Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-05
DIET KITCHEN DANCE
ATTRACTS SOCIETY
Mrs. Marshall in Receiving
Line, and Diplomatic and Of
fetal Circle Is Represented.
DINNER PARTIES MAKE GAY

| In the large ballroom at the Willard,
hung from one end to the other with
American flags, society danced last night
at one of the smartest balls Of the winter.
given under the auspices OF the Wash
| ington Diet Kitchen Association in aid
of the centers maintained by the associa-
ton in various parts of the city.
Mrs Marshall, wife of the Vice Presi-
dent who is deeply interested in the work
of the organization, was in the receiving
line, and representatives of official and
diplomatic circles were in the parties that
filled the boxes lining the walls Of the
ballroom.
The ball, which began about $780,
reached the height of its brilliancy about
IL o'clock, when many of the dinner par
ties Of the evening arrived, some to occupy
boxes and others to join the dancers. A
supper was served shortly before mid
night.
In addition to Mrs. Marshall. the receiv-
ing line included Mrs. David F. Houston.
wife of the Secretary of Agriculture: Miss
Gwynn, president of the Washington Diet
Kitchen Association; Mrs. Horace West
colt, chairman Of the ball, committee. and
Mrs. John Merriam Mr.. Woodbury. Blair
and Mr.. Thomas Bell Sweeney, chairmen
Of the floor committee, presented the
guests.
Guests Of Brazilian Party.
The Brazilian ambassador and Nine.
da Cana had among the guests in their
box Miss Halle Davis and Lieut.. George
A. Percy, U. S. M. c., whose engagement
was announced few days ago.
Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh entertained in
her box Mrs. Lawrence Townsend, Lieut..
Lawrence Townsend, U. S. N: Miss
Katherine Hill, Miss Marian Fitch Of
New York. Mr.. Flournoy and Mr.. kich-
ard Flournoy.
Senator Phelan entertained a box
party, having as his guests Senator and
Mrs. owen, Mr.. and Mrs. George ].
Denis of Los Angeles, Miss Phelan and
Miss Gladys Sullivan.
Col. and Mrs. John r. Williams had a
party in their box which included Mr..
and Mrs. Lucas Turner and Mr.. and Mrs
Edward Walsh of st. Louis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Bell Sweeney
entertained box party in compliment
to their house guest, Miss Patti Of
Wheeling, W. Va.
Guests of Mrs. Wood.
Mrs. Charles Boughton Woods box
narty included her niece. Mrs. William
Leon Graves, and Miss Antoinette Graves
of New York and Miss Morgan.
Mrs. Henry Arnold Peckham had a
party of young people, friends of her
daughter. Miss Harriet Peckham, with
her in her box.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Campbell Graef en-
tertained a party in their box. their
guests including their daughter. Miss
Olive Graef: her house guest. Miss
Hotz of Chicago and number Of
French and British officers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas F. Logan en-
tertained party in their box, their
guests including Admiral and Mrs.
Frederick r. Harris, Mrs. Edward Light
and Mr.. Edward Light, jr.. of Chicago.
Others Occupying Boxes.
Others who had boxes were Mrs. Will
liam liam Slater. Mrs; Richard Townsend.
kle. Mrs. James w. Wadsworth, jr.; Mrs.
James Mcdonald, Mrs. George T. Marye,
Mrs. Henry Cleveland Perkins, Mrs.
Henry R; Rea, Mrs: Thomas Bell
Bernard Baruch, Mrs. E. Z. stotesbury.
Brownson. Mrs. Eugene Peabody, Mrs.
Francis Peabody. Mrs. julius Rosen-
wald and Mrs: Mayer;
handsome gown Of gold colored tulle
and gold lace with gold and orchid
sequins over gold satin, with a gold
satin girdle and orchid tulle sleeves.
Mrs. George T. Marye wore a hand
some gown Of silver brocade
Miss Margaret McChord wore a love-
ly gown of gray tulle over cloth Of sill
yer.
Mrs. James Mcdonald, an effective
gown Of silver CLOTH
Mrs. Thomas Bell Sweeney wore a
handsome gown of white beaded net,
Miss Patti of Wheeling, w. Va, a
lovely gown of white satin and tulle.
Mrs. Charles B. Drake wore a lovely
gown Of apricot satin with bodice Of
bronze lace.
/ Japanese Ambassador Appears.
The japanese ambassador, who was a
guest Of Mrs. James Mcdonald in her
box. was attending his first ball since
his arrival as ambassador
Nine. da Cana. who. with the Brazil
ian ambassador. had the adjoining box
wore handsome gown of white satin
brocade.
Mr.. and Mrs. U. s. Grant, tr., with
Mrs. Alexander Sharp. were in another
box. Mrs. Grant wore a handsome
| gown of black lace with ropes Of let
Mrs Sharp was ngold and white bro
cade over a lace petticoat
Mrs Horace Westcott wore q becom-
| ing gown of lemon brocade
Mrs. David F. Houston wore lilac