Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-04-25
IN HIS COURT DRESS
Ouks d vsssgua caIls on Prssi-
dent Cleveland.
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WAsasucTox. April e1.--Ths order a
nobility paid ~ ssspects - democracy
Tho afternoons q ~ White House when
ths duke q vsrsgua called On President
Clsvslsndl Tho ducai party rode In
tvo open carriages from tho Arlington
hotel and arrived at the mansion st ex-
sctiy 3 o'clock. the hour set Tor the re-
ception. With the duke were his wife.
the Duchess de versgua; his brother.
the Marquiside Barboles; his honor,
Christopher Columbus Y. AguesaIs;
Commander F. w. Dickins. represent
ing the United States government. aud
Mrs. Dickins and Senor Don Roderigo
de Saayerna. an attache u the Spanish
legation in Washington. representing
the Spanish minister.
A published announcement Of the
hour Of the reception drew about . hun
dred persons. mostly women. about the
White House. and the expressions of Hd-
miration over the briiliancy Of the uni
forms worn by the male members Oe the
party attested that the crowd was not
disappointed.
The duke and his attendants we're
shown Immediately into the blue room
where the president and Mrs. Cleveland
awaited them. The black frock coat
which Mr.. Cleveland wore contrasted
strongly with the gold lace and brass
buttons of the duke. the Marquis Don
de Saavedrx and Commander Dickena
Gold Lace and Fsock Coat.
Gold lace was . predominant feature
in the uniform of the duke. while across
his breast he wore sash II wate-ed elk
in variegated colors and carried \
chapcau in his hand. Hardly less
brilliant wac the coat Of the marquis
The naval uniform Of Commander
Dickens, usually considered q very
snowy and brilliant affair. was almost
somber in the contrast il bore 10 the at
tire Of the Spaniarda. All four Of the
men wore swor1s, the dukes heavily
jeweled, and in addition the duke car
ried light cane with tassel attached.
Ordinary afternoon calling gloves werc
worn by the duchess and Mira DickenA
The dukes son wore an Eton suit with
waistcoat cut very low. light overcoat.
Eton collar and high hat. The uniforms
Of the Spaniards were those prescribed
for court functions.
There was no attempt at ceremony in
the blue room. Commander Dickens
made the introduction and q few words
were spoken. with just . suggestion of
formality by the duke and by the presi-
dent in reference to the visit OF the duke
to America.
Princess Demctri Calls.
Then the ducal party bowed itself out
and re re-entcring the carriages was driven
TO the navy department, when the ladies
and the men went hack to the Arling-
ton without alighting. In the absence
Of Secretary Herbert, Assistant Secre-
tary McAdoo received the visitors. and
after q minute spent in conversation &c
companied them to the state depart
ment. where they werc met by Secretary
Gresham in ths diplomatic room.
Escorted by Assistant Secretary Adee of
the state department the duke snd his
party went to the Office of Secretary La
mont and paid their respects. This
ended the function. and the duke. the
marquis. the don and the comm ander
went hack to the Arlington.
The president had another visit from
nobility today. During the regular re
ception this afternoon the Princess
Demetri and her troupe OF Coesacks.
who are with Forepaugh's circus. clat-
tered up to the White House on horse
hack. They went into the east room.
aud after the prince and princess had
been presented To Mr.. Cleveland. the
others in the party filed past him. They
bowed, but did not shake hands.
WAsHISGroS, April 3.-Senstor and
Mrs. Brice tonight gave reception in
honor Of the Duke and Duchess de
Veragua and party.