The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-02
HARRISON'S NEW YEARS.
ruz Usual RECEPTION AT THE
WHILE HOUSE.


D-avv Oficsrs in Gay Uniforms.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The year 1881
-.auad wet. disagreeable and gloomy, and
~ strset so filed with slush and melting
now that pedestrianism was difficult and
I-.iaedlv unpleasant. New Years
Jov however. was generally OBJ
a--rsd Notwithstanding the weather.
The Presidents reception was OF
.orrss the social feature of the day, and the
soc- that the chief magistrate of the nation
80. the anniversary his official sanction
ss-,Iains TO large extent why the custom
- ,,csllipg" on the first day of the year con-
tirras to be so universally observed in
Washington.
The historic white house, which has been
.ba scene Of SO many brilliant spectacles,
novar looked prettier than it did to-day.
snecial mains were taken with the decora-
items. and everything was done to make the
mansion as attractive as possible.
FLOWERS FROM THE CoNsERvAToRIEs.f "
Tho government conservatories and hot
homes " ere taxed to their utmost capacity
for flowers and plants, and, the supply
heino Inadequate to meet the Presidents
Jesre recourse was had to private dealers.
In fsct it was found necessary to go TO
Nsw York and Philadelphia for some OF
tba flowers used in the devices. These were
ali of q patriotic character, being fac SINH
lies of the flag Of the Union and the ma
tional coat Of arms, both OF which were
prominently displayed in different parts OF
ths house. The decorations were confined
10 flowers and plants, but the general effect
Al. hiObfnnA6 hV the
system of electric lights which has just
been introduced In the house.
THE BLUE PARLoR AND EAST ROOM.
While there was q liberal display in the
red and green parlors it did not compare
with the beautiful profusien Of flowers and
plants in the beautiful blue parlor, where
the reception proper was held, or the large
and stately east room, where the callers
fingered afterward TO exchange friendly
greetings. Indeed, the walls Of the latter
room were almost obscured by a mass of
large leafed palms and other tropical plants.
The window reeesses we're similarly filled in
with green. On the msntels beneath the
four large mirrors banks Of the choicest
exotics in variegated colors. and from three
large chandeliers, with their myriads OF
crystals strings of smilax and delicate ferns
were suspended in graceful folds The un-
usual beauty of the decorations and their
tasteful arrangement were subjects Of gen.
eral praise.
BEGINNING OF THE RECEPTION.
The reception began at II o'clock, the re-
ceiving party taking their places in the
blue parlOr at that hour to the familiar
strains of Hail to the Chief" played by
the full Marine band, which was stationed
in the vestibuls. Just inside the main
entrance Vice President Morton and Mrs.
Morton and all the members of
the cabinet, with the ladies of
their families, with the exception of
hrs Blaine, had previously ioiued
President and Mrs Harrison, and followed
them down the stairs to the reception room.
Here all the gentlemen, with the exception
OF the President retired to the rear of the
blue parlor. where a large number of
invited guests bad already gathered.
THE RECEPTION PARTY.
The reception party then formed in line
between the entrance and exit doors in the
following order: President and Mrs.
Harrison, Mrs. Morton, Mrs Window, Mrs.
Proctor, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Wanamaker
Mrs. Noble and Mrs. Rusk. The following
named ladies also assisted IN the reception.
taxing their places in the blue room back of
tHe lne: Mrs. Mckee, Mrs. Russell B. Har-
Tlson, Mrs Dimmick and Mrs. George w .
6o'd OF Philadelphia, Miss Blaine, the
Misses Window, Miss Miller, Miss Waua-
maker, the Misses Halstead, Miss Rusk
MISS Jeannette Halford, Miss Blackburn,
Mrs. Aldrich, Mrs. Blair, Mrs. Ca,
TTey, Mrs. Cullom, Mrs. Gray, Mrs.
Hearst, Mrs. Jones of Arkansas
MRS. ), +: Andrew, Mrs. Cogswell, Mrs.
!D5aIzell, airs. Hit, Mrs. Grosvenor. the
Misses Herbert, Mrs w. G. P. Breckin-
nm1gei Mrs Gen. Sheridan, Mrs Andrews,
MRS MRS Joseph e: Breckiuridge, Mrs. Ernst,
PIS. Porter, Mrs. Ramsey, Mrs. Solely, Mrs.
IDro"ne, Mrs. Van Rsypen, Mrs. Harmony,
MRS. Catlin, Miss Rachael Sherman. Mrs
\. L. Anderson, Miss Rutter, Mrs. Rams
geiI, Mrs. Bates, Mrs. Haywood, Mrs. VIM.
r., i; Harris, Miss Warfield. Miss Sheriff..
Mss thompson, Mrs. j. w. Voster, Mrs
henderson, Mrs. White, Mrs. John Hay.
yrs yrs and Miss Warder, Mrs. Michener, Mrs.
HARRISON. Mrs. F. G. Gardner. Mrs. Alex-
ehder, and Miss Alice Sanger.
CALL OF THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.
Inc members of the diplomatic CORDS
were flrst received. They were nearly all
present. All wore full court COSTUMES.
ppnloh, IN many cases, notably those of the
russian, German, Austrian, French and
Culnese minister's, were of the most gor-
seous description. They were presented bv
secretary Blaine and Assistant Secretary
m;uLatton, ,;LL and made a brilliant spectacle
oIai TaCl thelr giittering jewels, gold braid and
JJianklng swords. Baron Fava of italy.
@ u1an OF the corps by virtue of seniority of
SSS'FIce, led the procession, followed by
SoLor romero of Mexico. Nearly all the
S!ipr5uatlsts were accompanied by ladies.
St Julian Pauncefote, the British minister.
was accompanied by his family. and all the
tneuoers OF the British legation with their
1Uau ,e'iles. Ihe Chinese legation, however,
siT Ee most numerous, and the beautiful
G GtAeu court robes were much admired.
AtcConpanylng the corps were the members
ana T1s 1 International monetary conference
ti a-I Ine members of the American interna-
"onal railway conference.
ARRIVAL OF THE JUDGES.
!hey were followed soon after by the
T ffiet justice and associated justices of the
~ IuiTeu Ie states supreme court, the Judges OF
;Su9 United States court of claims and the
HTTlulclary OF the District of Columbia.
at nnese were followed soon after by the SEN
tto,!ahd so's ana representatives in congress and
'Ne olllcers Of the district government.
rs Sas usual, the army and navy and marine
81 81 ~ were strongly represented. Mai. Gen.
do d5onoHeld headed the army line and Commo.
aole Ramsay the navy. All the officers
ere "eIe IN full dress uniform, and their pres
scene. |''-' ''--''''' 'A0A W 'ie
BLAINE'S HOUSE REPORTED ON FIRE.
81. W hile they were being presented and lust
eller the departure of the Diplomatic corps
SoIu was circulated through the rooms that
secretary Blaine's house was on fire.
general alarm was manifested at the report.
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