The Washington herald., 1910-02-02

First to Shake Presidents Hand.
Another large and distinguished COM
pany was entertained at the White Houss
last night by President and Mrs. Taft.
This time It was for the Congressional
delegation.
Tie same generous hospitality was OBJ
served which has marked these func-s
tons this year since the invitation lists
have been curtailed, and companies only
large enough for real entertainment and
enjoyment have been the rule.
The President and Mrs. Tan passed
through the corridor TO the Blue Room
promptly at o'clock, followed by the
Vice President and Mrs. Sherman. the
Secretary Of the Treasury and Mrs. Mac
Veagh. the Secretary o. War and Mrs.
Dickinson. Postmaster General Hitchcock
and Mrs. Anderson. the Attorney General
and Mrs. Wickersham, the Secretary Of
the Navy and Mrs. Meyer. the Secretary
OF the Interior and Mrs. Ballinger. the
Secretary Of Commerce and Labor, Mr..
NageI, and the Secretary Of Agriculture,
Mr Wilson.
Mrs. Taft wore her inaugural ball gown,
OF rich heavy cream bTOcaded satin, with
the pattern Of golden-rOd IN the brocads
and the silver embroidery and fringe.
She looked exceedingly well, her costume
finished with a collar OF pearls, and Z
modest necklace Of diamonds. with a
spray OF diamonds IN her hair. Mrs.
Sherman wore q becoming gown Of dove
colored satin, with silver and pearl en-
broidery and pearl ornaments. Mrs.
MacVeagh wore & gold coIored satin with
gold embroideries and point lace on the
bodice, with pearl and diamond Orna-
ments.
Wears Pearl Ornaments.
Mrs. Dickinson was Eowned in smoke
coIorea satin. with embroideries Of the
same shade. and pearl ornaments, Mrs.
Meyer. electric blue satin with touches
Of gold and black, with pearls; Mrs. Bal
Iinger, pale green satin. made empire.
and trimmed with lace and Jewels OF
green and crystal.
There were a conspicuous number OF
diplomats present-more than is usual az
a Congressional reception which added
TO the brilliance Of the scene In fact,
al the ambassadors now II town, most
Of the foreign ministers. and the charge
d'affaires were present. And those who
were in this distinguished circle wore
their court costumes.
Comfortable arrangements prevailed,
and there was little congestion Of people.
except for a short time in the corridor.
Mrs. Taft remained only half an hour
and then passed quietly out Of the Blue
Room and upstairs.
There was an absence OF precedence IN
the guest line. and the first who passed
| into the Blue Room and shook the hand
Of the Chief Executive and Mrs. Taft
was one Of the weIl-knov-n buds in res
ident society.
Greets Miss BOardman.
a. the end Of the long line Of guests,
and next TO the last one 70 pass through,
was the close friend Of President and
Mrs. Taft, Miss Mabel Boardman, who
wore a beautiful gown OF coral pink
satin with a bertha OF rare lace and
trimmings Of gold tissue. She wore
handsome tara Of diamonds.
She found time to have q little chat
with each one in the line as she passed
through, and then remained I'm the Red
Room with a circle OF friends. After all
the guests had greeted their hosts. the
President moved about ia the parlor, had
some ice water, while the ladies Of -
Cabinet were being served to the salads
and ices.
Among those in the Blue Room, who
formed a particularly interesting little
company. were Representative and Mrs.
LongWorth and Miss Ethel Roosevelt, who
were quite the center of attention for
some time. Miss ROc csevelt greeted o!d
friends on all sides She looked exceed
ingly we'll m a girlish gown OF white
satin and tulle. spangled with crystals.
Others in the Blue Room we're Mrs
Charles Anderson, Mrs. Taft's sister, anu
her daughters, the Misses Harriet and
Katharine Anderson. and Miss Torrey,
the Presidents aunt. who IS spending the
end Of the season at the White House.
She was In black velvet and point lace
with lace on her hair.
Misses Anderson There.
Mrs. Anderson wore black chiffon cloth
and lace. with a jet collar and other
ornaments. Hiss Harriet Anderson wore
deep coral satin with bands Of cloth OF
gold about the shoulders and low bodice.
Miss Katharine Andetson wore a prin-
cess gown Of shell pink chiffon velvet
with q soft trimming OF embroidered
chiffon cloth in the same delicate shades
about the low neck
Many Of the guests left early for
dances and other entertainments, but
those who remained had the pleasure OF
a. dance again in the East Room. where
the President enjoyed looking on for
time. and then, with Miss Mabel Board
man. danced off among the gay thrOng.
and had just as good a time as the young
est Of them.
Again his dancing was admired and
commented upon, and again he and Gen.
J. Franklin Bell Chief Of STAFF OF the
United States army. carried of the honors
for grace and light-footedness. Miss