The Washington times., 1922-12-16

bali was given last night which
brought to q close. Q two-day ben
eft for the Women's Universal Al
lance The scene was picturesque
in the extreme for famous charac-
ters of history rubbed elbows with
mannequins In the smartest OF
Paris frocks and men In correct
evening dress danced with queens
of yesterday or fashion queens Of
tomorrow.
The feature of the evening was
the pageant depicting the achieve
ments Of the women Of All nations
in which 100 maids and rnatrons
from diplomatic and resident 90
ciety took part, marching In
steady procession through the long
ballroom and forming into colorfuI
tableau. the climax coming when
Miss Katherine Thompson a. GO.
iumbia" sang the "star'Spansied
Banner"
Women famous In song and story
were represented In the pageant:
loan of Arc CMiss Betty Werner).
Queen isabella Of Spain (Miss Dor
othy MondelD. Good Queen Bess
miss Julia Kernan), Great kath.
crime of Russia (Miss Frederica Nc.
Kenney), st. Bride ,(Miss Eleanor
Wheeier), on down to Pocahontas
Miss Janet Moffett), who led the
American group symbol bearers
and flag bearers In Greek robes
completing q spectacular ensemble.
dancers from the Marjorie Webster
school were included In the pageant
and little Miss Gerry williams con-
tributed q charming pas seul.'
An attractive feature Of the
nareant was the use Of the national
Hars of each country represented,
the majority Of which were lent tor
the occa sion by the embassies ana
lesations here. In the aH,baseador
nor. which occupied . central POSI-
ton among the boxes. were repre-
sentatives Of countries invited 70
attend.
The paseant was directed BY Miss
FIsie Kernan, professor Of dramatic
literature at Trinity College. and the
proIorue was written by Mrs. c. G.
Calhoun. The costume effects were
arranged by ]. p. 3. Neigh. director
Of Neighborhood House.
Following the. formal program
mannequins displayed beautiiui
gowns and evening wraps from the
smart washinstoo shops. which haa
booths in the main corr1dor ana
whose displays had been an interest
ins feature of the two-day bazaar
heid in connection with the ball.
strollinR about the corridor between
dances was q popular pasttme. ano
the guests displayed great interest
in the various booths.
Mrs. c. C. Calhoun. president OF
the women's Alliance. received the
guests, wearing Q becoming eown o.
flame-colored moire trimmed IN eli'
YER with q silver bandeau In he5
beautifully coiffured hair. She VA
assisted BY Mrs.. H. L. Rust, Mrs'
William II. King. Mrs. Wade Ellis
Mrs. william Bailey Lamar. Hrs
Charles H. Wstmore and Princes
Ghika.
man OF the floor committee.
Miss Mary Morgan occupied Mrs.
Charles Boughton WoodS boz and
had with her Mrs. William Caioer,
Mrs. Joel Heatwols. Col. Pope ano
Col John Proctor.
Mrs. Wnfred H. DuPuy entertain'
ed Miss Carolyn Nash. Mrs, McCook
Knox, Gen. william Mitchell. MAJOR
Wilfred Blunt. Lieutenant Com
mander Griffin and Senor dc buena'
vista. who had previously been hef
guest at dinner.
/ M. and Nine. Won Levinsky occu'
pied q box.
Senator and Mrs. Howard Sutner
land. Mrs. George Favrot, OF Louis
\ ~ NG.T .u~S,lt. aAd Mr9
Mrs George Barnett had a. guests
Mre. Orme Wilson and Mrs. William
| Alexander.
Mrs. Frsncois Berger Moran enter
/ tained Mrs. Elizabeth Nolker. MRS
Horace Macfarland, Mr.. ehetts, Of
81. Louis, and Major Glasgow.
Mrs. George Mesta's box wes occu
pied by Mis- Madeline Austin. who
Mr.. and Mrs. Calhoun had enter
tanned at dinner before the ball fof
! Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Nixoa, Of New
/ York. and Mr.. and Mrs. Pstes
Arthur Drury, jr.. had . party fos
Miss Katherine Weller.
Other noted at the ball were thl
Smba ssador of Peru. Mr., PeSet
I.Comdr. and Mrs. Henry Muslin, Nic.
Nan Young, Mr.. and Nrs-. NAH
Reid Yates. Mrs. James eHunttnSton
Turner. Miss Elizabeth Turner. Nj
and Mrs. Kemper Cowing, M. ene
Mrs. Basil Gordon. Mr. and Mrs.
4 Lawrence, of the British embassy
M and Mrs. r. n. Kaufman. Ms.
Lillian Thompson. Ms MAryArel
Hume. Major Davis wills. Dr.. Jamei
Emory. Capt. and Mrs. Harvey Cas
sidy. and Comdr. Robert Platt.
Meeting at Mics Cwynn's
OF Child Welfare Socisty.
At q meeting yesterday ct Ms
Mary 0wynn's 70 arrange tne