The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-02
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Diplomats Appear.

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Diplomats Appear.
The diplomats who were making
their first appearance at new year
function at the White House including
Bryce of Great Britain, Senior Don
Ramon Pima, the Spanish minister, ana
l.. A. Cormilas, the minister resloehe
from Greece. Although appointed am
bassador from Mexico year ago.
Senior Creel had not presented his Gre
dentials to the President at that time
60 that TODAY was his first appearance
at a new year function. In his oinclai
capacity. Senior Don Anibal Cruz, the
minister from Chilli also was present
for the first time today, and this ap-
plied alike to Minister MeJia OF sal
vador and Minister Hgarte Oh HON
duras Three members OF the recent
Central American peace conference
who still remain in the city, were es-
pecially invited guests, including senior
Don Policarepo Bonilla, eX-presluent Vi
Honduras; Senior Don E., Constantine
Fiallos. minister of foreign affairs OF
Honduras, and Senior Dr. Don Jose
Madriz of Nicarauga, secretary TO the
conference. w. w. Rockhill united
States minister to China, also was III
attendance Assistant Secretaries ba-
con. Adee and Wilson occupied them
selves actively in entertaining the up
lomats. There was a good represent
tation from the army ana navy ahu
marine corps, all the officers on tne
active list and many who nave oeeil
retired paying their respects to the
president. Those on active duty were
in full dress uniform, lending color TO
the already brilliant spectacle. Among
the prominent retired army olncers
we're Lieutenant Generals Bates anu
Corbin while general ofhcers on ac
tive duty included Major Generals Dell
Duvall and Ainsworth. Admiral Dewey,
who has just passed his f0th OH IN
day headed the naval contingent anu
was warmly greeted by the president
Behind the high officers OF the army,
navy and marine corps, came those OF
;ess rank. until all had paid thelr
respects to the chief magistrate ana
Mrs Roosevelt After passing "pe1oie
fine line" the officers mingled with the
diplomatic corps and other guests De
fore departing to make the rouho oi
calls ON friends throughout the city.
The officers of the district Nationai
Guard. headed by Brigadier Genera
George H. Harries We're among uhe ~
vited to the White House today.
Brownson In Line.
Rear Admiral Brownson was one Oh 'ne
first officers of the navy TO greet Ilesi-
dent Roosevelt. To do this ne let MS
Mace in the line as soon as ne eheeieu
the White House and MADE MS way
through the crowd and into the req par
Ior nassing Rear Admiral Rixey and tah-
10 his olace Immediately after the army
ofsicers who preceded the navy. Al
roiral Rrownsons hand was grasped by
several of his brother officers as he was
making his way ahead OF them' Ai,er
his greeting to the President, whlch was
cordial. he Tcir aimed in the east room lor
some time, chatting and receiving greet
ings. President Roosevelt TOOK occaeioi
in his New Years greeting to Dr. starr
who has Just celebrated his l0Oth pirtn-
day anniversary, to congratuia'e ,ne vee,
Gran member of the Oldest Inhabitants
association and wish him many returns
of the day. ~
"You. sir. have seen the growth oil TINS
republic" said the President, as he rec
ognized Dr. Starr, and recalled MS pre-
yious New Years visits.
Dr Starr made an earnest reply, where
upon the President remarked: ANY word
from you, sir, will receive instant con-
sideration."
Secretary Cortelyou, who has been con-
with an attack Of the grip, has SO 1ar
recovered as to be able to att md the
reception today. He was warmly greeted
nv -tbe President and his fellow cao1net
members.
The last person in the line, a ne Tspaper
man. asked the President If he was tire1.
mot Bit" he replied, laughing. just
then Chief Usher Stone informsd me
President that he had shaken nands oo4o
times Beyond another laugh, the Presi-
dent made no answer. Throughout the
long reception. Mrs. Roosevelt and the
ladies of the cabinet stood with the Pres
ident in the blue room. They appeared
to be not fatigued by the ordeal. he
reception terminated at 1857 p m.
Handsome Costumes.
The costumes of Mrs. Roosevelt and
| the ladies of the cabinet were strilingly
| handsome and blends of color and con-
trast particularly impressive. Mrs. Roose-
welt was gowned in old blue marquette,
the skirt very full and an arrangement
of velvet ribbon of bowknots and gar
lands making a trimming which showed
half way up to the belt. A yoke of lace
and half sleeves Of ruffled lace were the
| finishing touches. She wore diamond
| necklace and other ornaments and carried
| a bouquet of white roses.
| Mrs Fairbanks had on Powered crepe
| de chene, very full and fluffy, the design
| being a pattern of pink roses over white.
! Mrs Root wore a becomingly designed
| costume of pale gray chiffon with deep
! border of gray lace about the hem.
| Mrs. Bonaparte wore a splendid mauve
| sabin, the coat with long skirts of Irish
| crochet lace.
| Mrs. Metcalf had on a most becoming
| gown of Irish crochet and other laces.
| Mrs. Strauss wore a shrimp pink liberty
sabin trimmed in lace.
F! Mrs. Loeb was costumed In an orchid
| liberty sabin and white lace.