The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-23

Last night was a gala night al th'
womans Congressional Club, corner o.
Fifteenth and X streets, the occasion be
ing the members reception in honor Of
Vice President and Mrs, Fairbanks, anS
the speaker Of the House OF Representa-
tives and Miss Cannon.
The members Of the club, their families
and their house guests composed the
company, and It was q merry and a bril-
liant one. with many beautiful gowns anl
handsome women, TO say nothing Of th'
distinguished men. who seemed 20 have
a genuinely good time. Mrs Crumpacker
wife Of Representative Edgar D. Crum
packer. OF Indiana. made the presenta-
tons TO the guests OF honor, and &C,
quilted herself with credit
Mrs Fairbanks wore a simple, hand
some gown Of heavy ivory satin, viii
bands OF escuriaI lace set in, and hand
some embroidery about the .decoliete bod
ice. Miss Cannon was in wine-colOre6
chiffon velvet and tulIe. with trimmings
Of passementeric Of garnets. with gold
ornaments in her hair. Mrs. CrUmpacker'
gown was OF apricot satin, made in di
rectoire style. and trimmed with en-
brOideries Of gold and cloth OF gold
The reception committee was composed
Of Mrs. Crumpacker. Mrs. Depew, Mrs
Dixon. Mrs William Alden Smith, Mrs
Gamble. Mrs Owen. Mrs. Hobson, Mrs
Hawley. Mrs. Lamar, Miss Curtis, Miss
Maths. Mrs Slayden, Mrs Mccall. Mrs
Jack Beall. Mrs. Mann. Mrs. Zslinsly
Mrs Fairchild. Mrs Porter, Mrs Foster
Mrs. Terrell. Ms DalzeH Mrs. Harding
Mrs. DE Almond. Mrs SherIey. Mrs. Lou
denslager. Mrs. sam Smith, and Mrs
FoTdney.
Decorations Are Elaborate.
Mrs James Brock Perkins. president Of
the club. held a little reception OF heI
own where she stood Her gown was a
striking one Of pale raspberry chiffon
velvet. made with double skirt and
trimmed with rare lace.
The receiving line stood in the middle
room. and the buffet supper was served
in the third drawing-room. or what was
the dining-ro0m OF the mansion when
the late Senator German occupied the
house The table was handsomely dec
GRATED with pink and white blossoms. and
punch was served from q side table. Pre-
siding in TIE diniug-room were Mrs. Jack
Beau, in q directoire gown OF petunia
messaline. trimmed with embroidery
Mrs. FaircEild, in black satin and lace
Miss Curtis. IN white satin: Mrs. Mann
in black velvet, and Miss Maths. in white
chiffon with pink flowers. made in En-
press Josephine style
The front drawing room was reserved
for dancing. and was never deserted dur
ing the evening. SChrOeders orchestra
stationed IL the hail. played during the
evening and for the dancing. Many guests
arrived early and left early. going 10 The
ball al the White House. and many Others
arrived late from dinner parties The &C.
casion was one OF genuine enjoyment and
pleasure 10 every one.
Some Striking Gowns.
Among some Of the handsome gowns
were those OF Mrs. Wetmore, wife Of Sen
ator Wetmore. Of pale gray satin and
tuIle. with trimmings Of embroidery in
silver and cloth OF silver: Mrs J. l.
Loose. house guest Of Miss Cannon. ot
black lace over white satin. with touches
Of green velvet. diamond dog collar. and
ornaments; Mrs. TaImage. widow Of Rev
T De Witt Talmage, black thread lace
over apricot satin. with trimmings Of cut
steel and diamonds; Mrs. Gregory
daughter Of senator Overman, white
satin; Mrs. Deliver. wife Of Senator Dol
liver. whose dancing attracted admiration
on all sides, in stunning gray embroidered
tulle. with paSsementerie and trimmings
Of steel; Mrs Anthony. OF Kansas. in en-
pire drapery Of gold spangled net over. a
princesse slip Of pale yellow satin; Mrs.
Dalzell white satin trimmed with gold
embroidered tUlle and diamonds; Miss Nc
Coy. her house guest, pink satin empire
gown; Mrs owen, white satin and dia-
mOnds
As It grew late, the company broke up
into small parties. who continued dancing.
and others who sat at the small tables
in some OF the upper rooIas. playing
games OF various kinds. and for the most
part the club members and their fami-
lies fingered late.
The officers Of the club are. President,
Mrs James Breck Perkins. Rochester, \.
Y; vice presidents, Mrs. Henry Cabot
Lodge. Nahant. Mass; Mrs. John Sharp
Williams, Yszoo City. Miss; Mrs Champ
Clark, Bowling Green, No; Mrs. Joseph
N. Dixon. Missoula, Mont; Mrs. Julius
Kahn, San Francisco, Cal: recording sec
rotary, Mrs. J. Sloat Fassett, Elmira. y.
Y; corresponding secretary. Mrs. William
NJ. howard. Lexington, Ga; treasurer,
Miss E. P Wood. Trenton, y. J.
Mrs. Roosevelt and Mrs Fairbanks are
honorary members.
Next Friday night the club viii give
a reception TO the Vice President-eleCt
and Mrs James Sherman