The Washington herald., 1914-01-28


lplcturecque court dress. dropped in on
their way to and from the German En-
ibassy. where the Ambassador and Coun-
Ifese Won Bernstorff were holding q re-
lception In honor Of the Kaiser's birth
Iday. The military and naval aids to the
President on duty wore their fuli-dress
uniforms. as did the cfncers Of the serv-
lice invited to the reception.
Col. w w. Harris, U. 8. A.. made the
lfntroductions to the President, and the
Iother, aids present were Lieut.. Com
mandsr Needham Jones, U. 8. N; DR..
Cary T. Grayson. U. s. N; Lieut.. Rich
ard Galloway. u. 8. N; Lieut.. F. A.
Cobb, u. s. N: Lieut.. Jack London, u.
|S n; Lieut. Harold s. wirdman. U. 9.
NJ. c.; Lieut. H. E. Ciaggett, u. g. A.;
Lieut.. Charles Rockwell, U. 8. A.: Lieut..
Beverley C. Dunn, U. 8. A.; Joseph c.
Mehaffey, U. 8. A.; Lieut.. Joseph p.
Aleshire. U. 8. A, and Lieut.. James A.
Dorst, U. 8. A.
cept at the White House. could be found
a more representative gathering. Diplo-
mats. eminent jurists. Statesmen. army
and navy officers, strolled up and down
the corridors escorting beautiful women.
and the chatter of the guests almost
drowned the music of the Marine Band.
Many young matrons and debutantes
wore tango gowns. whose shapely lines
were marvels Of the dressmakers' art.
hoping that there would be dancing in
the East Room after the older guests
had departed and the crush had thinned.
Modern fashions lend themselves to
brilliant colors and picturesque draperies.
and the many superbly gowned women
did honor TO their surroundings.
Mrs. Wilson In Pale Green.
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson wore a lovely
gown of pale green brocade satin with
lace overdress.
Mrs Francis Bowes Sayre wore a be-
coming gown of yellow charmeuse.
Miss Margaret Wilson wore a trained
gown of blue charmeuse and lace.
Miss Eleanor Wilson was gowned in
trimmed with rhinestones, and a diamond
bandeau in her hair.
Miss Helen Woodrow Bones wore green
brocade and lace.
Mrs Wilson. the members of her FAM
lily, and the receiving party all carried
handsome bouquets which. however, did
not interfere with their shaking bands
with the guests.
Mrs. Thomas r. Marshall wore a
handsome gown of black charmeuse, with
tunic Of silver and jet.
Wears Diamond Ornaments.
Mrs. Edward Douglass White, wife of
the Chief Justice, was gowned in violet
brocade satin and point lace, and wore
diamond ornaments.
Mrs. L.indley NJ. Garrison wore a hand
some gown of black satin, trimmed with
silver lace.
Mrs. George Leary. of New York, Mrs.
Garrison's house guest. was gowned in
white satin. trimmed with brilliants and
lace.
Mrs. Albert Sidney Burleson wore
black satin, embroidered in bead passe
menterie on white chiffon.
Miss Lucy Burleson had on smart
frock of blue taffeta, while her younger
sister. Miss Sidney Burleson. wore yell
low taffeta.
Miss Laura Johns. of Texas. Mrs.
Burleson's house guest, was gowned in
yellow crepe.
Mrs. Josephus Daniels wore a gown OF
apricot satin. draped with black thread
lace.
Mrs. Franklin X Lanes gown was of
embroidered chiffon over cloth Of gold.
trimmed with bands of brown marabou.
Mrs David F. Houston wore a draped
gown of pale blue brocade, with bodice
and sleeves of cream lace.
Mrs. William c. Redfeld wore black
lace over white silk.
Mrs. william B. Wilson was gowned
in white satin and lace.
Miss Agnes Hart Wilson wore ecru
satin. with American beauty girdle and
tunic Of gold lace.
Nine. da CANA in Velvet.
Mime. da Cana, wife of the Brazilian
wore a superb gown of
royal blue velvet, with overdress beads
in royal blue colors
Mrs Charles Kellogg Drury wore a
costume of white embroidered
chiffon over light blue satin.
Mrs. Champ Clark wore a becoming
gown OF white charmeuse. draped with
lace.
Mrs. Porter J. McCumber had on a
charming gown of white brocade satin,
with crystal lace.
Miss Helen McCumber had on pink
charmeuse. with crystal trimming
Mrs. Sidney Appleton. of New York
and Washington, wore handsome gown
of black chiffon satin, bordered with
lynx fur and embroidered in gold, en-
erald. and diamonds.
Mrs. V. Gilmore Iden wore a gown of
flesh colored chiffon. embroidered in
pearls and rhinestones. over white satin.
made en- train. She wore diamonds and
an aigrette
Mrs. Lamar I'm Blue Brocade.
Mrs. Joseph Lamar wore a becoming
gown of blue brocade and lace
Mrs. Oliver Wendell Holmes was gown
ed in black lace and satin.
Mrs. Mahlon Pitney wore pink bro
cade velvet and bodice of white lace.
Mrs. Charles Hughes wore a gown Of
yellow charmeuse and lace
Mrs. Van Devanter was gowned in
black charmeuse and lace.
Mrs. jackson, of Maryland, wore a
handsome gown of American Beauty bro
cade and cream lace.
Mrs. John Shelton Williams was gown
ed in pale yellow charmeuse and chiffon.
Mrs. George Fairchild wore blue and
gold brocade. a long chain of diamonds.
and diamond ornaments in her hair.
Countess de San Esteban. OF the Spanish |
Embassy. wore black velvet with square |
cut bodice, and diamond corsage orna-
ments |
Mrs. Guy Fairfax Whiting was sowned
in royal blue brocade velvet.
Miss Fairfax wore write satin brocade |
and lace.
Miss Julia Fairfax was gowned in blue
brocade.
Mrs. Anthony LAMA wore a charming
gown Of white tuIle and lace
Miss Lacy was gowned in blue satin, |
white lace bodice.
Miss Isabella Hagner wore black velvet |
and gray lace.
Nine. Bryn wore handsome gown of |
patunia velvet and lace
Mrs Francis Warren was gowned in
deep orchid velvet and point Lace