The Washington times., 1912-12-27

Mrs. william r. Diapers eighteenth
century bail. given at her residence last
night. proved to bc . true dellneation
Of the rarest and most artistic COSTUME
Inc Of that time. American Deautx
roses, big red Christmas roees. ana
Christmas greens and berries formed
the general decorations Of the houss'
while Empire bouquets formed the cen.
ter decorations for. the numerous smai'
tables at which supper was served.
Mrs. Draper. In receiving her guests
wore an Empire gown Of white satin
with broad stripes Of velvet, and . hchu
effect Of old lace and . tiara. necklace.
and corsage ornaments Of pearls. Miss
Draper, for whom the ball was given
worc the costume Of . court lady Of the
time Of Louis XIV, Of pink and blue
taffcta with rufllss of lace, and pearl
neckiace, Both she and her mother
wore powdered coiffures Of that period.
The minuet, with other old faenioneo,
stately dances. were given unit! ma
after that, there was general dancing; .
French Ambassador and Madame Jus.
serand. the British Ambascador ana
ana Mri Madam. sssssi 'hs s,ksmssss. @ The srssii.
ian Ambassador and Madame da Cams
the German Ambassador. the Post
master General, Eamee MacVeaSn. tne
M Spanish M;. and bs s.sSrs s~:.s cS Mns
ter, the Norwegian Minister and Madame
Hryn' the Netherlands Minister. ana
Madame Loudon. Mrs. Riahard ~:
Townsend. Mr.. and Mrs.: teser @ ,esrsss W1s,s.
members Of the Diplomatic Corps. and
society people in general.
Miss Taft 10 Attractive.
One Of the most strkinS costumes
was that Of Miss Helen Taft. VINO.
dressed a. . colonial dame. carried
herself to perfection in the minuet.
Her draperies were Of pink broceoe:
opening over . pink satin petucoet' ana
with Il she wore her mar pmea parsd n,sd
in h,a puif:: :S;,a S%.i'' and COILS una powered
'1SH %rI, % RieS.rd Reid rogers costume
was after the painting at Nerraiiles
OF Madame Sophie. Of France. by Nat.
tier. who painted all Of the court
beauties Of that time. Il was Of Nat Nat.
abeth Reid Rogers. who entertained
Miss Draper at dinner preceding the
ball. represented La CamarEo. the
most beautiful dancer OF the court or
Louis XVI Her gown .; va n,s.fn 'nsSs sSIenes eS
ca ria nds OF roses, and with It she wore
her hair dressed high and powdered.
Miss Eudora Clover's costume was
OF pink chiffon built over s!istenins
with friiis OF lace at hand and on the
rounded bodice. The short skirt dis
closed the huge rhinestone buckles on
the slippers Of that pcrioh.
Diplomats In Fancy Costume.
Miss Katherine Jennings wore Pom.
padour costume OF. pink satin softened
by frills Of lace and Jewels. Mrs. Law
renee Townsend's wonderful dancing
and costume captivated every one. She
appeared as a court lady. as depicted
b., Vigie lie Brun, a famous beauty
OF the court Of Louis XVI. Miss
Yvonne Townsend appeared AZ Lacy
Sheffield.
Scarcely less attractive were the cos.
tunes OF the mea. all Of the youns
! diplomats appearing In Colonial or othei
'aHry Mry Robert Hinckley wore a beauti.
fui French costume made with skir,
Of natter blue satin. with hounces "l
handsome point d'Alencon lace. the
bodice and panniers were made OF Diue
b, ocaded velvet and her hair was DON
Ing during the eighteenth century.
Miss Gladys Hinckley represented 9
Venetian lady. and her gown. made oi
blue crepe with the bodice ana Planners
OF pink and white satin. was trimmed
with rare old point d'Aiquice lace.
As Mime. Pompadour.
Miss Esther Slater. Of Boston. the
house guest Of Miss Hinckley.- wore q
handsome Russian costume.
Miss Katherine Britton represented
Nine. Pompadour. Her gown was OF
male blue brocade panniers and bodice
over white satin petticoat with
| fIounces Of ecru lace. She wore q
/ powdered wig.
Miss Margaret Brltton wore a beautl.
| fui Colonial gown which belonged tC
| her great-great- at-grandmother. Eliza