. Sadlier's excelsior studies in the history of the United States, for schools. THE OLD STAGE-COACH. 9. Washingtons Receptions.—Every Tuesdayafternoon, Washington gave formal receptions, at which con-siderable ceremony was required. On entering, the visitorsaw the tall, manly figure of Washington, clad in black silkvelvet, with white or pearl-colored vest, yellow gloves, andsilver knee and shoe buckles. He always stood in front ofthe fire-place, with members of his cabinet, or other eminentmen, around him. The visitor was conducted to the Presi-dent, and his name distinctly announced. Washingt
. Sadlier's excelsior studies in the history of the United States, for schools. THE OLD STAGE-COACH. 9. Washingtons Receptions.—Every Tuesdayafternoon, Washington gave formal receptions, at which con-siderable ceremony was required. On entering, the visitorsaw the tall, manly figure of Washington, clad in black silkvelvet, with white or pearl-colored vest, yellow gloves, andsilver knee and shoe buckles. He always stood in front ofthe fire-place, with members of his cabinet, or other eminentmen, around him. The visitor was conducted to the Presi-dent, and his name distinctly announced. Washingtonreceived him with a dignified bow, avoiding to shake hands,even with his best friends. As visitors came, they formed acircle round the room. At a quarter past three, the doorbeing closed, the President began on the right, and spoke toeach person, calling him by name, and exchanging a fewwords. Having finished the circuit, he resumed his firstposition, and the visitors approaching him in succession. ®> 831 bowed and retired. Within an hour the ceremony was o
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