The Washington times., 1937-01-21
Thirtv-four Governors and Wives There

or smiled 10 her many 1rlCnQS
vIOus years, was escorted in b,
Of black crepe.
Completing this trio of famous
women was the Presidents mother,
Mrs. Sarah DeIano Roosevelt,
whose black gown with lacy
sleeves was relieved by a string of
sparkling diamonds.
The Jimmy Roosevelts were also
entertaining. During the inter
nIs sion we spied the vivaCiouS
Betsy" and M. and Mrs. Alex
amer Forbes carrying on a lively
conversation in the lobby Mrs.
Forbes. who was the former Miss
Helen Robbins, wore a chic froCk
of black net with ruching about
the bottom and red flower on
the bodice. Mrs. Price Collier
who by the way, wore an ex-
Qujsite cluster Of orchids on her
black gown was another guest,
as was Mr.. Bernard M. Baruch.
MI. and Mrs. Elliott Roosevelt
entertained Mrs. Warren Delano
Robbins, in a stunning gown of
stiff white taffeta with a metal
sheen. 1t was a tunic affair which
was tufted about the bottom. Also
in their party were Miss Laura
Delano and Mr.. Harvey Hooker.
GarnerS There
It was most interesting to see
Mrs. John N. Garner, wife of the
Vice President, who is seldom at
social functions. Mrs Garner wore
an exquisite eggshell satin gown
under her black seal coat. She
was accompanied by their son
and daughter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs.
Tulley Garner, and the latterS'
daughter, Genevieve.
Governor Harold G.. Hoffman,
of New Jersey, entertained at a
large party of 40 last night, while
Governor Walter A. HuXman, of
Kansas, had three boxes of guests.
There were many dinner parties
given preceding the concert. Mrs.
Woodrow Wilson was the guest
of the Minister of Canada and
Lady Marler who had given a din
ner in honor of the Dean of the
Diplomatic Corps and Lady Lind
say.
Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest Ruther.
ford entertained at a small dinner
party before the concert, il honor
of Alma Gluck. Metropolitan star,
who was a guest in their box for
the concert. Mr.. and Mrs. Emil
Hurja were also guests at the
dinner. Attractive Mrs. Hurja was
a lovely model of white lace edged
in irideScent paillettes. When she
arrived she wore a cape of white
fox.
Others who made up this in
teresting group of people we're
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Cary T.
Grayson, the Minister of Finland
and Nine. Jarnefelt, the Secretary
of Labor, Nine. Perkins; the Sec
retary of Commerce and Mrs.
Daniel C. Roper, the Minister of
Netherlands and Nine. van HaerS-
ma de With, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Woods Bliss and Mrs. George
Hewitt Myers, who was accom-
panied by her Son-in-laW and
daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Farr Sim
mons were chatting gayly in the
lobby during intermission. Mrs.
Simmons wore a black taffeta
gown with sold figures sprinkled
over it and an ermine wrap.
Her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Huston
Thompson, we're there, the latter
in a white satin gown. Mrs. Law
renee Townsend was holding court
in her box. She wore a gown of
black crepe. Judge and Mrs. Craw-
ford BiggS were there, the latter
in a gown of white metal cloth.
Mrs. ]. L. Loose Attends
Among others who attended
this brilliant affair were Mrs.
Jacob Leander Loose, wearing a
black lace frock and a shaded
scarf of green feathers. She was
accompanied by her nephew, Mr..
W. Scott Bates, Of Kansas City.
Mo. They attended the Missouri
reception before attending the
concert.
Others there were: Mrs. Bertha
Adams MulVey, Mrs. John Allan
Daugherty, the Counselor of the
Polish Embassy and Nine. Won
koWlcz, Mrs. Edward Everett
Gam. Mr.. Harry Worcester Smith.
the Governor of Alabama and
Mrs. Bibb Graves. Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard G. E. Smith. Rev. and