The Washington times., 1911-01-02
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white chiffon trimmed with touches Of
silver and ermine furs.
Mrs McKenna, wife of Associate JUS
tice McKenna, was extremely handsome
IN gown OF royal purple velvet.
Mrs. Day, wife of Associate Justice
med with gold lace, and her daughter
in-law, Mrs Rufus Day, who accom-
panied her, was in beautiful gown OF
golden brown velvet, hand embroidered
ON the bodice and sleeves.
Mrs. Hughes, wife of Associate JUS
ttce Hughes, who made her first appear
ance today at a White House New Year
reception as the wife of member OF
the Supreme Court, wore striking
gown of changeable green and pink
chiffon velvet, with a long silver bead
tunic, with black velvet hat trimmed
with white plumes.
Mrs. Van Devanter, wife of one of
the new members of the judiciary, who
appeared for the first time at White
House function, was handsomely
gowned In black net over green satin
with jet garnitures and black hat.
Mrs. Lamar, wife of the new Asso-
ciate Justice Lamar, wore a handsome
tailored suit of black broadcloth with a
black velvet hat.
Mrs. Brown, wife of former Justice
Brown, wore a handsome gown. of rich
black satin with a large black hat.
Mrs. Van Orsdel. wife of Justice J. A.
van Orsdel, was beComingly attired in
raisin colored satin with lace garnitures
and big black hat trimmed with
plumes, and black furs.
Nine Jusserand First
To Greet Mr.. and Mrs. Taft.
On account of the illness OF Baroness
Hengelmuller, wife of the Austro-Hun-
garian ambassador, the dean of the
corps. Nine. Jusserand, wife of the
French ambassador, was the first wife
of an ambassador to. greet the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Taft. Mime. Jusserand
wore a handsome gown OF heIIotrope
satin with black hat and furs.
Nine. Loewenthal-Linau, wife of the
counselor Of the Austro-Hungarlan en-
bassy, who came to Washington a few
months ago bride, greeted the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Taft at their first New
Year reception at the White House.
Nine. Linau was beautifully gowned in
black velvet trimmed with gold en-
broidery with guimpe OF French lace
and a large picture hat trimmed with
black fur and heron feathers. o..
Baroness Preuschen, wife of the naval
attache of the Austro-Hungarian en-
bassy, always an attractively gowned
figure. wore hand embroidered pink
satin with a pink velvet hat trimmed
with pink and black plumes.
Nine. LefevrePontalis, wife of the
lie" COulScIOI VI inc CInpdoSy,
wore a becoming gown of golden brown
liberty satin with a large brown velvet
hat trimmed with silver and plumes.
Countess de Chambrun, wife of the
military attache of the French embassy,
one of the most attractive members Of
the diplomatic corps, appeared In
handsome gown of black crepe de chine
embroidered in bands of gold and silver
with a black satin toQue with white
aigrettes.
Mime. de Peretti de la Rocca, wife OF
the first secretary of the French en-
bassy, wore taupe velvet made with a
tunic of etamine chiffon embroidered in
black beads, while her hat was Of black
zibeline stole and mum.
German Ambassadors Wife
And Daughter Attractive.
Countess Won Bernstorff and Countess
Won Bernstorn. wife
and daughter of the German ambassa-
dor, were among the most attractive
looking guests at the reception. The
countess wore a gown of black velvet
and chiffon trimmed in black fur bands,
with a black picture hat trimmed In
white plumes. Countess Luise-AleXan-
dra Won Bernstorff wore a dark blue
cloth gown trimmed in velvet and white
lace over cloth of gold. Her hat was
Of black velvet with black plumes.
wore a gown OF black lib
erty satin with an overdress of red
and a large black hat trim
med with a bird Of paradise.
Mrs. Matsui, wife of the counselor of
he Japanese embassy, wore an import
ed gown of peacock blue silk, with a
nat to match, and black lynx furs.
Marchesa Cusani wife OF the Italian
ambassador. with their attractive young
laughter, Donna Beatrice Cusani, were
the objects OF considerable attention. |
This was their first appearance at the !
White House at a public function. as
hey only arrived in Washington a |
month or two ago. and. though they |
lave been entertained informally at |
eas by Mrs. Taft, there has been no |
,fficial function since their arrival.
Marchesa Cusani wore white lace |
'ver satin. and large black hat trim |
ned with plumes. Her daughter wore |
dainty gown of white chiffon cloth,
With a large white hat trimmed with |
lumeS.
Nine. vassilieff. wife of the naval