The Washington herald., 1913-11-28
Dance for Sweet Charity

their slippers TO tatters last night for
sweet charity's sake, and the Noel Settle
ment House, the beneficiary, reaped
rich harvest The Thanksgiving bali at
the New Willard was one OF the most
successful ever given for charity. and It
was not until the wee sma' hours that
the enthusiastic dancers consented to go
home.
1t was the opening dance Of the winter
season, and the debutantes of this and
other years and their escorts were out in
force The ballroom was charmingly
decorated with palms, and all the latest
dances were played by Davis orchestra,
and the Washingtonians present proved
themselves adopts at dancing the hesita-
ton waltz. the tango. the fishwalk, and
the one-step. A Thanksgiving supper
was served at midnight, after which
dancing was resumed.
Mrs. Henry Cleveland Perkins. president
Of the board of lady managers of Noel
House, was unable to be present owing
to absence from town, but the other
members Of the board received the guests.
The receiving line stood just inside the
entrance Of the ball room. Those in line
were Mrs. Richard wainwright. Mrs.
Ralph Jenkins, Mrs. Frank Moss. Mrs.
Joseph p Sanger. Mrs. Duncan Phillips
Mrs. Armistead Peter, Mrs. Seth Ackley,
Mrs. Duncan McKim, Mrs. Bates War
ren. Mrs. Randolph McKim. Mrs. Horatio
BiglOw. Miss Anne Hegeman, Miss Aids,
and Miss Abbey McCammOn.
Mr.. Walter Tuckerman, who was to
have had charge OF the floor committee
in the absence of Col. Robert NJ. Thomp-
son. was unable to be present, as he had
been thrown from his horse in a fox
hunt early in the afternoon. Others on
the floor committee were Rear Admiral
James Adams L. s. N. retired; Com
modore Richard Davenport. L. ). N, re-
tired: Mr.. John Barrett, director OF the
Pan American Union; Mr.. Frank Moss,
Mr.. j. william Henry, MIR. J. Mandevilie
Carlisle Mr.. James Hopkins, and Mr.
Myron Parker, Jr.
Among the partonesses Of the ball.
many OF whom were present. were Lady
Spring Rice. wife OF the British Am
bassador; Mrs. Robert NJ. Thompson, Mrs.
William j. BOardman, Mrs. Pitney, Mrs.
Lamar Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. John Bassett
Moore Mrs. Howry, Mrs. Hennen Jen-
nlngs. Mrs. Charles c. Glover. Mrs.
Archibald Hopkins, Mrs. Henry X. Por-
ter, Mrs. Fitzhugh, Mrs. John w. More
head, Mrs. Seaton Schroeder, Mrs. J. NJ.
Carlisle, Mrs. John Hay, Mrs. s. B. NJ.
w. Symons, Mrs. Albert Baker. Mrs.
Walter Tuckerman. Mrs. Wilmer, and
Mrs. Walter Bruce Howe.
Many beautiful costumes were worn,
which added much charm to the gay
scene. Mrs. Richard Wainwright wore
a handsome gown OF black charmeuse,
with a bodice of white lace embroidered
in silver and pearls, and diamond neck
lace.
Mrs. Frank Moss had on a charming
gown of embroidered bronze net over
satin.
Mrs. Porter McCumber was gowned in
red brocade draped in black chantilly
lace.
Miss Helen McCumber had on a chic
costume of black charmeuse, with an en-
broidered white chiffon tunic.
Mrs. Claude A. Swanson wore American
Beauty satin with an overdress Of gold
embroidered net. The skirt had deep
border of black satin.
Mrs. Joseph Sanger had on handsome
costume of black lace over white satin.
Mrs. Duncan Phillips also wore toilette
of black and white lace over satin
Mrs Charles Campbell wore an i'm
ported gown of pale blue charmeuse with
an over dress of white, net, edged with
pink, the bodice beng of embroidered
chiffon.
Mrs. 1. T. Mann had on a striking gown
of green chiffon and satin trimmed with
narrow bands or 1ur.
Mrs. William Haywood wore a gown
of blue charmuese and chiffon.
Mrs. T. Richey Stone wore black char
meuse with a tunic of white chiffon.
Miss Anne Hegeman wore a gown of
white and black lace.
Mrs. Henry Barroll had on black crepe
meteor, the bodice and sleeves being OF
black jetted net.
Mrs. William wheatley's gown was OF
pale pink tulle over embroidered pink
satin.
Mrs. Charles Spa1ding wore a handsome
gown OF white satin and diamonds.
Miss Margaret McChord wore a draped
gown OF white satin.
Mrs. Charles McChord wore black lace
over white satin.
Miss sally williams had on charming
frock of pink charmeuse.
Miss Lacy work pink charmeuse with
a white net over-dress embroidered in
silver.
Mrs. Walter Bruce Howe wore gray
charmeuse, with a chiffon tunic edged
with fur.
Mrs. Vaudeville Carlisle wore an en-
broidered white satin gown.
Mrs. John Beale had on a handsome
gown of black charmeuse, the bodice
being trimmed with jetted black net.
Warden gown trimmed with lace.
Miss Esther Denny wore a striking cos
tune of white satin cut in severe lines,
and with a tunic of deep pink tulle.
Miss Abbey McCamon wore purple
charmeuse. the bodice Of lace.
Miss Julia Wood wore a charming gown
Of blue chiffon and satin, the bodice of
white lace.
Mrs. Horatio Biglow had on black lace
over white charmeuse.
Miss Helen Munroe wore blue char
meuse with bodice of white lace
Miss Mamie Randolph Heth wore al
becoming gown OF black charmeuse ana
net trimmed with DrIIuants.
Miss Henrietta Fitch wore a Paris
gown OF blue chifron brocaded in silver
over pink satin.
MRS. EDWARD Gneen wore mauve cnar-l