The Washington times., 1934-01-04
Of Cabinet
Wives at Home
Yesterday

of the Cabinet, who received
yesterday afte moon, were
thronged with visitors from 4
until long after Z, for fashion
able Washington was paying
its respects to this official
group, who we're holding their
first formal receptions.
The Secretary of War held
court in the flower-decked draw
ing room at "Highwood," where
Mrs. Dern received, assisted by
Mrs. Harry H. Woodring, wife
of the Assistant Secretary of
War, Mrs Harry Baxter, the
eldest daughter of the hosts,
and Mrs. Mary Haslam, Of
Fremont, Nebraska, sister of
the Secretary.
Mrs. Marcus Coolidge, wife
Of Senator Coolidge, and mother
of Mrs. Woodring, with the wives
Of eleven generals stationed
in the Capital, took turns in
presiding at the tea table which
was centered with a tall silver
candelabra filled with lighted
tapers flanked on either side
with baskets of Johanna Hill
roses. Fires burned on the
hearths in the drawing room
and wide hall where the Stars
and Stripes and the Secretary's
flag, mounted on small guns,
occupied the places of honor.
The drawing room of this de-
lightful home is very colorful
with chintz covered furniture,
in a design of rose and green.
Reception at "Ruthven"
AS one approached Ruth
ven" the beautiful home of At
torney General and Mrs. Cum
mings which stands on a high
crest overlooking Rock Creek
Park, it presented a very cheer
full aspect, the windows glowing
with lights. Inside the effect
was enhanced for the rooms
which are furnished in exquis-
ite taste, with soft colors pre-
dominating, each had their
compliment of rare blooms, ar
ranged with great artistry. Mrs.
Cummings stood at the head of
the receiving line wearing a
very effective and becoming
gown of rich brown satin
trimmed with matching fox.
She wore a corsage bouquet Of
orchids pinned on her left
shoulder. Receiving in the line
with her were Mrs. j. Crawford
Biggs, wife of the Solicitor Gen.
eral; Mrs. William Stanley, Mrs.
Harold M. Stephens, Mrs. Frank
j. Wideman, Mrs. Joseph B.
keenan,, Mrs. George C. Swee-
ney and Mrs. Harry w. Blair.
The tea table adorned with a
great bowl of long stemmed
Gala lilies was filled with sand
wiches and cakes. A feature Of
the refreshments were delicious
little cheese biscuits served pip
ing hot. A group Of women
prominent in official circles
took turns in presiding at the
tea and coffee urns.
Mrs. Farley, the gracious and
charming wife of the Postmas-
ter General, received in the
drawing room Of her beautiful
suite at the Mayflower, which
was filled with callers through.
out the afternoon. She wore a
handsome gown of black chiffon
velvet with white bugles outlin.
ing the bateau neck. The room,
with it's green walls and its deep
rose colored draperies at the
windows, was adorned with flow
ers and low lights added to the
cheerful effect.
The tea table was centered
with a beautiful bouquet Of
pink roses, snapdragons, freeSia
and California pepper arranged
in a tall silver vase, and the sill
yer candelabras on either side
were filled with pink taperS. A
notable group of women from
official circles assisted Mrs. Far
ley throughout the afternoon.
Navy Tea
High ranking officers of the
-Tavy v.th their wives were
prominent among the callers at
the home of the Secretary Of the
Navy and Mrs. Swanson yester-
day afternoon. An orchestra
from the Navy Band played and
sailors we're at verious points in
the house to direct the guests.
The hostess received in the large
drawing room which extends
across the entire front of the
second floor of the house. She
was assisted by Mrs. woodrow
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First Reception
The Congressional Club will
have it's opening tea for mem
bers and their guests Friday
afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock.
Mrs. Clarence C. Dill, the pres
ident Of the club, and the mem
bers of the board, Mrs. William
a. Ayres, Mrs. Edward w. Pou,
Mrs. William E. Evans, Mrs.
Tom D. McKeown, Mrs. William
j. Driver, Mrs. CaSsius C. Dowell,
Mrs. Roy o. Woodruff and Mrs.
John Taber will receive.
Those assisting will include
Mrs. A. C. Shallenberger, Mrs.
Robert Bacon, Mrs. Allard H.