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.


rllment to the visiting delegates to the
Second Pan-American Scientific Cone
gress. Great interest attached to the
event from the fact that It afforded the
official world, the Pan-American contin-
gent Of the diplomatic corps. the dis
tinguished visitors in washington and
hundreds OF society folk the hrst OPP
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 memhers of the
Cabinet and their wives dow the state
stairesse a carriage line extended for
several blocks along 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 opalescent
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 clone more than 1000 carnations
were used TO form the enormous PLAQUES
which decorated the table. In tho cen.
ter Of the long board rested the large
Sold eenterpiece bought by Dolly Madi-
son duHns her husbands administra-
ton.
As the trumpeters stepped to the foot
OF the stairway to announce the descSnf
OF the Presidents party, the WhLs
House aides formed near the Blue Room
1JNr, Coionel Harris. the Presidents
MS naval aide, preceded the liue. The
PRESIDENT was radiant and smiling as
re waiksd with his bride upon his arm.
MIS-. Wilson fore q simple gown 81
white and silver brocade, 10 which "A
uain OF some length lent grace.
Vice President Next.
The Vice President came next. with
Mrs. william Z. hedfieId on his arr.
Mrs. Marshall not being quite str,na
enouSh 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
and their wives in the order of pre-
cedence.
In the Red Room, where the diplo-
mats met before being presented to
the President ana Mrs. Wilson, tall
vases of American Beauty roses were
nanked with ferns and palms.
Unusual Program.
Even the program given by the
Marine Band. which formed the vlytl
block OF led color in tho white marble
entrance hall. had its unusual interest.
Miss Margaret Wilson had assisted in
its arrangement
For over four hours the recei.inT
party stood in line, Mrs. Wilson greet
ing the guests presented to her by the
Presaent with a winning smile and =
RTaGl0uH N hA
Miss Helen Woodrow Bones held court.
and Miss Margaret Wilson went from
room to room extending a cordial VOL
come to her friends. Miss Wilson wore
a handsome gown Of sapphire blue vel
vet, silver lace sleeves, and trimmings
or Sapphires ana brilliants. Miss Bones
was III yellow taffeta, and carried red
roSes.
Mrs. Lansing's Gown.
Next to Mrs. Wilson in the .,ecei!InS
line came Mrs Robert Lansing, wife II
the Secretary Of State. Her gown was
OF C0bwebby silver lace. g:rdIed ir sill
YER. Mrs. William Gibbs McNdoo. next
in line. wore pink taffeta with q draps.y
OF tulle and q long tulle train The
Secretary stood behind his young wife
much OF the evening. and greeted many
OF his friends with hearty hsndsaake.
Mrs. Garrison was very handsome IN
SO"H " uldCh SATIN ara tnIic. Mrs.
Thomas Watt Gregory wore q trained
gown OF black velvet with angel sleeves
of black chantilly lace, with bodice OF
ChAnttuy and silver lace trimmed with
Jet, an electric blue rose fin,shins the
corsage. Mrs Josephus Daniels wore a
gown OF pale violet satin trimmed vita
hands of fur. Mrs. Albert Sidney ISurle-
son, who was next in line. wore A
gown OF black tissue embroidered III
silver and made over silver cloth. Mrs
Franklin K. Lane wore a gown of White
s9un ana tulle with q short foil skirt.
Mrs' David F, Houston was very smart
In q gown of white lace with ar over.
dress OF blue brocade. Mrs. william C.
Redheld was in mauve Eeorgette crepe,
With white lace Mrs. William! p. vii.
son wore black satin and Jet
The Speaker and Mrs Clark were
AnonE the early arrivals. and the for
enthusiastic welcome from scores of old
friends.
Cabinet Members There.
The Secretary OF State was there, like.
wise the Secretary Of War. in annimated
conversation with several women, ant
the Secretary Of the Navy had under
his wing Mrs. Daniels two nous,
guests, Miss Mary C1eaves Daniels ant
Miss Evelyn Jackson. both Of whom
wore white tulle frocks. Miss Agnei
Hart Wilson had on a yellow tafIets
gown, Miss Jane Gregory was IN hin.
and silver
Among the first to greet tho Presi
dent and Mrs. Wilson were the ambos
sador Of Brazil and Madame ia Cana
and the Ambassador OF Chile Mr.
SuareE-Mu1ica, who is president OF IN,
PaAoAmerican Scientific Congress. an,
Madame Suarez-Muiica. Madame d
Cana wore one OF the loveliest gown
Of the evening, a sapphire blue tuIl
built over blue silk velvet brocade n
rich coloFs. She wore diamonds and l
beautiful diamond tiara In her hair
Madame Suarez-Muiica was lin saImoI
colored satin brocaded in silver.
BelmOnts Attend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Belmont wer
among the guests. Mrs. Belmont wear
ing a beautiful gown of coral coIore,
velvet. with diamond ornaments: tn
Chief Justice and Mrs. White held ,
small court. Her gown was OF Eral
chiffon, embToided and trimmed wifi
CRYSTALS; Mrs. Gibson Fahnestoek wor
white with quantities OF seed pearls
Miss Mamie Randolph Heth just bacl
from the Pacific coast. was in blacl
embroidered net over white satin.
The two sisters OF Mrs. George T
Msrye. wife Of the ambassador 70 Rus
sla, Miss Callle Doyle and Miss Flor