Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-28
VOICES ARE. HEARD
DISTINCTLY IN HALL
Ex-Gov. Ross, Mrs. Miller and
Mrs. Hamlin Score in Con-
vention Talks.
RX MARTHA DAIRY NpT.E,
Associated Press Wrltel.

HOUSTON. June 2S.~-The nll in
feminine oratory that marked The open
ing sessions of the Democratic conven-
ton has been followed by the proverbial
storm, women walking awaT with the
honors in seconding the nomination Of
Gov. Smith
Three of the gayly-clad sex broke
loose the fioodgateS during the second
evening session last night, Nellie Tavloe
Ross. one-time Governor of Wyoming.
was the first woman to appear before
the speakers table and microphoneS.
Her strong voice. anplified many
times by the machines in front of her
was heard TO the very last row of the
hall. but the appearance she made had
10 be relayeo back by word of mouth.
Wore Sleeveless Dress.
In a white lace sleeveless frock. slle
presented the perfect picture OF proper
summer costume. A large pink malinc
hat that Swoopeo becomingly over her
eyes shaded her from the glare Of the
photographers lights. much 10 the pic
tuTe makers disgust and 70 her delight.
Her eulogieS Of the New York COVER
nor were cut short by the shouts from
the floor Of times up. With q gra
cious bow to Chairman Robinson she
relinguiShed her place and returned to
her seat.
Mrs. Emma Guffey Miller OF Penn
syivanla, reSplendent in 8 black lace
evening dress. under which cleaned a
pink satin slip. launched into her sub
lect, Smiths nomination, in business
like manner.
Her draped shoulders waved in ac-
compartment to her forceful words and
the black lace hoated about her arms
c vssSaN cF m
that was booming over the hall.
Mrs Hanalin Is Last.
Mrs Stella Hamlin. newly elected ma
tlonal conmitteewonan from Louisiana.
upheld the honor OF her sex and gave
the women the last word. Her second
70 Smiths nomination concluded the
evenings performance, and she retired
from the platform amid congratulations
that boosted 10 small part Of relief that
the long session was at an end
Interest was centered in Mrs Ham
hnas first public appearance, in view Of
the fact that she IS considered a pos
Sible successor to Mrs. Emily Newell
Blair, retiring conmitreewoman from
Missouri, as vice chairman Of the ma
tional committee.
She wore heavy coffee colored lace
gown and small tan braid hat Of the
cloci1e variety
Lace seemed to be the keynote of
the evenings fashions, for everywhere
curious eyes turned TO see the gowns of
the famous, they saw lace il some shape
or form.
Mrs. Smiths Box Besieged.
Mrs. Smith, whose self imposed Sc
clusion IN Houston was shattered when
hundreds Of yelling and singing Smith
supporters besieged her box after the
nominating speech. wore an ail-oVer
blue lace dress, with large straw hat
70 match
AIRS. Wilson who graciousIy relin-
pushed the spotlight for the evening
to the wife Of the leading presidential
candidate, also appeared in lace. a
gown Of black chiffon insetted with
heavy lace Her nat. an enormous one
Of eerlse velvet with the crowns edge
heavily laden with matching roses. was
the Landmark Of the platform. BY her
hat she was known.
The attitude in the Smith box dur
ing the nominating speaeh Of Franklin
D. Roosevelt and curing the subse-
ouent demonstration was Curiously
watched by score Of spectators.
Calm During Speech.
Not once did Mrs. Smith eyince any
apparent interest in the declarations
anent her husbands virtues. She sat
Stoiidly IN her front seat. smiled oc-
cagionally in faint appreciation of por-
tiong Of the speech once or twice
moved her head and rodded In aflrma-
ton when her sister -ir-Iaw. Mrs. John
j. Eiynn. grew excited over the pro-
cee6sngs.
Her son, young Ar-hrr, who sat next
te his youthful wife ii the front row.
was genuinely thrilled He grew so
excited once or twice thai he nearly
crashed into the electric fan that was
playing from the box railing.
Mrs. Glynn seemed 70 realize the
need Of restraint. 5at once or twice
Just couldn't resist the temptation 70
xrs7ale broadly. wave her hand 10 pass
Ing friends and nudge Mrs. Smith.
Her Physician There.
Or. Raymond p Sullivan. Mrs Smiths
personal physician, IN whose care she
has been since serious operation last
year, was constantly at his patients side
But he finally gave up the task and
with q helpless gesture. told her TO GO
ahead stand up as much as she wished
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