Evening star., 1918-02-05

west Joining hands with the south TO
make II one of the most notable OF the
winter. While the dancers were largely
from from the T.aks 81
representing an older era Of gallantry
moving about among the throng from
box to box. paying their court to the
bellies Of their own and younger gene
rations. Like all the balls of the win
ter. the majority of the men were IN
uniform. the number Of foreign officers
being quite noticeable.
The President and Mrs. Wilson were
casion. and in the receiving line were
several women from official circles, in
clduing wives OF cabinet ministers and
senator's. The President and Mrs. Will
son arrived at s:45 O'Clock. three-quar-
ters OF an hour after the ball opened.
and with their southern Affiliations
seemed very happy to be there. Mrs.
Wilson, who belongs to one of the old
est families Of the south, was very
handsome in a gown OF pearl gray
bodice and sleeves outlined with bril-
liants and a cluster Of pink orchids
fastened at the left side. She wore a
diamond tiara and carried large
and bouquet Of American beauty roses
and. orchids presented to her by Miss
Heth in behalf of the members of the
Southern Relief Society.
accompanying lhe tTeSlQent ana MrS
Wilson were Mr.. and Mrs Julian B.
Boiling, Miss Boiling and Miss Benham.
Mrs Boiling wore a beautiful gown
Of orchid tulle over cloth Of silver.
trimmed with bands Of silver braid.
Miss Boiling was in geranium taffeta
Miss Benham wore ivory brocaded satin
and lace.
The party occupied large box at the
center of the ballroom and held a con-
tinuous reception during the hour Of
their stay
The Marine Band played throughout
the evening. one section in the balcony
and the other in the smaller ballroom.
A seated supper was served in the red
room.
The receiving line was composed of
Miss Mamie Randolph Heth. president
of the society. assisted by the Secretary
OF War and Mrs. Baker. the Secretary
Of the Navy and Mrs. Daniels. the At
torney General and Mrs. Gregory, Mrs.
Claude A. Swanson. Mrs. William l..
Marshall. Miss Mary Custis Lee, Mrs
James Mulcare. Mrs. Matthew T. Scott
and Mrs. Marcus Wright.
Mrs. Chisholm. manager of the ball
this year. to whom much of it's success
was due, held a reception of her own
throughout the evening.
There were many interesting parties
IN the boxes. Senator and Mrs. Key
Pittman had party in their box which
included Miss Margaret Wilson, Nine.
| de Riano. Miss Helen Woodrow Bones,
Senator and Mrs. C. B. Henderson and
Gen. and Mrs. George Barnett
The controller of the currency and
Mrs. John Shelton Williams had as their
guests the Secretary of the Treasury
and Mrs McAdoo. Mr. and Mrs. Walker
| D. Hines, Mr.. and Mrs Elton c. Elliott.
Mr.. Festus ]. Wade of st. Louis. Mr..
Harry Bertron of New York and Mr.. p.
Goodwin Rhett Of Charleston, S. c.
The Colombian minister and Nine. de
Urueta entertained in their box Senor-
ita Tulia Uribe Gaviria and senorita
Ines Tribe Gaviria.
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas +. Logan enter
tainsd box party. their guests incIud-
ing Commander and Mrs Thona q
Hutchins. Mrs. Victor Kaufman, MT.
Alfred Hanford of Chicago and Can't,
Hiram Barbee.
| Mr.. William Eric Fowler was host In
the minister from Salvador and Nine.
Zaldiver, Princess Ghika, Senator MO
kellar. Representative Slemp, Mr. and
Mrs. Walter s. Penneld, Miss Hammond.
Miss Hoyle, Miss Elizabeth Howry and
Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis Epson enter
tanned in their box Miss Ruth Dodge
ana her house guest. Mrs. Hannen OF
mage and Lieut. Carl Weber Of Cleye-
land.
Gen. and Mrs. Frederic V. Abbot had
IN their box Miss Mary Parker and
their daughters. the Misses Abbot.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Ringsold enter.
iaa an;d e. sSd Soa thsir g .sss: .neSd
Eleanor Psndlston Of west Vireinia.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Alexander Il. Gait Mis..
Virginia Page Of Baltimofo, Niss Hiiss.
beth Breen Of Charles ToWA ~. ~.
Miss Ella Woe6 pa1o o3 CAAx1otseeyiiiA