The Washington herald., 1908-02-21

Mrs. Piilsbury.
So. on after them. came officers. ap-
parently without number. The members
of the diplomatic corps. ascending from
the dressing rooms on the basement floor
and gaining the parlor floor by the private
elevator, passed directly in 10 the Blue
Room. later taking the opportunity Of
break ir the passing line 10 greet Their
host and hostess.
Justices or the Supreme Court, Senators
and Representatives. and distinguished
members Of the residential coterie were
likewise ushered Immediately on entrance
to the corridor into the Blue Room, the
silken cord which separated the sheep
from the goats" or the especially Invited
from the great throng, too numerous 10 be
limited 70 one room. dropping all evening
TO the magic talisman of a well-known
name whispered 10 the officer stationed
there
This entrance. which in former days
was separated from the corridor by
narrow sate Of wrought brass and pop
ularly known as the golden gate" Is
| the place Of vantage for all without the
precincts Of the Blue Room, and here the
crowd is always greatest as men and
women crane their necks and step on
each others trains and geet 10 get a
glimpse OF the nOtables ia the room be
yond. or even yet. at this late day. 90
see Mrs Longworth. the Presidents eldest
daughter. who is still popularity known TO
all as Alice"
Mrs LOngwOrth Always There.
She is always present. and always look
ing her best. As usual, last night she was
In good spirits and full Of the vivacity
which makes her so popular to friend
and stranger alike.
Japan's new representative, Baron Taxa
hira, who returns here as An 1assador
was present 10 greet the President. and
TO meet again the old friends he knew
when plain Mr. Takahira. Minister from
Japan.
He was accompanied by the Counselor
OF the Embassy and Nine Miyaoka and the
secretaries OF his staff. Nine. Miyaoka
was prettily gowned in pale pink crepe
de chine. elaborately embroidered in silk
OF the same shade. emphasized by span
sles OF silver and crystal.
Gen. and Mrs. Frederick Grant, who
are visiting the Secretary Of State and
Mrs. Root, held an informal reception
OF their own IN one corner Of the Blue
Room. nearly every one who passed be
ing an old friend or acquaintance. or
some one who wished 10 be introduced
Hardly less popular than they were the
Governor Of Massachusetts, and Mrs. Cur
us Guild. The governor was particularly
interested IN everything he saw
Many Handsome Gowns.
Many handsome tofettes were seen.
among them Mrs. Roosevelr's. which was
OF royal blue satin. brocaded in flowers OF
various colOrs. 4 bertha Of duchess lace
aud necklace Of diamonds with bou-
Quet Of lilies Of the valley, completed her
toilette
Mrs. Frederick Grant wore white chiffon
satin. embroidered in white silk chrysan-
themums with a trailing vine pattern OF
green leaves.
Mrs. Guild was handsomely goWned IN
pailletted robe Of dull silver. the
spangles running in diagonal lines from
I the shoulders 90 the hem OF the princess
| frock Brilliant poinsettia blossoms in her
hair and on the shoulder gave a contrast
ing note OF color
Mrs. Fairbanks was not present. so that
standing next 20 Mrs. Roosevelt was Mrs.
Root who wore white satin. brocaded IN
! threads Of gold and trimmed with gold
/ embroidery and lace.
Mrs. COrtelyOu wore white brocadsd silk
with embellishments of gold embroidery
In panel effects down the front and round
the hem.
Mrs. Bonaparte wore white brocaded
satin. with trimming OF cloth Of gold and
beautiful antique lace.
Mrs. Meyer was in black satin. with
trimming Of white tulle and rhinestone
buttons.
Mrs. Metcslf wore pale blue satin.
deliberately embroidered in maUve flowers.
Mrs. Garfield wore pale blue satin. with
embellishments OF point lace
Mrs. Straus wore ivory white chiffon
velvet, with heavy embroidery as trim
ming, combined with lace.
Mrs. LOnEworth in Blue.
Mrs Nicholas Longworth, as usual. was
the cynosure Of all eyes. looking very
smart fin a chiffon gown OF peacock blue
over emerald green silk, wide border Of
embroidered peacock feathers finishing
the hem Of the empire gown, and forming
the deep mandarin sleeves. She wore a
diamond tiara and necklace and long drop
earrings
Mrs. Pinsbury was richly gowned in
black velvet with bertha OF point lace.
with which she wore pearls and dia-
monds
Mrs. Newberry was beautifully gowned
In white tulle, pailletted IN gold. the Sc
qUins running In diagonal lines from the
shoulders and forming al the hem a deep
border Of gold.
Mrs Timmons was chaTmingly gowned
in pale blue chiffon satin, with embeI-
/ lishment of lace.
Nine. Quesada, wife OF the Cuban Min
ister, who, with him, appeared at the
/ White House for the first time this sea
son, having just returned from abroad.
was gowned in an Irish lace robe, veil
ing pale green chiffon and satin. with
which she wore diamond tiara and
necklace combined with emeralds
Mrs. Emlen Roosevelt was in a white
figured lace robe, embroidered in white
silk flowers. and built over pale yellow
satin.
Miss Robinson i'm Chiffon.
Miss Corinne Robinson wore a chic eos
tune Of cerise chiffon satin made princess
and trimmed with lace.
Nine de Blanpre, of the French En-
bassy, was smartly gowned in black vel
vet, with trimming of tulle and lace
round the decollete bodice.
The Hon. Violet Vivian wore white
satin. embellished with bands of silver
passemeRterie. with a rope Of pearls round
her neck. and a ribbon decoration on her
shoulder.
Mrs. BromwelI wore an empire gown
OF delicate pink chiffon satin and frosted
tulle, iu alternating stripes. Motifs OF
pale sage green gave a contrasting note
Mrs. HOCkSta 9ter was In raSDberrv .chfP-
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