Evening star., 1916-12-20
JUDICIARY GUESTS
At White HOUSE
President and Mrs. Wilson
Hold First Reception of
the Season.
THE AFFAIR is BRILLIANT

Another White House reception. with
ali the time-honored dignity of such
hospitality. passed into history last
night when the President and Mrs Will
son, for the first time this season, re-
ceived the judiciary and about 1.200 ad-
ditional guests. Beginning at o'clock,
half an hour earlier than has been the
custom for several years. the reception
was well on it's way by 10, and quite
over by II o'clock
As hospitality last nights reception
WAS one of the most successful of the
present White House regime. hosts and
guests alike being in happy mood.
Many paused as they passed down the
line In the blue room to congratulate
the President and Mrs. Wilson both on
the recent outcome of the election,
which continues their residence in the
White House another four years. and
upon their wedding anniversary of the
day previous.
Beauty and Coloring.
While there were no diplomats pres
eut to lend the incidental brilliancy Of
court dress to the function, many rich
~ SONuct "ohicI, "itL ooPOA y Jo""AS'
and sprinkling of officers of the Army.
Navy and Marine Corps in full-dress
uniform gave q note of beauty and
color TO the large gathering.
The state apartments and the long
corridor on which they open were gay
with flowers. The east room, where the
guests assembled, had its mantelS and
mirrors banked with enchantress car
nations and maidenhair ferns. The two
large Sevres vases presented by the
French government. which are among
the chief ornaments of the room, were
filled with American beauty roses. The
state dining room at the other end of
the house had suggestion of Christ
mas in the poinsettia which banked
the mantels and adorned the long table
from which buffet supper was served.
The Marine Band. stationed in the
north entrance hall, played a program
of inspiring melodies.
Procession to Blue Room.
The President, with Mrs. Wilson on
his arm, led the way downstairs and
crossed the corridor to the blue room
promptly at o'clock. Following them
came the Secretary OF State and Mrs.
Lansing. the Secretary Of the Treasury
and Mrs. McAdoo, the Secretary of War
and Mrs. Baker, the Postmaster General
and Mrs. Burleson. the Secretary of the
Navy and Mrs. Daniels and the Secre-
tary of Commerce anu Mrs. Reddeld.
The President and Mrs. Wilson, with
the wives of the cabinet officers, took
their places in the blue room, with Col.
W. w Harts. military aid to the Presi-
dent, at his left to mako the presenta-
tions. and the long line of assembled
guests began to move forward The
Chief Justice and Mrs. White led the
preme Court and their wives following.
There were two new Justices to greet
the hosts-Justice Brandeis and Justice
Clarke. who were present for the nrst
members of the court. Mrs. Brandeis
accompanied Justice Brandeis. Follow
ing the court the guests were received
in the order Of their arrival at the
representative one. including some from
the Senate and House and the army anu
navy and many from resident circles.
Elaborate Gowns Grace Evening.
Many very elaborate gowns graced
the opening Of the season at the White
House. Mrs Wilson was very hand
some in a gown Of white satin brocaded
in gold. to which narrow pointed
train added dignity Mrs. Lansing
wore a rich creation Of sapphire blue
tulle incrusted with eequins Of the
same shade and made over satin.
Mrs. Newton D. Baker, white chiffon
trimmed with rose velvet and rhine
stones.
Mrs William Gibbs McAdoo, white
fsille with large pink roses hrocaded
on at intervals on both bodice and
skirt, which latter was mounted on
an underdress of white lace and tulie.
Mrs. Gregory. orchid-shade brocaded
setin over silver lace, with wide girdle
If velvet and bodice of silver lace.
Mrs Daniels was IN white princess
lace. with white taffeta overdress en-
hroidered in forgetme-nots in natural
coiors and silver.
Mrs. Burlesou, a handsome gown of
gold satin embroidered in gold, with an
overdress OF Iaupe chiffon.
Mrs. William c. Redfield, pale gray
hrocaded satin trimmed with pink roses
and silver lace.
Miss Wilson's Gown.
In the blue room Miss Margaret VIII
son was charming in gown Of light
blue satin and gold tissue with TRIM
rnings of gold lace.
Miss Helen Woodrow Bones. gold