Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-02
RECEPTIONS.
b-nNE CUSTOM OF NEW YEARS
A CALLING KEPT UP
4 cr.lss Il WashingiOa-The President
/ Ms. Harrison Receive al the White
Bus- Secretary Blaine Gives a
Bsakiri and Mr. and Mrs
Morton a Reception.

Bus-Ssaeary Blaine Gives a
Rsakip and Mr.. and Mrs
Morton a Reception.
.,HiSGr6N, d. c., January AL
4 lae custom has fallen into dis
saEhere, here in Washington the
~ Official observance OF New
Hing Is maintained with peril
reather was favorable, the air
cold and braeing, without q
Of wind. The chief events OF
enoon were Breakfast TO the
.Ic corps by Secretary Blaine
reception by the President and
,3risOn and the wives Of the
az Of the Cabinet.
As lrerior Of the Whhe House had
rsoorately decorat d for the re-
,Gon and the darkenei rooms Shone
the glare OF nunerOuS electric
ITS. Palms, flowersand panSy plants
re banked In the East room and the
ridors leading from it. The
as.dont and Mrs. Harrison were as
ted 10 receiving By Mrs. Morton, Mrs.
.h,ks Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Noble, Mrs.
MS. Miller and Mrs. Wana-
Mrs. Yl9the was unable TO be
~ because ~ i'll health.
rEe number OF ladies were spec
tted 20 be present TO assist in
Ing such Of tue guests as are
2 them were Miss Blaine, Miss
Miss EIkinS, Miss Wanamaker,
4 sk, Miss Halstead, Mrs. j. A.
~ Mrs. j. Il. Mclean, Mrs. Will
~. PETER, Mrs. w. n. Folger.
Re Marine Band discourSed music
3ughout the reception. The recep-
began promptly at II o'clock, and
arrival OF the Presidential party
announced by the familiar air,
all 10 tho Chief" The Vice PreSi-
aud Mrs. Morton and all the mem
Of the Cabinet, with the ladies Of
families, were the earliest ar
Is. Secretary Elkins met with the
net for the first time, and he and
.etary Foster, who is just out from
yere illness, were greeted with Spe-
c0riiality. The Diplomatic Corps
cd out in full force 10 pay their re
Is. The members were Respondent
burt dress with gold lace, rich deco
lnS, etc.
Rs. HarrisOn's gown was of pOme-
tie satin with brOCaded border In
rent COlOred flowers. The front OF
skirt was yellow satin draped in
and embroidered ia Amlier. The
g was made with open neck. She
diamonds and carried point lace
nd bunch Of orchids.
3. Morton wore a superb costume
Ia rose satin brOcaded In waved
10 was richly trimmed with pas
entire and braided fringe Of the
color.
lrs. Elkins had on a light yellow
very richly trimmed with yellow
vnentrie and lace. IL was slightly
ia5 the neck and had elbow sleeves.
.ewels were pearls.
=. Miller wore velvet combined
mauye brocade. The long train
made of dark silk. Real lace
lSA1he bodice.
alamaker wore French
of deep satin Orocaded in white
lines. 1T had panaS formed Of
zee down each side Of the train,
lice was slightly open at the
mined with ecru lace.
Noble wore trained gown OF
5rocade, high necked, trimed
AZ lace and jet pendants.
tuSk wore a grey and pink bro
in. Ii had jacket body with
pink Crepe.
oster wore a silver grey silk.
a. m. the Congress of the
states was received. Senators
IS and Teller headed the congress
2 Iile and Gen, John W. Foster, j
al representative of the
Department came next. The
navy aud marine corps
represented by all officers OF those
les stationed at or near the Capt.
lGeueral Miles OF Chicago and
hl Wheaton OF Omaho, were the
Ulcers Of prominence who came
distance. General SChofeld was
head Of the army line and Com
re Ramsay headed the Navy. The
\, wore all in ful-dreSs uniforms
I1e quite a stylish appearance.
Vice President and Mrs. Morton
f at their elegant residence from
rcordance with their usual Gus
The Secretary OF State gave a
hSt I'm honor Of the members Of
rOmatlc corps Immediately after
had paid their respects TO the
ant.
s. Blaine was unable TO be present
reason Of ill health and was repre-
1tpd by Miss Blaine. The breakfast
S followed by a reception which was
gely attended.