Evening star., 1935-06-13
GALA RECEPTION
GIVEN POTENTATE
Wealth of Flowers Prove
Attractive Setting for
Brilliant Costumes.

True carnival spirit prevailed at
the formal reception given last night
at the Mayf1ower by Almas Temple
in honor Of the Imperial Potentate OF
the Shrine and Mrs. Leonard p.
Steuart. Washington does not often
see such a function. The main ball
rooms, the spacious lobby were filled
almost to capacity, and the huge din
ing room was opened for the supper.
There were few gate crashers" at
the gay function. The entrance of
the lobby was carefully guarded by
q corps of Alrnas Mobiles, and double
checking system was used.
The entertainment features were as
of the guests. While fezes were the
order of the evening for most of the
men present, there was no regularity
in the type of suit worn. Some wore
full dress, others dinner jackets or
business suits, and a number were
in their colorful uniforms. The cos
tunes of the ladies were for the most
part Summer evening frocks; however,
there were number who went from
the parade. to the party wearing their
street costumes, somewhat rainSoaked.
Floral Setting Elaborate.
The floral arrangements in the ball
room were elaborate, the colors of
the Shrine carried out in cut flowers
arranged in artistic designs over the
boxes. The receiving line. composed
of the Imperial Divan and their wives,
stood in the Chinese room. with former
Imperial Potentate Mr. Dana S. Will
liams and Mrs. williams heading the
line. The new potentate. who is still
suffering from injuries received in a
fall, was seated on a sofa nearby
and received the greetings of the
guests with a warm handshake. Mrs.
Williams was in becoming gown of
figure crepe, and Mrs. Steuart wore
pale green net and lace.
The ball was opened with q program
by Eddie Duchin and his orchestra,
which was broadcast over a Nation
wide radio hook-up. There was little
so fascinated were the Mobiles and
their guests In watching Duchin at
the piano leading his well-known Or
chestra After the program many
crowded around him for his auto
graph, and even late in the evening
there were a number who hovered
near to watch the musicians.
There were a number Of vaude-
vile acts on the program including
several performers from the Johnny
Jones Circus. The party lasted until
early morning.
Mrs. Roosevelt to Entertain.
Mrs. Roosevelt will entertain at
O garden party this afternoon on the
south lawn of the White House for
the wives Of representatives Of the
Imperial Council of the Shrine. Tea
will be served under gay striped
marques under the spacious trees
on the lawn and the Marine Band
Orchestra will play during the after
noon.
Before the al fresco party at the
mansion, the wives of officials of
the Shrine were entertained ut lunch
con at the Washington Hotel by the
Imperial Council The table was gay
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service Of the luncheon q fashion
show was presented by Lansburgh d.
Bro.
Shrine colors predominated in the
floral display at the luncheon yes
terday for the ladies of the council
at the Shoreham Hotel. Seated at
the honor table were Mrs. Robert P.
Smith, wife of the Potentate of the
District; Mrs. James c. Hoyle. Mrs.
Frank G. Roudy, Mrs. Thomas J.
Houston, Mrs. James <. Chandler.
Mrs. Andrew Sandegsep. Miss Mary
Fiebach. Mrs. Albert H. Fiebach, Mrs.
A A. d. Rain, Mrs. Hugh M. Cald-
well, Mrs. Dana 8. williams. Mrs.
Ella M. FoGS. MRS. L. P. Steuart, Mrs.
Walter 9. Sugden, Mrs. James H.
Price, Mrs. Thomas c. Law. Mrs.
Morley 4. Mackenzie, Mrs. William
c. Miller, Mrs. John N. Sebrell, Mrs.
Earl C. Mills, MRS. James q. Nc
Candies, Mrs. w. Freeland Kendrick,
Mrs. Amos A. Fries and Mrs. Kruse.
The committee In charge of the
fete yesterday was composed Of Tunis
r Collier, Roswell Wilkes, George D.
Sullivan and Raymond 500.