The Washington times., 1919-12-16


gressional Clubs season, a re-
= ception in honor Of the Vice
President and Mrs. Marshall, WAS
held last evening and proved to be
one of the most brilliant and sue
cessful functions ever given at the
club. The company was large, the
members turning out in full force
with their men folk in attendance; ;
and there was an atmosphere OF In
formality and friendliness- only pos
sible when the guests know one
another we'll
Mrs. Charles B. Ward, president OF
the club, received the guests and pre-
sented them to the Vice President and
Mrs. Marshall. The others in the re-
ceiving line were Mrs. Carter Glass,
Mra. Josephus Daniels and Mrs.
Joshua Willis Alexander, wife Of the
whom are members Of the club. AS
the newest recruit to the Cabinet
circle, Mrs Alexander was given the
place OF honor next to Mrs. Marshall.
Mrs. Marshall wore q handsome and
becoming gown OF golden yellow satin
brocade draped in long graceful lines
and with the train outlined on one
side with . cascade Of gold colored
tulle. The top Of the bodice, which
was cut square, was fashioned Of
silver lace. She had pearls in her
ears, her other jewels were q string
of pearls and a small diamond pend
ant on . nne platinum chain, and
wore long. white gloves. A lovely
cluster of orchids, sent by the mem
bers of the club, and matching the
flowers worn BY Mrs. Ward, COM
pleted q charming picture.
Mr.. wardr Gown
Mra Wards gown was OF black and
geld brocade In . palm leaf pattern
very soft and rich II was draped
on long. clinging lines, with q point
ed train. A band Of heavy, dull gold
lace was used on the bodice, with
gold-colored tulle forming the sleeves
and finishing the decoltaGe. She wore
handsome diamond ornaments.
Mrs. Glass was gowned in sapphire
blue velvet, trainless, with the skirt
A long silver tassel nestled in the
fold on the left side Of the skirt.
hanging from the waist girdled with
the velvet She wore long black
gloves and carried violets.
Both Mrs. Daniels and Mrs. Alexan-
der were in black. the former wear
ing . costume Of nne black lace and
tulle over satin. with . delicate gar
niture OF Jet and diamond stars on
her. corsaSe. A scarlet feather fan
struck q brilliant note Of color. Mrs
Alexanders gown was of black tulle
over satin with q trimming OF jet
She carried violets and wore . lovely
scarf of white Spanish lace over her
shoulders.
The ball room Of the club. with its
pfilared entrance. looked unusually
lovely. The paneled walls and the
heavy green velvet curtains were
sprayed with Southern smilax and
delicate fern; the mantels were
banked with fern and glowing red
poinsettias, and palms and great clus-
ters Of American Beauty roses filled
the alcove before which the receiving
line stood
There was dancing. an innovation
and popular one-and one Of the
clubs formal parties, during the
evening . section of the Marine
Band providing the music. and q
buffet supper was served after II
O'Clock. The supper table had as Its
centerpiece An illuminated bowl Of
marble. In which wee gold flsh were
swimming plaeidly and was further
decorated With pink shaded candles In
silver candeabra and graceful silver
baskets nlled with pink carnations,
roses. and snapdragonA
The members Of the executive
assisted
In addition to the laides Of the Cab
met who were present, Mrs. Ward was
assisted BY the members Of the ex-
ecutivs board: Mrs. Medill Mccormick,
Mrs J. F. Byrnes, Mrs. Ffnis ]. Gar
rett and Mrs. Edward J. King. all
xr1> -
secretary; Mrs. Warren Gard and Mrs.
c. Frank ReavtA
Among. the guests noted were Sec
rotary Daniels, Senator and Mrs. Dun
can q. Fletcher, Senator and Mrs.
Truman H Newbefry Senator Thomas
J. walsh and his daughter, Nrs- EN-
NETT Qudger. Senator and MrA yosept
I FrAnce, Senator and Mra Thomas
p. 0Sre. Senator and Nrs. John n.
AAfroeA. Senator aAA Ma Charles
Ca7tts, CsogrsasmAn aaA Ma Ira c.
Co0lsy. Ma Hsary A0aA CoeDss. Nr.
anA Ma 0Sergs DAnund Foss and
Hlas KatAe1iDs yoaa. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Dsanett a1A Nh. james Pryor
TArvfn-
Othen present were Miss Augusta
Campbell Cantrill, Miss Margaret
Treasury and MrA Jouett Shouse,
Howard Reeside, Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Neuhauser, Congressman and Mrs.
Edmund Platt, Congressman and Mrs.
L]emuel p. Padgett Congressman and
Ms. Warren Gard. Congressman and
4ra Thstns W. 8amA Judge and Nrs.
C. c. AeCAorA. yudEs Martin Knapp,
k1o0p. ConEre0GzaAa aAA Ma George
- Hf11R1A CengfoasmAA aAA Mrs.
Wa&tsf e&tnesA and CoaSrDaman and
Ma William Weed
Tonight the nrst s1 Q se1ies Of In
formal dances Win - given 1t the
club and several dinner parties have
been arranged to preoede It. At the
weekly tea on Friday afternoon there
will be . delightful musical program
by Miss Mabel Duncan. Of Scotland
Vieiincellist. and Miss Alice Burbage
at the piano. Tho music will begin
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