Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-18
Spring Fashions Reflected
At Longworth Reception
Striking Gowns Worn by Society Notables Vie in
> Colors With the Flowers Used IN
Decorations.

, amethyst chiffon velvet fashioned along
straight line, with round neck line
and slight fullneSS at the left hip
held by a pearl and amethyst orna-
ment The bodice, which fell quite
loosely at the front. was made sleeve
less and at the right shoulder there
was an orchid Of pale shade velvet shot
with silver threads From the left
shoulder there fell soft panel effect
of the velvet. and about her neck she
wore string of tiny pearls on a plati-
mum chain.
Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh is wearing n
cardinal rcd velvet gown after semi
draped model and generously embroid-
cred in cut steel and pearls.
Mrs. David Du Boise Galliard wore to
the opening of the new addition Of the
Art Gallery. beaded robe Of apricot
crepe and pink irdescent beads. The
gown was made with batcau ncckline
ami the skirt rather full
Mrs, Carey Brown has a striking
dress Of ragged robin" blue chiffon
fashioned after slightly draped model
with a flower of the chiffon at the left
shoulder. She carries an exquisite
Spanish shawl Of canary yellow en-
broidere0 in pastel colorS. which blends
beautifully with the color of her gown.
Miss Eugene lie Merle. daughter Of
Or. and Mrs. Eugene lie Merle. is
charming in white satin frock, yelled
in fine white lace. the bodice made
quite simply and the skirt with full
ness at the hips.
Mrs. EnoS Newman wore to lunch
con recently a gown of the shecrest Of
imported black velvet The bodice is
made along straight lines and at the
front of the low waist line there Is a
sof. drapery effect held by rhinestone
ornament. At the back OF the gown
there is similar drapcrv held by
brilliant ornament. The hemline is
scalloped in a tiny square pattern.
With this she wears a hat Of steel metal
cloth with bit of black lace falling
from the left of the narrow brim.
Mrs. Jacob Leander Loose, who has
spent the Winter in Washington and
will leave shortly for her home i'll Kan
saS City wore to an evening function
last week a gown Of black chiffon vel
vet. the front elaborateIy embroidered
with pearls. She wore pear earrings,
a moderately long string OF pearls about
her neck and a band of diamonds about
two inches wide on her wrist. Her wrap
was of white ernline with deep white
fox fur collar
Fancy Dress Fetes
Show Original Touches.
Fancy dress parties have become quite
the vogue in the Nations Capital. The
Washington hostess sojourning at Win
ter resorts in the South Is quite enthu-
siastic about attending the parties that
call for costumes other than the conven-
tiny, nvay;,- rYoT.r,1 II of,.o- d,. tl,a
opportunity in many cases of showing
her originality and quite frequently to
don style which is her true hearts
desire" mode of attire.
Mrs. Lyman B. Kendall. who has been
al Palm Beach for some time, won first
prize for wearing the most beautiful
costume at the annual ball Of the Bath
and Tennis Club Thursday evening She
vas dressed in Louise XVI costume of
white taffeta with tiny pink roSebuds
and TC:chings. poke bonnet with pink
ostrich plumes. and dainty black lace
ni;s.
Another handsome costume al the ball
IN Florida was worn by Mrs. Edward
Beale Mclean. who represented Nine
Butterfly her japanese costume Of
white satin being exqutsitely embroider-
1a AAb&l HB hA-GtEl GES5Etl QI pearls AIlI
gold threads interviewer with crystals.
II had large flowing sleeves and was
Sashed with wide band OF cloth Of
gold tied with large bow. Her Jet black
hair was adorned with fancy ieweled
pins and strings Of pearls. while hand
some jewels completed the costume
The Mi-Careme dance at the May
flower Hotel was delightfully."- charm
ing party and there were many inter-
esting costumes worn.
Mrs. MInnegerode Andrews was
dainty picture In an old-fashioned
frock of white muslin with white and
black lace. The gown was made with
fun skirt Of the muslin and the bodice
close fitting. Her quaint poke bonnet
was fashioned Of the muslin and white
lace with several golden curls showing
from under the brim About her
shoulders she wore a handsome old
black Spanish lace scarf
Mrs. Cabot Stevens portrayed Dutch
Girl. carrying out ths costume even 10
tn little wooden shoes, and In her arms
she carried bouquet Of red tulips.
Mrs Clarence C. Calhoun was lovely
in gown Of pink silk and lace which
belonged 10 her at-ara ndmother Tn"
fTock was made with nannicrs and
trimmed with yari-coiored silk flowers
In her white bobbed hair she wore
flowers corresponding with those trim
ming the gown.