The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-01-05
THE PRESIDENTS RECEPTION.
Omeisl and social Functions az the
white House OF unusual
BriIiisncy.

Washington. Jan. 2.-Beneath sky
A. bright as that above Cuba and in q
wind rs cold n the Arctic. more than
1000 citizens stooa in line at the White
House gates yesterday. waiting TO pay
sheir respects 10 the president of the
nited States. after the brilliant Off
eial reception which ushertd ia the
new year and marked the opening OF
the social season in Washington. There
have been larger crowds in the past at
the White House new year gatherings.
but few functions of the sort have
bsen more brilliant and in none have
the crowds been better handled, with
less confusion or less feminine heart
aches and resentment for dainty toilets
disarranged in the crush. beginning
promptly at IL a. m. the ceremony
was concluded nj lis, at which time
5,5J4 guests had passed. down the line.
Mrs. Mckinley Was Pre.ent.
Mrs. Mckinley was present IN spite
Ct her feeble health. She remained in
the blue parior only through the strict
IL official section of the pro yramme.
retiring then as had been previously
arranged. With the flush os excite
ment on her usually pale face, she
looked bright and happy as she led the
cabinet procession down the corridor
With the President 90 the blue room
An Excellent stage setting.
The brilliant lights reflected from
the crystal chandeliers overhead. the
twinkle OF tiny electric globes through
the heavy draperies Of smilax and the
Jungle Of palms and foliage plants tina;
walled the red-carpetcd corridor made
nn excellent stage settirg fer the ofli-
,ial procession Is il moved down the
stairs and through TO the blue parlor
where the receiving party was TO take
its stand.
>a1uted the Children.
Mr. Mckinley Bowed and smiled &c
the little crowd of favored spectators
who tille.l the end of the corridor q
Niincss this opening act OF the day'i
ceremonies. A. he tuned into the
blue room she kissed the tips Of hei
'rhite-giOved fingers 10 some Of the
who waved their hands to hei
rom point OF vantage near the door.
The Army Led the Van.
The troublesome question of pre-.
'edence between the army and navy
sas settled in favor ~ The former. Gen
fiiss leading the military confinren; :
nth AdJt.-Gen- Ccrbin at his lett side.
After the army had passed in review .
Idmiral Dewey. with the venera Die Al.
niral Melville on his arm. led the navy Z
me Mrs Dewey was with the re-
ewing PARTY. and escorted in on the
rm of Secretary Long. n
The Brilliant Diplomatic Corp.. Il
The diplomatic corps. which headed y
he lists CT guests was. as always. the
now feature Of the reception Lord "
the British ambassador
MI dean Of the corps. led the way. The "
Isplay OF uniforms was brilliant.
Erkish fez. gilded orders OF conti- Y
entail powers; the fur-trimmed TUNES "
nd high. polished boots Of the Rus
ans the queer sage green, golden
-ustsd robes of the Coreans and Chi "
49, all combined To form a picture ~
unusual brilliancy. IN
Am~ricnn osfscials mud the Public.
Following these. American officials.
dges ~ the supreme court. senators
q representatives. department chiefs
1T the like. made longer. IL less -
riking procession. The reception to
= general public concluded the func-
pa.