New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-02


Washington Jan 1.-The wear 1901 opened wet.
diesgreeable and gloomy, and the streets filled
with slush from the melting snow that walking was
m difficult and decidedly unpleasant. New Years Day.
however generally observed. \ large number Of
residents kept open house, and The streets were
# ,hronged nearly all dav with carriages containing mon
intent visiting all the women of their acquaintance
in one DAY and wishing them the compliments of the
season.
The Presidents reception Of course the social
feature OF the day and the fact that the Chief Mags
tratc of the Nation gives the anniversary his ohcial
sanction explains to large extent why the custom OF
calling on the first day of the continues to he so
universally observed in Washington.
The historic White House. which has been the scene
Of - many brilliant spccacles, never looked picttcr
than it did today Special pains were taken with the
decorations, and everything done 10 make the
mansion a. attractive possible. The Government
oonScrvaorcs and hot houses were taxed 10 their ut
most capacity for flowers and plants and. the supply
being Inadequate mrct the Presidents desire, re
n course had to private dealers. In fact, 1t was
found necessary 10 60 to Hcw-YOrk and Philadelphia
3, for some OF the flowers uSe in the devices. These
were all of patriotic character icing facmilcS Of the
Nag of the Union and the National coat of arms, both
Of which prominently displayed i'm dilleren: parts
of the house. The decorations confined ~ flowers
and plants, but the general effect Of the
heightened by the system of electric lights. which has
Just been introduced in tho house. While there a
liberal display Red and Green paIi0r> il did not
compare with the beautiful profuson Of flowers and
plants in the beautiful Blue Par!or. where the pccp-
lion proper held, or the large and stately East
Room where the callers fingered aftswad TO exchange
friendly greetings. Indeed the walls of the last
almost ob>curcl Ivy of largo lcafcd palms
and other roplcal plants. The window rccc>ScS were
similarly filled With green. On the mantels. beneath
tho four large mrror. banks Of choicest eXotic>
varied colo,,. and from the three large chandeliers,
with their myrad> Of crystals strings # smilaX and
delicate ferns suspended in graceful folds. The
unusual beauty OF the decorations and their tasteful
arrangement wee subjects of general praise.
The reception lecap ~ II O'Clock the receiving party
taking their places IN The Blue parlor that hour
the familiar strains Of Hail TO the Chief" played by
Tho full Marine Band. which was stationed in the
vcstbule just inside the main entrance.
Vice President Morton aud Mr.. Morton and all the
members Of tho Cabinet. with the ladies Of their
families. with the exception Mir. Blaine had pre-
viouSly joined the President and Mrs Harrison.
followed them downstairs 70 the reception Here
al The gentlemen with the exception of the President
retired 10 the of the Buc iarlor. where large
rumtcr pf invited guests had already gathered The
receiving party then formed in line between the
trance and exit doors. in the following order: The
President Mrs. Harrison, Mr.. Morton. Mrs Window.
Mrs. Proctor. Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Wauamaker Mrs. Noble
and Mr. RuSk.
The following ladies also assisted in the reception.
taking places in the Blue Room. back of the line
Mrs. Mckee, Mrs. Russell b. Harrison. Mr.. Dimmick.
Mrs. George ". Boyd, If Philadelphia Miss Blaine.
the Mise, Window. Miss Miller. Miss Wanarakcr. the
Misses HalStcad Mis- Rusk Miss .lsnette IIafurd.
Mrs. Blackburn. Mrs Mdrich, Mrs.. Blair. Mrs. Carey.
Mrs. Cullom. Mrs Gray. Mrs. Hearst, Mrs Jones Of
Arkansas: MTS. !. 7. Andrew. Mrs. Cogsvell, Mrs.
Dalcll. Mrs. IItt Mrs (rroSvcnOr. the Misses Her
bert Mrs. W. c. p Breckinrdcc. Mrs. sheridan. the
widow of the General: Mrs. Andrews. Mrs. l. 6
Ereckinridre. Mrs Ernst. Mr.. Porter. Mrs Ramsey.
Mrs Solev. MIR. Browne Mr. Van Rcypen. Mrs.
