Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-02

conspicuous object of interest In the YES
tibules, showed UP splendidly with a gor-
geous display of the poinsettia In the
great east room and in the Red, Blue and
Green rooms, the nantes were covered
with vases in which rose cut flowers
filled the afr with fragrance. The general
effect was heightened by the soft glow
emitted by the hundreds of electric bulbs
In the great chandeliers and standard post
lights throughout the house.
Better weather for the occasion could
not have been desired The sun shone
brightly and its warmth dlspelled the
dampness rising from the ground as a
result of the recent rains To the thou
sands who stood in line for hours this
was particularly agreeable and made their
wait more comfortable than usual on a
winter morning.
Some Smart Gowns.
Mrs Roosevelt wore gown of brown
and white brocaded satin, the panels in
the skirt showing a full fall OF brown
chiffon trimmed with appliques in blue.
The bodice was of the brocade and the
sleeves of brown chiffon. She wore dia-
mond ornaments.
Mrs Fairbanks wore white chiffon bro
caded in pink roses. The gown had in
Mrs. Root was gowned in very blue chif-
fon velvet with point lace, the panels OF
the velvet falling over a lace hounced
skirt ana Dpinafore effect on the bodice.
Mrs. Shaw wore light blue chiffon velvet
with point lace.
Mrs. Taft wore a delicate white lace robe
over pale pink.
Mrs. Bonaparte wore a pale blue velvet
dress very profusely trimmed with pearl
and gold passamenterfe.
Mrs. Metcalfs dress was OF white lace
very modishly trimmed.
Mrs. Straus, who made her FIRST APP
pearance at New Years presidential re-
ception as the wife OF a member of the
cabinet, wore a soft gown of yellow satin
with an insert OF Irish crochet lace and a
bodice trimmed with the same kind of lace.
A deep collarette OF pearls with diamond
bands also was worn.
Mrs. Longworth, the presidents daughter,
wore pale yellow lace. She also wore her
wedding Jewels.
Among the first OF the congressional party
to reach President Roosevelt was Senator
Foraker OF Ohio. The greetings between
the two were very cordial.
Edward Everett Hale, the venerable chap
lain OF the senate. was a noticeable figure
at the reception. He had with him Her
bert Dudley Hale Of New York City. a
relative, whom he introduced to the presi-
dent.
Receptions BY Cabinet Members.
Following an immortal custom, the re-
ception Of the president today was sec
onded by receptions in the homes of the
vice president. cabinet officers, officers OF
the army and navy and well known pri-
vate citizens of Washington. Next to the
presidents reception In interest possibly
was that of the vice president and Mrs.
Fairbanks. Secretary and Mrs. Root en-
tertained the diplomatic corps at break
fast. a custom which was inaugurated
by the first secretary of state.
The members OF the cabinet and their
wives were extended New Years greetings
by hundreds, not only OF the diplomatic
set, but OF official Washington as well.
Among the hostesses was Miss Helen Can
non. daughter Of the speaker OF the house.
who maintained a custom she has kept
up ever since coming 20 the nations capt
tai OF bidding welcome to all who came
within her fathers house II
Postmaster General and Mrs. Cortelyoul
who are in mourning by reason OF death
In Mrs. Cortelyous family. did not receive
today nor did they attend the presidential
at the White House.
Secretary and Mrs. straus. the latest
additions to the cabinet circle. received IN
their handsome new home. Mrs. straus
was assisted in receiving by her two
daughters. Mrs schafrer and Mrs Hook
slader OF New York.
Quaker City Observes Day.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. New Years |
day was observed on a larger and grander
scale than usual in this city. Beginning