Evening star., 1897-02-27

niture consists of large overstuffed pieces
an inviting sofa and several chairs COW
cred In the latest shades of blue and old
rose. One or two gilt pieces of exquisite
design add to the artistic effect of the
whole. An upright piano in ivory white
with carved mahogany stool stands
across one corner. and diagonaily oppo-
site is a solid mahogany writing desk with
gold-plated trimmings and carved orna-
mentation.
Near the piano stands a magnificent
onyx and brass table. supporting hand
some lamp in blue and silver of particular
ly graceful proportions. Then the mantel
between the southern windows is a mas
sive plate glass mirror in heavy gilt
frame, extending to the ceiling, and across
1t are arranged asparagus vines in pretty
lines. The mantel supports a very hand
some clock of brass and blue porcelain
and on either side are exquisitely decorated
vases, and two tall cut glass flower hold
ers, containing profuse punches of pink
and white roses. The windows are dec
grated with the very latest effects in ivory
Irish point, the handsome overdraperies
being of blue French Lambale In front
of the fireplace is very costly specimen
of oriental rug, woven in soft and har-
monious hues.
Mother Mckinley's COzy Chamber.
Opening from the reception room to- the
north is a small ante room, furnished as
a chamber. 1t will probably be occupied by
Mother Mckinley. 1t contains a brass
single bedstead of graceful design. A heavy
embroidered white eoverlet is spread upon
it, and the pillow shams are of open-work
embroidery of intricate design. A dresser
and washstapd are in hird's-eye maple, and
the toilet set, in blue, white and gold, Is
very artistic.
The carpet and window adornment are
similar to those in the reception room.
The entrances to the ante room and to the
bed chamber to the east from the re-
ception room are hung with heavy tapes,
try draperies,, III Gothic design, that har-
monize charming'ya with the tone of the
The bed chamberGhas two windows TO the
south and twS to the east The blue Wilton
carpet and its striking border are contin-
ued here and. the window effects are sim
liar are in Marie Antoinette style to con-
form tc the bed. 7she bedstead is of brass
and sumounted by canopy in blue Marie
Antoinette silk. The @coverlet is fine spe-
cimen and the pillow shams are open work
ed and delicately embroidered.
Other sAttr1etive Features.
In one corner stands a handsome solid
mahogany dresser with a plate glass door,
ard the bureau Isl also Of mahogany with
a large glass Of beautiful design. The bu-
re,u cover is a daintily embroidered linen
scarf, and there are Wedgewood toilet ac-
cessories upoA it, and a pincushion of pref
ty design, inab1ue satin and filmy lace, the
latter caught up with blue silk ribbons,
tied in bows. The mirror over the mantei
Is decorated with asparagus and the man,
tel bears ornaments of great beauty and
flowers In dazzling cut glass holders. The
bath room Is finished I'm white marble tiling
TO height of five or six feet, and contains Al
large porcelain tub. The floor Is carpeted
IN bi.ie Wilton and the steam heater Is
alursinum covered. The ceilings Of the en-
tire suite are prettfly decorated with ar
tistic designs, in oil. and the woodwork is
treated in harmony with the furnishings.
IN the reception and bed chamber are very
handsome brass chandeliers. equipped with
crystal globed, gas jets, and number Of
incsn cescent globes.
= ., TIE 'Preaftlential Party. !
The presidential party will. consist of the
following: President-clect and Mrs.. VIM