Evening star., 1933-05-16
First Garden Party Under
New White House Regime.

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Mrs. Roosevelt gave her first garden
party in her role as mistress OF tne
white House Yesterday afternoon When
she entertained about l 800 guests, rep
resentative OF the Capitals smartest
residential set. officials of former ad-
ministrations and a large contingent OF
high-ranking Army and Navy ofilcers
and their wives. It is understood that
the guest list was made up OF members
of society who have called at the Whlte
House and have not otherwise been
entertained by the First Lady.
weather typical Of June greeted Mrs:
Rooeyelt's first al freSco function, ano
while there were threatening rain CLOUDS
speckled over the heavens there were
not a few truly garden party costumes
worn by the feminine guests at the 1ete.
The White House grounds are never
more lovely than at this season, Win
the huge spreading horse chestnut trees
with their massive white blossoms and
the other blooming shrubbery making
a pleasing contrast to the many stately
and historic trees.
Adding color to the scene were scar
let Jackets worn by the musician OF
the Marine Corps orchestra who played
selections throughout the reception
Cav striped marques were placed on
the west lawn, from which were served
delicious refreshments, including cool
ing punches, sandwiches and assorted
cakes
Mrs. Roosevelt stood under one OF the
trees to receive the long line OF guests
many Of whom arrived sometime oe-
fore the hour set for the reception.
The First Lady wore an unusually be-
coming gown Of French blue crepe, de-
signed on fitted lines, the neckline
finished with a scarf collar OF dark
blue and the long sleeves also trimmed
with the dark blue crepe. Mrs. Roose-
yeIt was hatless and her slippers and
small purse matched the trimming OF
her gown. Receiving with Mrs. Roose,
welt for time, was little Miss Mara dl
Zoppola, granddaughter OF Mrs. Stanley
Mortimer of New York. houseguest OF
the President and Mrs. Roosevelt;
Little Mara who has recently celebrated
her 9th birthday anniversary, wore q
dainty frock Of baby blue handkerchief
linen. trimmed with narrow rows OF lace
about the hemline and the necknne
marked with a soft bow OF blue satin.
on her curley bobbed hair she wore
blue satin ribbon and she had on white
short socks, and black slippers with
straps. Alternating in making the pre-
sentations were Capt. Horace B. Smltn:
United states AIIIly, dIl0 Aicoe' OoAA-A~
r. Talman, White House aides, wearing
full dress Summer regalla.
After the last guest was received MRS.
Roosevelt Joined the company IN par
taking Of punch and cake at one OF the
marques. >
Senator and Mrs. George II. Moses
were among the officials at the 1ete,
Mrs. Moses having a dark blue gown
and a small hat to match trimmed with
flowers of the same shade.
Mrs. Davis, wife Of Senator James
] Davis, was unusually attractive in
gray wool crepe gown fashioned with
full puffed sleeves to the elbow ana
close fitting at the wrists and her close
fittine brown hat with a band OF
flowers fiat about the crown and
short enhancing little brown veil Just
below her nose.
Mrs. Bolton, wife Of Representative
Chester c. Bolton, wore black crepe