The Washington times., 1937-01-13

however, were unaNOlddblY dD
Homer S. Cummings. She was
tiara, also of pearls. The Post
master General and Mrs. James
A. Farley we're not present along
with the Secretary of the In
terror, Mr.. Harold L. Ickes. Re
suming the line was Mrs. Claude
A. Swanson, wife of the Secre-
tary Of the Navy, on the arm Of
an Aide. Due to illness the Sec
retary was unable to attend. Mrs.
Swanson wore a midnight blue
gown made on severe lines.
The Secretary of Agriculture
was accompanied by his attrac-
tive wife, Mrs. Henry A. Wallace,
who wore a frock of black satin
with shiny Sequin straps. Follow
ing them were the Secretary of
Commerce and Mrs. Daniel C.
Roper. Mrs. Roper was wearing
an off white gown with a gold
metal thread running through it.
Completing the line was the Ses-
retary of Labor, Nine. Perkins,
in a gown of black satin made
with a girdle of gold lame.
Wears Dalmatian Gown
Mr.. and Mrs. James Roosevelt
we're among the members of the
Executive Family present. Mrs
Roosevelt, the former Betsy Cush-
ing, wore one of the most out
standing frocks of the evening.
1t was of beige and green stripe
and was completed by a brown
velvet Dalmatian jacket.
The Chief Justice was accom-
panied by his wife who presented
stunning picture in her gown If
black velvet with its inserts on the
bodice, of cream velvet Unaccom-
panied were Mr.. Justice Suther-
land, Mr.. Justice Cardoza and Mr..
Justice McReynoldS, Mr.. JUS
tice and Mrs. Brandies were
among the absentees from that list
as were Mr.. Justice and Mrs. Stone.
Mr.. Justice and Mrs. Roberts were
accompanied by their charming
daughter, Elizabeth Mrs. Roberts
chose a gown of Bordeaux velvet
with taffeta frill of the same
shade about the hem. Elizabeth
wore lemon yellow crepe made on
princess lines.
Mr.. Justice Butler was there with
his wife who wore a becoming
gown of black velvet. Mr.. Justice
Van Devanter had his attractive
sister. Mrs. Sanford L. Raridan,
with a1m.
Among others who made up the
brilliant throng were Mrs. Frank
Bonn wearing smart gown of
gold satin Judge and Mrs. Ernest
H. Van Fossan, the latter in a
gown OF emerald green chiffon,
newly-appointed Judge Marian
Heron in a gown of deep blue
velvet. and Miss Marion Shouse in
a lovely gown of heavy gold faille.
Accompanied by Daughter
Judge and Mrs. Hugh Tate were
accompanied by their pretty
daughter, Claire, who wore frock
OF orchid slipper satin and a Jul.
let cap of pearls. Judge and Mrs.
D. Lawrence Groner held a gay
court of their own during the
evening Judge Fay Bentley chose
a striking gown of royal blue vel.
vet with a boa of cerise ortrich
feathers,
The Solicitor General was &C.
companied by his wife, Mrs. STAN
ley Reed, in a gown of pink lace
with a brilliant red flower at the
back of the decolletage. Former
Representative and Mrs. Maurice
Thatcher were there. Suzanne
Wilson, pretty blond daughter of
the Secretary of Labor, wore a
gay frock which hinted at Spring
1t was white splashed with large
green flowers. Judge and Mrs. j.
Crawford BiggS were among the
guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. William E. Pear,
son with their two daughters
made a handsome picture as they
Travelled down the line. Mrs.
Pearson wore a chic frock of bril-,
liant print and katherine chose
black velvet with narrow ermine
straps. Debutante Gertrude was
wearing a stiff blue taffeta with a
metal sheen.
Coming from their home in
North Carolina especially to at
tend the party were the former
Assistant Attorney General and
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