The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-02
NEW YEARS RECEPTION.
NIW I u ~ -
..,rtRrrr NEW FEATURE oCcURS.
..-rro.ident Morton Determined Not 10
,.rer,. and with ms wife is at Ills
Psiatial Home-Other Nows.

,,...,,..rov ID c.. Jan. An entirely
.....-e i,i the official New Years reco'-
..,t,. Ia, practically doubled the scope sad
.-,.r,t.es of 30 aul che innovations have
,a.enl oftaik. When the progrsmme
tle occasion at tho White House w's an
.,.,.ed o. few days aeo It was foll'"ea 10
,..t,ners ly the statement that ne vice
r....,.nt and Mrs. Morton would, an
after the opening Of tho pfesi-
-.t reception TO-. be at their palatial
.. ON Rhode Island av nue. TO re-
r.esarao caliots who yilted the Wh'to
..... much tho same order az was OBJ
., t.. programme arranged for even
... ..rertiye Mausln. Since the wee
.-.. has laG an in'umhent, IL having
.. la.r vacant fo' a long term oi wears.
....rtols Ol NJ ana his- "o4,,"
'.. Ia.r 0r % smaller care "4'i H'seol 'lo
.-..oa and no soout tho same hour, 80
.Isr,. +..dr. was ell the more no-
,,f fro.e vao had an opportunity
...tirr 10 tle hospitality dispensed
.. Niso.l ~ dent aud lis wife warmly
voe.l,r. sl.ch for the past week or
.ss Icau n.st atracious, was an lAai
sT.f.grI Tie DAY broke clear ana
.Dr .r. tIe atmosphere was lust DIaclns
~. .eu .y4..e and seasona0le.
lHr WHITE HOUSE.
r....ent at the White House tho usual
4. ...arrements had been made but
more striking effect than ever.
...e ear 1-iI tho lower floor IT tho
r,..re Mansion. with the exception OF the
,-+r... had practically aI been redeco-
f .rf reHttel These Improvements
i.r nl.a mentioned from time 20 time, but
,o rr to-day when they shone ont re-
,...t beneath tle glare OF hundreds ~
t-. Hr.fs. lave their beauty aud op-
+.. .eal fully known. This was
r sfuhucv shown ln the effect
....I u.or the telOider as he entered
Cd. 0- o. tla mansion IAe raised scrol
.u tne wallis in gold and light brown is
... .n exquisite taste. aud the medalLar
ft. Of Washington and Lincoln IA alto
ro .r tIa east and west walls OF the
r. corridor are real works of art. More
satisfactory likeness are seldom seen, even ia
tas t0-t0l paintings. but tne crush ol lne
crowd to-day demonstrated anew the truth
ha statement that until the
ran.0n .s enlarged according 20
f6e plans OF Mrs. Harrison or
.t.erv.-o 10 Will not accommodate with
aly Ierrees oi comfort utno 81 those VINO
would like o. participate ln such an event
r-. quarter of those who feel compelled for
f.-ols reasons t0mprove the opportunities
thus offered of meeting even for an instant
...v the Chief Magistrate 0I the nation and
wIfeas thev stand surrounded 10y the
members OF bis soficialfamnyf forlthis occasion,
ta White House was made as brilliant and
attractive os possible.
BOWER OF nEAUTY.
Both the President and Mrs. Harrison are
fond of plants and flowers and the decora-
t0ns to-day exhausted the capacity of govern
mental conseryat ries. Flowers were every
where. bat in greatest proiusiOn naturally,
500 the magnificent east r00m where the
guests fingered for o time 90 exchange greet
uea with friends and TO enjoy the really
splendid display which met them on every
hand Immense palms and other trOp-
)cl plants transformed the saloon into
{ '.o"o- 20 beauty Iie window re-
esses held potted Towering speci-
v ems while the mantles under the mir
r0Is were hidden behind great banks Of green
aud brilliant colored hara. The beautiful
glass chandeliers had their graceful lines
almost covered with wreaths of smiax and
other running vines and ferns. through which
tie CLINT of Cutglass. intensified by the rays
of electric lights played hide and seek in the
spectators visions. To the red blue and
green par.ors the designs were in harmony
with the smaller size OF the apartments and
cut flowers was moro abundant.
The New Years receptions began at II
o'clock. different classes of official callers be-
ing admitted at stated periods until 1890.
when the general public made their appear
auce. colt was that just as the hands of the
common eight-day clock at the foot of the
stairway 10 the business side of the house
and which stared him in the face as he stood
lat in hand. pointed TO il O'Clock. az Pro-
tcssor John r Sousa, director If the Marine
Band waved his.baton thestrains of tho "Oc-
oiienta. march of his own compost
u0l, filed the circumambient atmosphere.
ME. AND MRS. HARRISON.
At the same moment might have been seen,
had they been almost anywhere else in the
house than where they were, at the head of
the stairway in the west end of the c0rider
dividing the house. the President and Mrs
Harrison and members of the receiving party
ascending 90 take their places in the blue
larloT. The change which relegatod 10 the
limbo of Obscurty the Old-ume "See
the ConQuerng Hero Comes" was very
grateful to the party. and Mr. Sousa
fir his delicate consideration received
the hearty. II silent thanks Of every member
AS the party gathered IN the blue parlor
greetings and compliments were exchanged
with eacn other and the favored ones who
Lad preceded them into the apartment
While thus engaged an opportunity was
cred for tle examination by the ladies of
zone anothers gowns, and the display of
dr ses was certainly worthy the attention of
kly one VINO enjoys the harmonious blend
s oi form and color under the conditions
Wat tend 90 produce the higher effects.
NOTICEABLE COSTUMES
Mrs Harrson's gown was Of pomeeranite
corded satin with brocaded border III differ
ent cOIorel flowers. The front of the skirt
WAS yellow satin draped i'm lace and en-
r aerel ln amber lhe waist WAS made
Ntl open neck. She wore diamonds and car
.e- pOint-.ace fan a1d bunch of orchids.
iei costume Was rich and extremely becom-
lE
Nr Morton Wore an old rose brocade with
neck and long sleeves. 10 was trimmed
VIZ. passemeuterie and beaded fringe TO
r l
t- Fosters dress was Of wine-colored
We an TRAM the front of lavender bro
c.e .nd chiffon the same shade. The waist
W.. made high with long sleeves and trim
me- Wita chiffon aud brocade.
l.r tNus made her initial appearance
VI .- gao Cabinet ladies' 10 a magnificent dress
t yellow satin brocade. with elbow sleeves
shaped neck front and back. Her 0rna-
Le''e were diamonds
lll.er wore purple velvet and ben
-t iiess Witl front OF lavender and
h.'.i iocaee. Mrs Manamaker's was full
r..'- eoWn OF holioir0pe silk with velvet
li neck and long sleeves.
itr. Noble wore yellow brocade and white
z -' lace iAo neck high and sleeves touching
ais Alska gown was silver grew satin
-le A Diagonal shades of lighter green
i'AA en- train and trimmed With.duchess
. .'.c1 O.. tho line Of the receiving party was