The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1896-01-04
A Brilliant Reception Given to
Government Officials.
WAS A MYRIAD CT CALLERS
Gay Uniforms, Magnificent Costume
of the Ladies and Beautiful Decor
atiOns Lent Added Splendor.

ations Lent Added Splendor.
Washington, Jan. New Years day
was celebrated here in good old fash
toned way. All the officials received.
It was an ideal day. The interest. Of
course, centered in the presidents re-
ception. The White house had been
deliberately decorated with flowers and
foliage; the Marine band Of 60 pieces,
under the leadership of Professor Fran
cuilla, was stationed just within the en-
trance. and added color and brilliancy
to the scene. The musical program in
cluded a melange Of airs Of all nations,
arranged by Sousa as a compliment
Russian air, and the suggestion of
In the ANGELS" waltz.
just before II o'clock the president
and Mrs. Cleveland descended the stair
way from the private portion of the
house, followed by the members Of the
cabinet, and exchanged greetings with
the members Of the diplomatic corps,
who came resplendent in full court cos
tunes The president then took a place
in the Blue parlor. next to the door,
with Mrs. Cleveland on the right. In
the line beside her were the wives Of the
members of the cabinet and Miss Her
bert. daughter of Secretary Herbert.
Mrs Smith was prevented from attend
ing by the illness of her daughter.
THE GOWNS.
Mrs. Clevelands gown was white and
mauve striped satin with MORE in
front. The bodice had a high stock col
lar of mauve velvet and pretty jabot of
lace falling over the vest Of white satin,
richly embroidered with pearls. Only
q few diamonds sparkled in her corsage
and the entire effect Of the toilet was
one of great simplicity.
Mrs. Olney wore an elegant gown Of
gray velvet.
Mrs. Carlisle wore gray satin brocade,
stylishly combined with velvet and
trimmed with point lace.
Mrs. Lamont's gown was broadcloth,
with bands of sable, the bodice being
OF white satin and entirely covered with
real antique lace Of handsome pattern.
Diamond crescent brooches and other
diamond ornaments were worn.
Mrs. Harmon, who was assisting at
her first White house reception, made
handsome figure in the line Her gown
was an elegant one Of rich lavender
brocade, stylishly made and worn and
trimmed with duchess lace.
Mrs. Herbert wore a French gown
Of light blue brocade silk combined
with blue velvet, chiffon and gold pas
samenteries.
The ladies Of the diplomatic corps
wore elegant visiting dresses, which re-
Elected for the most part the latest
creations Of their Paris dressmakers
large number Of other prominent
ladies assisted.
A STREAM OF NorABLEs.
The band struck up Hail to the
Chief as the presidential party de-
scended the western stairway After
the party had taken their stations the
band burst forth with Fanceuillis' in
auguration march, dedicated to Presi-
dent Cleveland, and the reception be-
gan with the entry Of the diplomatic
corps. headed by Dean Sir Julian
Pauncefote. Many Of the corps ex-
changed salutes with the president and
Mrs. Cleveland, passed to the rear of
the reception party and engaged in con-
versation with the ladies who were as
sisting in the reception.
Following the diplomats came the
members Of the United States supreme
court, headed by Chief Justice Fuller,
judges Of the court Of claims, of the
court Of appeals and the supreme court
OF the District Of Columbia.
The senators and representatives and
the delegates in congress were the next
in line, including most of the men of ma
tional renown. Speaker Reeds tall fig
ure doomed above the others, who rather
impatiently waited in the cold entry.
The order of the reception was from
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