The Washington herald., 1914-01-20

MARSHALLS ARE
HOSTS TO IhRONG
High Officials, Diplomats and
. Society at Reception OF
Vice President and Wife.
TANGO TO A LATE HOUR
Many Prominent and Notable Persons
Assist in Receiving at the
Shoreham.
TANGO TO A LATE HOUR


r. Marshall were. hosts last night at one
Of the most notable receptions given in
Washington in recent years.
From 80 until after midnight the lower
floor OF the Shoreham, reserved for the
reception. was thronged with distin-
guished diplomats. members Of the Ju-
dietary, the Cabinet ofiicers and their
wives. statesmen. and the ultra smart
set of society at the National Capital.
The Vice President and Mrs. Marshall
received their guests In the old rose
room, which was converted into bower
formed of American beauty roses and
tall graceful palms. A section OF the
Marine Band was stationed there. their
scarlet coats adding to the brilliancy OF
the scene, and another section OF the
band played for the dancing In the gold
room.
The Vice President and Mrs. Marshall
were assisted I'm receiving by Senator
and Mrs James ii. Brady, Senator and
Mrs. Claude A. Swanson, Senator and
Mrs. George Mclean, Senator and Mrs.
John w. Kern, Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh,
Gen. and Mrs. William l.. Marshall,
Judge and Mrs. Howry, Mrs. Burton
Harrison, Mrs. Henry +. Dimock. Mr..
and Mrs Robert Lansing, Representative
and Mrs. Hubert Dent, tr.. Representa-
tive and Mrs. Henry ID. Clayton. the
Misses Wilson, Aiss Helen Bones, the
Misses Burleson. Miss Agnes Wilson,
Miss Genevieve Clark. Miss Ruth Hitch
cock. Miss Helen McCumber, Miss Callie
Eoke Smith, Ensign and Mrs. Aston
Simpson. Miss Sally williams, Miss
Nancy johnson. Miss Maitland Marshall.
Miss Dubose. Miss Heyl. Miss Ruth han.
Miss Bliss, Miss Margaret McChord, Miss
Marie Peary, Miss Dorothy Aleshire, Miss
Kline MISS DONG
ger. and Miss Moore, who are guests OF
Mrs. Brady.
New Dances Tried Out.
Buffet refreshments were served In the
palm room during the reception.
The gold room presented an animated
scene, and the guests. matron and maid
and benedict and bachelor, tried out the
tango, hesitation waltz and one step. ad
libitum-
Mrs. woodrow Wilson. wife Of the Pres
ident accompanied by Miss Helen Wood
row Bones, Miss Ruth Hall, and Dr.
Cary 7. Grayson. arrived shortly before
10 o'clock. Mrs. Wilson spent nearly an
hour chatting with the Vice President
and Mrs Marshall and their guests.
The German Ambassador and Countess
Won Bernstorff and the Spanish Ambas-
sador and Mime. de Riano. were among
the late arrivals, having gone TO the re-
ception from a dinner. Others present
were the Turkish Ambassador, Mr.. JUS
tice and Mrs. Charles Z. Hughes, the
Secretary of State and Mrs William
Jennings Bryan, the Postmaster General
and Mrs. Burleson. the Secretary OF the
Nayy and Mrs. Daniels, the Attorney
General, the Secretary Of the Interior
and Mrs. Franklin X. Lane. the Secre-
tary of Agriculture and Mrs. Houston,
the Minister of Costa Rica and Nine.
CaIyo. the Peruvian Minister. the Min
lister of Uruguay and Nine. de Pena, the
Misses de Pena. the Minister of the
Netherlands and Nine. van Rappard,
Mile. van Rappsrd, the Minister OF Bo-
liyia and Nine Calderon. Senator and
Mrs. Bankhead. Senator and Mrs Kern,
Senator and Mrs. Hitchcock, Senator and
Mrs. Ashurst. the Speaker OF the House
OF Representatives and Mrs Champ
Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Asherton.
the Charge d'Affaires OF Persia and Nine.
Ali Kuli Khan, Col and Mrs John
Temple Graves, Judge and Mrs Charles
Howry, the Bishop of Washington. the
Rt. Rev. ALFRED Harding. Miss Douglas,
Senator and Mrs. John Sharp Williams.
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Peary, Senator
and Mrs Ollie James. the Charge d'Af-
fairs of Mexico. Mr.. Algara, Representa-
tive and Mrs. Kalne, Representative and
Mrs Rocker, Representative and Mrs
CulIop, and Mrs. Robinson Downey.
Many Beautiful Costumes.
Many beautiful costumes were worn by
the well-dressed women present.
Mrs Thomas Marshall received her
guests in a handsome draped gown of
black charmeuse with tunic of silver and
jet.
Mrs. woodrow Wilson, wife of the Pres
ident. wore a lovely gown Of gray chiffon
incrusted in steel over pink charmeuse.
Countess Won Bernstorff wore a cos
tune of pink velvet and lace.
Mrs Charles f. Hughes had on gown
of pale yellow satin draped with white
lace.
Mrs. William Jennings Bryan wore a
gown of turquoise blue draped with lace
and chiffon.
Mrs. Josephus Daniels costume was of
yellow satin draped in thread lace.
Mrs Franklin X. Lane wore stylish
gown of black brocaded satin
Mrs. David Houston had on white satin
draped with tunic of black lace.
Mrs. Ashurst wore a chic costume of
green satin and lace.
Mrs Claude A. Swanson was gowned
in blue satin and white lace.
Gown of Old Rose.
Mrs. Charles Howry wore a charming
costume OF old rose cninon velVet, Win
bodice of white lace.
Miss Mabel Boardman had on white
satin draped with lace.
Mrs. Henry F. Dimock wore a hand
some gown of white satin with overdress
Of blue tulle.
Mrs. Perry Heath had on a gown of
green charmeuse and velvet.
Mrs William Marshall wore yellow
satin, draped with shadow lace.
Mrs. Burton Harrison was gowned in
yellow brocade and lace.
Mrs Robert E. Peary wore handsome
gown OF tango chiffon velvet, with
bodice of cream lace.
Mrs. Robert Lansing wore an imported
gown of white net incrusted in silver and
jet.
Miss Douglas was gowned in white
satin draped with lace.
Mrs Thomas F. Walsh wore hand
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