The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-20
GUESTS OF THE NATION.
Princess Eulalia Greeted
By President and Mrs.
Cleveland.
RECEIVED IN THE BLUE ROOM
Simple Ceremonies at the White
House-The Princess Cos
tume-Royal Menu.

WASHINGTON, May ", 1885. .uay
perfect in every respect greeted the royal
party this morning. The Princess en-
joyed good nights rest aud at.halt past
seven, according to the Spanish custom.
before leaving her bed, had her cup OF
chocolate and biscuit. At half past nine
she got up and began to prepare Tor the
official call upon the President and MRS.
Cleveland, until which time she was not
, known officially to be IN the city. Ine
arrangements made last night by Secre-
tary Gresham fixed the hour for this call
at eleven o'clock, aud five minutes
before that time two handsome carriages
drove up to the entrance of the Arlington.
The public gathered around the build
ing in goodly numbers, but squad
of police kept them from encroach-
ing. Promptly at eleven O'CLOCK the
door opened and the Royal party pro-
ceeded TO the carriages. There was no
demonstration and the Princess Submit
ed to the gaze of the curious crowd. good
naIurediy.
LEAVING FOR THE WHITE HOUSE.
The Prince was the firstto emerge from
the doorway, and got idto the carriage
unassisted, the Spanish Minister accom-
panying him. The Minister stepped aside
20 permit thePrincess who was on the arm
OF ofCommander Davis. to enter the carriage.
The minister and commander entered the
same carriage. Iu the second carriage
rode the Marchioness, the Duke and
Senior Don Pedro. The Princess was
simply but richly attired. Sne
wore a princess dress OF gray
Bengaline bordered around the tram
with gray Ostricn feathers. A PINK
satin girdle complicated this exquisite
of w q
light flowers with pink satin ribbons
tied under the chin. with short white
veil over her face.
A running crowd of we'll dressed wom-
en- aud small boys heraidod the approach
of the Iufanta and her party 30 the White
House. Commander Davis alighted first,
followed by the Spanish Minister and
Priuce Antoine. The Prince assisted the
Princess to alight. The Duke, the Mar
chioness and the Private Secretary to the
Princess followed.
IN THE BLUE ROOM.
In the blue room the President and
Mrs. Cleveland stood ready to receive
their royal visitors, Senor Murgua.
the Spanish minister, presenter
the Infanta and Prince Antonio.
While Commander Davis. the Duke OF
Tammness, the MArchieness of Arco
Hermoss and Senior Don Muragua with
drew to the adjoing red room. The greet
ings between those IN the blue room were
very pleasant ami had hardly
Il tiuge of formallty about them.
They were over in minute
or Two and then the others were sum
luoned and presented in turn by senior
Murnaga Mrs. Cleveland and the
Infanta cnatted briskIy in English our
ing part of the brief visit. While at times
the,conversation was general.
At fifteen minutes past eleven the In
fanta made her adieu. followed by the
others. As she crossed the lobby. a
woman In the crowd waved her handker-
chief and called out ID Spanish, Greet
lug TO the Infanta OF Spain"
GREETED IN SPANISH.
The Princess looked pleased. the other
mem bers of the party smiled. The Prince
was an imposing figure. The other mea
in the party we were dr, brilliantly ny,tcsm eos,
of Commander Davis. as bright and
snowy as 1t may look IN purely Amer
ican assem- molage. was throwu complete ly
in the shade by the costumes OF the
Duke, the Minister and the Private Sec
retary.
A slight pause occurred on the portico,
and then there was general upcoverfng
of heads as the Princess entered her car
rtage aud was whisked away to the Ar
lington.
THE ROYAL BREAKFAST.
Returning to the hotel, the party pre-
pared for the QeJeUit6T U tU JOWCtette.
which was served promptly at noon. The
menu of the royal breakfast was as fol-
Clams-houilion en- tasse.
Soft shelled Crabs. Cucumbers.
Chicken Liver Omeette.
Chateaubrand fillet La bordelaise.
Fried Hominy, Cold Asparagus.
Ice Cream. Strawberries.
Cafe Noir. Champagne.
This afternoon it is probable that the
party will take q drive about the city.
The Iufauta is inclined to be democratic
and will enjoy herself as much as pos
sible and see all that can
be seen. She expressed herself
this morning as being delighted
with her reception and her surroundings,
and declared that fhe felt as much at ease
III the apartments she occupied as 1t was
possible for q stranger in strange land.
The party will remain in Washington
until Thursday. when the return to New
York will be made.