The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-03-05
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80 ~. and Mrs. J. Sterling Morton,
=. ..ANra. Glider, Mr.. and Mrs. Benedict,
~. A.nedict and . number Of othera
~ sh.!harty entered the Marine band at
=. ds,sl started Hail to the Chief"
~ "a familiar air was the irst intima-
~. 70 She majority of the people present
~ .te guests Of the evening hsd ar.
~ IThe immense crowd Was neces-
s,,iIv - compact and the interest In the
fss,s,xnd party so great that there was
sIet,e nom left for promenade for the
~usesof honor. The greatest interest
- .sanifested in Mrs. Cleveland. and
s..drsds of women vicd with each other in
dis 20 the front line. where they might
Saeh.ss good glimpse of her face.
he: minutes only were consumed in
aakis,4 the circuit Of the oail room and
- Nr. and Mrs. Cleveland and party
- ZAP the stairs to the private apart
s,aets and there received large number
= ,r;iuinent persons. Secretary Of the
Nsvy Herbert here joined the party with
n. herbert. The vice presidential party
srYivs ct 10 o'clock and . circle of the
a., ssss made in similar manner to the
ee,st initial party. Mr.. and Mrs. Steven
IN. 9Th her son, daughters and friends
vho accompanied them to Washington City
Nm T,tned the president and Mrs. Cleve-
lasd An their rooms. The cabinet ladies
,re,ta we're: Mesdames Carlisle. Lamont
snd Hssei and Miss Herbert. daughter of
~ sssretary of the navy. The wives of
he Tree sons of Secretary Of Agriculture
morton we're also present. Mrs. Gresham
ana sS. Hoke Smith were not in the city,
ed hrs. Olney. wife of the attorney gen.
esl, lid not feel able to attend.
fbe costumes of the ladies in the party
vspss follows:
fhEyovu worn BY Mrs Cleveland vas made
4 heavy white satin. empire front and tight
0uiue back. richly trimmed with point lace
"a embroidered with crystal beada The en-
hule4ry ran up in rays abaut twelve inches
hon $40 bottom OF the skirt, which Was pointed
= shkback, and the empire skirt was outlined
vith s.ce snd crystal embroidery. The sleeves
ssn ri large puHs made Of satin and dotted
vs,h leads, and had sti6 bows as the shoulder.
The sown was severe In styls, but very rich and
graceful.
Mr. ssevenson's gown Was . combir ation Of
sspss end hsiotrops MORE antique and velvet.
ne sSiss and cofsage were Of cream MORE, and
absus the bottom OF the skirt was . marrow ~.
sone&ssus Of hsliotrops velvet The cofsage
~ g Duchess lace. outlined BY . garland Of
violrsa The gloves and fan matched the velvet
~ sss wore no Jewels.
Mig Stevenson wore . pink chiffon, en-.
oeuldfrsd In colors over pink silk.
MIG Julia Stevenson wore . white bsngaline.
vithsuil pufyed elbow sleeves Of rainbow satin
cd teafi psssementefiss.
Niss Lstita Stevenson, yet . schoolgirl, wore
sJos-phine gown OF torQouise blue, facille and
lana
Mrs Lamont was attired IN . gown OF old
sold s,sin. back brocade, with terra Gotta strips:
siesvss Of pulled velvet, to match the color in
he tteeds strips: lace around the bottom and
% M front Wa caught with bows; the bodice
ef vsfset was trimmed With gold and pearl
tTinesS With fal. Of lace.
xh< lsiis Herbert, daughter OF the secretary
Of thslnavy. wore gown In the style Of 1880:
material OF cream satin: the skirt had no train.
end stood up stIfly at the bottom, where IL
vs saouucsd highly with lace arranged In
lsssty Bertha fashion: pearl ornaments
Mn :Risssl chose . gown OF . pale yellow
osocsissd satin. striped with pink and blue. and
1ntaEN with al abuudauceO rare old lacA
The material OF Mrs. Carlisls's gown IVES
supsfa. and rich pinkish mauvs shades pre-
1omiratsd. The train was long. The waist
~ slsgantly trimmed with point lace, gold and
ssed rsaris. and had high puiird elbow sleeves Of
brectds, and was finished with rich old lace,
sysee., inches wide, caught upon one SHOULDER
vim :. tsich trips. One end was hidden under
svs!stt bow at the waist in front and then
enrich down the side Of the skirt and fastened
vtsh a large violet velvet bow. Then II was
isstosted across the front OF the skirt in full
vidtksan disappeared under the train.
Mnswiiiam X. Carlisle wore . white crepe
himrri with light blue velvet
Ths ball had been in progress for some
time setore the presidential party arrived.
NanE. persons Of distinction from oil parts
Of the, country-senators, representatives.
Prominent politicians. governors of states.
cdce;s of the army and navy, diplomats
from many lands and militia officers, oil
we're shere. with thousands Of ladies, and
iormsi throng that passed through the
four great doorways Of the building and
made. merry in the ballroom. It II esti.
msteH that 1000 people attended the
Affair." but only a small proportion of those
took Fart in the dance. as the throng was
TOO g:eat to admit Of freedom. The ball
opsnga with the grand inaugural march.
"The. Great Republic" by Fancholli's
band and orchestra. the march having
bsen written for the occasion and dedi
Gated 20 Cleveland.
Mr.;and Mrs. Cleveland left the bali
room before 10 30. Their departure was
% greet that few people were aware Of IL,
ana :ae great multitude gathered about
the Stairway leading to the presidential
apsri hents. and remained some time after
the e1ssident and his wife left the ball.
The .ice presidential party remained
some : hat later. as also did several mem.
hers Il the party who came with the
Clevetands. Precisely at midnight the
hand truck up Home. Sweet Home"
and she assemblage quietly dispersed.
The r:aole proceedings were marked by
tsaid !dd stately decorum, more chsrac-
isria:, of an ancient minuet than .
mod In ball