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The morning times., 1896-01-02
SOCIETY Was BUSY
MAKING CALLS ALL DAY
Reception at the White House of
Unusual Brilliancy.
Two Friends-Events on the
Calendar for Today.

Society awoke bit wearily this morning
after yesterdays siege OF strength, for
New Years Day has its duties, as well
as its pleasures, bat very happy over its
triumphant celebration OF the birth or SO.
The weather smiled over the coDcourse
OF social pctenfatcs OF this country and
all others, W no, in their finest array. made
their way early to the White House yestcr-
day. Promptly at IL O'Clock the largely
awaited procession descended the private
stairway to the blue rooms, where they
formed in line before Il host OF pretty girls
and attractive matrons, hidden by Mrs.
Cleveland to assist at the function, while
the Marine Band played bravely. Secretary
Olney, stationed at the left of the PreSi-
dent. presented to him the various members
of the Diplomatic Corps, VINO moved past
with courtly grace, accompanied by their
wives and daughters, the various secre-
taries and attaches in attendance.
Mrs. Cleveland Wore a gown of white
Inoire striped with violet satin aud trimmed
handsomely with lace. having buckles of
brilliants as ornaments.
Mrs. Olney, who stood next, was gowned
in gray brOcadc ard velvet. Mrs. Lamont
wore white, the bodice draped with lace;
Mrs. Harmon in a gown OF mauye brocade;
Miss Herbert an imported gown of blue
-brocade and chiffon: Miss Morton wine
colored silk and lace.
The ladies OF the diplomatic corps wore
costly costumes tfat barmonized well with
the gorgeous full dress Of the representatives
of nations. Col. Wilson made the presenta-
tions to the President, Lieut.. Gilmore to
Mrs. Cleveland. On the entrance of the
members of the Supreme Court, Chief JUS
tice Fuller led lie court, accompanied by
his wife and daughters, the other Chief
Justices and their families and various
judicial .notables following. A rather slim
attendance of Senators and Representatives
was observed, Speaker Reed was ac-
companied by Miss Kittie Reed, his
daughter. The Army and Navy made u
glorious showing with Major General Miles
and Adjutant General Ruggles at the head.
Veterans, Commissioners, etc, followed.
and then the general public surged into
the yiBe-garlaBded- rooms and out again,
a living tide of sincere pleasure.
New Years Day at the White House was
ideal in its successful impression of stately,
democratic welcome
The diplomatic breakfast, which took
place at noon, exceeded in elegance, even
those of past years and was Il brilliant
gathering, brilliantly entertained. Many
times was the health of the Secretary Of
State drunk by tie guests, and heartily.
The Weep resident and Mrs. Stevenson
welcomed n host of callers at the Hotel
Normand after 2 O'Clock, assisted by
their daughters and a bevy of charming
women. The parlors were eyquisitely ar
ranged with palms and flowers, ard un
orchestra discussed sweet music all the
afternoon.
The morning times., 1896-01-02

Sam I. Jacks My Uncle Company is
he attraction which Manager kernan Of
fcrs his patrons for the week beginning
January g. This clever buriejta is the
latest form of entertainment which Mr..
Jack has given the public, and MY Uncle"
has proved 10 be one OF the greatest or
successes as n laugh producer. This skill
is farce pure and simple, and is full of
Wholesome fun from beginning to end.
This organization has always been pop
ular one here, and the company has made
reputation in former seasons as pro-
viders of good entertainment, that Man
acer Jack promises shall be more than
lived I'D to during TIE Crming engagement
The morning times., 1896-01-02
FLORENCE BERGEN,s ARREST.

Read today's Evening Times for
continuation of FLORENCE Bergen's"
arrest and Imprisonment In the Dis
trict workhouse. The Times woman
reporter VIII add another chapter in
today's Evening Times to the abuses
she experienced and things she saw
while serving her sentence.
The morning times., 1896-01-02

Miss Carrie NJ. Wilson of this city and
Mr.. James Z. LAWN OF Georgia We're married
Monday evening at st. Paul's Church,
corner OF Fifteenth and V streets. The
bride was robed in white satin, orna-
mented with pearl passementerie, lace and
orange blossoms, and entered the church
escorted by the groom. Miss Katharine
Rogers, in white silk, preceded her, with
Mr.. L. n. Mudd, nephew OF the bride.
Little Bessie Mudd, the sister Of the bride,
daintily frocked, attended as flower girl.
After the ceremony had been soemniZed
by Father MackiD and his assistants, the
The morning times., 1896-01-02
FLORENCE BERGEN's ARREST.

