The Washington times., 1916-01-08
WHITE HOUSE BRIDE
GREETED BY 1900
AT BRILLIANT FETE
Reception Marks Climax to
Round Of Entertaining for
Pan.Americans.


nlment to the visiting delegates to the
Second Pan-American Scientific Con-
sress. Great interest attached to the
event from the fact that It afforded the
official world the Pan-Amcrican contin-
gent of the diplomatic corps. the dis
tinguished visitors in Washington and
hundreds of society folk the first op-
portunity to greet Mrs. Wilson in her
capacity Of hostess for the white
House.
Long before the fanfare OF trumpets
announced the descent Of the President
and Mrs. Wilson and memNers of the
Cabinet and their wives dow the state
staircase a carriage line extended for
several blocks alons Pennsylvania ave-
nue. and down Seventeenth street. while
many as quicker method came on
foot to the White House.
Brilliant Scene.
Inside the scene was brilliant, thou
sands of electric lights cleaning under
the soft shades OF pink and opalesccnt
tones. The scent OF thousands OF roses
filled the air, cherished for days at the
propagating gardens to bring them to
fullest blossom. In the state dining
room alone more than 1900 carnations
were used TO form the enormous PLAQUES
which decorated the table In the cen.
ter OF the long board rested the large
gold centerpiece bought by Dolly Madi-
son during her husbands administra-
tion.
AZ the trumpeters stepped to the foot
OF tne stairway to announce the desceNt
Gf the Presidents party. the White
House aides formed near the BIre poor1
d1or Colonel Hsrts. the Presidents 8
mniitary aide, and Commando Barry.
ms naval aide. preceded the line The
PRESIDENT was radiant and smiling as
ne walked with his bride upon his arm
mrs: Wilson fore simple gown 81
,nii.e wni.e ana silver brocade, 10 which II
Train OF some length lent grace.
Vice President Next.
The Vice President came next, WITH
Mrs. Willism {. hedfleld on his arIr,,
Mrs. Marshall not being quite str>ns
enough to attend the function. There
followed the Presidents son-in.law. the
secretary of tho Treasury and Mrs. Nc
Adoo. and the members Of the Cabinet
ana treir wives in the order OF pre-
cedence.
IN the Red Room. where the diplo-
mats met before being presented to
the President and Mrs. Wilson, tall
vases or american Beauty roses were
panked with ferns and palms.
Unusual Program.
Even the program given by the
Marine Band. which formed the vivid
block Of red color in the white marhl.
entrance hall. had its unusual Interest.
MISS Margaret Wilson had assisted in
it's arrangement
For over four hours the recei.in.,
PARTY stood in line. Mrs. Wilson sre>;.
Ing the guests presented to her by tue
PRESIDENT with n winning smile and :
gracious manner; In the Blue Room
MISS Helen Woodrow Bones held Govt
and Miss Margaret Wilson went from
room to room extending cordial wei
come to her friends. Miss Wilson wore
handsome gown Of sapphire blue vel.
oet: oe,h;r SlrHer Iacn &C. s,eSxes: and trimn,inss
was III yellow taffeta, and carried red
roses.
Mrs. Lansing's Gown.
Next to Mrs Wilson in the .ecci ,nS
line came Mrs. Robert Lansing, vie cr
the Secretary OF State Her Gown was
Of cobwcbby silver lace. ..rdled ir sill
ver. Mrs. william Gibbs McAdoo. rext
In line. wore pink taffeta with p ,irare:y
Of tulle and a long tullc train. The
Secretary stood behind his Young wife
much of the evening" and 2rceted many
Of his friends with a hearty hsnds,ake
Mrs. Garrison was very handsom, N
= gown Of black satin ard tnllr Mrs
Thomas Watt Gregory wore 4 tr,irrd
gown Of black velvet with angel sleeves
Of black chantiliv lace, with bodice 0.
Chanttlly and silver lace trimmed VIII
Jet. an electric blue rose fin'shins the
corsage. Mrs JoSephus Dhnie's wore a
gown of pale violet satin trimmed with
hands of fur. Mrs. Albert sidney Isurle,
son. who was next in line. wore \
gown of black tissue erb,oidered ~
silver and made over silver cloth Mrs
rankin K. Lane wore gown Of Whit
satin and tulle with q short foil skirt
Mrs. David F. Houston WIS very smart
In a gown of white lace with az over.
dress of blue brocade Mrs. william G
Redhelj was In mauve seorGettc crepe
With white lace. Mrs William. r. vii
son Wore black satin and let,
Inc speaker and Mrs. Clark were
rner Speaker. Mr.. Cannon, received ar
enthusisstic welcome from scores Of ole
friends.
Cabinet Members There.
The Secretary OF State was there like
wise the Secretary of War. in annimst tee
conversation with several women. anC
the Secretary of the Navy had unde
his wing Mrs. Daniels two hous
guests, Miss Mary Cleaves Daniels an,
Miss Evelyn Jackson. both of whom
wore white tulle frocks. Miss Agnc
Hart Wilson had on a yellow tafIct;
gown. Miss Jane Gregory was in hin,
and silver
Among the first to greet tho Pref
dent ann Mrs. Wilson were the amb3g
sador OF Brazil and Madame da Cana
and the Ambassador of Chile. Nj
Suarez-Mujica. who is president Of tn
Pan-American Scientific Congress. am
Madame Suarez-Muiica. Madame d
Cana wore one of the loveliest gown
OF the evening, a sapphire blue tuIi
built over blue silk velvet brocadc /
rich colors. She wore diamonds and
beautiful diamond tiara In her haii
Madame Suarez-Muiica was in salmo
Colored satin brocaded in silver
Belmonts Attend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Belmont wer
among the guests. Mrs Belmont weaI
Ing a beautiful gown of coral coIore
velvet. with diamond ornaments: III
Chief Justice and Mrs. White held
small court. Her gown was of gra
chiffon. embroided and trimmed wit
CRYSTALS: Mrs. Gibson Fahnestock wor
white with quantities of seed pearls.
Miss Mamie Randolph Heth. just ba G
from the Pacific coast. was in blsc
embroidered net over white satin.
The two sisters OF Mrs. George I
Msrye. wife of the ambassador TO Rus
Sia Misa C'allia noyIa and Mice EsIo,,