The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-04
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The Hahnemann Chapter of the HomeO-
pathic Hospital held a reception last night
at the residence Of Representative Dalzell
of Pennsylvania. The gracious mistress
of the home welcomed the guests. assisted
by reception committee, among whom
were Mrs. Mcmillan. Mrs. Elkins Mrs.
Huff. and Mrs. Ralph Jenkins. The spe
cial feature of the evening was a concert
lecture, War Songs of Nations - in which
Mr. Willis Arden, of London, gave a his
torical description of world-famous battle
songs, several of which were rendered
later, as follows: The Soldiers of the
Queen, Mr.. William G. Meade: The
Watch on the Rhine" and THE Marseil-
laise," by Mr.. Frank P. Reside, and The
Star Spangled Banner" by Miss Mabel
Mckinley. Miss Wilson. the daughter of
the Secretary of Agriculture. was too in
disposed to be present and her number on
the programme. THE Exile of Erin" was
sung by Mrs. Herring Mr.. Harvey Muir
ray opened the musical portion of the eX
ercises with Sousas march The Man
Behind the Gun" and the audience stood
as Miss Mckinley sang the closing num-
Der. She responded to an encore with
pretty ballad, Spring Is Coming" and
panying herself upon the piano. Her voice
is mezzo- soprano. splendidly strong and
true. Mr.. Arden's brief sketch last night
was simply preface to his poetic reverie.
The True Sappho,' which he is to give al
the Columbia Theatre on the afternoon of
Monday. April 16. under the auspices of
the Ladies Aid Association, which is en-
deavoring to provide funds for the cree
tion of the new National Homeopathic
Hospital buildings.
An outline of the work done by the hos
pital and its need for more room was
briefly but Interestingly given by mem
Der of the hospital faculty who announced
himself as The man behind the pro-
gramme. Among the guests were Sec
rotary Of the Treasury and Mrs Gage,
the Secretary of the Interior and Mrs.
Hitchcock. the Chinese Minister. Mrs.
Heatwole, Senator and Mrs. Payne, Mr..
Palmer, Senator and Mrs. Lindsay, and
Mrs. David Jayne Hill.
The President and Mrs. Mckinley took
an hours drive together yesterday after
noon. it being Mrs. Mckinley's first ride
since her indisposition two weeks ago.
Dr. Talmsge and Mrs. Talmage Lave
engaged passage for Europe with Messrs
Drcop & Sons. the Washington agents. for
the Kaiser Wilhelm, which sails from New
York on April 10. They will remain
abroad for the summer.
The Pierce Guild has extended invita-
tons to all its friends to a reception which
will be held at the Founding Hospital
this afternoon, lila Fifteenth Street, from
8 to o'clock. The reception committee
of ladies will be Mrs. ". H. Bayly, Mrs.
J. C. Perrine, Mrs. G. E. Emmons, and Mrs.
w. II. Hoeke. The other committees are
made up of the following: Refreshments,
Mrs. G. T. WEIGH Mrs. J. j. Lightfoou.
Mrs. F. W. Pilling. Mrs. W. A. Jones' Mrs.
o. G. Staples. Mrs. II. A. Hall, Mrs. A. b.
Browne, Mrs. F. E. Warren, Mrs. Frank
Browne. Mrs. J. B. Church Mrs NJ. V.
Lauver; candy. Mrs. J. v Barross, Mrs.
c. A. Brandenburg. Mrs G. De Witt.
entertainment, Mrs. c. C. Bassett. Mrs
L. B. Plat, Mrs. E. R. Wallace, Mrs. v
Thompson. Mrs. S. l. Kimball Mrs S.
R. Bond and Mrs. r. W Haynes.
The Cradle Songs of Many Nations
will be given at the National Rifles Ar
mory next Friday evening for the benefit
of the Summer Home of the Washington
Founding Hospital The entertainment
will be given by $50 children under the di-
rection of Miss Helen Hayes. and promises
to be delightful affair.
The League of American Pen Women
cordially extend an invitation to all OF its
members their guests, and visiting liter
airy and club women in the city to be
present with them this evening at 7:3e
o'clock at headquarters of the League. 1920
New York Avenue. An interesting pro-
gramme has been prepared and refresh
merts will be served.
Mrs. GeOrgette A. Chamberlin with
party of friends, sailed in February for
the Orient. She will make a tour of Egypt
and the IIc'y Land. and spend an indefinite
time in Continental travel The party is
being conducted by Mr.. Frank c. Clark
former Consul to Jerusalem.