The Washington times., 1913-12-27

sian costume representing that period OF
Persia's history.
Mile. Ernestine van Rappard was
lovely in q peasants costume of Moy-
en-Age, the gown having a black satin
skirt, the waist Of red satin laced over
a white chemisette. Her handsome head
dress was of black satin. and blue
satin bag, large bunch of keys, and a
white apron completed her costume.
Miss Helen Marchmont was charming
as Queen ClotiIde. Of France, and her
costume as one of the handsomest at
the ball.
Miss Louise HELEN wore an Eliza
bethan costume Of quaint old blue bro
cade trimmed with gold-colored satin.
One Of the most picturesque cos
tunes at the ball was worn by MRS.
Edward Mclean, who went as an
English court lady, in white and gold
brocade, and velvet. She wore the
famous Hope diamond and other price
less Jewels.
Miss Adelaide Heath was gowned in
fourteenth century costume OF
changeable purple and gold silk, and
hennin Of silver and pearls and sill
yer gauze veil.
Miss Martha Bowers costume was
also that of lady Of the Middle Ages,
and was of bright scarlet brocaoe,
Of thin gray chiffon.
Thomas Bowers, who accompanied
his sister, wore the costume OF CRU
sader. fashioned Of gray satin, with
slashed sleeves and cap.
tune Of a medieval lady, fashioned OF
rich pink and silver brocade. with
cIrclet of silver and a veil Of silver
mesh, completing the picture.
Miss Mary Gheen's costume was that
H.. % ha nd
only fashioned of rich yellow brocade
with a girdle of orange yellow and a
circiet and antique necklace OF gold.
Her veil was of yellow chiffon:
Miss Doris Haywood appeared as the
Duchess d'Etemdre, in a costume of
pink brocade with tiara Of jewels ana
many jeweled ornaments.
Miss Sophy Johnston wore one of the
most charming costumes OF the Mladle
Ages, that of lady in mourning. True
to the Renaissance age, TINS mourning
costume was fashioned Of white satin
and silver brocade with a bouffant over
dress Of pink satin and corsaSe of the
same material being long and slashed,
and showing a sheen of silver UNDER
meath. The mourning was IN the aito-
gether fetching black eulle veil which
hung Just over the brow in front and
reached almost to the waistline in the
back and was held by a jeweled circiet.
Miss Alice Whiting represented Anne
OF Austria. wife Of Louis XII o,
France. Her costume consisted OF old
gold coIored brocade, with an overdress
and waist Of peacock blue satin.
Miss Julia Whiting represented Cath
erine de Medici. Her costume was Of
cerise plush over white satin. with
high silver lace collar She wore many
handsome jewels.
Nine. Havenith went as a Turkish
lady, her costume being OF yellow satin
and chiffon, heavily embroidered.
Miss Leila Harrison wore an Eliza
bethan costume. extremely becoming to
her blonde beauty. of white satin bro
cade trimmed wits pearls.
George Harrison represented monk.
Miss Katherine Weeks wore a hand
some costume Of the fourteenth century,
made OF oriental pink and gold.
James Phillips was a splendid Turk
of the fourteenth century, resplendent
in Jewels and brightly colored bNocades.
Duncan Phillips was invelvet and satin,
attended as Sir Walter Scott.
Thomas A. Scott Thropp was a gor-
geous Arabian. in white satin. heavily
Embroidered in Jewels, With a white 'tvr-
ban. adorned with brilliant stones.
Eames MacVeagh was a superb
Henry Of Navarro, in a black and gold
costume. with black hat trimmed with
three gorgeous black plumes.
The engagement of Miss Irene Nc
Kenna. of Lynchburg. Va, and Ivan
Beers, son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Beers, OF this city. has been announc-
"a.