Evening star., 1947-12-17

opening Of the reception. When tt
into the state suite they were acco
wives.
The fanfare OF trumpets was
function and as the hosts crossed
the red corridor the Marine Band
Orchestra. under the direction OF
Capt. William F. Santelmann
played Hail! To the Chief"
The Chief Executive and his gra-
cious lady received in the blue room
before q screen Of palms and greens
Mrs. Truman wore becoming gown
of gray crepe studded with silver
sequins, the skirt gracefully drapec
and the bodice having a square
neckline with short cap sleeves. A
white orchid was on her shoulder.
Members Of the cabinet group wen1
into the state dining room where
they Informally welcomed the
guests. Observing closely the con-
servation food program, only fruit
punch was served at the party last
night.
The state rooms were bright with
fresh flowers on mante!s and tables
and again the new chandelier ir
the red room attracted much at
tention. The delicate crystal, o.
Colonial design and modernized fol
electricity, was presented to thu
Executive Mansion by Mr.. Chester
Dale of New York City. Mr.. Dale
could give no history Of the chan
delier, as he purchased 1t in New
England because Of its beauty, anc
the former owner had secured II
because OF its delicacy and grace
Much admired also WAS the new
rug in the green room, which ha'
much the same pattern as its prede.
cessor but is noticeable because o.
its deep pile and dark color.
Guests last evening were limited
to the courts, the members OF thu
Judiciary Committees Of the Sen
ate and the House and officials O
the Justice Department.
Members of Cabinet in Line
There were few absentees in tn
cabinet group last evening, the Sec
retary of the Treasury, Mr.. John W
Snyder remained with Mrs. Snyder
who is i'll, but their daughter, Mis-
Drucie Snyder, attended the recep
ton. Her black gown was severel,
plain. made with very full skirt ant
long fitted sleeves.
The Attorney General and IRA
Tom c. Clark had a warm greetin
for the guests, all of whom have
close contact with the official an,
his wife. Mrs. Clark wore YER
becoming gown of f1esh-color crep'
with long over-blouse of black lac
and q full skirt of aqua-gra chiffon
The new Postmaster General, MI
Jesse M. Donaldson, whose appoint
ment was confirmed by the Senat
Monday, and Mrs. Donaldson wer
congratulated by many olring tn
reception. Mrs. Donaldson's gow1
was of deep violet crepe trimmed
with sequins.
Mrs. Julius A. Krug, who accom-
panied her husband, the Secretar!
of the Interior, wore blue crept
trimmed with brilliants and de.
signed along the new draped lines
Following the Krugs in the stately
march from the upper floor were
the Secretary of Agriculture ane
Mrs. Clinton p. Anderson, the latte
wearing beige crepe trimmed will
gold buttons.
Next In line were the Secretar.
of Commerce and Mrs. w. Averel
Hartman, the cabinet hostess wear
ing black and light blue jersey.
The Secretary of Labor and Mrs
Lewis B. Schwellenbach completed
the cabinet group, the latter wear
ing a black costume.
First to Be Received
The Chief Justice and Mrs. Vim
son accompanied by their son, MI
James Robert Vinson, student a
St. Adams School, arrived early an
were joined in the Green Room b.
others in the Supreme Court circle
Mrs. Vinson wore black crepe fash
ioned with a draped skirt and al
off the shoulder neckline, her lon
white gloves matched the pearl
about her neck and the white or
chids' on her shoulder. They wer
the first to be received and tn
Associate Justices in the order O
their appointment to the bencl
with their wives followed.
Miss Josephine Black, teen-ag
daughter of Associate Justice an
Mrs. Hugo L. Black, made her debu
at formal func lions last evenin
when she accompanied her parent
to the White House. She wore
dainty frock of rose-color sati
which complemented her mother
gown of aqua satin.
Mrs. Stanley F. Reeds gown wa
of turquoise blue velvet simpl
made, with which she wore a match
ing tulle scarf and green orchid
on her shoulder.
Simplicity marked the costume O
Mrs. Felix Frankfurter who was ii
DldCk tdicJd HldUG WlIIlOuJ tI1IIl
ming and she wore no jewels.
Mrs. Robert H. Jackson wor
black lace over black, the skirt yer
full and the bodice having lon
sleeves.
Mrs. William o. Douglas, VIII
wore black lace over black, an
swered inquirers for her daughter
Miss Mildred Douglas, that she !
in Oregon. Miss Douglas will spen
Christmas and the holidays wit
her mcles and aunts, Mr.. and Mr.!
James Robertson and Mr.. and Mr.
Hugh Snider In La Grande.
Mrs. Wiley B. Rutledge also wor
black, her chiffon dress trimme
with black sequins.
Associate Justice and Mrs. Harol
n. Burton were there, the latter
emerald green made with a boiler
which was edged with gold.
Congress- REPRESENTED
Members of the important Jud
ciary Committee of the Senate wei
nearly all present at this high
concentrated gathering of leg
minds. The Chairman of the Con
mittee and Mrs. Alexander vii.
were there and chatted with Sens
tor and Mrs. William LANCER ar
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