The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1904-01-15
NEW YEAR RECEPTION
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
Most Elaborate Function in 100
TssEs-The President and Mrs.
RsoseveIt's Strenuous Life.


Washington, Jan. s, 1904.
| Special to the Ooala Banner.
Many notable and interesting events
have occurred during the past two
weeks. The merry Xmss festivities,
the grand New Year reception at the
white house and the re-COnvening Of
congress have created the greatest
enthusiasm among WashingtOnians.
The reception was the most elabOr-
ate function in over hundred years.
1t, indeed, caused fiutter of excite
ment and made ones heart beat with
national pride to pass along the line
to the marshal strains Of the Marine
band and pay ones respects to the
head of the nation who was support
ed on either side by the ladies of the
cabinet in elegant gowns, and to
view the diplomatic corps, the navy
and army in gorgeous glittering court
dress. 1t was a spectacle that will
ever be recalled with the most pleas
ant memory.
1t is more delightful aud enjoyable.
however, to visit the white house
during the quiet morning hours when
the president and first lady of the
land will, as special favor, receive
you in that gracious, hospitable man
Ter and to wander leisurely through
the entire building and view the state
banquet room, red, blue and green
parlors, the east room where several
presidents have laid in state, CORR
doris, offices and bed rooms that have
been recently thrOughly Overhauled
in all their real spleudor.
Mrs. Roosevelt, at fhis season, has
to lead a rather strenuous life. The |
receptions that follow each other |
very rapidly require her TO stand for |
hours and the numerous functions |
that she graces with her presence and |
the hundreds Of callers, is indeed |
very taxing to her nerves.
Mr.. Roosevelt seems never to get
weary, his position, too, is very trying
Thousands of demands are made /
upon him daily, but his robust health
and iron constitution stand up won
derfully. The day after shaking
hands with over 1000 people, his arm
and hand clasp were az strong as eveI.
Miss Alice Roosevelt is considered
bit naughty; the f4ttery and atten.
ton that she has received would, no
doubt, somewhat turn the head of
most any young lady. The younger
though are rOllicking, jolly
littly fellows and are not one bit spoil
ed by their position or the attention
so lavishly bestowed upon them.
Mrs. RuOsevelt's private secretary
Miss Isabella Hayner, is a charming
young lady and is really "boss of the
ranch" in common Parlance. Her
word concerning social privileges is
law and gospel. She plans all the
of social functions and
has large force of able and devoted
assistants at her command.
The name "White House" origina-
ted after the bOmbardment by the
British in the early days of this
sOuntry's history, when only the
stone walls of the building were left
and these blackened walls
were painted white to restore their
former beauty. The word "White
House" has stuck more closely than
he paint. A description would be
90 lengthy at this time, it will be
given later for the benefit of those of
your readers who have not had the
of viewing the nations
nome of the president.
MAMIE HOWSE-STOVALL
Wonderful kerye.
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