New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-11
A RECEPTION At THE WHITE HOUSE.

Washington, Jan. 10 Speclal).-The Presidents
wife held her first saturday reception Of the
today from until O'Clock. TIE sky little
overcast but. the whole, the day mild and
pleasant. There In carriages. but not the
crowd Of walking people who often make a c7i>h'
at these public receptions. The arrangements FOR
the comfort and pleasure Of visitors we're admirable
The White House was attractive with lights and
flowers and "A strngcd orchestra from the Marine
Band gave a touch Of fcStvity to the scene large
part of the company strangers. and apparently
all had a good time The reception in tie Bluc
Room, where Colonel Ransdel presented the visitors.
Mr.. Harrison received in a gown Of black flc. with
trimmings Of heavy Jet. She was looking extremely
well. and gave to all "A cordial welcome. Her J.,
sistant, we're Mrs. Fuller. wife Of the Chief Justice
and Mrs. Brown. wife 81 the 40 late just &c
from Michigan. Mrs. Fuller wore a gown Of stone
colorcd MORE. Mrs. Brown wore pale blue satin.
Lrocaded in rosebuds. Back Of the line were Mr..
Mckee ard Mrs. Russell Harrison, IN pretty after
noon toilets. and a company Of thirty five who had
been asked 10 assist They included daughter o.
senators and Representative, and other Young
in private life Their pretty gowns # variou, slahc,
If pink, bue gray and red were effective. Among
phc visitors were the Yicc-Presdents wife and
daughter. senator shem wife, Justice Felds g.
senator spooncr's wife, the wife and cluGhter Of cy
Senator Malone, Senator Taucc's VIE and daughter
in-law. Mrs. Charles Vance: Sccctarv NoDc's wife,
the wife and daughters oi Eclre,cr 'atyc Holman,
Mrs. Harriet Taylor Upton. L'cuteIant ard Mrs.
Lemlcy, Repre- cutativc la Folle'ns wife and senator
Manderson's wife
In the early pap: Of the recepton the wife Of x
Marshal Wilson came in with Mrs.. Daniel Lament.
who had come over from NewYork hi, morning for "A
visit. Mrs. Lamont warmly grcced by old r"i
and during her stay III the Blue Room sic WaN the
recipient Of much attention. il her first return
TO Washington since she went ont, and the iIitc oya
ton was decidedly plea ant fettirc Of her BRET "
The dinner gwen On Friday evening W the %
President and Mrs. Morton In honor Of the l.esl
dent and Mrs. Harrison. The company inclndcd only
members of the Cabinet circle, all u whoL " re pres
eut except Mrs Blaine aud Secretary Irc>. The
foWcrs La France set IN MidcuhtIr ferns.
The dinner followed By large and brilliant recep
ton at which the guests were from dlplpuhc, Ion
gresl and Army circles Mrs. Morton received In q
superb gown Of Silvcr-bluc brOcadc with front Of
white satin and trimmings Of y,0l pa-seincnterlc
with low bodice. She necklace OF diamonds.
Mrs. Harrison beautiful gown Of ivory white
satin with trimmings Of gold cmbrOidcres. She stood
the side of the hostess aud Joined In the welcome to
the guests.
Mrs Horton will 60 to NewYorl on Monday
accompanied by her daughters, who VIII return 10
school after their holiday vacation. Mrs. Morton VIII
spend the week with her mother and Of course there
will be no Wednesday reception at the Vice Presidents
hon