The Washington times., 1912-01-09
Brilliant and Imposing Spectacle
Presented at Annual Charity Ball
President and Mrs. Taft
Occupy Box for More
Than an Hour.

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The two ball rooms at the New Will
lard presented brilliant and imposing
epectacle last night on the occasion of
the annual Charity Ball for the benefit
Of the Children's Hospital. This Is an old
established function, feature for years
Of the winter social season at the Ma
tional Capital, and yet never before has
more signal success attended the ven
ture.
Guests, who began to arrive at
o'clock, were received by line headed
by Mrs. Horace Westcott, who took the
place relinquished by Mrs. Harold Sc
wall, chairman Of the ball committee,
On the death last week of her father,
Kear Admiral Evans. Others in the re-
ceiving party were Mrs. C. C. Glover
and Mrs Clarence Wilson. Dancing be-
gan shortly after to the music OF the
Marine Band, stationed In the balcony,
ut the north end of the ball room, and
augmented by the Engineer Band at
the south end.
About II o'clock, when the ball was at
Its height. the numerous dinner and
stheater parties which took place earlier
In the evening having arrived. a blast
OF trumpets heralded the coming of the
President and Mrs. Taft. An aisle was
formed through the throng of dancers
70 the Presidential box, and accom-
panied bv Major Butt and Mrs Tafts
Niece. Miss Harriet Anderson, the Presi-
dent took the stand set aside for him,
while the band played 1.-THE STAR
.Spangled Banner" Throughout the hour
or more of their stay their box was the
center of attraction.
The ball rooms were beautifully deco
rated for the occasion with quantities
OF palms, evergreen branches, and poin-
settia blossoms, and formed an effective
setting for the gay toilettes worn by
the women,
Mrs. Taft, who attended the Northern
Dispensary benefit performance Of Miss
Margaret Anglin, in Green Stockings"
at the Columbia Theater. with the Pres
ident prior to the ball. wore a handsome
gown of gold satin, yelled in black Jet
ted lace. Miss Anderson wore natter
blue brocaded velvet.
Mrs. Westcot received the guests in a
Worth gown of cloth OF gold, with the
top of the bodice softened with folds of
tulle, and a diamond collar and diamond
earrings.
Beautiful Gowns
Worn By the Dancers.
( Mrs. Preston Gibson wore a hand
some gown Of pink orocade yelled in
gold lace and tulle.
Mrs John w. Wilkins was in green
md lace
4 Mrs. w. p. sCaperton. wife of Captain
Caperton. U. 8. NJ. wore pale yellow
l'rocade trimmed in fringe and gold
beads. Her debutante daughter, Miss
Marguerite Caperton, was in American
Beauty chiffon over satin with wreath
of tiny roses in her hair.
Mrs. William f. Dennis wore an Inn
ported gown of blue with an overdress
OF Oriental embroidery with diamond
ornaments. and y cluster Of American
Beauty roses.
Mrs. Charles Nelson Riker's gown
was OF white satin and duchesse lace.
Mrs Gheen. wife of Rear Admiral
beautiful gown of gray satin yelled in
violet chiffon. heavily embroidered and
trimmed with touches of silver lace.
Z Mrs. William Baden Noble wore q
gown of rich black velvet with rose
Miss Frances Miller was in a becom-
ing gown of pale yellow satin made
with q tunic of brown chiffon edged
Will ROlu CryStalS.
Miss Anne Darsie. of Plttsburg, her
house guest, was in white satin with an
overdress OF Nile green chiffon and
trimmings Of silver crystals.
Mrs. Scott In Black
Velvet and Diamonds.
Mrs. Nathan B. Scott wore black vel
vet and diamonds.
Mrs. Victor Kaufman wore violet
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Mrs. Harry Kite wore a striking gown
of rose pink satin with a drapery of
chiffon with border Of pink roses.
Miss Alice Wright was in a gown of
rink satin yelled in violet chiffon
Mrs. Gillett-Hills gown was Of white
Atin with an overdress of white tulle
embroidered In pearls She wore a cor
sage bouquet Of mauve orchids.
Miss Leita Montgomery was in a gown
spangled net. A green satin sash COM
pleted the dainty costume.
Mrs. Thomas w. Symons wore hand
some Hack velvet gown with effective
Margaretta Symons' gown was of pink
satin made with an overdress OF blue
chiffon, edged with crystal fringe.
Miss Gladys Hinckley was in a becom-
with crystal trimmings.
Miss Helen Hardy, daughter of Con-
gresham Hardy and Mrs. Hardy, wore
q dainty frock of pale blue chiffon with
svhite chiffon roses.
Mrs. DeVries, wife of Judge DeVries,
was in a handsome pale yellow satin
gown
Miss Doris Haywood was in pale blue
satin yelled in pink chiffon.
Mrs. Harry r. Hodges wore a black
satin gown draped in jetted tuile.
Miss Hodges was in a dainty white
lace gown.
Miss Dorothy William was In Ameri-
can Beauty satin and chiffon with
touches of white tulle on the podice.
Mrs. James Marion Johnston wore
mauve tGlle over white and heavily
embroidered in silver.
Miss Sophy Johnston was in a gown
of cream satin and chiffon with touches
Of brown marabou.
Mrs. +. C. Brooks wore blue satin
gown trimmed with lace.
Miss Dorothy Brooks wore gown of
ivory white brocade
Mrs. Tinmons. wife of Lieut.. John
Nv. Timn.ons, u. s. N. was i'm gown
of cream chiffon with border of brown
and yellow roses At her waist she wore
q cluster of tiny pink roses
Mrs. John Crayke Simpson was in
heliotrope satin and chiffon with touches
OF white lace.
Mrs. William Warwick Stuart wore
white Irish lace over satin trimmed in