The Washington times., 1913-12-27
Ball of Mrs. w. F: Draper
Most Brilliant Affair
n n RS. WILLIAM F. DRAPER'Si
M annual fancy dress ball
VI given Friday evening in her

M annual fancy dress ball
H given Friday evening in her
residence on Farragut square.
was undoubtedly the most brilliant
entertainment Of the season and Ger
tainfy the most elaborate OF the series,
extending over many years Of the 10 I
cial history of Washington I
Ever since Mrs Draper's only
daughter. Miss Margaret Draper, has
been old enough to attend q bali q
costume ball has been given during
Christmas week when the guests in
ciuded not only her young frisrds-
but the friends Of her parents, sad 20
it has been year after year unt,a the
ball Of last evening when the guests
numbered about three hundred.
Famous characters Of history were
reproduced at Mrs. Drapers Renais-
sance baii, and the costumes which
have been one Of the chief topics Of
conversation since the inrltaii~Iis Tor
the bah were sent cut, were beautiful
beyond expression Riyaitng the gnr-
geous costumes were the decorations OF
the house. Festoons of Southern Emilax,
palms. pine branches, and American
the reception hall. ballroom, and par
lors, and In the dining room where the
supper was served at small tables,
miniature pink roses trees in fun bios
SONS were used q,
Mrs- Draper received her guests, VINO
began to arrive about 10 O'Clock in q
handsome costume representing Mar
guerite de Vaaois. queen Of Henry OF
Navarro. King of France. The COS
tune, which was brought from abroad
this summer. and q Worth model, was
of violet velvet opening over a petit
coat Of white satin quilted and en-
broidered in briI1iants. Rufus of point
de veziise lace adorned the gown, and
her famous pearl diadem. She also
wore her pearl necklace Of pear shaped
pearls matching those in her diadem
and four ropes Of pearls, dog collar,
and a bouquet de corsage of pearls and
diamonds. At her side she carried
jeweled bag according to the custom OF
the time.
Miss Margaret Draper. VINO represent
cd Oaeen Marie of Anjor, wife OF
Charles VII, Of Franco, wore mag
nificent costume of rose culcred bro
cade embroidered III silver. Bands OF
ermine outlined the froEt of the bodfc.
and the edge of the skirt and the " ist
was caught together with gold cord.
and and around her % neck vas vas the Ii famous
pearl necklace, the gift OF her father
at her debut ball few years ago.
Her headdress was high arrangement
OI gOt0 ckCIh 6IuDff1lueffQ IN ls%GS
fitting close over her hair, parted and
b:aided in two parts, which were worn
over each shoulder and fell below her
waist. Falling from the headdress was
e long Brussels net yeil to the evry hem
Of her gown
A grand march led by Miss Draper
and Count Gunther Won Bernstorff, son
of the German Ambassador and
Countess Won Bernstorff, opened the
ball Two heralds in brilliantly gorgeous
~ - t-xal fv.l
front announcing the approaching pro-
cession with their trumpets.
The Marine Band played for the
dancing throughout the evening.
Russian coach boy, the costume COM
prising blue velvet bloomCrs. incased
in red Cossack boots. red coat on the
order of a Russian blouse. A black
velvet hat trimmed with red plumes
completed her costume.
Miss Margaret Britton wore an all
white costume with pale blue velvet
surcest Her hair was worn loose down
her back.
Mrs. preston Gibson wore a hand
some dc Medici costume of blue vel |
Vet and silver, a jeweled diadem with |
silver eauzs veil, and long silver net
Preston Gibson was costuned as a |
prising long green velvet coat. more I
than zoo years old, trimmed with point |
lace ruffles, satin knee bEetches, and |
q jaunty green velvet hat With plumes. |
costume representing a court lady OF |
the fourteenth century. the skirt and /
waist OF green brocade trimmed with |
eTmine.
Miss Rebekah Wilmer had on a Turk
ish costume of turquoise blue satin with \
blue satin bloomers and silver gauze /
oyerdress trimmed with silver fringe. |
She also wore turban OF olue velvet !
The Jacket, cap, and pendant sleeves |
were Of chiffon. and a Roman sash fin |
ished off her costume
Miss Margaret Breckenridge wore a
Character costume brought from the |
Old World By her father. General |
Breckenridge, more than thirty years \
ago. She represented a young lady
OF Italy At the period In which the
Draper ball was sci, and was fashion
ed of silver brocade.
Mrs. Chester p Barnett wore an
Ara bian costume. with blooms OF
blue and an oyerdress of pink
pearls and veil of Oriental green.
Miss Katherine Jennings, one Of the
most dazzling figures in the ballroom.
one OF the ladies Of King
Art thurs court. Her costume consisted |
Of petticoat Of gold brocade. and
dress of red velvet lined with gold
brocade and adorned with gold lions.
rampant and girdle OF black velvet.
with two lions rampants fIer henuin !,
OF gold procade WIS decorated With
gold nons rampant and a chiffon veil
Miss Ethel Noyes wore a lovely
gown. representing BeatriK d,Estss, q
famous court lady. The gown was Of
ancient red velvet, with a surcoat OF
black velvet and the headdrcss was of
gold cord adorned with pearls and
rubies.
Count Gunthsr Won Bernstorn's cos
tumS was that Of court gentleman at
the tine Of Louis XVI. and was richly I
snnbsll<nhed with gold lace. 4
1li1 Mona 1ckdeo wore rich Per-