Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-02

naval contingent and was heartily greeted
by the president.
Behind the high officers OF the army.
navy and marine corps came those OF
lesser rank, until all had paid their re-
spects to the chief magistrate and Mrs
Roosevelt.
After passing before the line, the off
GERS mingled with the diplomatic corps
and other guests before departing to
make the round of calls on irlehos
throughout the city.
The officers of the district national
guard, headed by Brig. Gen. George H.
Harrison, were among those invited TO
the White House today.
Women Handsomely Gowned
The costumes of Mrs. Roosevelt and
the women of the cabinet were striSingly
handsome, blends of color and contrasts
being particularly impressive. Mrs.
Roosevelts gown was of blue marquette,
the skirt full and a frame of velvet rib
bon in bowknots and garlands making
a trimming which reached half way up
to the belt A yoke of lace and half
sleeves Of ruffles and lace were the fin
ishing touches. She wore diamond
necklace and other ornaments and carried
a bouquet of white roses.
Mrs. Fairbanks had on lowered crepe
de chene, very full and fluffy, the de-
sign 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 Meyer was in black and white
stripes, lace over white, trimmed with
touches of black velvet.
Mrs. Garfield had on a handsome gown
of dark plum velvet, effectively trimmed
in lace.
Mrs. Bonaparte wore a splendid mauve
satin. the coat with long skirts of Irish
crochet lace.
Mrs Metcalf had on a most becoming
gown of Irish crochet and old lace.
Mrs. StraIss wore a pink liberty satin,
In lace.
Mrs. Loeb was costumed in an orchid
liberty satin and white lace.
Brownson Meets Roosevelt
Rear Admiral Brownson was one of the
first officers of the navy to greet Pres
ident Roosevelt To do this he left his
place in the line and made his way
through the crowd into the red parlor,
passing Rear Admiral Rixey and taking
his place Immediately after the army Of
fcers who preceded the navy. Admiral
hand was grasped by several
Of his brother officers as he was making
ing to the president. which was cordial,
he remained in the east room for some
time chatting and receiving greetings. "
President Roosevelt took occasion in
his New Years greeting to DR.. Starr, who
has Just celebrated his Tooth birthday an
niversary, to congratulate the veteran
member of the oldest inhabitants associ-
alton to wish him many returns Of the
day.
You, sir. have seen the growth Of this
said the president, as he rec
ognized DR.. Starr and recalled his previ-
Gus New Years visit.
DR.. Starr made an earnest reply, where
upon the president remarked; Amy
word from you. sir, will receive instant
Secretary Cortelyou. who had been con-
fined to his home for some time past
with an attack of the grippe. has so far
recovered as to be able to attend the re-
ception today. He was warmly greeted
by the president and his fellow cabinet
members. The last person in the line, a
man, asked the president II
he was tired.
mot a bit" replied he, laughing.
Just then Chief Usher Stone informed
the president that he had shaken hands
1915 times. Beyond another laugh, the
president made no answer. Throughout
the long reception Mrs. Roosevelt and the
aides of the cabinet stood with the pres
dent in the blue room. They did not ap-
pear to be fatigued by the ordeal. The
terminated at 1851 p. m.