Read today's Evening Times for a
continuation of "FlOrence Bergen's"
arrest and Imprisonment in the Dis
trict wOrkhOuse. The Times woman
reporter will add another chapter In
today's Evening Times to the abuses
she experienced and things she saw
while serving her sentence.
The morning times., 1896-01-02
Pn Was Cheated.

The widower had married again, and his
choice was wealthy lady about so years
of age. When the bride and bridegroom
returned home from the wedding the hus-
band, introducing the wife to the children,
said:
my dear children, kiss this lady; she is
the new mamma promised to bring you"
After taking a steady look at the new
mamma" little Charlie said:
''Pa, you've been cheated! She isn't new
Mt allv'
The morning times., 1896-01-02
Something New.

A progressive luncheon is little tnno-
walton introduced in the program OF winter
entertainments. At the end OF each course
a change is made from one table to an
other. and a good converSaltionliSt Is in as
great demand at such dinner as the good
card player iD progressive whist
The morning times., 1896-01-02

men, who thronged the rooms until late
hour in the evening.
The Oid nua4. ,v;iS the first organization
to arrive marching directly from the White
House, every member being in line. Close
behind came the Department Ofthe Z otomac
and many posts of the G. A. r. Past
Commander n-chief s. S. Burdetts, Past
Deputy Commanders Gibson, Lincoln.
Faunce. Dinsmore, Pipes, Odcll, Hawks
and Bcckford, were among those who aC
companicd Commanders Anderson and Haff
and the large representations from the posts
which included nearly every post colnman-
der in the city.
The Union Veteran Legion, Nos. 60, Ill
and 23, came almost in their entirety, fol-
lowed by the Sons of Veterans, and so on
for several hours the organizations were
mainly in evidence, though many ladies were
seen in the multitude. Later on the
civilians prepondera ted, many veterans hay-
ing DOTTED their uniforms before calling, and
the number OF ladies steadily Increased.
Everybody had n thoroughly good time and
the salads, fruits, cakes and other goodies
were greatly appreciated and seemed eX-
haustlcss TO the more than 500 guests,
who so heartily wished them greater sue
cess for the future than ever before.
Messrs. Gotwald. Huntress and Mundel,
furnished orchestral music, while Mrs. L. A.
Hilton and Mrs. Il. f. Myers gave fine
piano solos.
The Legion choir gave a number of beau
tiful selections, the guests heartily join
ing in the patriotic songs. Among the
callers were noted many prominent in the
councils of the nation as well as in business
and social circles.
The morning times., 1896-01-02

Miss Mary Davis and Mr.. Macmillan
C enients, both residents OF Charles county,
Md, Were married last night at tie resi-
Gence of Mr.. John ID. Bradburu, No. 3O3
Twelfth street southeast, by the Rev. DR..
+. C. Makasky, of the North Carolina
Avenue NJ. Z. Church.
The groom is the youngest son OF the
The morning times., 1896-01-02
UNDERTAKERS.
DIED.

COLLINS-O January 1. at p. M,
Frances, the only and beloved daughter of
John p. and Ida Collins. aged five months.
Funeral from her parents residence. No.
IA H street northeast, Friday, at 3 p. IN.
Friends and relatives respectfully invited
to attend.
The morning times., 1896-01-02

The Secretary of the Navy and Miss
Herbert, with Mrs. Micon, and about two
dozen friends, kept open house from to
6. Holiday wreaths and garlands added
to the festive air of the rooms, and the
Marine Band played all afternoon.
The morning times., 1896-01-02

For the first time in their official
career. Attorney General and Mrs. Har-
mon were called on to meet the public Off
cially yesterday, and after they returned
to their home on X street greeted a host
of visitors. Mrs. Wright, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Harmon, and Miss Harmon re-
ceived / n their awing-rooms, where
roses filled the air with fragrance. Sew
eral ladies assisted.
The morning times., 1896-01-02

