The Washington herald., 1922-04-21

most picturesque of the series, the
gowns and-jewels of the women
looking more eolorful than usual
amidst the blue and khaki of the
uniforms of the navy and army
officers. many with bright ribbons
and decorations upon their breasts
while the brightly hued court cos
tunes OF the diplomats all blended
TO make an unusually brilliant
scene. 10.
Mrs Harding Handsome.
Among the first guests to be
received were the French Ambas-
sador and Nine. -Jusserand and the
aides of Marshal Joffre. Brig. Gen.
William ID. Connor, assistant chief
OF stan. U. s. A.: Maj. U. s. Grant
Sd. personal aide to Marshal Joffre.
Col. Issaly. Maj. Davy and Maj.
Mallein Of the French army.
Mrs. Harding was handsome in a
modish new gown OF peacock green
satin. The bodice was draped over
vest of the material and had
flowing sleeves of green tulle.
Short shoulder straps of rhine
stones ended in a chain that draped
across the back from one shoulder
to the other and reached to the
waist line. The skirt was ankle
length and plain. with drapery Of
the material in both the back and
the front. going fnom each side up
to the waist line and crossing a bit
just before they disappeared I'M
der the soft Sirdle of the material.
4 wide panel train hung from the
waist
Black Band Around Throat.
\ large fat rose of green Sc
quins tipped with black sequins
was tucked away at the left side
of the waist in front. She wore
hose and satin slippers to match
the gown, a diamond lavallier and
black velvet band about her
throat fastened with a diamond
and platinum clasp. She wore long
white gloves and carried a black
ostrich feather fan. She shook
hands with her left hand, her
many receptions she has held with
patriotic organizations in Wash
ingtOn now.
Mrs. Weeks gown was of soft
white charmeuse elaborately en-
brOidered in double rows of large
lfNoAA bNdhos AlAC
around the waist and up and down
on the skirt. Straps of pearls
and rhinestones held the decollete
and extended in back into long
wide. swinging ropes of pearls end
ing in pearl and rhinestone tas-
sells. At the top of the hem caught
here and there under the pearl
bands were occasional bits of white
ostrich feathers. She carried a fan
of peacock green coque feathers.
In her hair was large rhine
stone studded pin.
Mrs. DENLY in Cloth of Gold.
Mrs Denby's gown was of cloth
OF gold with gold lace. The lace
topped the square-cut low bodice
and formed panels on each side OF
the skirt. over these panels were
draped full gathered ones OF gold
colored tulle caught just below the
waist line with a frilled head. The
sleeves were elbow length and
tight fitting with a long. narrow.
loosely hanging pointed cap OF the
cloth Of gold, and still another over
sleeve of one thickness of gold
tulle. A rope of gold bugles was
loosely tied about the waist. A
band of gold leaves encircled her
hair.
Nine. Joffre's gown was Of black
net over black satin with a wide
panel front and back of black Sc
quins combined with black net en-
broidered in = large pattern with q
fine peacock green silk braid. He
sleeves which reached to the elbow
were slit until they reached a green
band which held them to the arm
In her hair she wore a black a
grette tipped with white.
Mrs. CoOlidEe's gown was un-
usually lovely; was all of black Sc
uins. made on straight lines.
Mrs. Hughes costume was of
black and gold brocade. made on
simple lines with train and sleeves
of black tulls.
Mrs. Works gown was of white
brocaded silk with a long pointed
train. a square neck and cap sleeves
of tulle.
Mrs Wallace In sapphire Blue.
Mrs. Wallace wore gown OF
sapphire blue chiffon embroidered
all over with beads of the same
color. Tho bodice was cut boat
s ape at the neck and sleeveless.