The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-31

<k\t Executive ana MIS-.
Extensive preparations have been made
for receptions at the Cabinet homes, and
the houses OF many of the residential set,
as well as those in official life, and appar-
emily everybody will keep the day with
'ali the glory OF fifty years ago.
Gorgeous new gowns brought from abroad
will be worn by the women OF the various
receiving puutes.p imported especially to
grace the seasons social starter" Elab-
crate decorations are in preparation at The
White House which: promise in novelty to
surpass the effectively arranged forests OF
palms and ferns, with masses of flowers of
previous receptions
President and Mrs. Cleveland will he
assisted by all the ladies of the Cabinet
circle, with the exception of Mrs. Wilson,
wife OF the Postmaster General, and pos
sibly Mrs. Hoke Smith. both OF whom have
had serious Illness in their families.
The reception, which begins at ] l a. m.
ana closes at = p. M, is one OF the few
occa sions on. which the members-of the dip
lomatic corps make their appearance in The
gaudy cOstu mes OF gold Ia &c and gay colors
prescribed by. their countries for cerc-
monious occasions. The ambassadors and
ministers, with their various secretaries
and attaches, aceompanicd by their fam
lilies, will give the briliancy OF foreign courts
to the eayiy' illuminated halls OF Jeffersonian
Democracy. Anumber of ma tronsand young
girls will receive behind the line by invita-
ton Of Mrs. Cleveland, who. with the Presi-
dent, will stand in the Blue Room.
The Secretary of State and Mrs. Obey
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their home on Rhode Island avenue at 1
O'Clock, in accordance with a time -honored
custom. From To 6 d. m. the Cabinet
houses will all be- open to the hundreds of
callers, who will he received by the hostess
of each residence and a beyy OF attractive
Young women in gala attire.
Army and navy dignataries will sustain
their established repu,ation for coriiaIi,y
and fine champagnep punch, and the ma iority
of prominent cIcryv,nen. with their wives
and daughters win be ar home afternoon
and evening. In no city or America Is
New. Years Day observed with such bril-
liancy as at the copit;l.
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