New-York tribune., 1903-01-02

began. For hours hundreds Of people % all ages.
coors. sexes and conditions had been waiting in
rne greet the President receive his greet
ing. The line passed slowly through the main en-
trance Of the White HOUSE. across the corridor
into the Red Room. and thence past the President
and party in the Blue Room President Roosevelt
had happy. CHEEKY greeting for all
The throng typically American. happy fns
looking and well dressed. There was no hurrviug-
and sometimes slight delays occurred the Presi-
dent Mrs. Roosevelt exchanged pleasantries with
particular friends. Occasionally the President
varied the formaity by inviting. special com
plmsnt. personal friend or dignitary Of rank
to take place with TIE receiving party
Mrs. Roosevelt endured the long strain OF the
ception admirably. A few minutes before the close
OF the reception. not knowing how long IL mghe
continue. she left the Presidents side and was
escorted by Captain Cowles TO luncheon In the pri-
vate apartments OF the mansion.
The gates were closed at rs o'clock the line bv
that time having passed within the grounds The
reception of callers ended at 2>3f O'Clock The Pres
ident. after chatting few minutes with the re-
eeivtng party. retired to his private apartments
for luncheon. According to programme. the recep-
tion should have ended at O'Clock. but the Presi-
dent. directed that all persons in line should have
opportunity OF entering the White House and
being received. The number Of callers about
seven thousand.
SOME OF THE GOWNS WORN.
Mrs. Roosevelt's gown was of ecru lace
blue mousseline de sole: that OF Miss Roosevelt.
white silk with lace; Miss Dix blue silk: Miss
Eleanor Roosevelt white silk Mrs Hay. white
"feur de veours.' trimmed with duchess lace:
Mrs. Shaw. black embroidered silk yellow
silk: Mrs Knox. silver gray silk and white lace.
Mrs. Payne, black lace over pale blue with
thyst ornaments; Miss Wilson, pink satin trimmed
with lace. shrrs of mousselfne the waist, with
touches OF black.
Other strikngIy elegant gowns were worn b.
Lady Herbert. wife of the British Ambassador
whose toilet was of sapphire velvet. relieved with
cream lace. She large black hat with 4
rope Of pearls and solitaire pearls in her ears.
Signora Mayor des PIanches. wife Of the Italian
Ambassador. wore cream corded silk. elaborate1y
trimmed with cream lace. with straps of seal
ranged the shoulders epaulette fashion and
ened with gold buttons. and a large black hat.
Nine. Hengelmtler. wife Of the Austrian Ambasss-
dor, gray cloth. trimmed with pink and ermine
hat wreathed with white pumes; Frau Scheck, the
only woman the German Embassy, a carriage
dress of pastel blue cloth. appqued with white
lace, and picture hat of silver gray fur; Countess
Cassini. adopted daughter Of the Russian Ambassa-
dor. ivory white cloth, with sash brocaded with
pink roses. and a large hat banded with sable.
the fur also edging her scarf wrap Of cream
brocade; Mile Des Planques, guest Of the Russian
Embassy pale blue cloth. and picture hat of white
fur; Sonora Azpiroz wife of the Mexican Ambassa-
dor. dark blue velvet. white lace, bonnet also OF
blue velvet and lace; Nine. de Margere, wife OF the
Charge d'Anaires OF the French Embassy, white
tulle and Irish lace. and black hat covered with
ostrich plumes; Nine. Leger wife of the Haytian
Minister black and white lowered silk. and hat
of black chiffon: Mime. Merou, wife OF the Argen-
tine Minister. fawn cloth and cream lace; Sonora
Quesada wife Of the Cuban Minister. pearl gray
silk and lace. picture hat of the same color; Mrs.
Pezet. wife Of the first secretary Of the Peruvian
Legation pearl gray corded silk the bodice studded
with turquoise and trimmed with cream lace large
gray hat with plumes and lace; Mrs. WaterlOw,
wife OF the attache Of the British Embassy. steel
gray cloth Jacket opening over white lace, and
large black hat; Miss CaIderon. daughter OF the
Peruvian Minister. dove gray cloth. with acces-
sories of cream lace. and large hat Of the
shade: Mrs. Dewey, wife OF the admiral of the
navy, ivory satin. trimmed richly with ivory lace.
strings OF large pearls around her throat and larger
pearls in her hair and ears; Mrs. COwies sister Of
the President black lace white satin, black
aigrette in her hair: Mrs. CorteIyou. wife of the
secretary the President. white silk and lace Mrs
Bingham. white silk and insertions of VIII lace.
Miss McKenna, silver gray silk and white lace;
Mrs James W. Wadsworth. jr., daughter OF the
Secretary OF State. cream lace and white feather
boa; Mrs DalzeIl. pale blue crepe and white lace:
Mrs Foraker, silver tinted satin, white lace. dia-
monds and pearls; Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh. white
Irish point and diamonds; Miss Kean. sister OF the
New-Jersey Senator. French blue velvet and white
lace
President and Mrs Roosevelt entertained Mrs.
Beale. Miss Fish. Miss Postlethwaite Mr. Hale Mr.
Postlethwaite and Franklin Roosevelt at dinner to-
night. The party later attended the theatre.