The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-05
CORDIAL SPIRIT
is FELT BY ALL
Speaker Cannon, Daughter, and
Guest First to Greet
President.


given at the White House this season,
if not the largest Of any of this Admin
istration.
An air Of festivity prevailed through
out the evening. despite the fact that it
was the occasion for many adieus.
From the time the receiving party de-
scended the broad staircase from the
upper floor of the house ana took their
places for the evening until they passed
through the East Room ana up the
stairway again, after the last guest had
passed through the lie. the atmosphere
Of genial cordially seemed infectious.
Speaker Cannon, accompanied by his
daughter. Miss Cannon, and their house
guest. Mrs. j. i. Loose, wGre the first
to extend their greetings to the Chief
Executive. They were followed closely
by Senators and Representatives., their
wives, families, and constituents, in
quick succession, iuJeTspeTsed here and
there with an interesting group OF FOR
elgu ENJOYS and represents LlFeS-
The Marine Band, which played
throughout the evening in the LOBBY
made conversation wei nigh Impossible,
but the eager stranger took advantage
of every lull In the music. IN lnqulIlhS
about the identity OF every imposing
parsonage who came within MS range
Of vision depending often on the YER
than himself.
Unlike the glitter and display of the
first Of the series Of state functions
the diplomatic, or the stately sOlemuIty
OF the judiciary reception, the reception
last evening presented decidedly IN
formal appearance Regardless o. con
VUL lions, there were among the guests
women n hlsh-neclsed street dress
men in business and afternoon attire,
and one independent old lady even wore
her coat and wraps throughout the
evening
Much 10 the disappointment of he
large contingent of visitors in the city,
Mrs. Nicholas LCugwOTth, wife OF Rep
TeseUtatlVe LOugWOTtnr and eldest
daughter of the President failed 30 put
iu an appearance during the evening,
Miss Ethel Roosevelt came in for a
large share of the attention of the VlSl-
tors as she passed here and there In
the crowd, always surrounded by an
admIring group Of friends. She looked
especially attractive in gown Of ng-
UTed white crepe de chine, with a direc-
tOire sash of peacock green satin.
In the receiving party with the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Roosevelt We're the mem
bers of the Cabinet and their wives,
with the exception or the Secretary OF
the Treasury and Mrs. Cortelyou, and
the Secretary Of the Interior James
x. Garfield.
The line was especially imposing and
stately. the gowns worn being more
than ordinarily effective.
tune of ashes of roses brOeAded satin.
Mrs. Fairbanks, who stood next to her,
was Decomingly gOWued IN turquoise
blue satin, effectively trimmed with
lace, and diamond ornaments. Mrs.
Bacon who occupied her place in line
IS the wife of the Secretary OF State
for the first time. WOre handsome COS
. tune OF silver gray satin, embroidered
in crystals, with diamond ornaments
Mrs Wright, wife Of The Secretary of
War was handsomely gowned IN white
satin, embroidered in gold, with gar
ultuTe OF lace on the bodice. Mrs. Bon
aUarJe wore a costume OF Alice blue
mOiTe, with a bertha Of Brussels lace
and diamond ornaments Mrs Meyer,
wife OF the Postmaster General, wore
a striklngly handsome gown OF black
chiffon velvet, with the top Of the
bodice effectively sOfteued with white
/ tu-le, and c9rsage ornament or d!a-
/ AIRS. Newberry. wife Of the Secretary
( Of the Navy, looked particularly hand
/ some in q gown " soft pink chiffon,
/ trimmed with bands Of silver emDToi-
I derry. Mrs Garfield. wife of the Score
/ rarE of the Interior wore a gown of
/ coral satin. embroidered in gold. and
+ gown Of black satin trimmed with lace
/ and diamond ornaments
/ Miss Martha Bacon, daughter of the
/ Secretary of state, wore "A becoming
+ gown of pink satin. made dITCCt0irc and
/ trimmed with ta=-eaa and fringe with a
+ single plun rose mt the eorEale.
Miss Julia Meyer. daughter Of the
/ Postmaster General. was aer0miuely at
. tired lu pale blue chiffon over satin, and
4 Miss IaIgIsa Meyer sister Of the Post
. master General. wore mauEe satin en-
MISS carol Eewberrg wore hand
/ some gown of pale blue satin with sil-
4 NeT embroidery
/ Mrs CuwIes. sister OF tho President
/ .u gold and crystals. and h-s Douglas
/ Robinson. also sister of the President,