Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-02
THE NEW YEAR AT THT
 PRESIDENTS HoTSE :,
Doors Flung Open to the Rich and the Poor auests gan Coming in Streams at Eleven O'clock uflers and Handkerchiefs Not Allowed to Be Carried Hands in Pockets Also Prohibited

| Washington. Jan 2.-Oficial and resident Washington to-day extended /; New Years greetinst the president and Mrs Roosevelt $awhite house. ] The eyent-briliant and spectacular. as the. presidents New Years recep- | tiOns always are--marked the formal opening of the social season of 1905. l which will continue, in q whirl of gaiety, until Lent.
 The reception was, characterized by true democracy. The portals of the white house swung wide for all-rich or poor. Everyone had the opportun- ity personally to greet both the pres ident and Mrs Roosevelt. Thousands embraced this opportunity.
 The reception of guests began short ly after Il o'clock. AD hour or more before that time the lines of callers began to form. The sky was overcast and early in the day it sprinkled d little. The air, however, was as balmy as that of April and it was no hardship for those who stood in line awaiting their turn to pass the receiv- ing party.
 As the callers entered the white house, they were greeted by burst of melody from the Marine band, GO pieces strong, stationed in the great vestbule under the baton of Lieuten- ant Santleman: Il blaze of color and q breath of perfume from beautiful floral decorations; and scene of splendor, the brilliance of which was enhanced by the soft glow from my riads of shaded electric lights.
 The floral decorations were more profuse than have characterized re- cent white house receptions. Rare va rieties of palms were disposed about the vestibule and main corridor, while palms and ferns formed striking background for the scarlet uniforms of the band.
 In the state dining room, in the east room aud in the rcd blue and green parlOrs. rare cut flowers were arranged with cotlsummatc art and effectiveness
 The beginning of the reception was announced by flourish sounded by trumpeters of the Marine band sta toned near the foot of the main staircase. The fanfare sigpalized the approach of the president. Preceded by his military aide, Colonel Charles $. Cromwell. and his naval aide. Commander Cameron McR. Winslow. President Roosevelt. escorting Mrs Roosevelt, descended the stairs, followed by the members ot the cabinet and their ladies, constitut> ing the immediate receiving party. The distinguished party crossed the corri- dor and entered the blue parlor, where the president and Mrs Roosevelt re- ceived their guests, The guests in- vited to be ''behind the line already had assembled In the blue parlor. When the president and Mrs Roosevelt had greeted formally the members of the cabinet, they extended cordial greetings to others in the room who Lad assembled to assist them.
 Both the president and Mrs Roosevelt joined animatedly in conversations
 
 attired in regulation frock suit. ana. as usual. wore T turn down collar and dark four.in-hand tie.
 The receiving party was arranged in the arc of q circle in the south end ot the blue parlor, facing the party he. hind the line. Between the two see lions was q lane formed by old gold, silk velvet cord. through which tho guests passed from the rcd parlor to the green parlor. Near the entrance to the red room the president and Mir. Roosevelt stood. Directly in the doos stood q secret service officer who closely scrutinized every person who passed in line. Every precaution was taken to insure the safety of the presi. dent, an extra detail of police, besides several secret service officers. being on duty. Nobody was permitted to carry handkcrchiefs or mufflers in his hands and nobody Was permitted to pass along the line with hands in his pockets.