The Washington times., 1911-01-02

of a gay group throughout the recep-
1 uon, wore her debut gown of white
/ satin with an oVerdrapery of pink en-
broidered chiffon.
Mrs. Sherman in Black ~,
With Plumed Hat and SabIes.
Mrs. Sherman. wife of the Vice Presi-
dent, was handsomely gowned in black
velvet with the bodice embroidered In
chalk pearls and she wore a large black
picture hat trimmed with plumes. and
handsome sables.
Mrs. MacVeagh, wife of the Secretary
Of the Treasury, wore ivory velvet en-
bossed chiffon.
Mrs. Meyer, wife of the Secretary of
the Navy. always distinguished figure,
wore cerise satin veiled in black chiffon
with touches of gold braid on the bodice.
Mrs. 'Ballinger, wife of the Secretary
of the Interior, was in heavy corded
white corded silk with the bodice trim
med with pearls and silver embroidery
and touches of brown fur on the bodice
and skirt
Mrs. Nagel. wife of the Secretary OF
Commerce and Labor, wore black. velvet
with large black plumed hat ~
One particularly interesting group Of
well 7gowned women included the house
guests of the Vice President and Mrs.
sherman. In the party were Mrs Sher-
rill Sherman, their daughter-in-law. who
wore ruby velvet and chiffon with a
large black picture hat trimmed with
plumes, and a chinchiIla stole and muff
Mrs. Richard Sherman, another daugh-
ter-ln-law, wore Kings blue Chiffon vel
vet, with black picture hat ard black
fox furs. r.. q.
Miss Brewer. of Herkimer, NY, was
In black velvet, with a black velvet hat
trimmed With paradise bird.
Miss. Florence Miller OF Utica, n Y,
wore beautiful gown OF gray chiffon
over green satin, with picture hat of
gray satin, and Miss Gertrude Miller
dahlia red velvet and chiffon, with a
picture hat of the same shade. e.
Lady Hadfeld, sister of the Attorney
General, wore green velvet, with a hat
to match, and chincilla ftrs.
Attorney Generals Daughter
In GoId-C -Colored Chiffon.
Mrs. Albert Akin. deughter- of the. At
torneyr General and Mrs Wickersham,
wore gold-colored chiffon, with a large
black hat and white fox fUrs
Miss Alys Meyer, daughter of the Sec
retary OF the Navy and Mrs. Meyer.
who accompanied her parents, wore a
handsome gown of white broadcloth
and black velvet. With black satin hat
LSh' VIII plllh anu Will
marahou.
Miss Nagel, daughter Of the Secretary
of Commerce and Labor, was an attrac-
tive figure in gown of pale blue cloth.
with pale blue hat to match.
Mrs. James r. Mann, wife of Repre-
sentative Mann of Illinois, was becom-
ingly gowned in white satin veiled in
black marquisette, with touches Of coral
velvet, and hat of coral velvet.
Mrs I. Dewitt TalmaRe wore black
velvet embroidered in white, with gold
and a black hat.
Mrs. Medorem Crawford, wife of Cen
eral Crawford, wore golden brown en-
broidered chiffon.
Mrs. Cuno II. Rudolph, wife of Com
missioner Rudolph, wore a stunning
toilette Of brown velvet, with a large
brown velvet hat trimmed with a para
disc bird. and sable furs.
Mrs. Anderson, wife of Justice Ander-
son, wore q becoming gown of green |
velvet, with a black and white picture |
hat trimmed with white plumes.
The women of the judiciary, always a !
dignified coterie, presented an especial |
ly interesting appearance this morning, |
on account of the three new faces In !
the circle-MTs, Hughes, wife of the |
Van Devanter, and Mrs. Lamar, wives /
Of the recently appointed magistrates.
Mrs. White, wife of Chief Justice |
White, whose husband has been
only recently elevated TO his post since
the last New Year reception, was one
Of handsomely gowned women present.
She wore black and white striped satin
yelled in black chiffon and trimmed in
bands of turquoise embroidery with a
black and white hat and ermine furs.
Mrs. Harlan in Gown
Of Jet Brocaded Silk.
Mrs. Harlan, wife of Associate JUS
ice Harlan. was in a becoming gown
# jet brocaded satin. Miss Harlan wore
electric blre marquisette over satin, and
Miss Ruth Harlan was in pale green
.repe de chine.
Mrs. Oliver Wendell Holmes, wife of
ssociate Justice Holmes, wore golden
)rOwn satin and chiffon.
Mrs. Lurton, wife of Associate Justice
Iurton, wore black chiffon broadcloth,
With a bodice of embroidered black and