The Washington times., 1911-02-22

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The gallant soldiers and sailors of
these fair United States have long been
famous for their skill in the terpsichor-
can art, and last night the scene in the
East Room presented an admirable dem
onstration of their ability. Combined
with the gala toilettes of the feminine
contingent. the gorgeous uniforms of
the greater part of the masculine guests
formed a particularly attractive picture
on the ballroom floor. The court uni-
forms of the few diplomats in attend
ance lent an additional touch of color
To the scene.
Diplomatic
Circle Represented.
Conspicuous in the small dInIomatir
'oterie present were the dean of The
corps, the Austro- rian Ambassa-
dor, and Baroness HengeImuller, the
latter appearing for the first time this
season at one Of these functions. on ac-
count Of illness which kept her con-
fined TO the house throughout the win
ter; the Mexican Ambassador and his
bride, Sonora de la Barra, with whom
he has just returned to the National
few days ago; the Italian Ambassador
and Marchesa Cusani and their attrac-
tive young daughter, Donna Beatrice
Cusani; the Minister of Costa Rica and
Mime. Calvo and the Misses Calvo; the
Charge d'Anaires of Argentina and
Nine. Villegas the former appearing
for the last time in his present capacity,
as he leaves Washington shortly
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Netherlands and Nine Loudon; the
Minister of Switzerland and Nine Rit-
ter; the Belgian Minister and Countess
de Buisseret; and the new Swedish
Minister, Count Ehrensvard.
The military and naval attaches of
the various embassies and legations
who called to pay their respects 10
the Chief Executive and to their Amer
lean colleagues. were the naval at
tache of the Austro- Hungarian en-
bassy, Baron Preuschen; the military
attache of the French embassy and
Countess de Chambrun, accom-
panied by the latter's mother, Mrs.
Nicholas Longworth, of Cincinnati;
Lieut. Col. T. NJ McLachlan. military
attache of the British embassy was
a conspicuous figure in the killed cos
lulllt VI TIC D1OtNll IllB NOul-
mander Retzmann, naval attache, and
Major Won Herwarth, military attachr.
both of the German embassy; the
Counselor OF the Japanese embassy and
Nine. Matsuf: Lieut. Com. Carlo Pfster,
naval attaChe of the Italian embassy,
and Lieutenant Commander de Azevedo,
of the Brazilian embassy, and Mime. de
AzevedO.
Admiral Dewey
First in Line of Guests.
Admiral Dewey attended by his aide,
Comma nder Henry V. Butler. as the
head of the navy, was the first to greet
the receiving party. followed closely by
other distinguished dignitaries of Ie
army and navy. The Chief of Staff and
Mrs. Leonard Wood were absent from
the city, and Mrs. Dewey is somewhat
of an invalid and was unable to attend.
Lieut.. Gen. Nelson A. Miles, retired,
was accompanied by his son and daugh-
ter-in-law. Lieut.. and Mrs. sherman
Miles, L. 5. A, and the latterS mother,
Mrs. William Belden Noble.
The new commandant of the Marine
Corps, Gen. William y. Biddle, and Mrs.
Riddle attended for the first time in
The formers new capacity, and were
the recipients of endless cOngra tulauOnS
throughout the evening.
Accompanying the Vice President and
Mrs. Sherman were their house guests.
the former Ambassador to Germany and
Mrs CharIemagne Tower, who held i'm
promptu receptions of their own In their
passage through the various state apart
ments.
In the state dining room, where an
Ella borate supper was served, the table
was tastefuily decorated with yellow
shaded silver candelabra and huge
mounds of yellow jOnQuilS.
Miss Taft Has
Her Own Little Court.
Miss Taft, who came downstairs and
Joined the party in the Blue Room
shortly before the beginning of the
reception, held little court of her own
the evening and was the
first to join the dancers, dancing with
Lieut.. Comdr Henry V. Butler, U. s. N.
The President enjoyed the spectacle
from the Green Room door from time
TO time but did not dance, as he fire.
Quently had on previous occasions,
much to the disappointment of all his
guests.
Mrs. Taft. escorted by Captain Butt,
partoOk of some light refreshments in
the dining room, after the reception of
the guests, and later rejoined a group
Vi IL iOlIhS III llle DUO fsOOut. NlltIS SliG
remained until the close of the recep-
ti"n, with occasional visits to the East
Room to watch the dancing. She looked
we'll in becoming gown of pale yellow
satin with diamonds
The Vice President and Mrs. Sher-
man spent some time in the Blue Room
ana later in the dining room, chatting
with friends here and there after the
receiving line had dissolved. Mrs. Sher-
man looked particularly attractive in a
becoming gown Of white satin with an
overdreSs of turquoise blue chiffon.
Mrs. Knox. wife of the Secretary of
State who stood next in line to Mrs
Sherman, wore, handsome gown of
pink chiffon velvet, trimmed with ma
line and silver and crystal beads.
Mrs. MacVeagh, wife of the Secretary
of the Treasury, wore white point lace
over peacock blue satin.
Mrs Wickersham, wife of the Attor-
ney General, who stood in line last night
for the first time since the first in the