The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-01-02
Reception BY President and
Ladies at White House.
FLOWERS AND FINE DRESSES.
Few Democratic Leaders, and Not So
Many Veterans as Usual.
= saowy Turnout By the Army ana
Navy-Descrsption OF the LADIES'
1oiiefs-naeea ytctoria's New Years
Favcrs - Resebery Sees That No
Peers Are Created.

washington City. Jan. 1--Probably In
10 otner city OF the country does that
peculiarly American custom of exchang-
ing New Years calls continue to flourish
with the same yigor as in the capital or
THIS nation. III all other cities the custom
mas become to be more regarded in the
breach than IN the observance. In WASH
ington City everybody In official life either
receives or pays calls. The president
himself sets the fashion In this matter.
and naturally the White house Is the To-
Gus OF interest Of the first day OF the new
year, Tor there are congregated the most
distinguished persons IN the land In off,
cial life, under the most attractive con-
dit.oras. The ceremonies OF the day begin
at IL o'clock, aud long before that hour
today great throng OF people had gath
cred at the entrance to the White house
grounds 10 peep Into the carriages as they
rolled through the gates. laden with pref
ty women. distinguished statesmen aud
gorgeously attired members of the dlplo-
matte force.
Ifie old White house had been thorough
ly prepared for the days ceremonies. Out
side, canopy had been erected for the
protection OF the guests who came in car
riages. On hte inside, canvas covers had
been laid carefully to prevent the destruc-
ton OF th rich carpets by the tranpling
OF the thousands OF feet which were 10
pass over them. AS in past years, the
decorations We're all horal. but there were
noticeable differences in the plan from last
var in the free display of potted plants
In place OF the great banks OF cut flow
ers. which formerly gracsd the rooms.
consequently there was something lack
ing 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 jardnieres of
basketwerk design. The guests entered at
the main door of the mansion and, cross
ing the lobby, passed into the red room,
where they had an opportunity to divest
themselves OF their wraps and coats be-
fore entering the blue room, where the re-
ceiying party was stationed. The blue
ROOM, always the prettiest Of the White
house suite, was beautifully decorated
with flowers. Il star-shaped white bios-
som prevailing in such profusion as to
charmingiy subdue the all-preyalent blue
tint of the artificial decorations aud fur
main doorway. was stationed the full
Marine band. making a gallant showing
In their brilliant scarlet uniforms, and
diseoursirlg with splendid effect a special
iy arranged programme of artistic merit.
The music began with a grand inaugural
march by Fancuilli. the leader OF the
band. The first to arrive al the execu-
tive mansion were the ladies OF the cab
met. who were to assist Mrs. Cleveland
in receiving. They were ushered up
stairs. where they removed their wraps
and We're greeted by Mrs. Cleveland.
Promptly at II 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 presi-
dent and Mrs. Cleveland, and then the
members of the cabinet With their ladies.
They entered the blue room. and for "A
few moments there was n general ex-
change of compliments OF the season be-
tween the persons of the room. Mrs.
Cleveland was attired In white moire
antique, heavily embroidered with silver
and full sleeves. Her mother, Mrs. Per-
rine, wore a heiiotrore gown ornamented
With silver passementerie. Mrs. Gresham
wore gown OF black and white sstfn
Black formed most Of the skirt which
was borierei with white, satln,
and this material also formed the sleeves.
Mrs Carlisle wore gray moIre antique
trimmed with sable AMI rassementerie.
Mrs Lamont was in buttercup satin.
elegantly hroeaied in white with a lace
pattern. Brown velvet ana lace formed
a becoming eollarette finish. Mrs. Bis
sell were white satin brocade. with q
waist in a fluffy effect of white chiffon
trimmed with pearl and silver passe-
menferic. Miss Herbert was In a light
blue satin, richly brOcadel In pink and
with finely plated chiffon friils on the
bodice. Mrs. Olney wors purple bengal
iue, richly embroidered AMI trimmed with
lace Miss Morton wore toilette OF
black atsi white striped moife ard bro
oade. with point lace. Mrs. Hoke Smith.
being ga poor health, did not take part
iu the reception A number Of ladies.
including tho wives and daughters OF
prominent otIiciais and personal friends
of Mrs. Cleveland. had been iFgvited TO
take positions behind the lire with the
receiving party. - that there was a
brilliant array or handsome costumes in
the room. The ladies we're Miss Fuller.
Miss SelofleIa. Mss Casey. Mrs. Thur
her. Mrs. McAioo. Mrs. Walker, Mrs.
Ramsey, Mrs. Chadwick. Mrs. Reywood,
Mrs Walsh. Mrs. Sherman, Mrs. Palmer.
Mrs Mcpherson. A:S. Crisp. Miss Bertha
s-rssp. Miss Fielder. Miss Cochran. Miss
Strauss. Mrs. Catchings. Mrs. Daniels.
Mrs fIesziriekS. Miss Murphy. Miss
VOORHEES,, Mrs Maxwell, MIS-. Bowler.
Mrs FsSkelx, Miss Curtis. the Misses
na4niin. Mrs rhI. Miss Kennedy. Miss
Mattel JohnSon Miss Nanale Lester. Mrs.
anssruw7s. Mrs. ]. " CARLISLE. Mrs. Brad
berry. Miss Queen, Miss Helmur.
The programme had been arranged, rs
In Customary for the admission ~ tho
aigarszgz ci2sses Of officials sa the order
o. thel. rank. Usually rale vice president
il the first 10 ray his Fesaectss u the
president. bat this year Mr.. Stevenson
Il IN .he South on account % the tIiG~ss
ot his daughter. The president took Il
eossslea i.sa~ sh- west dpow next 20 Col.
yEsgzn Aaa Tssan ssiizapses who we're
coAressI wsfa she duty So Introducing the
callers 20 the rresi1snfsal party. Mrs.
sslessaagss ssssSl oss she right uE the prest-
dent. ara the h4zlseS or she cabinet IN
isne. the sssessssers OF the cabinet taiGisxs
.Ass rarty sgs tfse rear. assgS :sse rueerssa.a
BEGAN. Tsae s1fpsesssafse egTYss was ae-
xsrxssess FIRST place IN the ceremonies. ana
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