The Washington times., 1925-12-17
GALL SOCIETY,"
OUT LAST
NIGHT
Two Receptions and Re
cital Divide Interest
Of Notables
BY JEAN ELIOT

last evening. And faring forth
from Mrs. Henderson's dance, an
early party, to the Persian legation
one encountered groups Of guests
from the official world who had
been greeted but a little while be-
fore at s'The Vice President 2
House" on Sixteenth st.
The name ''Vice Presidents
House clings to the big mansion
where Mrs. John B. Henderson en-
tertained last night for the members
oe the Congressional Club, al
though Uncle Sam was rude enough
to look q gift horse In the mouth
"a the matter Of Mrs. Henderson's
offer to present the property to the
Government. It Was an offer made
IN the most gracious spirit and yet
impossible OF acceptance since 1t
would have entailed the voting by
Congress OF q large annual sum Tor
the upkeep Of the mansion-0r the
nominating always of q rich man
for the Vice President.
Clubs Good Angel
The big drawing rooms Of the
house-to return to our muttons
made an effective setting for the
party last night. to which Mrs.
Henderson had impaired q charac-
teristic old world touch. 1t was q
chummy sort Of q party, too, since
most Of the members Of the Con-
gressional Club know one another
intimately and since ali regard the
hostess, who donated to the organi-
zation the property upon which the
clubhouse stands, as their good
angel.
Guests were limited for the most
part to club members, with the men
Of their families and their daugh-
fers. some of the young diplomats
who are always on hand at Mrs.
Henderson's Monday afternoon dane
ing classes. having been asked to-
provide partners for the girls.
The hostess received alone and
IN the ballroom, which was reserved
tor dancing. her granddaughter Miss
Beatrice Henderson, did the shonors
However, the pleasant duty Of
plfshed, Mrs. Henderson dancing
with Senator Arthur Camper. soon
Joined the couples circling round
the f1oor-and it was noted that
there was more cutting in on this
charming little lady, eighty years
or SO young, than on most Of the
debutantes.
Old World Gown
Mrs. Henderson's costume was
reminiscent Of the period In which
she must have first begun to figure
In Washington society. OF blue
satin, with a long. fun skirt. II
had a sort OF an overbodice in
corselet style Of white brocAde EN-.
br0idered in pearls. "A blue feather
boa. white kid slippers and mittens
actually mfttens-completed the
picturesque effect, and In her snowy
hair the little lady wore a wreath
81 pink rosebuds. Miss Henderson,
chfd-tinted chiffon, with tight bodice
and flaring skirt, and she had q
cluster OF lilies Of the valley at
the waist
Supper was served from q table,
decked out with a red-shaded lamp
Is a centerpiece; and the chill in
the air last night made welcome the
huge fires In almost every room,
round which the guests congregated
20 exchange greetings Of the eve
ming
young Bob" Present
Young Senator Bob LaFoIIette
was followed by a little buzz Of in
terest wherever he went: and anoth-
or conspicuous figure among the
younger men was Capt. Rene
Fonck, the famous French ace,
bearing the blushing honors of mum.
erous decorations thick upon him.
A wee pickaninny, viewing the
revels from the balcony overlook
ing the ballroom and dancing the
Charleston for his own private delec-
tation when the spirit moved him,
contributed no end to the amuse.
ment of the guests.
At Persian Legation
At the legation Of Persia a de.
hghtful reception, with dancing,
was held to celebrate the accession
to the historic throne of Persia of
His Majesty Reza. Kahn Pahlavi
and a goodly company assembled
to wish long life and happiness and
to congratulate his delightful repre-
Charge d. Affaires Of Persia and
Nine. Kazemi
The new legation is charming, its
ivory pannelled wallis serving as an
excellent background for jewel
tinted enbroideries and rare old
Persian rugs which contribute a
touch of home to an Occidental
residence.
Mr.. and Nine. Kazemi received in
the rear drawing room, the big
drawing room across the front OF
the house being reserved for dane
ing and a delicious supper being
served in the dining room, with
toasts drunk to His Majesty the
Shah.
Gracious Hostess
The graciousness OF host and
hostess and Nine. Kazemi's great
friendliness and charm contributed
in no small measure to the success
Of the evening. It has been inter
esting to watch the development of
Nine. Kazemi since she came to
Washington. Then she was a typi.
cal little Persian lady, speaking no
English and much frightened 10
find herself in mixed company. Now
she dons smart Occidental frocks,
speaks English fluently and de.
lights In meeting Americans on their
own ground.
Her gown last evening was so
chic that one was moved to COM
ment on its Paris inspiration-only
TO be told by a proud husband that
Nine. Kazemi had made 1t herself.
It was fashioned of heavy orchid
satin crepe, with round neck and
long Waistline and a band of white
fur around the skirt. An apron
drapery of the satin embroidered
In pearls and a pearl embroidered
girdle completed the charming
effect.
Among Those Present