Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-03-04
FLOOD RECEPTION
FOR 80 GOVERNORS!
Throng Of UNLIMITED Guests
Fill Pan-American Union
to Greet Executives.

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colorful throng several times the
capacity OF the Pan Anne .ican Building
converged on that spacious edifice last
night and bade a hearty welcome to
some 80 Governors here for the inaugu-
ration.
Invitations had been issued to 5000
guests, but SO many unlimited Specta-
tors turned out that even some of the
Governors had difficulty in getting into
the imposing marble structure on the
Mall.
Capt. Edward J. Kelly. in personal
charge OF the police detail which strug-
gled to untangle the traffic congestion
tnat extended for blocks north of the
building. estimated that possibly 10000
persons appeared for the gubernatorial
reception. At midnight some of these
still were just making their entrance.
Crowd Good -Natured.
Despite numerous minor casualties to
top hats and f1imsy evening gowns. the
crowd was overwhelmingly good-natured
as 1t waited the opportunity to ascend
the grand marble staircase to the Hall
OF the Americas, where the State execu-
tives were holding forth.
A detachment of blue-coated Marines
parr1caded the stairs and regulated the
Slow flow of humanity upward to the
glitterirlg Hall of Flags-a riot of color
from the flags towering palms and
galIy attlred men and women that
filled it.
AS the Governors and their brilliantly
dressed stats arrived at intervals dur
ing the evening they were escorted
Lnrough narrow lanes cleared by the
reception Committee members and re-
ceived IN the Hall of the Americas bv
MRS woodrow Wilson. Rear Admiral
ana Mrs. Grayson and Ray T. Baker,
ton Of Distinguished Guests.
With the appearance of each Gov
ernor the red-uniformed Marine Band
orchestra struck up an appropriate
state air, which was the signal for
renewed applause and cheers from the
crowd. The musicians were gro,1ned
In the palm-fringed patio beside the
electrically lighted goldfish pond
Tropical birds Of striking plumage
ADDED their voices to the stirring
Allotted Box-like Areas.
The Governors and their retinues
were allotted box-like areas around the
pillared sides of the lofty hall. By
ONT OF much pushing and pulling the
ardent admirers of the various eXecl1-
tives managed to get near enough to
snake hands and say a few words of
friendly greeting
Gov. Pollard of Virginia, whose ar
rival was heralded by the familiar
Garry Me Back to or Virginny," ap-
peared to be one of the most popular
dignitaries present, judging by the ac-
claim given him as he appeared and
by the mass of guests who sought 20
shake his hand. The sound of "Mary-
land, My Maryland" also precipitated
a noisy demonstration by admirers of
Gov. Richie.
Nearly every one seemed disappointed
that Oklahoma'S Alfalfa Bill MURRAY
YVES not on hand.
Introduction of the Governors neces-
sc-ily became slow process, because
OF the unforeseen throng that pushed
its way into the doors of the structure
ticket or no ticket. So great was
the press Of guests, in fact. that no
CTorc wa5 made to collect the invita-
ten cords. Several Governors did not
Ie2cl their turn for introduction until
nc2r midnight.
Marines Form Aisle.
The reception which took place on
the uppar fo0r of the spacious build
ing was opened with military pomp
and ceremony. A detachment OF
Marines in full dress regalia formed
an aisle Of honor in the Hall of Flags
which adjoins the Hall of Americas
where the receiving party stood to
greet the long line of guests.
Fanfare of trumpets heralded the
arrival of the Reception Committee
Wilson, Mr.. Baker and Rear Admiral
and Mrs. Grayson, made its way down
the aisle to the Hall of Americas
a military salute was given by the
Marines, as the Marine Corps Or
chestra stationed in the picturesque
patio played a stirring march.
The first to be received were the
new Secretary of the Navy and Mrs.
Claude Swanson who had with them
the latter's son, Mr.. Douglas Dean Hall,
Capt. and Mrs. Edgar L. Woods, Mrs.
H. G. Davis of North Carolina and
Miss Betty Patterson of Richmond.
Mrs. Swanson was in gown OF light
blue satin made with a train and
Then the reception Of the Governors
began, the first in this procession being
the Governor of Florida and Mrs. David
Sholtz, the latter wearing black vel
vet gown with a deep cape of black
net. Next followed the Governor of
Alabama and Mrs. B. M. Miller Mrs.
Miller was in gown OF black lace
made with a train.
The Governors were each followed by
their stats and as the various State
delegations made their way to the re-
ception line, the orchestra played the
anthem of each Governors respective
State.
Governors Received in Order.
The Governors were received in the
order in which they arrived at the re-
ception. Among those early in the line
were the Governor of Vermont and Mrs.
Stanley c. Wilson. the Governor OF
Tennessee and Mrs. Hill McAlister, the
latter wearing black lace gown; the
Governor of Georgia and Mrs. Eugene
Talmadge. the Governor of Maine and
Mrs. Louis j. Brann, the Governor OF
Louisiana and Mrs. Oscar K. Allen. the
Governor of Wisconsin and Mrs. A. H.
Schmedeman.
After the Governors had all been re-
ceived the general reception began ana
continued until early morning.
Seldom Goes Washington see better
dress assemblage than last nights
function. The handsome gowns and
Jewels of the ladies In the company,
with the many uniforms worn by the
officers of the Army, Navy and Marine
Corps, and the Governors military
STATS made a picture of unusual bril-
lance.
One Of the most striking costumes
was worn by Mrs. Mabel Walker Willie
brandt. She had on black net crepe
with a cape effect Of pleated net.
Attend Concert First.
The new Secretary Of the Interior
and Mrs. Harold Ickes arrived at the
function after attending the concert at
Constitution Hall. Mrs. Ickes had on
a gown of light blue lace made with a
cap and the waistline marked b. a mar
row belt of lace, caught by a rhine
stone buckle.
Mrs. Wilson was in black velvet, the
bodice lavishly trimmed with beaded
passementerie.
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