The offering OF the Grand Opera House for
next week is Robert ManIell, the celebrated
romantic actor, who will appear at the
poplar play uouse III three OF ms strongest
pays, viz: The CoIsican Brothers, The
Husband and 'Monbars."
Dumas powerful Urana will be given on
Monday, Tuesday and Saturday evenings
ana ut The matinee Saturday, with Mr.. Man
tel in his famous impersonatiOn of Ine twin
brother, Del FraDchi. The Husband,
wuich has never been seen here. vii given
Wednesday afternoon and evening.
THIS play is the latest acquisition to Mr..
Mante.fs repertoire ana rs SAID 10 De very
strong. filled with stirring situations and
climaxes, and is considered II pronounced
success. "Monbars,' that beautiful play of
the first empire, which Will be presented
ON Thursday and Friday nights, is one of
the powerful plays OF Mantelrs repertoire,
the directoire costumes being somewhat
gorgeous. grand company of players sur
round Mr. -Manteil, and his coming IS looked
forward 20 with much pleasure by lovers
of artistic acting.
The morning times., 1896-01-02

Scarlet was profusely used in the or
namentation of Secretary and Mrs. La
monts home. A large number of ladies
OF The Army assisted Mrs. Lamont, and
number of other friends.
The morning times., 1896-01-02

Miss Grail or Boston, will spend the
winter with her aunt, Mrs. Judge Nc.
Arthur.
The morning times., 1896-01-02

Mrs. Edgar Allan of No. 1901 Eleventh
street northwest, will not receive on Friday
of this week.
The morning times., 1896-01-02

The Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs.
Carlisle received throng of visitors at
their home, which was made more beauLi-
full by soflly-tinted shades and flowers.
As always, Mrs. Carlisle was aided in dis
penSing hospitality by a number of friends,
with whom she Constantly shares her pleas
ureS.
The morning times., 1896-01-02
COMING TO THE TnEATERS.

George Edwardes' London Lyric Theater
Company viii present W. s. Glbert's new
opera, His Exccllency," at the New Ma
tional Theater next Monday night. This
organization has recently finished Il most
successful engagement OF over 100 nights
in New York city, and is the first opera
company brought to this country in Its
entirety for special engagement.
First in Importance OF the members OF
the company is Miss Nancy Mcintosh, who
has been selected Dy Mr. Gilbert to create
the heroine in all his hurlesques. Miss Me-
1ntosh is an American girl, but this Will be
her first appearance i'll her native country.
She has sung with great success in Gilbert
X Suiliyan's operas III London and created
the role OF Christina in His Excellency."
John LIE Hay enjoys the great reputation
as an entertaining and brilliant buriesque
and comic opera character actor in EnsIand
and holds high placeamong the legitimate
won golden opinions from GIiDert. Mr..
Phelps is the tenor; this will be his first
appearance in Ills Exceliency."
A weii-Snown English favoritc, who was
sent over by Mr. Edwardes, in this organ
ization, is Miss Mabel Love, VINO is CON
sidered one of the beauties Of the English
stage. The production in its entirety viii
he transplanted from New York city No
doubt the opera is bound to enjoy pros
perity here, during It's short stay OF one
week. Matinee Saturday only.
The morning times., 1896-01-02

Atnoon yesterday in st. Pauls Episcopal
Church, Dedham, Mass, G. Van Rensselaer,
Coggswell, wealthy New York club man,
and a son Of tie late Judge Coggswell, was
The morning times., 1896-01-02
Fresh Laid Eggs.

You cannot improve on a nice fresh egg-ths
trouble is ts GET fresh ones We look after
that Our Fancy Eggs are put up In one dozen
patent yocker boxes, and every egg Is guafan-
iced fresh, The price is no higher than others
ask for inferior qualities
WILKINS g. COMPANY,
Square Marble and Glass Stands,
Center Market
The morning times., 1896-01-02

George B. Archer, and bride of Walden,
Mass, are visiting Washington on their
wedding tour, and are stopping at the Eb-
bitt.
The morning times., 1896-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs. John 4. Mclean gave a
dinner last evening.
The morning times., 1896-01-02

Secretary and Miss Morton were at home
at the Portland.
The morning times., 1896-01-02

Senator and Mrs. Brice VIII entertain at
dinner January q.
The morning times., 1896-01-02

