The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-05


 was one of the handsomest models ever seen in Washington. A severely plain underdress of heavy white satin formed the foundation. Over this was draped with consummate skill the gown of white chiffon on which an exquisite pattern of golden rod, the national flower, was em- broidered in silver. The golden rod de- sign was repeated in the embroidery of the long court train. Point lace formed the sleeves and served to trim the decol ietage. She wore a pearl dos collar and q diamond aigret in her hair. Miss Helen TaftaNore a girlish gown of white em- broid1ref mousseline de soie, made with extreIneA simplicity Knots of pale blue ribbon Ng ve an artistic touch to the frock. IF abundant light hair was coiled af she wore no jewelry.
 Mrs. Shermans gown was one of the most beautiful costumes seen at the ball. On foundation of heavy white satin a tunic of white lace heavily embroidered in silver and crystal fell in graceful folds. In place of a decolletage the sup per part of the bodice showed a draped scarf effect of the silver tissue, and the silver and crystal motifs were repeated In the long train and the closely fitting sleeves. She wore a single diamond or nament in her coiffure and a diamond brooch. Mrs. Sherrill Sherman, wife of the son of the incoming Vice President,
 
 white Satin. a diamond necklace and other diamond ornaments. Mrs. Thomas Sherman, another daughter-in-law, ap- peared in a white lace princess gown with pearl and diamond ornaments.
 Mrs. Knox wore an artistic toilette of Napoleon pink satin, made on the newest French lines, with q gracefully draped tunic of crystal beads. Her jew els were diamond dogcollar and a dla- ai Axrfo was of maize satin trimmed in lace, with motifs of gold embroidery Mrs. Tindle, Mrs. knox's daughter, wore a black crepe trimmed in Venetian lace, and pearl and diamond ornaments. Mrs Elkins, wife of, Senator Elllins, wore a handsome i'm ported toilette of dark blue satin, with serpentine spangles and her jewels were diamonds Miss Katherine Ellxins gown of rare old lace was made over prin- cess slip of white satin She wore a pearl necklace. Miss Wilson, daughter of the Secretary of Agriculture, wore gown of ciel blue velvet, embroidered in seed pearls. gold and turquoses.
 Baroness Von Bernstorff. wife of the German ambassador, wore directoire costume of white satin with a dog col lar of diamonds. Baroness Alexandra von Bernstorf appeared in girlish gown of pink crepe de chine. Mrs. Wright wife of the Secretary of War. wore 8 costume of lilac satin. embroidered in gold and diamond ornaments. Mrs James Bryce. wife of the British ambassador, wore white satin trimmed in lace, and many diamond ornaments. Mrs. Joseph Letters s gown of black velvet was heav- fly trimmed with gold Venetian lace and she wore a diamond tiara.
 Miss Helen Cannon, daughter of the speaker of the House, wore a princess costume of black satin trimmed in jet, and diamonds Her guests, Mrs. D. C. NGgent and Miss Louise Nugent of St. Louis were gowned, the former In black lace and the latter in white satin Mrs. Depew, wife of Senator Depew, wore light blue satin, embroidered in pearls. with diamond and pearl ornaments. Countess Moltke, wife of the Danish minister, white brocaded velvet, collar of pearls, and diamond tiara Mrs. Ed wards, wife of General Clarence Edwards, blue satin and jet her guest, Mrs. Ot tis of Cleveland, O., princess gown of white satin
 Mime. Quesada, wife of the Cuban min ister, wore princess gown of Irish point lace over pale blue satin: Mrs. I. Dewitt Talmage, white satin princess, heavily embroidered in gold; her daughter, Miss Rebecca Collier. Paris gown of pale green satin over draped silk tissue; Mrs. Bell wife of Mai Gen. J. Franklin Bell, white satin and pearls; her guests, Mrs Luce of New York, white brocade embroidered in gold. and Miss Van Voorhis of Zanes- ville, O., black satin with silver trim mings: Mrs. La Toilette, wife of Senator La Toilette of Wisconsin, empire gown of white Irish crochet.
 Mrs. Cochran, wife of Representative Bourke Cochran, wore a white satin di- rectoire costume. trimmed in black lace and jet. with Nile green directoire sash and pearl ornaments; her sister, Miss Ide, black satin; Mrs DalzeH, wife of Representative Dalzell of Penns sylvania white brocaded satin with gold lace, her guest Miss Mccoy, pink satin; Mme Jus serand, wife of the Frefch ambassador fraise satin with a draped tunic of gold tissue, diamond dog collar. Mrs Gug- genhem wife of Senator Guggenhem of Colorado. black velvet embroidered in gold diamond ornaments; Mrs Suther- land, wife of Senator Sutherland of Utah. white lace directoire gown, diamond and pearl ornaments; Miss Sutherland, coral satin with touches of gold embroidery
 Miss Pulitzer, daughter of Joseph Pulit- ger of New York. wore white lace em- broidered in pearls pearl necklace: Mrs Thomas r. Walsh. black velvet embroid- cred in gold, diamond tiara: Mrs. Edward Beale Mclean. white satin with crystal trimmings, diamond and pearl ornaments; Mrs. Terry, wife of Admiral Terry, white brocaded silk; Miss Eleanor Terry. pale blue satin; Baroness Wedel of the German embassy. white satin directoire costume with many diamond ornaments; Mrs. Charles Mum, black tulle over white satin with touches of pale blue velvet; Miss Carrie Louise Num- pale pink satin with crystal trimmings.
 Madame Loudon, wife of the minister from The Netherlands. wore white satin and diamonds: Mrs James R. Mann wife of Representative Mann of Illinois. pale blue satin directoire; Mrs John J. Esch, wife of Representative Esch of Wiscon- sin, maize satin princess gown with touches of gold embroidery. diamonds; Miss Carbo, daughter of the minister from Ecuador, directoire gown of pink satin with touches of gold embroidery