The Washington times., 1914-02-11
Gossip of
Society
By JEAN ELIOT


WILSON were hosts last even
j ing at the largest reception they
have given in the White House.
The guests, who were invited in compli-
ment to both houses of Congress, num-
bered nearly 400. Promptly at $50 the
reception began, and at 11~o'clock the
last guests had greeted the President
and Mrs. Wilson, thereby ending half
an hour earlier than the previous re-
ceptions.
AS usual, the buglers of the Marine
Band heralded the approach OF the re-
cetving party, and the Marine Band,
stationed in the main corridor, took
up the strains of THE Star-Spangled
Banner" to which the party marched
from the stairway, down the red COR
rfdor, and into the blue parior, where
they stood to greet the guests.
Col. w. w. Harts, u. S. A, assisted
by Lieut.. Commander Needham Jones,
U. s. N, introduced the guests to the
President and Mrs. Wilson. Next in the
receiving line were Mrs. Thomas r.
Marshall, Mrs. William Jenrkngs Bryan,
Mrs. Lndley M. Garrison, Mrs. Albert
Sidney Burleson, Mrs. Josephps Daniels.
Mrs, Franklin K Lane, Mrs. David
Houston, and Mrs. William c. Redfeld.
The Speaker of the House Of Repre-
sentatives, accompanied by Miss Gene
We've Clark, were the first to, greet the
President They were followed by the
italian, ambassador, who was among the
few diplomats present. ~,
After the last guest had passed from
the East Room and into The Blue Room
the receiving party were seated in the,
Blue Room, and sandwiches and ices
were brought in for them.
Shortly before 10 o'clock the state
dining room doors were opened and; q
buffet supper was served Throughout
the evening.
A few minutes after II o'clock the Ma
rine Band moved into the East Room,
where it played several dance num-
bers, and Miss Eleanor Wilson, this
Misses Burleson and hundreds OF the
older guests. as well as the young
East Room.
Mrs: wilson looked beautiful IN a
gold brocade gown, trimmed in brown
fur. She carried an arm bouquet or
orchids. and white roses.
Among the beautifully gowned women
Mrs. Marshall, charmeuse satin with.
bodice and overskirt- Of lace trimmed
with chiffon Of the same shade with
Mrs. Bryan, black velvet and lace,
with trimmings of rhinestones.
Mrs. Garrison, blue satin, trimmed
with white lace
Mrs. Daniels, blue charmeuse, with a
bodice Of chiffon and lace trimmed with
Mrs. BurIeson, black satin, with cry
stal passementerie and white tulle.
Mrs. Lane, white brocaded chiffon,
over 10th of gold trimmed with fur.
Mrs. Houston, blue brocaded crepe
with bodice OF lace trimmed with
rhinestones.
Mrs: Redfeld. lavender satin. trim
med with chiffon and lace,
Miss Margaret Wilson, white chiffon,
draped over satin and trimmed with
silver lace.
Miss Eleanor Wilson, white satin,
draped in white chiffon. with a deep
girdle of wide black velvet ribbon,
ing the end Of the long pointed train.
Miss Genevieve Clark. white chiffon
cloth, trimmed with crystal embroidery.
Miss Agnes Hart Wilson, green char
meuse, trimmed with lace.
striped silk, with touches of kings blue
velvet: o.
Z Mrs. j. Hamilton Lewis. black and
silver beaded tuIle. '--'
Mrs. Walter Field McLaIIen. Of Co
Marshall. gold and black brocade,
trimmed with gold thread lace.
Miss Doris Holt. OF Manchester, y. H,
cream lace. with touches of pink and
Mrs. S. z. Poll. Of New Haven. Conn,
Venetian lace over white satin, with
crystal ornaments.
Mrs. Robert Gittins. pale blue char
meuse. trimmed with orange chiffon and
crystals.
Members Of the Congressional Club
will entertain at large reception this
evening at the clubhouse in K street,
in honor OF the Speaker OF the House
and Mrs. Clark. On account of the ab-
sence from the city of Mrs. Clark, Miss
Genevieve Clark will receive with her
father, Mrs D. U. Fletcher. president
os tie club. and Mrs. Cooper, wife or
Congressman Cooper of Wisconsin.
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Mrs. George T. Marye entertained in
formally at luncheon today in compli-
ment to Mrs. Elmer Black. of New
York, and Miss Flora Wilson.
Mrs. Marye will entertain a dinner
party in compliment TO the Secretary
Of the Navy and Mrs. Daniels on March
Mrs. Joseph Russell Knowland en-
tertained at a buffet luncheon today in
compliment to her cousin, Miss Annie
Lou Mears, of Texas, and Miss Eleanor
Knowland, the debutante daughter OF
the hostess.
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today.
Mrs. Harrie Craig Ansley will enter
tain at tea this afternoon from until
o'clock. in honor of Miss Helen Bache
Kimmell and Miss Lucy Virginia Cor
Smilax and spring blossoms will
adorn the house and string orchestra
will play throughout the afternoon.
Assisting Mrs. Ansley in receiving will
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