The Washington times., 1916-02-01
ONtabIe Men and Women, Rep.
resenting 0fficiaIdom and
Society, Grace, the Event.
MANY LOVELY GOWNS SEEN
Miss Marie Sims and Miss
Ieannette CoWan Declared
Most Beautiful At Dance.
Bv JEAN ELIOT.

II was too bad the President and Mrs
Wilson couldn't be there-at the South-
ern Relief ball. of course-but then the
reading of Mr.. Wilson's telegram re.
GREETING their inability to be presen.
and expressing the wish that the pall
might be a huge success. was the next
best thing. It was greeted with q
furry of applause.
Moreover, Miss Margaret Wilson and
Miss Helen woodrow Bones we're there
I'd represent the white House. and tHa
Secretary Of the Treasury and Mrs. NC
Adoo were down among the dancers
lust as soon as the formaltties OF re-
ceivinR and being received were over
They certainly do look we'll together on
the floor. Mrs. McAdoo was In white,
tahfeta frock brocaded or embroidered
in silver, with many tulle draperies.
I did not see Miss Wilson dancing,
nor Miss Bones, but they held a con-
tinuous reception in the Presidential
box, which was reserved for the re-
ceivihg party. Among their callers
were Justice James Clarke McReynolds
and Commissioner Newman. Miss Will
son was in blue and Miss Bones in pale
pink or white: 1t was hard to tell
(which. During the evening Miss Will
son made a tour of the ball room with
Col. Edward p. Brown. who is guest
at the White House.
Many Celebrities There.
II was good to see Mrs. Marshall
about again. She looked very we'll. in a
handsome pink gown, but dared not
risk the fatigue of receiving. and was
in the Presidential box most OF the
evening. Sheaves of white lilacs and
pretty primrose trees marked OFF the
limits Of the loge, pretty setting for
an animated picture, and the brave
uniforms of the White House aides
who stood at the back of the box dur
ing part of the evening lent a pictur-
esque touch.
The Vice President, the wives of the
Cabinet officers, Miss Mamie Randolph
Heth, president of the Southern Relief
Society; Mrs. Claude A. Swanson, and
Mrs Frank Odenheimer, made up the
receiving line, which broke its ranks a
little after II o'clock, the guests making
their way to the boxes from which they
watched the dancing. Commander Fred
Beale, Judge Howry, and C. g, Calhoun
made the introductions. Miss Heth wore
the famous Washington diamonds and
a gown made of brocaded velvet in an
exquisite orchid shade. Mrs. Swanson S
rose velvet gown was delightful. and
most becoming to it's blonde wearer.
Mrs Lansing was very gracious in
her manner of greeting the guests, and
looked most distinguished as she later
surveyed the scene from over the rail
of her box. The Secretary was with
her, and when I noticed him he was in
very animated conversation. Mrs.
Daniels was charming as always.
noticed her two guests. Miss Mary
CleaVes Daniels and Miss Evelyn Jack
son. among the dancers, apparently
having ripping time-and Mrs. Greg
ory fingered until after the departure of
many of the notables.
Miss Jane Gregory was there, of
course, and her guest, Miss Cornelia
Keasbey. who affects a snood about
her bright hair. Last evening 1t was
a thread of gold which bound her
tresses. Miss Gregory wore a very
dainty white and silver frock.
Among the BOxhOlders.
Then the boxholders. we'll lot RE see.
Senator Phelan had with him his sis
ter, Miss Phelan. Miss Gladys Sui
Ivan. Miss Maud Fay. and Charles
W. Fay. of San Francisco. Senator and
Mrs. John X. Shields had with them
the Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs.
McA doc. and Mr.. and Mrs. William s.
Shields. of Knoxville. Tenn.
Mrs. Delos Blodgett entertained in
her box Mr.. and Mrs. William Bailey
Lamar. Mrs. T. Dewitt Talmagc. Miss
Helen B!odgett, Senator-elect McKellar.