The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-02
MRS. OLMSIEAD'S
BALL ROOM GOWN.
One Of the Handsomest at the
inaugural BalI-other -
Costumes.

Among tho bcst-drcsscd women at the
asau.ural Bali in Washington next Mon
<iny night will be Mrs Marlin L. Olnstcad
wife OF Representative oimstcad, OF Penn
sylrania. who was the beautiful Miss
Gertrude Howard, niece of Captain lnaF'es
NJ. Blackford, of 11ynchburE, and well
known in Richmond, having visited here
quito often, and being related TO a number
OF we'll known Richmond people.
Mrs OlmStead'S costume, Will be:
white lace, with medallions of white pannc
velvet, on which will be Garlands OF pink
roses The bodice is trimmed with chan
tiiiy lace In a loop. caught in * butterfly
effect around the neck, with narrow blue
ribbon; lace up and down the front;
rhinestone buckles. aisrette of pearls and
diamond brooch.
OTHER WELL-DRESSED WOMEN.
Other weli-dresscd women at the ball.
who are well Known in Richmond. will
be Miss Alice Rochester. daughter of Cen
eral and Mrs. Rochester and niece Of Mrs.
Bradley. Martin. pale-blue crepe gown
with medallions of white lace; turquoise
and pearl ornaments.
Mrs. William Lindsay. white satin bro
cadc. yelled with spangled chiffon. trim
med with a flounce of duchess lace with
mcdsilios of point lace appliqued- The
bodice is incruSted with pearls, with n
sarniturc of duchessse and point lace;
diamonds and turquoises.
JAPAN AND CHINA.
Nine. Takahira, wife of the Japanese
Minister, a regal costume of white bro
caded satin. with rose point lace Earni-
niture; diamond dog-collar and aisrettc
and rope Of pearls.
Nine Wu, wife Of the Chinese Minis
=. all. wi, ,;c4,, he
scene in her elegant Oriental costume
silver-sray petticoat. brocaded in strik-
ing design of figures: the overdress of
art pink Of a gorgeous pattern in a bro
caded effect; her Oriental headdress with
ropes and strasds OF precious stones, and
upon her gown and her hands exquisite
diamonds and rubies.
Miss Hitchcock. daughter of the Secre-
1ary of the Interior. pink taffeta, trim
med with point d'Esprit and touches Of
gold.
Miss Margaret Hitchcock, a paie-blue
taffeta, trimmed with light-blue tulle,
with turquoise and pearl.
The Misses Hitchcock visited Richmond
and made many friends here during the
launching of the Shubrick and the Presi
dents visit.
Mrs. Hitchcock. wife of the Secretary
of the Interior. handsome creation of
iHduhe SdllE, Will o1 pO1nI
lace. with amethyst and diamond jewels.
Miss Wilson, daughter Of the Secretary
of Agriculture, q Partisan gown of white
crepe de chine. The skirt is trimmed with
innumerable rows of gold braid, edged
with sable. The bodice is finished with
lace appliqued over gold, with rerers of
embroidered pink roses, with Il finish OF
sable.
Miss Wilson was also in Richmond dur
ing the launching and Mrs Long. wife of
Secretary Long, was later here on a visit
with her husband. She will wear q
gown of black lace over white silk. with
diamonds and pearls.
One of the most regal toilets of the
evening will be worn by Mrs. l., L. Letter.
OF white satin, embroidered in a striking
design of clusters of lilacs A diamond
tiara and a dog-collar of rubies and dia-
monds complete this toilet.
Miss Letter a turquoise blue satin. elab-
arately trimmed with Mechlin lace, with
necklace OF turquoise and pearls.
Miss Daisy Letter. a. rich gown of white
satin, trimmed with a design of pearl
embroidery and ornaments of pearls.