New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-02
RECEPTION AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
TF,rorn The Tribune Bureau.I

so largely responsible the presence OF Miss Roose-
welt and Mr.. Longworth and perfect weather all
contributed to make the New Years reception at
the White House one of the most brilliant in the
history of the nation. Before ii a m, the hour
the reception. the skies were clear, the sun
shining brightly and all leading to the White
House were thronged with the carriages OF Drill
iantly uniformed diplomats and officers
Brilliant sunshine illuminated the East Room,
the State Dining Room and the three paTiors OF
the White House. all OF which have southern OK
posture. when precisely at IL o'clock the fanfare VI
trumpets at the foot OF the marble stairs an
nounced the approach Of the Presidents party.
Preceded by his military and naval aids, eight In
number. the President approached with MIS- Hoose-
welt. and close behind came the tail figure OF the
Vice-President, accompanied by Mrs Fairbanks
while most Of the members OF the Cabinet Win
their wives completed the little procession
With cordially appropriate to the day the Pres
ident soon as he reached his place In the Blue
Room, turned and greeted the Vice-President ana
Mrs. Fairbanks and the members OF the CABINET
their wives after which the long line OF diplo-
mats who had gathered in the State Dining Room.
led by the Austrian Ambassador and Mime. Hengel-
miller. fled by. each extending to the President
and the members Of the receiving party the COM
plimeuts OF the season. The Secretary or state
standing at the Presidents left. presented each
member of the Diplomatic Corps. and only when
the justices Of the Supreme Court appeared did he
resign his place to Colonel BronweL The Vice
President. who remained for time in the Blue
congratulated on the arrival OF the New Year by
each of the distinguished guests. Mrs Fairbanks
remained in the receiving line the right Of Mrs
Roosevelt.
Unusual expedition marked the arrangement and
presentation Of guests and there was no delay at
any point When the members Of the House ap-
peared they were led by Speaker Cannon, who also
held a miniature reception of his own. so soon as
he had passed through to the East Room Every
where there a medley Of gorgeous uniforms
RlitterfQa acc
grant flowers, and the Marine Band stationed in
the main corridor, contributed materially to the
gayety the affair by the lively character Of its
musical selections. When the last of the officials
had paid their respects to the Executive the gen.
eral public was admitted, and nearly two hours
the President maintained continuous handshak-
Ing, which he performed at rapid rate The in
dicators showed that he shook hands with approx
mately nine thousand people
After the President and Mrs. Roosevelt had
greeted the Vice-President, the members Of the
Cabinet and their wives. Mrs. Roosevelt presented
to each woman bunch Of flowers. and the women
took their places in the receiving line. Standing
next to Mrs. Roosevelt who dressed in the
most becoming of blue chiffon gowns. trimmed
with lace, and held a cluster Of violets and white
orchids, Mrs. Fairbanks, dressed in the palest
helotrOpe and lace and carrying white hyaclnths.
Then Mrs. Shaw. wife of the Secretary OF
the Treasury, whose gown also helotrope but
of a darker shade and poplin instead of chiffon;
she carried white carnations. Next to her stood
Mrs. Taft. wife OF the Secretary of War, who
wore a gown of pale blue silk; her flowers were
pale pink carnations. Mrs Cortelyou wore a white
brocads and carried pink roses Mrs Hitchcock
wore a pale gray silk, carrying bouquet of white
flowers and Mrs. Metcalf. who WAS last in the
line, looked particularly well in gown Of canary
coIored crepe de chine and lace, her cluster or
Marshal Neil roses matching her gown well Mrs
Root, wife of the Secretary OF State. was in her
place in line, next to Mrs. Fairbanks. only during
the reception to the diplomatic corps. after which
she left the White House for her home. where she
was entertain the diplomats at breakfast Mrs
Root wore handsome gown Of linden green vel
vet trimmed with quantities of lace. and carried
white flowers. Mrs. Bonaparte also took leave
from the line early, she was unable to long
stand the strain. She wore gown Of black lace
over pink silk. and carried pink flowers.
After the diplomatic corps came the chief Jus
tice and members Of the Supreme Court and the
judiciary Of the district, followed by Senators.
Representatives and government officials. After
them came officers Of the army. led by Lieutenant
General Chaffee and General A. G. Bates, and the
officers of the navy, led by Admiral Dewey. Then
came the officers OF the marine corps, commanding
general and general staff Of the militia Of the
District. After number Of patriotic societies came
the citizens and for each and every the Presi-
dent had few words OF welcome. smile and
cordial handgrasp Mrs Roosevelt and the women
In line smiled graciously on all who came, but
shook hands only with their most intimate friends.
The scene in the East Room. where the guests
easily forgotten. The gorgeous uniforms of the
diplomats with their gold braid, lace and splendid
decorations and the bright colors denotng the uni
forms of the different nations, together with the
beautiful costumes of the women. made it one of
great beauty. The Chinese Minister and his staff
wore their most gorgeous of embroidered costumes.
The women Of the diplomatic corps. most of whm
young and noted for their beauty, were dressed
in the most beautiful creations Imaginable. Miss
Durand daughter of the British Ambassador, wore
la chiffon q
large black velvet hat. trimmed with long plumes
LADY Susan the young wife of Walter Beaupr6
Townley. of the British Embassy, was also dressed
in light blue silk. and her small black velvet hat
was trimmed with plumes Of the same delicate
shade Mrs Ryan, also of the British Embassy
had on gown OF pale gray silk trimmed with
lace and wore an immense hat of black velvet with
long white plumes. Nine. Nabuco. wife of the Am
bassador from Brazil. rich gown of purple
velvet with hat to match.
Nine Chermont blue velvet Nine Do
Amaral a pink Powered organdy with touches of
black on the skirt and bodice and large black
hat and Nine. Perderneiras an unusually handsome
dress of embroidered white cloth with pink hat
Nine Portela wife of the Minister from Argentina
wore black velvet, did Nine Walker-M Martinez
wife Of the Gillian Minister Miss Martinez was at
tired in a most becoming gown Of white broad
cloth and a white hat, trimmed with pink and
blue. Baroness Speck Won SternburS, wife OF the
German Ambassador. particularly charming
In gray velvet gown, softened by quantities OF
lace and her hat had touches of pale pink and
blue The Viscountess de Faramond wore a gown
Of black velvet, with hat to match. Miss Caderon,
daughter OF the Peruvian Minister, made very
pretty picture In strawberry colored gown with
white hat and furs. Nine LIE Ger, wife OF the
Haytian Minister. appeared in gray silk. and her
nieces the Misses Burke, one in gray and the other
in pink Nine. Hauge, wife OF the new Minister
from Norway, dressed In light blue chiffon
velvet with Il large black hat