The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-02-10

IN HE Congressional reception
always the largest of the
four state levee2-was given
last night at the White House.
with the Presid<lt and Mrs. Hard
ing as hosts.
Member of both Houses of Con-
gress, VIlh the women OF their
familieG, were the special guests.
Many or "a diplomats made
point Of being present ID co honor
to the Congress of the United
States. Leaders of the official
world, as well as generous
sprinkling of unofficial folk, were
included, and the company totaled
more, than 1000.
To avoid congestion three en-
frances were thrown open to the
guests. The Senate, with the Diplo-
matte Corps and other high rank
ing officials, came in via the south
portico, the House using the great
front door, and the rest Of the
assemblage coming In through the
east entrance, usually used on such
occasions.
DROMPTLY--at $3.50 o'clock a
fanfare of trumpets announced
the appearance of the Presidential
party, the Marine Band in its ac-
customed corner breaking into
Hail to the Chief" as they de-
scended the flower-deCked stair
way. Following the President and
Mrs. Harding came the Vice Presi-
dent and Mrs. Coolidge, who, with
the cabinet members, had first
been received in the private apart
ments on the second floor.
Secretary and Mrs. Hughes led
the cabinet line, then came Secre-
tary Mellon walking with the Sec
rotary of War and Mrs. Weeks;
the Attorney General, Mr.. Daugh-
erty. with Mre. Wallace on his
arm: the Secretary of the Navy
and Mrs. DENLY, the Secretary OF
the Interior and Mrs. Fall and the
Secretary of Commerce and Mrs.
Hoover. The Secretary of Labor,
Mr.. Davis, and Mr.. and Mrs.
George B. Christian. jr., formed
the rear guard of the little process
sion.
In order to expedite the greeting
of so many guests. 1t had been de-
cided that only the President and
Mrs. Harding should receive. But,
as they took their places at the
Blue Rom door, with one OF those
impulses Of spontaneous hospital
ity typical Of both, they drew the
Vice President and Mrs. Coolidge
into line with them. The Speaker
of the Houst and Mrs. Gillett were
the first guests to shake hands
with the hosts, and a few moments
later they. too, were gathered INTO
the receiving line.
s.
MRS. HARDING wore grace.
AVA full gown OF pink and silver
brocade-a blush rose shade with
tho silver applied in small
flower design. The skirt. with its
double train OF brocade and pink
tuIle. was draped in modish
fashion and the bodice drapery
was held in place by a rhinestone
ornament. Straps of rhinestones
over the shoulders held in place
the short lace sleeves. Silver
slippers and hose. long white
gloves and diamond ornaments
completed a becoming costume and
the First Lady carried white
feather fan. Before the evening
was over she took leaf from the
Prince Of Wales book and began
using her left hand.
Mrs. Coolidge's gown was OF
flame-colored satin brocaded in
gold and made without trimming.
1t was cut with a train and had
short kimona sleeves. About her
throat she wore a graceful neck
lace Of topaz set in dull gold. Mrs.
Gillett's costume was of purple
satin. one of those rich new weaves
which have the sheen of velvet,
and was made on simple draped
lines. with the train hung from
the shoulders and cut in a deep
V. One side Of the bodice was
fashioned of silver cloth and