The Washington times., 1913-05-10
Simplicity Marks Wedding of Niece
Of Senator and Son of Financier
President and Mrs. Wilson
Greet Scores at First of
Their Garden Fetes.

The President and Mrs Wilson greeted
large number Of guests at their first
garden party at the White House yes
terday afternoon. Never were the beau
tiful old colonial gardens in more per-
feet bloom and they formed fitting
setting for the brilliant entertainment.
Adding to the beauty Of the occasion
was the Marine Band. with its members
In their gay red and gold uniforms sta
toned midway down the slope Of the
garden near the famous old fountain.
Standing near the steps leading from
the south portico under huge old tree
and in front Of clump of Towering
shrubbery, the President and Mrs. Will
son welcomed their guests, with Col.
Spencer Cosby making the introductions
and the White House aids assisting.
Mrs. Wilson looked particularly charm
ing In a gown Of lavender satin with
touches of white lace and a hat Of the
same color trimmed with pansies.
The Misses Wilson and Miss Bones.
who were present throughout the entire
afternoon. held gay little receptions OF
their own. Miss Wilson's gown was OF
tan crepe and ecru lace and her hat
was of black straw. Miss Jessie Wilson
wore an especially becoming costume Of
pale mauve brocaded charmeuse TRIM
med with white lace and net. and chic
lavender chip hat trimmed with q bow
of satin of the same shade. Miss
Eleanor wilson's gown was Of white
embroidered crepe, with which she wore
black straw hat trimmed with pink
roses. Mrs. Bones gown was OF fawn
coIored crepe de chine with jacket ef-
feet of dresden silk and a black picture
hat trimmed with tiny pink and blue
flowers.
Under a grove Of handsome old maple
and chestnut trees which were in fuli
blossoms, the long tea table was laid,
and ices, sandwiches, cake and punch
was served throughout the afternoon.
The Vice President and all of the
Cabinet Officers and the meAbers OF
the families were among the guests.
Mrs. Marshall had group Of friends
around her waiting to greet her so con-
tinuously that she barely moved from
one spot throughout the entire recep-
ton. She was looking extremely we'll
in a white embroidered lingerie gown,
with a black picture hat.
Mrs. Bryan, who held a little recep-
ton OF her own, wore a dark blue
silk suit, with a small hat Of the same
shade.
Mrs. Garrison was in a white gown,
with a black silk coat and a black hat.
Mrs. Burleson's gown was OF pale
blue silk. with natural colored hemp
hat. with touches OF blue.
Mrs. Lane wore white satin, with a
jacket of lavender, and white hat
trimmed in plumes.
Mrs. Houston wore a suit OF royal
blue silk. with a small hat Of the same
color.
Mrs. Redfields gown was Of blue bro
cade, with a black hat.
Miss Agnes Hart Wilson looked well
in a gown Of golden brown silk. with
hat to match.
Miss Helen Taft. who was among the
guests and who was kept busy greet
ing her large number Of friends. wore
a gown of white. with a white hat.
Mime. Jusserand, wife Of the French
ambassador, wore black and white
chiffon. with a black hat trimmed with
white.
Mime. Bakhmeteff, wife Of the Rus
sian ambassador, wore dark green
with a hat of the same shade. With
her was her niece. Mrs. Edward Beale
Mclean, who wore a gown of gold
colored faille, with a small brown straw
hat trimmed with green. Mrs. Thomas
F. Walsh wore dove-gray charmeuse,
with touches Of lace. and a small hat
trimmed with plumes to match the
gown.
Mrs. Chauncey NJ. Depew wore a
gown of pale blue satin and chiffon,
with a silk coat. and small straw
hat to match.
Mrs. James w. Pinchot was one of
the most interesting guests. and she
occupied a seat under one OF the large
trees and was constantly greeting her
friends. She wore black satin. trim
med with gorgeous old lace, and a
srI all black chiffon toque.
Mrs. John a. Logan wore gray satin,
with a small gray hat trimmed with
black velvet.
Mrs. J. b. Aleshire looked Charming
In a gown Of black satin. with touches
OF chiffon and white lace on the bodice.
She wore a hat of black straw with
plumes. Miss Aleshire wore blue char.
meuse and Miss Dorothy Aleshire was
in white.
Miss Isabel Hasnsr wore pale maWs