The Washington times., 1913-05-17
italian Ambassador to Entertain
For Secretary and Mrs. w. j. Bryan
Capital Society Is Out in
Force at Garden Party at
the White House.

The second of the series of three gar
den parties which Mrs. Wilson is CIV
ing this season, was held yesterday af-
ternoon from to o'clock in the south
garden of the Executive Mansion. Near
ly thousand guests were received by
the President and Mrs. Wilson, who
stood under clump of large trees
near the south portico.
Col. Spencer Cosby. L. S. A., made
the presentations and was assisted by
the White House aides. AS the guests
passed through the receiving line they
gradually found their way TO the tea
table, which was laid under several
bsossoming horsechestnut trees. and
from which dainty sandwiches. cakes,
ices, and punch were served.
Never have the roses been more beau
tiful than this week in the rose garden.
and the old-fashioned flowers that are
blooming in the border edgins the south
front of the house attracted much ad-
miration. The steps leading to the por-
tico were entwined on both sides with
honeyscukle in full bloom, which has
been allowed TO grow in such profusion
as to almost close the stairway. The
clusters of iris lilies in yellow. mauve,
and white. which dot the lawn. were
only equaled by the wonderful beds of
peonies which grow in wonderful abun-
dance there.
The beautiful gowns Of the guests
contrasted with the perfectly kept lawns
and flowers. and made a beautiful mic
ture. Stationed near the famous Dolly
Madison fountain was the Marine Band.
which played a beautiful program
throughout the afternoon The musi-
clans. in their scarlet and gold uni
forms. with the playing fountain az a
background. added much to the beauty
and brilliance of the scene
The Misses Wilson did no, stand in
line with the President and Mrs. Wilson
to receive the guests. but they hovered
near, each holding little receptions OF
their own.
While the weather was unsettled
much like last week, still ii detracted
put Lttie from the success of the en-
tertainment.
Mrs. Wilson looked particularly we'll
In gown of maize-colored silk with an
oNerdress OF ecru lace. With this she
wore a brown straw hat trimmed with
plumes shading from brown to yellow
MISS Margaret Wilson's gown was of
H, Hni.e crepe embroidered in pink and
plue She wore black picture hat.
Miss Jessie Wilson wore a white creme
gown with a white garden hat and Miss
Eleanor Wilson's gown was of French
muslin with flower design in shades
of pink and blue She wore a white
hat trimmed in wild flowers.
Miss Helen Woodrow Bones wore a
biscuit colored dress with a black hat.
Miss Isabel Hagner wore a white
serge suit with a white hat.
Mrs. Marshall wore a gown Of white
embroidered batiste. combined with
white embroidered net, and a large
NJ. Garrison. in a handsome gown oi
black charmeuse. with A black hat
trimmed with French blue velvet rib
bon and wheat
Nine. Pezet wore a charming gown of
brown charmeuse trimmed with brown
and yellow chiffon. and small yellow
straw hat trimmed with yellow an,
violet shaded plumes.
Lady Hadfeld. of England. wore a
handsome gown of black tulle over
charmeuse and a small black hat
Mime. Chang, wife of the Chinese Min
lister. wore a gown OF soft black satin.
with a tun!c of black lace. and a black
hat trimmed with black plumes.
Mime. Loudon wore smart gown of
taupe charmeuse and chiffon. with
y.
Miss de Pena wore a white embroid-
cred chiffon gown. with mediurn-
size black hemp hat.
Miss Carlota de Pena wore gown
of blue taffeta. with a black hat.
Nine Ekengren wore Il charming
gown Of lilac chiffon and taffeta. with
n white hat trimmed with pink roses.
Nine. MendeZ wore charming
French gown Of white and black
striped chiffon. with = cerise girdle and
a deep lace collar and "A large black
picture hat.
Nine. Bryn wore black charmeuse.
with an overdrcss of white lace and a
smart black hat.
Nine Calderon wore cuit Of gray
silk. with a hat TO match. Miss CaId
eron wore = smart F""nCh hIT" silk
coat suit with large black hat trim
ned with black plumes.
Nine Pcvnado wore a gown Of gray
chiffon and lace. with hat Of the same
shade. trimmed with gray plumes.
Miss Calvo wore becoming gown
of yellow chiffon cloth. hordered in
black, and a black hat trimmed With
black and yellow plumes.
Mrs. William Jennings Bryan had on
a white silk gown. with a corsaGe
bouquet Of orchids. and a lavender hat
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