The Washington times., 1909-05-08
GARDEN PARTY Is CONVERTED INTO
INDOOR RECEPTION BY THUN-
DIR SHOWER

An inopportune thunder shower upset
the plans for the White House garden
party yesterday afternoon, but the func-
Flon, which under the circumstances
took the form of an indoor reception,
was none the less brilliant.
The President and Mrs. Taft received
their guests at the south end OF the East
Room, which, like the entire lower floor,
was effectively decorated with spring
flowers and roses, and all the windows
and doors thrown open, giving the most
delightful views of the gardens at every
turn
CcL Spencer Cosby made the presenta-
tions to the President. and Capt. Archi-
bald w. Butt introduced to Mrs Taft,
whc stood on the Iett of the President.
the invitations having been issued in
her name only.
The full Marine Band played through
out the afternoon in the entresol.
After greeting their hosts in the East
Room, the guests passed on through the
suite of state apartments into the state
dining room, where tea and other light
refreshments were served. The table
was unusually attractive, laid with Mex
ican-drawn work doilies and center
pieces, the polished mahogany surface
showing through, and numerous large
plaques of Richmond roses and ferns.
Mrs. Taft's Gowns.
Mrs. Taft's gown, which was especial
lysbecoming, was of soft satin of deli
cate rose tint, made on modified empire
lines. with an over6ress of rose pink
tissue. and pearl ornaments.
The Vice President and his sister-in-
law, Mrs. Moore, accompanied by the,r
house guests, Mr.. and Mrs. Nellis
Croufe, of Utica, N. Y, were among the
earliest of the guests. Representative
and Mrs Gongworth were accompanied
by the latte-'s sister, Miss Ethel Roose-
welt, who wore a, dainty white frock and
a large black hat Mrs. Longworth was
becomingly attired in Natter blue crepe
de chine with a large black hat.
among the other guests were the
Italian Ambassador and Baroness
Mayor des Planches, the French Am
bassador and Nine. Jusserand, the
Brazilian Ambassador and Nine. Ma
Duco, the British Ambassador and Mrs.
Bryce, the japanese Ambassador and
ister and Baroness Moncheur. the Ar
gentine Minister and Nine. Portela, the
Secretary OF the Legation of Sweden
and Nine. Ekengren, Mrs. Knox, wife
Of the Secretary of State: Mrs. Mac
Neagh, wife of the Secretary of the
treasury; the Attorney General and
Mrs. Wickersham, acco npanied by
their house guests, Lady Aadheld and
Mrs. Lawrence; Miss Cannon.
Mrs. Hale, wife of Senator Hale.
Mrs. Nicholas Anderson.
Senator Bacon
Gen. John C. BLACK and his daughter,
Mrs. Vrooman.
Mrs Morgan Brown. of Nashville.
Tenn.
Mrs. Bailey, wife of Senator Bailey.
Mrs. Bourne, wife of Senator Bourne.
Mrs. William +. Dennis.
Mrs. William II. Emory
Mrs. Willis. of Detroit, mother of Mrs.
Emory
Mrs. Ten Eyck Wendell.
Mrs. Audenried.
Mrs. Larz Anderson.
Mrs. Franklin Ellis.
Mrs. George Whitfield Brown.
Mrs. Alexander X Anderson.
Miss Anderson.
Mr.. Justice White and Mrs. White.
Mr.. Justice Brown and Mrs. Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles G. Bennett.
Mrs Frederick r. Coudert.
Mrs. Becker.
Viscountess de SibOur.
Mrs. Edgar
Mrs John w. Dwight.
Mrs. Thomas Chatard
Miss Carroll, of Baltimore.
Former Governor Magoon.
W. Bowie Clarke
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard II. Dana
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Dana, jr.
Miss NJ K LongfelloW.
Mrs. f r. Barrett.
Miss Della F. Dana
Miss Z. T. Longfellow.
Mrs. NJ. L. O'Donoghue
Mrs. Thorpe.
Mrs. Z. H Dana.
Mrs. Paul Scharf.
The former Ambassador to Great