The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-02
NEW YEARS.
DAY At THE
WHITE house,
Magnificent Reception by the
Presidents Wife.
Wives of Cabinet Officers Assist
Mrs. CleYeland.
WHAT THE LADIES WORE.
Distinguished Diplomats Pay Re-
spects.
Many Senators and Representatives in
Line with Army and Naval Oficors
Rsnown-A Very Bril-
| liant Affair.
WHAT THE LADIES WORE.
Distinguished Diplomats Pay Re.
spects.


WASHINGTON. Jan. 1.-Probably In no
other city OF the country does that Pc
culierly American custom OF exchanging
New Years calls continue to flourish
with the same vigor as in the capital OF
this nation. In all other cities the GUS
tom has come to be more regarded In
the breach than in tho observance. In
Washington everybody in official lie
either receives or pays calls. The preci-
dent himself sets the fashion in this
matter and naturally the White House
is the focus of interest on the frat day
of the new year, for there are coDgre-
gated the most distinguished persons in
the land in official life, and the most at
tTactive conditions.
Jbe.aazapaaniea.o a.osvtb adas Haain ySt1
great throug of people. considering the
state of the weather, had gathered at the
entrance to the White House grounds to
peep into the carriages as they rolled
through the gates. laden with pretty
women and distinguished Statesmen and
gorgeously attired members of the dip.
l0matic corps.
The old White House had been thor
oughly prepared for the days ceremo.
nies. Outside q canopy had been erected
for the protection of the guests who
came in carriages. On the inside can
vas covers had been laid carefully to pre-
vent the destruction of rich carpets by
the trampling OF thousands OF feet which
were to pass over them.
As in past years decorations were all
floral, but there were noticeable differ
enoes in the plans last year in the FREQ
display of potted plants and palms in
place of the great banks OF cut flowers,
which formerly graced 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 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 divent themselves
of their wraps and coats before entering
the blue room, where the recev.
ing party was stationed. The blue
room, always the prettiest Of the
White House suite, was beautifully
decorated with flowers, a star-shaped
Wnltc UlO6oOhl Ptct1illuk III ouCh pIO-
fusion as to charmingly subdue the oil
prevalent hlns tint of the artificial deco
rations and furnishings. In the lobby,
Just within the main doorway, was
stationed the full Marine band, making
a gallant show in their brilliant scarlet
uniforms, and discoursing with splendid
effect especially arranged programme of
artistic merit. The music began with a
grand inaugural march by Fancuilli, the
leader of the band.
Tho first to arrive at the executive
mansion were the ladies OF the cabinet
who were to assist Mrs. Cleveland in re-
oeiving.
THE RECEPTION PARTY.
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 Gilmors, then
the president 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
q general exchange Of compliments of
the season between the persons in the
room. Mrs. Cleveland was attired in
white moire antique. heavily embroid-
cred with silver and having full sleeves.
Her mother, Mrs. Perrine. wore hell
otrope velvet gown, crnamented with
silver paasementere.
Mrs. Gresham wore a gown of black
and white satin. Black formed the most
OF the skirt, which was bordered with
white satin, and this material also
formed the sleeves.
Mrs.Carlisle wore gray moire antique,
trimmed with sable and passementere.
Mrs. Lamont was in buttercup satin,
elegantly brocaded in white with lace
pattern; brown velvet and laced formed
a becoming collarette finish.
Mrs. Bissell wore white satin bIocade
with a waist in fluffy effect of white
chiffon, trimmed with pearl and silver
passamentiere.
Mrs. Herbert WAS in lieht-blue eatin,
richly brocadsd in pink and finely
plated chiffon frills on the bodice.
Mrs. Oiney wore purple bengaline.
richly embroidered and trimmed with
lace.
Miss Morton wore q toilette of blfck
and white striped moire and brocsde
with point lace.
Mrs. Hoke Smith, being in poor