In his presentation of /" His Wife's Father
at the Lafayette square Theater next week
Mr.. Crane Will be seen as the fussy, nleddle-
some oiu man, buchanan Billings, character
tnat he likes 10 that extent Cnat he Tinds
the portraymg OF IL a positN pleasure.
Miss Annie O'NeiIi VIII be seen as the
old mans daughter and Mr.. Edwin Arden
will he the young husband. Mr.. DeVere
will be the Maynard Langdon, the poor but
proud relative VINO goes through the world
finding insults about his poverty In the
pleasant tnings satu TO HIM, ana Sir. Joseph
wheeiock, 1r., who is well known here,
VIII be the Ferdinand L4nSdon, the young
poet whom circumstances drives into the
whisky business. MIR. Percy Brooke, Mrs.
Kate Denim Wilson and Miss Eleanor barry
VIII also be in the cast.
Mr. Crane has haa more than ordinary
success with the comedy and ii is likely
to remain In his repertoire for many years
in the West and South 1T was greatly ap-
preciated and its purity and freeness from
any thing objectionable has been great
factor III its favor. the promise is made
that the play win be hand somely staged,
The morning times., 1896-01-02

Neither Mrs. Smith nor Mrs. Wilson re-
ceived, owing to Illness III their families.
The morning times., 1896-01-02

The first of The Bachelors cotillons will
occur January 8.
The morning times., 1896-01-02

the late Albert w. Nickerson, the million" ire
railroad director and personal friend of
President Cleveland. Rev. Percy browne
of RoSbury officiated.
Owing to the recent death of the brides
father, only the relatives and intimate friends
of the couple were invited to the reception,
which was given ut the residence of tho
brides mother al Riverdale. After tour
through the South MIR. and Mrs. Coggswe.I /
will reside in New York City.
Miss Ida Blackstone X Hey of Iowa Circle,
who is home from buareing schOoi, give &.
dance last evening for her guest, Miss Nc
Neely of Philadelphia and Miss UseIe of
Venezuela.
About half hundred guests were present,
representing the younger clement of fashion
able Washington. The decorations were In
pink. The lights entirely of candles and
handsome lamps, delicately shaded in pink.
harmonizing with La France roses, which
were gracefully arranged in the drawing
and dining rooms.
As Mrs. Riley is in mourning, the guests
were received by her daughter, Mrs. DR..
Charles Collins. Miss Riley, who will not
come out until next season, was daintily
gowned in white chiffon. Miss McNeely
was in white null trimmed in pink roses.
Miss Use.e, who was gowned in delicatcly
tinted chiffon, is the daughter of Mr.. Uselc
of Venezuela, who is here in connection
with the ar rbitration of the Venezuelan ma t.
ter.
The morning times., 1896-01-02

late John W. Clements, well-known in
Southern Maryland. The brides family is
also very prominent one.
The morning times., 1896-01-02

Very gay was the crowd of uniformed
braves of the Army and Navy, who fiocked
together all afternoon in the cozy drawing
rooms of Gen. and Mrs. Miles. Flags lent
a loyal air to the occasion, and flowers were
lavishly used. A number of prominent
Army and Navy bellies assisted Mrs. Miles
and her daughter.
The morning times., 1896-01-02

Miss Henrietta Schroeder of New York,
is visiting her friend, Mrs. T. j. German,
on Capitol Hill.
The morning times., 1896-01-02

All the principal homes in official circles
were open to friends, and many of the
prominent residents kept up the time
honored custom.
And now for .'the season."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-27
Moore. L. 7.
ttAf -. t.
Kennedy, Sub. II.

around the end for one yard. and was
downed by Morrison. The ball was then
twenty-six yards from Virginla's line. and
the Carolnians began to breathe easier
though they worked all the harder. Whit
aker went through the left tackle for
three yards and Wright followed through
the centre for gain of one yard.
CAME TOGETHER WITH 4 CRASH.
GrOnor sprang up to tackle Wright and
their heads came together with a fearful
crash which laid them both out \ little
water soon revived them and play was
resumed Three downs followed in quick
succession and the ball went 10 Virginia.
The gains Carolina had made were soon
overcome. and another Virginia touch
down was made I'm short order Dabnev
went around the right end for four yards
Moore made "A beautiful run around the
left end for fifteen yards. where he was
tackled by White and forced out of line
As soon as the bail was put back i'm
play Groner took it around the left end
for five yards and placed it on Cardinals
5-yard line. Dabney then went through
the left side Of the line for one yard.
and Morrison went through the centre for
another yard Almost every centre rush
resulted I'm some one being hurt. and this
time 10 fell 10 the lot Of Whitaker 10 fan
out. The ball lacked bat three yards of
the touch-line and i'm very few moments
Dabney. by a rush around left end, placed
it within one yard thereof He kept his
eye on the pigskiu all the time. roo, and
when in the very next play, opportunity
presented itself and carried it over the
lire for another touchdown
GOAL KICKED THE THIRD TINE.
HoXt0n kicked The goal. making the
score is 20 i'm Virginia's favor. and the
BAH was again returned TO the centre.
with ten more minutes left for play in the
hgst half
Belden kicked of and the ball going
out of bounds. was returned and re-
kicked. This time it went directly 10
the touch-lne. where it was caught by
GrOner. who by a long run returned
it twenty yards. ueing downed at that
point by White He retained the bail.
however and Dabney went through the
liEe with it for gain Of three yards.
Gr0ner then got % work and. with his
yellow curs floating in the breeze and
ms shirt torn almost off bis back. ne
scooted around left end for fifteen yards,
where he was tackled and thrown by
whitaker He fell harder than usual
and was slightly hurt. but not suifi-
cicntly 10 put him out Of the game.
Moore took the BAH through right tackle,
but lest one yard. and Whitaker, who
tackled him was again laid out. He had
gotten used to hard blows. though, ANA
nas soon on his feet. lowering around
the bali awaiting the next play, which
came very soon. ON "a double pass 10
H0xtOn that worthy attempted 20 50
through Carolinas line, but made no
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-27


