The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-01-02

W ASlIIShlONI ~ Si V"'' A' -N'ti'SuhH
the custom has fallen into lisuso else
where, hero in Washington the social
and official observance OF New Year
calling is maintained. The weather was
favorable, tho air being perfect with the
breath OF wind.
The chief events OF tho forenoon were
tho breakfast to tho diplomatic corps
by Secretary Blaine, and tho reception
by tho President and Mrs. Harrison and
tho wives OF the members OF the cabi-
net. Tho interior OF tho White House
had boon claborately decorated for the
reception, and tho darkoncd rooms
shono with tho glare OF numerous cleo
trio lights. Palms, flowers, and pansy
plants were banked in tho east room
and the corridors leading from 1t. The
President and Mrs. Harrison were as
sisted in receiving by Mrs. Morton,
Mrs. Elkins, Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Noble,
Mrs. Rusk, Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Wana-
maker. Mrs. Blaine was unable TO be
present because OF Ill health.
A large number OF ladies were spe
cially invited TO be present to assist in
entertaining such OF the guests rs were
asked. Among them We're Miss Blaine,
Miss Foster, Miss Elkins. Miss Wana-
maker, Miss Rusk, Miss Halstead, Mrs.
]. 4. Logan, Mrs. J. r. Mclean. Mrs.
William \. PETER, Mrs. w. n. Eolger.
A BRILLIANT SCENE.
Tho Marine band discourscd music
throughout tho reception. The recop-
ton began promptly at II O'Clock and
tho entrance OF tho presidential party
was announced by the familiar air,
"IIail to the Chief" The Vice Prcsi-
dent and Mrs. Morton and all the men,
bcrs OF the cabinet with the ladies OF
their families were the earliest arrivals.
Secretary Elkins met with the cabinet
for the first time, and he and Secretary
Foster, who is just out from severe
illnest, were greeted, with special cor
diaity The diplomatic corps turned
cut in full force to pay their respects.
The members were in court dress with
gold lace, rich decorations, etc.
THE CABINET LADIES COSTUMES.
Mrs. Harrison's gown was OF pome-
granite satin, with brocaded border in
different colored flowers. The front OF
tho skirt was yellow satin, drapcd in
lace and embroidered in amber. The
waist was mado with open neck. She
wore diamonds and carried point lace
ian and bunch OF orchids.
Mrs Morton wore q superb costume
OF old roso satin, brocaded in waved
lines. 1t was richly trimmed with
passementerie and beaded. fringe OF
the same color.
Mrs. Elkins had on light yellow
satin, very richly trimmed with yellow
passcmcntcrie and lace. It was slight
ly open at the necl, and had yellow
sleeves. Her jewels were pearls.
Mrs. Miller wore velvet combined
with mouve brocadc. The long train
was made OF dark silk, real lace trimmed.
Mrs. Wanamaker wore q French toilet
OF deep satin brocaded in white wavey
lines. 1t had points formed OF ccru
lace down each side OF tho train. Tho
body was slightly open at the neck and
trimmed with ccru lace.
Mrs. Noble wore trained gown OF
yellow brocade, high neclscd, and was
trimmed with real lace and jet PEN
dents.
Mrs. Ruak wore grey and pink bro
cadc satin. 1t had jacket body with
nyest OF pink crepe.
Mrs. Foster wore silver gray silk.
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS.
At 1l:25 a, m. the Congress OF the
United States was. received. Senators
Dawes and Teller headed the congress
sional line and General John W. Foster
was = special representative OF tho
state department. The army, navy and
marine corps were represented by all
officers OF these services stationed 1T or
near tho capital. General Miles, OF
Chicago, ana General Whealen, Of
Omaha, were the only officers oil promi-
Hence who came from distance. Cen
cral SChotie!d was ut tho head OF the
army line and Commodore Ramsay the
navy.
The officers wcro all in, full dress
uniforms and made Il gorgeous appear
ancc.
OTHER RECEPTIONS.
The Vice President and Mrs. Norton
received at their elegant residence from
u o'clock. In accordance with the
United Suites custom the secretary OF
state gave y breakfast in honor OF tho
members OF tho Diplomatic corps i'm
mediatcly alter they had paid their re-
spccts to the President.
Mrs. Blaine was unable 10 be present
by reason OF i'll health and was repre-
Sentcd by Miss Blaine. Tho breakfast
was followed by a reception, which WIS
lurnnlv rttnnlnI