Harmony, Mrs. Catin. Miss Rachel sherman. Mr..
Y. L. Anderson. Miss Butler, Mrs. Ran~del, Mrs.
Bates. Mrs. Haywood. Mrs. william r. Harris. Miss
Warheld Miss sheriff. Miss Thompson. Mrs. J. W.
Poster. Mrs Henderson. Mrs. White Mr.. John Hay.
Mrs and Miss warder. Miss Kitchener. Mr.. GARRISON
Mr. F. Gardner Mr. Alexander and Miss Alice sanger
Mrs Harrison, gown Of brocade, "ayy yellow
lines on pale blue ground. This material formed tie
t4dic. and the train. The front Of the skirt Wa Of
pale blue satin and this draped with jewcllcd
net. This net had deep bodcr 81 leave aud flowers,
which eli>tencd with mimic jewels amc'hySt>, di1.
mords. iubcS. pcari>. eaTtcS and cmeralds. Tt
pattern toward the upper part Of tho drapery was
lighter I'm elect where the tram frii away AT each
side from the pc,iicoa bunches Of pale blue ostrich
tips were cauglt with sways Of gilt what. The
waist was cut shape in the back and square In
front and the Medic collar Of the brOcad". edged with
the iewelled lace. stood high on the shoulder and
tapered down TO tc waist. The elbow sleeves we're
reached by the wrirElcd folds Of pale blue suede
gloves She wore high boots Of gold cloth. Her
Jewel, we're diamonds She carried handsome fan
and n bouquet.
Mrs Notions gown Was Of white satin. Trimmed
with Old Venetian lsco The bodice was hish-ucchci
and long ,lecvcd. She wore pearls, several strands
around her neck and pearl, IN her hair Mrs Mckee,
gown va, OF pink bIocadr. the front diapch ln PINK
creponne embroidered in pink. and the bodice Wi,
trimmed In ,ilt aud floral passeinenterie Mrs. Dim
mick who is sril wearing mourning. lad Oh STYLISH
DIRE, Of black sicenc. drapcd in black ccponue aud
Jet trimmings.
Mr. Russell Harrison French drc-s Of
tripod pink -iK The bodice Wa cut low and
She wore a necklace Of large soltaire,. with rD,e
pendant. also Of diamonds NJ. WINDOW, gown
Of heotrope ftillc the front Of the skirt f,uncd
in old rose point. Mrs Miller French grdy
crepon. with d stylish and becoming garuitre Of
black ostrich feather.
Mr.. Noble had on a dre,, Of but,ercup fail.c.
elegantly trimmed IN point lace. Mrs. Rusk's gown
pale blue brOcade with rils Of sof lace on the
lecOmingly made bodice. Ms. PrOctorS gown wa,
Of black velvet, with point lace at the v-shspci
neck Miss Rusk in palo yellow striped silk
Ms, Wansmaker IN blue and white striped six with
Old fashioned mule fri,. Mis- Blaine Pin
gown Of white silk and bunch Of v.o'c,s in
her belt. Mrs. Walter DsinrDsch was in soft silk
muslin made with artistic simplicity. Mis- Window
wor, gray striped satin.
The memD-l. OF the Diplomatic Corps were first
received. They were nearly all present MI
full court costumes which many cases. notably tho
Rus,iai German, Austrian, French Chinese Min
i,tc,s were Of the most Gorgeous description. They
were pesened by secr:tnry Blaine Assistant sec.
retary Wharton and made "A brilliant spectacle. with
their differing jewels gold brald and clanlnP swords
Iaion Fava Of Italy, who il dean Of the corps by
virtue Of seniority service, led the procession and
VIA, followed by senior Romero, Of Mexico. Nearly
all the diplomats were arc0nPimch by hdea. Sir
Iulia, Pauncefoc the British Minister, wns accom-
,,ned bX his family and all the members ~ the
urit IN Legation with their families. The Chinese
legation however the most numerous. and
their beautiful sken court robes were much admired
AccDmpsnying the corps were the mcnlbcIS 0f the
International Monetary Conference and the members
-, fine American international Railway Conference.
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