The Washington times., 1926-02-26

OF his gracious and captivating
wife, President Coolidge rose most
s1obiy to the occasion. His usually
grave visage was frequently
wreathed in smiles and he had a
Friendly word for each Of the
many guests who slipped back for
q bit of chat after formal greet
angs were over.
In Receiving Line
In the receiving line President
Coolidge stood between Mrs. Lind.
ley NJ. Hadley, president OF the
club, and Mrs. John b. Henderson,
honorary vice president OF the
organization, who managed TO keep
him amused whenever there were
pauses in the line OF arriving
guests. A picturesque study In
contrasts there, for Mrs. Hender-
son wore a quaint costume remi-
niscent of her girlhood days and
Mrs. Hadlev had on a modish gown
Of steel gray chiffon embroidered
in chenille and steel beads. IT. Was
q straight line model, with a slight
which was banded in chinchilla.
The embroidery was used layishIy
on the skirt, with a small design
IN steel beads decorating the bodice.
Two large rose colored chrysan.
themums at the low waist line con.
tributed the only touch of color.
Mrs Hadley wore q double string
Of pearls.
Mrs. Henderson's gown was really
enchanting. OF pompadour silk
pink and blue flowers on white
ground-it was fashioned with
bodice Iacing up the front and the
skirt opening over petticoat Of
lovely old creamy lace. From
pink ribbon about her throat hung
Q pendant Of diamonds and she
wore a jeweled wreath in her hair.
Smiling upon the President or chat.
ting animatedIy with him she made
. charming picture.
Pretty Ceremonial.
Arriving with true Presidential
promptness at o'clock, Mr.. Cool
idge was greeted by Mrs. w. w.
Chalmers, chairman Of the enter.
tainment committee. Mrs. Homer
Hoch, Mrs. Leonidas Dyer and
Mrs. Schuyler Otis Bland, were
other members of the reception
companied by Col. Sherwood Cheney
and Capt. Adolphus Andrews, his
aides, very decorative in full dress
uniform. Colonel Cheney led the
little procession up the stair, with
Captain Andrews bringing up the
rear. and their entrance made \
pretty little ceremonial. introduce
tons were made by Colonel Cheney.
Palms and cut flowers were used
as decorations, with the frieze of
State flags about the drawing room
contributing an effective touch. An
orchestra from the Marine Band
played during the evening. Supper
was served from a buffet table
lighted with pink candles in tall
silver candelabra and with center
piece of pink roses, mignionette
and pussy willow.
President Coolidge supped at Al
small table, candle lighted and
flower decked, which was tucked
away behind a screen. Representa-.
tive and Mrs. HadIey and Mrs. Hen.
6erson were with him. with Colonel
Cheney standing guard nearby.
The Senate delegation was COM
paratively small, but caught sight
of Senator Porter Dale, Senator
and Mrs. John w. Harreld and Mrs.
George H. Williams, wife Of Sen.
ator Williams. In an interesting
tame duck" contingent were Mrs
Robert Love Taylor, Mrs. AISLE J.
Gronna, Mrs. Nathaniel B. Dial,
wife of former Senator Dial, who
was accompanied by her daughter,
Miss Rebecca Dial and a cousin
and guest. Miss VIII Lou Dial, Of
South Carolina.
Lovely Gowns
Mrs. Dale wore a graceful gown
Of orchid tinted georgette, witf.
rhinestone trimming and a scarf
drapery of self colored chiffon. Mrs.
Josiah Van Orsdel, who was pres
ent with Judge Van Orsdel had on
q silver gown, draped in gray
chiffon and bordered with green
satin embroidered in pastel tones.
Mrs. Henry Allen Cooper, who
presided at the punch bowl for
part Of the evening. wore an orchid
chiffon costume beaded in crystals.
the Secretary TO the President
and Mrs. Everett Sanders came
early and stayed late. Mrs.
Sanders white frock was beaded ali
Dver in white and rose, striking
design, and was made on a straight
line model. The most effective
touch was the open.work design
across the back, outlined in rose
eolored beads. Mrs. Hoch wore n
graceful gown of pale yellow satin
beaded in pastel tints. with
bcraf drapery of satin.
With Mr.. and Mrs. Fred bennett
was their daughter, Mrs. Patton
Wise Slemp, making her first pro-
gonged visit in Washington since
her marriage. AS Miss Dorothy
bennett she was a great favorite
among Congressional Club mem
bers. She wore a ciel blue chiffon
gown, its drapsries outlined in
rhinestones.
: Mrs. Chalmers was in turquoise
blue velvet made on straight lines
with slight draperies on the side,
and beaded. She was wearing
pearls. Mr.. and Mrs. Chalmers
had with them his brother, DIR.
Thomas Chalmers. of Boston Uni
versity.
Mrs. Albert Vestal was wearing
q smart model Of white crepe, made
with flare skirt. and beaded, and
trimmed in tiny clusters of roses
made of beads. The circular flares
in the skirt were joined with bands
of pink beads.
Others present were Representa-,
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