Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-01
HOOVER RECEPTION
COLORFUL AFFAIR
Retiring and New ENJOYS
Present Greetings-GoWns
Vie With Many Uniforms.

The principle of "hail and farewell"
which is so much a part of life in
the National Capital, was evidenced in
the diplomatic corps today at the
White House reception. The Belgian
Ambassador and Princess De Ligne,
who will sail for their home within
the week. brought New Year greetings
from Albert, King of the Belgians, and
his gracious consort, Queen Elizabeth,
to the President and Mrs. Hoover. The
Ambassadors from Poland, Great Brit
ain, Peru and Argentina brought greet
ingS from their Sovereigns and PreSi-
dents for the first time as Ambassa-
doris. The Ambassadors of Poland and
Great Britain presented their creden-
tials in March. 1880; the Ambassador
of Peru, in July, and the newest conner
is the Ambassador of Argentina, who
presented his credentials in November.
Mr.. Filipowicz, Ambassador of Po-
land, served his country as minister
for some time before being appointed
first Ambassador from his country,
has served at this post in lesser ca
pacity, as has the Ambassador of Peru.
New Ministers Present.
The corps of Ministers also has It's
quota of new members bearing felicita-
lions from their governments for the
new year to President and Mrs. Hoover.
They include the representatives from
Haiti, Venezuela and Denmark.
Mr. Constantin Brun of Denmark,
who served his government as Minister
at this post for 18 years, was among
those in line to pay his respects to the
Chief Executive, wearing his bright red
coat and his many glittering deco
rations. Since his retirement as Min
lister he has been appointed honorary
counselor of the legation and still re-
tains his residence in Washington.
The gowns of the women enhanced
the brilliance of the uniforms of rep
resentatives of foreign courts and the
many branches of military and naval
service Of this and other countries.
There was a prevalence of velvet among
those in the cabient circle and a large
proportion of black, while white gloves
were very much in evidence and now
and then small muffs for tender, fash
ionable hands.
Oriental Costumes Missing.
Oriental costumes, which have In
former years lent a picturesque note,
we're missing this morning. as the ma
jority of the representatives from coun-
tries in that part of the world have
adopted European apparel.
Mrs. Hoover wore for the reception
a gown Of deep purple crepe, the skirt
very full and long and the snug-fitted
bodice showing vest of silver with
puffs of the silver cloth at the cuffs of
the long sleeves. She wore neither hat
nor gloves. and her white hair was SIM
ply and becomingly dressed.
The Vice President, Mr.. Charles Cur
It's, was accompanied to the White House
1y his sister and brother-in-law. Mr.. and
Mrs. Gam, and his daughter, Mrs.
Charles P. George. Mrs. Gam was
stately in an afternoon gown of gold
brocade and black, the upper part of
her gown being fashioned of the black
and gold brocade and the long skirt of
heavy black crepe. She wore mink furs
and closely fitted black hat with a
plume curling over the right side.
Mrs. StimsOn Wears Satin.
Mrs. George, who has a clear, olive
complexion, wore a costume of red vel
vet, her small hat matching in color.
Mrs. Stimson, wife of the Secretary of
State, wore smart gown of elephant
brown satin, fashioned on long lines,
the skirt cut in circular effect. Her hat
was of velvet to match her gown.
Mrs. Hurley, wife of the Secretary
OF War. had a becoming costume of
fairness of her complexion and bring
ing out the brown of her eyes. Her hat
also was of brown, fashioned of felt, and
having graceful brown plume falling
on one side of the hat.
Mrs Mitchell, wife Of the Attorney
General, wore black velvet, trimmed
with bands of ermine, and a black
velvet hat with upturned brim.
Mrs. Adams Wears RJue.
Mrs Adams, wife of the Secretary of
the Navy, wore dark blue velvet gown,
very becoming to her blue eyes and
gray hair. Her hat was of the same
material trimmed with lace.
Mrs. Wilbur, wife of the Secretary of
Interior, wore dark blue crepe and a
small black hat.
Mrs. Hyde, wife of the Secretary of
Agriculture. had costume of black
velvet, trimmed with bands of emine
fur and a black velvet hat. Miss Caro-
line Hyde was IN black crepe, embroid-
cred in gay colors and hat which cor
responded
Mrs. Lamont's gown of black crepe