Evening star., 1934-02-09
"BiIly" Mitchell Holds
Impromptu Reception.

DllIN mittfltil loiuS
Impromptu Reception.
Gen. and Mrs. William Mitchell
held an impromptu reception In the
red corridor. Gen. Mitchell was in
dress suit and Mrs. Mitchell wore a
becoming robe of off-white chiffon
studded in rhineStoneS.
Mrs. Wright, wife Of Gen. William
Mason Wright, wore striking gown
of white chiffon made with a deep
cape effect of the chiffon combined
with black
Capt. and Mrs E. J. Dorm, who
have not missed an Army and Navy
reception for many years, were con-
stantly surrounded by friends. Mrs.
Dom wore a gown of black lace with
a wide scarf of exquisite cream-color
lace. She wore an amber tiara and
other ornaments TO correspond.
Mrs. Archibald Oden, wife Of the
Special Assistant to the Secretary OF
blue Spanish lace, made high in front
and in a deep V in the back and
trimmed with rhinestones.
Mrs March, wife of the wartime
chief of staff. Gen. Peyton March
wore a gown Of white satin made with
q train. and in her hair she wore q
cut steel tiara.
Former Surg. Gen. of the Army and
Mrs. Merritt w. Ireland were among
the guests, Mrs. Ireland wearing a
gown of black lace trimmed with dark
red girde caught at the back by a
large red flower.
Mrs Fred A Britten wore striking
gown of rose and gold brocade, made
with ruffles of red tulle edgng the
armholes of the gown. and a wide red
bow was caught at the Weistline at
the back. the StreamerS falling into a
double train.
Mrs. RaWSOn Warren wore a gown
Of black velvet embossed in red roses
and a diamond necklace.
Col. Brady G.. Ruttencutter and Mrs
Ruttencutter were among the guests,
Mrs. Ruttencutter wearing a Partisan
gown of black chiffon, made with a
deep bertha Of rose point lace. She
wore brilliant diadem in her hair
and diamond ornaments.
Among others present were Brig.
Gen. Andrew Moses, assistant chief OF
staff G-l (personneD. Mrs. Moses
was ulldUle 10 dlltllO ptCdliSc VI All
attack of grippe. Maj. Gen. John F.
Preston, inspector general, also at
tended the party alone, Mrs. Preston
being unable to attend because OF an
injured foot, and Rear Admiral Emory
Scott Land was alone, Mrs. Land be-
ing i'll.
The President and Mrs. Roosevelt
had greeted all the guests, who num-
bered over 1900, shortly before 1890
o'clock, when the President accom-
panied by Mrs. Roosevelt and the
White House aides, left the blue room
The Chief Executive retired to the
upper floor and Mrs. Roosevelt re-
manned to mingle with the guests,
stopping in the state dining room for
light refreshments and in the east
room fo- the dancing, where the Navy
Band Orchestra played until mid
night. Generally assisting In the
comfort Of the guests were the ushers
headed by Mr.. Raymond Muir.
Secretary and Mrs. Hull
Hosts at Dinner Tonight.
The Secretary Of State and Mrs
Cordell Hull will entertain at dinner
this evening In their apartment at the
Carlton.
The Ambassador OF Italy, Signoi
Augusta RoSSo. entertained at dinner
last evening at the embassy in COM
pllment to Miss Rosa Ponselle of the
Metropolitan Opera. who came tc
Washington Wednesday TO sing at the
last OF Mrs. ToWnsends morning mu-
sicales.
Following the dinner additional
guests were invited to hear Miss Pom
selle sing. when she was accompanied
by Mr.. George H. Wilson of Wash
ington.
Mrs. Harold L. Ickes, wife Of the
Secretary Of the Interior, will leave
Washington the end of the week for
Illinois. Secretary Iclses will return
to Washington today from a short
stay in New York.
The Speaker of the House and Mrs.
Henry T. Rairey will be the honor
guests at reception this evening of
the Congressional Club.
Miss Beatrice Phillips, daughter of
the UndeTSecretary Of State and Mrs.
Phillips, will entertain at dinner be-
fore the Junior League ball.
Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury
MI. l.. w. Robert, jr,, entertained at
dinner at the Mayfiower Hotel We'd
nesday night in honor of Mr.. James
A. Moffett, who is en- route to Europe
on business trip, and Mr.. Kenneth
kingsbury. Graham Jackson, a young
colored pianist of Atlanta and a pro-
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