COf Virginia. who was the Star Player)
quavered for an instant. There We're,
however. numerous open plays, brilliant
and brainy. and the crushing result was
due to a triumph of good Judgment, COM
bined with greater deXterity and science.
Both teams were cheered impartialy
by the crowd. and the derisiye songs Of
the adherents Of the Virginia boys were
met with the rythm!c defiance Of the
supporters OF the blue and white.
Beyond question, the arrangements for
Yesterdays game were more complete
and satisfactory than those that have
prevailed at any football match that
has ever taken place I'm this city The
police service was superb, and perfect
order was observed. There was no bick-
ering. and an entire absence Of those
disputes which do so much TO mar the
pleasure Of the game. The last fact re-
fleets great credit on Referee Bavaird
and Umpire Armstrong, whose decisions
were beyond reproaCh.
A very pleasing innovation this year
was the telegraphing 70 the. onlookers
from the lines by means Of printed
cards the fundamental details Of the
game.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-27
TWAS A GREAT SPECTACLE.
Though Unequal, There Was sdil
Much Interest in the Contest.


The spectacle presented at West-End
Park as the hour for the great Thanks
giving contest drew near was one Of sur
passing human interest. Unlike the Olym-
pic games Of ancient Greece or the gadia-
torial struggles Of Rome, the ensemble OF
the scene gained little Of beauty from the
accessories of the grounds. No eye could
be lenient enough to see aught OF beauty
IN rough board barricades and unsightly
benches. Such structures are designed
upon modern lines Of utility not aIlei
classic ideals Of aesthetic beauty. Inc
crowd and the contestants. however, might
vie with similar gatherings In any city or
earth al any age in history
Fair women and brave men coneregated
by the thousands. forgetting their gaia
attire. forgetting the beauty OF the sprns-
like afternoon, rapt in intensest enthusl-
asm: not 10 see men hurt. not 10 witness
or 10 countenance brutality iA any form;
but inspired by the anticipation OF such
a mimic battle as should be a supreme
test oC physical manliness and endurance.
AS the players entered the arena they
were greeted with an ovation Of songs
and cheers. They were not very pic
tureslue as TO attire. They wore faded
canvas knickerbOckers and jerseys bag
ging heavily at knee and thigh, and gayly-
COlDIFl sweaters AiiOH II lOil0flN Dhtt AAtNAA
shoulders. 10 be presently thrown aside In
the heat of the combat. They were not
bedutiful TO look upon. but nevertheless
they were men IN the pink OF condition
physically. every nerve and muscle in
stinct with Iife-pUlsing. thrObbing giori-
Gus life-such men az on a hundred battle
fields fought and died for their country;
such mon as followed Pickett al Gettys-
burg. and Just such men as are. in her
hour of need the hope and glory OF any
nation.
IT'S A NOBLE GAME.
Let who will decry the noble game Of
foot ball: fairly played. by well-matched
teams. no. modern sport can excel II. II
tests. as battle does al forms Of manly
strength and endurance. and that the
spectators appropriate the fact was evi-
denccd Yesterday by the breathless. abb
sorbing interest with which each move
ment OF the 1.-THE. dashng figpres upon
;be gridlron was scanned by the thou
sands Of bright eyes, and the cheers
which greeted each successful bit OF
prowess or strategy
The contest between the rival univcrsi-
ties was marrcd by but one unsatisfy-
ing feature--the unprecedented weakness