The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-01-09
IlW ytlR's RECEPTION
1T THE WHITE HOUSE
Brilliant Function to
Usher In the New
Century.
TIE PRESIDENT IN GOOD HEALTH
MRS. M'RIsLEY ABLE TO JOIN
HIN IN RECEIVING THE
CALLERS.
General Macarthur Held Reception
IN Manila Which 7ivslec That al
the National Cspitai-Hany Fill
pinos Were Present.

WASHINGTON, Jan. LIN the long
line OF New Years receptions at the
White House none. perhaps. was more
brilliant than the one which today
Eshered ia the twentieth century.
Ana perhaps 10 feature Of il was 50
universally gratifying to the distin-
gUishel tbrong which came 10 extend
the greetings a. the new year 10 the
chief executive Of the republic as the
fact that the mistress OF the White
House was able 70 participate in the
occasion. and with the President re-
eeive the fluctuations and well wishes
o. all
The dav had dawned duh and gray.
bit the air was soft and balmv. To-
ward II o'clock. when the reception
opened. the sun burst through mist
ard cloud. frightened the white walls
and pillars Of the historic old mansion
until r. shone like alabastar. and
touched the stripes Of the glorious
American flag that floated above 4
with streaks OF flame.
The grounds Of the mansion house
presented a stirring scene as the car
riages began 10 arrive and the long
hne OF army and navy officers in full
uniform formed to the left of the mas
siye porte cochere. sNi1uin. under the
Eiamor uf myriads OF electric lights.
which were reflected in the happy
faces Of the shifting throng. all was
brilliancy. The 'farine Band. station
cd under the stairway. discoursed ma
fional airs and lively marches through
out lne ceremony.
The Vembers OF the cabinet and
their wives. together with the ladies
Of The receiving party. were the first
10 arrive. Thev laid aside their wraps
in the state dining room and entered
the public apartments Of the President.
whore thew exchanged greetings with
Mr. and Mrs MCKINLEY. The ladies'
OF the receiving party entered the red
and blue Darlors and took their places
behind the line. Meantime the am
hassadors and ministers of foreign
countries. with the attaches OF the
various legations in their gorgeous
and resDlendent court uniforms had
gathered In the state dining room.
Promptly at II o'clock the bugles
sounded the approach of the Presiden-
fiaI party. and led bv Colonel Bling
ham. the master of ceremonies. and
Major Macaulev Of the marine corps.
The President and Mrs. Mckinley de-
seconded the main stairway. followed
bv the members OF the cabinet and
their wives.
As the party passed along TO the
receiving room the President reflected
IN his smiling face his health and han
piness. He bowed repeatedly to the
crowds assembled in the corridors.
greeting many of them with wellwishes
Of the dav. Mrs. Mckinley also be-
slowed her gracious greetings upon
many in the throng. and when three
sweet, faced children near the front
ehirped a Happy New Year" TO the
first lady Of the land she took hand
ful OF buds from her exquisite bouquet
Of white roses and tossed them to the
children. The party passed into the
blue parlor and took their places.
while the full Marine Band burst forth
with the stirring strains of Hail TO
the Chief"
In addition 10 the ladies OF the cabi-
net. many ladies were invited to occu-
IN places behind the line, and nearly
all Of them were present.