and Lieut. Parker, also in uniform. was an as
sistant. making the introductions along the
line. duty formerly performed by Lieut. Du-
vail under tho last Administration.
M fo,., a InY, oto otphn dndt
the parlors and started the reception did not
Immediately make their appearance In the
East Room, where there was quito throng OF
people who didn't care to go through just then
to look at them Tho most OF them tarried In
the Blue Room. going behind the line and cir
cuatinR among the ladies assembled there,
adding their dazzle to the soft colors OF the
beautiful costuming. The foreign officials
were presented by Secretary Blaine assisted
by other officials OF the State Department All
were in full court costume and added bril-
liant coloring to the scene. with their jewelled
orders and profusion of gold lace. The most
striking costumes were those worn by the
representatives OF Russia. Great Britain.
wore represented. the English and Chinese
being the largest In point OF numbers.
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first official appearance at the White House.
Their names It Way be interesting TO 10 k3ow.
They walked through the rooms In demure
way. keeping their gaze fastened on the figures
their W hardly less diminutlye lords and masters,
with short Corean Rlides that had very pretty
The following ia q list of the ladies invited to
stand In the space behind the receiving. party:
Mrs. Logan. Mrs. Hale, Mrs. Gormap, Mrs Me-
iiAg Mrs quay @ Mrs Sy GosEreii Mrs Reed, Mrs Car.
Isle. Mrs. burrows Mrs. Springer. Mrs Lodge;
Mrs BMTitsrWorth the Misses BqnS ,ba SsHs and
Halstead, the Misses Window, the Misses Ernst,
Mrs. Glover, Miss Miller Miss Rusk, Mrs. Har-
William i. Harris. Miss Msude GqqverpSur.
Shepard Of New York. Miss Grace Davis, Miss
Haliord and guest Mrs MilMmerdtng; Msn Ing, Mise s
Mrs. Mckee received in a gown OF white faile
fpS RsS fStes
TONS gown was Of the indescribable pearl
diamond ornaments Mrs Window wore
q n OF was
the handsomest gowns in the line, Mrs. NIL:
lers gown was maroon velvet. and brooade Of
white hyacinths completing an effective toilet
Mrs: TRACY wore old rose" i've, velvet and and white
Mrs. MIS- wanamaEers gown was velvet of
the soft gray shade. the sleeves q network Of
velvet and trimmings of rare lace; Mrs; Noble
and edged with lace. Mrs. Rusk's gown was
handsome heavy silk Of palsst moss green
and white. The, trimmings were point lace
and she carried Marshal Neil roses, as did Mrs.
Noble Many 1a dinmonds L sparkbled bl along eng the
absence of low cut gowns. with but one or two
exceptions, was a subject OF comment. and. 1t
Among the ladies behind the line Mrs John
4. Logan was perhaps the most notable figure:
tbe urSent I pers0na % Solicitation % Ito of the Pres
dent and Mrs. Harrison. but TO the people 1t
was like old times to see her ip the Blue Room.
Her Her mo meurninG T S gown Of BLACK silk was reieVed
by white lace. and although there is no longer
ana Ge o ws s i hair In es Eer o
the most distinguished women In the Blue
FS% FfSGfor @G Snd Mf Gars the IL @ SR oag
gown Of black silk with panels OF black lace
oISf Mrs SWiH Wmerdng Secretary Tracy daughter,
Rore gown Of white brocade. trimmed with
Venetian point.
pretty group. and Miss Rusk In gown Of pale
pink crSne E9F1landed with pink acacia bios bios
Mss Mf IN o. @adom
In gown OF black tulle o and gold lace trimmings;
Miss Hattie Blaine In blue striped gauze, Miss
msEep IN IN WHITE silk and sSor
Miss Halstead IN black velvet bodice and old
rose SILK skirt: MISS Tracy IN Wmte crepe anu
gold trimmings.
The diplomats wero accompanied by the
adies, OF their families. Miss Romero, with
tho Minister from MoXieo. wore carriage
gown OF wine velvet and Jet: Lady Pauncefote
was In visiting toilet, moss Green gown and
bonnet: Miss Pauncefote In gray; the Misses
Carter In dark cloth visiting gowns; Nine
Guzman In stone gray gown and bonnet. The
two Corean ladies were the picturesque women
OF tho corps-danty little figures in full skirts
of many-coored silks, very short waists, and
curious head decorations, The Chinese Minis
ter was accompanied by three secretaries. and,
with the Coreans and their wives. gave the
Oriental features to the reception as well as
some relief to the glitter Of gold lace. Close
upon the diplomats were the two Congresses
Pan American and Maritime. Their uniforms
were an added gorgeousness OF colors.
The citizens reception commenced at about
II :45 and closed precisely at o'clock.
vIcE-PREsIDENT MOTIONS RECEPTION.
The reception par ercellence OF the day was
that rendered by the Vice President . and Mrs
street, at the junction Of Massachusetts and
Rhode Island avenues What added largely to
was tho first occasion OF tho kind held by a