Evening star., 1938-02-25

missed them greatly since the ad-
mirals retirement. Admiral and Mrs.
standley are visiting Capt and Mrs.
Royal Eaton Ingersoll for this week.
Mrs. standley was in black lace and
tulle and wore red roses Mrs. In
gersoll's gown was Of gold brocade
| lame.
The Commandant of the Marine
Corps and Mrs. Thomas Holcomb were
next In line. the latter wearing black
lace, cut deep in the back and hav-
ing . square neckline in front. The
skirt was long and slightly flaring
and had short train.
The Assistant Chief Of Ordnance
of the Army and Mrs. H. W. Schulz
also were at the reception, she wear
ing "off-white" slipper satin made
on princess model with q slight
train and she were corsage bouquet
of orchids.
The thousand or more guests with
the shining gold Of the uniforms of
the officers and the delicate hues of
the gowns Of the women, with the gay
colors Of spring blossoms in the various
parlors, made brilliant scene. This
reception to the service for many years
We'd in brilliancy Of scene with the
reception to the diplomats. which. with
the passing OF the many courts of
Europe. find fewer diplomats wearing
their much embroidered and decorated
court uniforms. Thus the reception of
last evening probably is the most
colorful so far as scene is concerned
Of any Of the state receptions.
Spring. though lust around the
corner" on the calendar. has already
arrived at the White House. Judging
by the decorations in the state parlors
last evening. The great east room,
which needs no ornamentation, had
long and graceful sprays of forsythia
and snapdragons and on the four
mantels were banked cineraria plants.
the many hues OF the blossoms adding
to the colorful scene. In the green
room deep pink carnations were on
the tables and the mantel and in the
blue room. where the hosts stood to
receive their guests. the south windows
had palms and ferns with yellow
snapdragons. while on the mantel
clusters of yellow roses were in the
vases. The mantel Of the red parlor
was banked with fern and Laddy car
nations in pale shade Of salmon pink,
the delicate petals have tiny f1ecks OF
deep red, harmonizing with the satin
covered walls. The long buffet table in
the state dining room held low
| mounds of red roses and white snap
dragons and the mantel was banked
with cibotium fern. the dainty leaves
Of the fern outlined against the ex-
quisite oak paneling Of the wall. In
the red corridor. which takes its
name from the rich and brilliant hue
Of its carpet. the deep tubs between
the pillars held red carnations, white
carnations were on the table under the
portrait of President Mckinley and in
the inches Of the wall were deep red
roses.
The President returned to his apart
ment on the upper floor Immediately
after the last guest was received-at
l0:l5 o'clock-these receptions seldom
last longer than an hour. Mrs Roose-
welt accompanied him to the elevator
| and then returned to enjoy bit OF the
light refreshment in the state dining
room, watch the dancing bit and stop
to chat with her guests here and there
Gay Colors Predominated
In Place Of Customary Black.
Mrs. johnson. wife of the Assistant
Secretary of War. wore a becoming
gown Of blue marquisette over satin,
made with long, slightly fiaring skirt
and a bodice Of simple lines With this
she wore a string of pearls.
The Deputy Chief of StafI. U. S. A.,
and Mrs. Stanley Embick were among
the first to be received, the latter
| wearing turquoise blue metal cloth,
made long and having a short train.
Brig. Gen. Lorenzo D. Gasser. dep
uty chief of staf1. was accompanied by
Mrs. Gasser, who wore gold lame
fashioned with long. full skirt, the
low waistline marked with a jeweled
girdle.
Mrs Tyner, wife Of Brig. Gen.
George P. Tyner, assistant chief of
staff, wore shaded pink chiffon made
over white satin, the skirt full and
the bodice having a graceful neckline.
The chief Of infantry, Mai. Gen.
George A. Lynch, was accompanied
by Mrs. Lynch, who wore red satin
trimmed in bands Of ermine and a
corsage bouquet of violets.
The Judge Advocate General and
Mrs. Allen w. Gullion were in the
large company, Mrs. Gullion wearing
blue net made over satin. the skirt
very long and full and the bodice cut
low in the back. The gown had no
trimming and Mrs. Gullion wore a
shoulder bouquet Of orchids.
Maj. Gen. Henry Gibbins, quarter
master general, was accompanied by
Mrs. Gibbins, who wore black chiffon,
fashioned with a long, full skirt and
simply made bodice.
The Commanding General of the
Army Medical Center and Mrs. WAL
lace De Witt were accompanied by
Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Metcalfe and
Col. and Mrs. James G. Magee. Mrs.
De Witt was In blue satin made with
slight train and having cape of
blue and cut steel beads. Mrs. Met
calfe was In gold lame trimmed with
bands Of fur.
The Chief Signal Officer of the
Army and Mrs. j. o. Mauborgne were
among the many guests. Mrs. Maui
borgne wearing black crepe made with
a long skirt. the only trimming being
the deep black fringe on skirt and
bodice.
The chief Of the Air Corps, U. S. A.,
Maj. Gen. o. Westover, was among
the absentees. being in New York, but
Mrs. Westover attended the reception.
She wore pink lace fashioned with
long skirt and simply made bodice,
its only trimming brilliant clips.
Rear Admiral H. E. Kimmel, budget
ohcer Of the Navy, was accompanied
by Mrs. Kimmel who wore black crepe,
rod h0lArn ioeknt rn1iau;v,o %ho