Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-06-20

The guests formed a lane on either
side of the pathway, while the pro-
cession wound slowly about the lawn
to the North end, where beneath he
blazing insignia "18S6-1911,' a canopy
had been erected for the receiving par
tv. Following the President and MIS-
IT, II in their road of proceed A,."e "a'1e
the members of the Cabinet n their
we. who grouped themselv s uncfr
he canopy as members of the receiving
parry.
With the President heading tie le-
Gel, ing party and Mrs. Taft mmedl-
ately adjoining him the long line of
guests passed by in lull procession,
each with a word of greetiI aEd a
congratulatory handshake. The high
diplomatic fu~nctionaries came first,
followed by Senators and members OF
Congress. then in atter)gance array
all who had been hidden to The feast.
regardless of rank or distinct ~,
marched past with words of cheer and
generalization. The fear shat MIS-.
Taft would not be able to Withstand
the Erteal was pleasantly dispellel b.
the fact that during the two ard a
MALE hours Of the reception pr'l'er
size remained most of the time uptn
her, feet, at intervals, however, resting
in a chair .et the presidents sIlf,
graciously greeting each arrival. On
Mrs. Taft's lap rested a large bouquet
.os American Beauty roses. After
pas.ing the brilliant Old elm, which
lcoEeG tonight like a huge Christmas
tree. the guests separated, wandering
about on the lawn for a brief period
and then returning to the executive
mansion where a splendid feast was
spread. To reach the dining room
the guests passed through a suite
which was so filled with roses that
progress was Gs.'yhtfully slow The
utmost bonhomic prevailed in the din
ing room. where the gold laced TN
Duo ador and tn democ'ds'" clti;or
elh)wed one another in friendly riv2l-
ry to the inviting table.
At the same time there were crowds
in the East room, where a strong band
provided music for the dance. 1t was
very late when the curtain was rui 8
down the lights were put out End tile
President and Mrs. Taft started on
their happy journey to heir golden
wedding.
The arrangement for the reception
were made for the most perfect &C
cuuacy. Passing through the White
House, the guests were ushered onto
the South lawn, where they We:e
greeted by President and Mrs. Taft in
the most informal manner. Maior
Archie Butt introduced the guests to
the President, Mrs. Tfat and Miss Tat,
after which they greeted the Cabinet
members on the receiving line. The
Vice President and Mrs. Sherman,
Speaker and Mrs. Clark and the eli
tire Cabinet We're present. The en-
tire contingent Of the diplomatic
corps, still in town, attended.
Mrs. Nicholas Longworth was the
sole representative Of the Roosevelt
family present. but she was a host in
herself.
Aside fllom the decorative beauty OF
the scene, its picturesque features and
historic experiences, the costuming OF
the seven thousand guests was worthy
of notice. The men of the Army and
Navy were in full white-the summef
uniform; the diplomats were i'll full
court regalia, while the women were
CARRIED in exquisite gowns, suitable to
the early summer season..
Mrs. Taft, although she is somewhat
thinner, is looking better than she has
for a year, since her recovery from
her illness a few weeks ago. Tonight
she wore a magnificent gown OF white
satin, brocaded in silve: flowers, made
with a long square cut court train.
Miss Taft, who assisted her miother
to receive the guests, was girlish in a
gown of white satin and chiffon.
Mrs. Clark, wife of Speaker Clark,
were white embroidered wolfe, with
panels of lace.
Hundreds of roses and cut plants
were scattered about the lawn, adding
greatly to the scenic effect of the re-
ception. The numerous gifts were
placed about the White House rooms.