The morning call., 1895-01-02

peep into the carriages as they rolled
through the gates. laden with pretty
women and distinguished statesmen and
gorgeously attired members of the diplo-
matte force.
The White House had been thoroughly
prepared for the days ceremonies. Out
side CANOPY had been erected for the
protection of the guests who came in car
riages. On the inside canvas covers had
been laid carefully to prevent the destruc-
ton of the rich carpets by the trampling of
thousands of feet which were to pass over
them.
As in past years, the decorations were
all floral, but there were noticeable differ
ences.in the plan Of last year in the free
display of potted plants and palms in
place of the great banks of ut-fOwers
which formerly graced tho rooms. Cor
seQuently there was somethlng lacking in
color. but from an artistic point of view
this was more than compensated for by
the beauty of the plants. neatly arranged
in pure white jardinieres Of basket-work
design.
The guests entered at the main door of
the mansion and. crossing the lobby,
passed into the red room, where they had
an opportunity to divest themselves. Of
their wraps. and coats before entering the
blue room. where the receiving party
were stationed. Two heavy couches had
been so arranged across the room as to
leave a small open space in the center,
thus shielding the President, the mistress
of the White House and her servants from
the long line OF callers. The blue room,
always the prettiest of the White House
suite, was beautifully decorated with
flowers, star haped white blossoms pre-
vailing in such profusion as to charml ngly
subQue the all-prevalent blue tint OF the
artificial decorations and furnishings. In
the LOBBY. Just within the main doorway,
was stationed the full Marine baud, max
iEga gallant show in their brilliant scar-
let uniforms and discoursing with splendid
effect specially arranged programme of
artistic merit. The music began with a
grand inaugural march by Fancuilli. the
lea der Of the band.
The first to arrive at the executive man.
sion were the ladies of the Cabinet who
were to assist Mrs. Cleveland in receiving.
They were ushered upstairs, where they
removed their wraps and were greeted by
Mrs. Cleveland. Promptly at IL O'Clock
the Marine band struck up the Inaugural
March," and the receiving party descended
the western staircase. First came Colonel
Wilson, with Lieutenant Gilmore. then the
President and Mrs. Cleveland. and then
the members of the Cabinet with their
ladies. They entered the blue room, and
for few moments there was a general
exchange of compliments of the season
between the persons in the room. Mrs.
Cleveland was attired In White MORE an
tQue heavily embroidered with silver and
full sleeves. Her mother, Mrs. Perrine.
wore a heiiotrope velvet gown ornamented
with silver passementerle.
Mrs. Gresham wore gown of black and
white satin. Back formed the most of
the skirt, which was bordered with white
satin, and this material also formed the
sleeves.
Mrs. Carlisle wore gray MORE antique,
trimmed with sable and passementerie.
Mrs. Lamont was in buttercup satin,
elegantly brocaded in white. with a lace
pattern. Brown velvet and lace formed a
becoming cOllarette finish.
Mrs. Bissell wore white satin br0cade
with a waist in a fluffy effect OF white
chiffon, trimmed with pearl and silver
passementeTies.
Miss Herbert was in light blue satin.
richly broeaded in pink. and finely plated
chiffon frills on the bodice.
Mrs. Olney wore purple bengaline. richly
embroidered and trimmed with lace.
. Miss Morton wore toilette of black and
white striped MORE and brocade with
point lace.
Mrs. Hoke Smith, being In poor health,
did not take part in the reception.
:. A number of ladies, Including the wives
and daughters Of prominent officials and
personal" friends of Mrs. Cleveland, had
been invited TO take positions behind the
line with the receiving party. so. that there
was "a brilliant array of handsome cos
tunes in the room The ladies' were Mrs.
Fuller, Mrs. Schofeld. Mrs. Casey, Mrs.
Thur Der, Mrs. McAdoo, Mrs. Walker,
Mrs: Ramsey. Mrs. Chadwick, Mrs. Rey-
wood, Mrs. Walsh of Georgia, Mrs. Sher-
man. Mrs. Palmer. Mrs. Mcpherson, Mrs.
Crisp, Miss Bertha Crisp, Miss Inez Fell
der, Miss Cochran, Miss Strauss, Mrs.
Catchlngs, Mrs. Daniels, Mrs. Hendricks,
Miss Murphy. Miss VOORHEES,, Mrs. Max
well, Mrs. Bowler, Mrs Eckels, Miss Cur
lis, the Misses Hamlin, Mrs. Uhl, Miss
Kennedy. Miss Mabel johnson, Miss Nam
ME Letter, Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. J. w. Car
Isle, Mrs. Bradber, Miss Queen, Miss
Helmur.
The programme had been arranged, as
Is customary, for the admission of The
different classes of officials in the order of
their rank. Usually the Vice-P President is
the first to pay his respects to the Presi-
dent, but this year Mr.. Stevenson is South
on account of the Illness of his daughter.
The President took position near the
west. door next 10 Colonel Wilson and
Lieutenant Gilmore, who were charged
with the duty of introducing callers to the
Presidential party. Mrs. Cleveland stood
on the right of the President and the ladies
of the Cabinet in line; members of the
Cabinet joined the party in the rear, and
the reception began. The diplomatic corps
was accorded first place in the ceremonies
and made a magnificent display as it
entered theblue room headed by Sir Julian
Pauncefote, British ambassador, with his
. tall and erect figure clad in brilliant diplo-
matte dress and his broad chest fairly
blazing with the diamond star of the
Garter and other orders of nobility