Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28
Executive Mansion at Annapolis Bow
er Of Flowers.
MERRIMENT AND BEAUT.
Elegance and Simplicity Mark the
Festive Function-Historic Capt.
tai Of State Revels in Dance.

VI
ter, Miss Carrie Warfield, to society at
one of the most brilliant and enjoyable
balls ever given in Maryland The enter
tainment was marked by quiet elegance
| and simplicity and was an expression of
the hospitality and graciousness of the
| chief executive and his wife.
The big house, with it's historic associa-
lions and exquisite furnishings formed a
picture seldom equaled in charm The in
terror was ablaze with lights and fra
grant with flowers
Dancing in the halls, in and out among
the palms. to the music of the Naval
Academy Orchestra; lingering in the con-
servatories and chatting on the stairs
We're representatives Of the aristocracy
, ana beauty of the state. The keynote OF
gayety that prevailed.
II Is FOR you young folk" said the
governor; for the boys and girls 1 want
you to enjoy yourselves to your hearts
And they did. That was the chief charm.
everybody had a jolly time. There were
no determinations and no especial fayors
no one was sighted and every one was
Fair 'Buds" in Bloom.
The guests of honor were the debu-
tantes' and 1t is doubtful If as pretty a
set OF buds has ever been introduced.
oeautful women are always beautiful,
ana II they are becomingly gowned, with
attractive surroundings, the continuation
cannot be equaled
Most of the guests arrived at o o,c1ooL
on the special train provided for their
use few went down earlier and sion.
pea win friends In Annapolis There was
merry party on the train and cav dis
cussions Of the event were held TSo nn
',icipation made the ride down seem too
long and every one was glad to arrive
at the capital city
Inc executive mansion is onlv half a
block from the railroad station 90 a.
entrance by the side path made the dis
lance even shorter. Entering by the rear
toor. the guests assembled the stairway.
bers on the second floor and the Gentle
men to the room above the billiard roon,
on the third floor. AS the guests enterai
oy one stairway and descended by an
o - the confusion of meeting on tha
stairs, some with wraps on ana ntha ms
ready Tor the dance was avoided '
AFTER removing their wraps the p,es+s
m nnS IN the gallery of the second stairway
mad been temporarily converted into ra-
ceptloh room. were welcomed by the GOV.
e e and Mrs Warfield and Miss War
The billiard room ia Furnished T.,
req, With red draperies, and made hean'
.uui Foreground for the white gowns ~
Inc iadies In the receiving party. QUAINT
. 10, VI wnite roses and chrysanthemums
Inc courtliness and grace for which tha |
governor is Justly famed never shovel 70
oetter advantage. He looked at once the |
! nS and the gracious host Bowine |
come he dispelled every suggestion ~
aIoo1ness that might possibly have haen
leit. Inc welcome given to each was ner-
.umA ana a' INDIVIDUAL, warm and cordial. It
"a M
but to his home. 'oi
MIs. Warneld, who severely injured her
ankle ABOUT six weeks ago, was unable 70
,eaI1oI put, seated on a wheelchair, she re-
-oireu with such charm and grace that r.
was pleasure to be near her. She wore
handsome imported gown of white nat
ana point lace, embroidered in opaIs. The
costume was characteristic r. +haa
usually chosen by her and wac ,,n,,s ,m1se
L,ahusome. Her Jewels were diamonds and
'he wore her hair dressed simply.
The Honored Maid.
Miss Carrie Warfield was beaut,sr,,,,
sowned. She wore a girlsh costume -,
white net and lace. It was modelled .ft.r
ne empire fashion. with tiny ruff1es of
re EDGED with satin, beginning at the
~ 'e1, 80 me ne and graduating slightly to the
hsertlons or lace. The bodice was cut
ow and the short sleeves were sIigbtIv
'uned The skirt had a medium. len~tI
, 1aih, MISS Warfield carried a bouquet of
ountry estate. In Howard COUNTY
rev OF the flowers used for decorstyons |
we're brought from Oakdale as the seaSnr
mt a'm ths over over. The decorations through
mere was no obtruding of the flowers M
ne observer; instead they seemed q $780,
airy part OF the perfect whole. Indeed
. me et .ant eSent was marked by ease and
ooo taste that was delightful. There was
10 crowding and no confusion The nrena
atoms had been carefully made and show
q the care and attention to details.
,ea n rne ,oMer moor. looking after the
tate and Mrs. Oswald Tilghman and their
narming daughter, Miss Mary Tilrhman
mo Is one of the years debutantes and
taft and their wives:
.iggs. h'oh L.
Cen Gen and and Mrs. N winslow Williams.
Col. and Mrs. Richard s. Hill. Is
Col. and Mrs. NJ. Gillet Gill. 4
Col. w. Hopper Gibson.
Col. Joseph L. Wickes !
Col. John L. G. Lee
capt William Baird United States army Ii
nd Mrs. Baird.
The other members of the poyarno, |
tan were unable to be present. =,
The secretary of state and the membars
the governors staff constitute what liz |
,rmed the governors official social fam
So"Si hoi anu odTS. warmed
pertaining house party for the dance
Thanksgiving. .
All six of the members of this tollv +
arty are Miss Warfield's schoolmates at j
r1ar Gin, on the Hudson-Miss Adel- {
oe McAlpine of New York, Miss Adelaide !
ouid OF New York. Miss Elizabeth Her
IN OF Pittsburg. Miss Esther Stearns Of ,
.ilkesbarre. and Miss Elizabeth Caldwell :
Morristown, Pa; also Mrs. Patrick Cal !
pun, ana her young daughter, Miss
lartha Calhoun. who Is one Of this
,asons debutantes in New York. The Z
overnors niece, Miss Margaret War +
cid OF Howard county, and Mrs. War :
eds niece, Miss Mary Nicodemus; the +
overnors nephews, Messrs. Joshua N :
,arneld; jr.. and Norman warield: his t
ster. Mrs. Herman Hopes of West
lester Pa, and her daughter, Miss Ma
an Hopes; his sister, Mrs. NJ Gillet Gin.
40 her husband. and his brother. Mr..
arshall T. Warfeld are also STAYING af | ,
le executive mansion. On Saturday the I
oung folks will go on to the foot hall | n
anne between the Army and the Navy at | @
+.
The house guests assisted In an in
rmal way in receiving. and Mr. Edwin e
fairfield, jr., who is student al St
Inns Military Academy was there, too. a
Q is large and well developed with a | s
amer like his fathers.
Down the Wide Stairway.
Wnen all the guests had been presented u
ey descended the broad stairway to the II