The Washington times., 1904-11-20

All Washington officialdom has made
and remade its plans for Thanksgiving
dinners.
In executive, legislative. judicial. and
diplomatic circles the Weighty problem
OF where, and with whom, the annual
turkey feast Is to be enjoyed has taken
Up much time, and at last. in all the
branches, the decision has been made.
At the White House, II the homes and
apartments of the Senators and Repre-
sentatyes now in this city, at the resi-
denees OF the Justices Of the Supreme
Court of the United States and OF the
District Supreme Court, and within the
sacred pFeciLcts Of the embassies and
legations Of foreign nations, the period
Of uncertainty has passed.
Many Essentials Now.
There remains only the preparation
for the events, the nervousness Of the
Ihousekeepers, and the determination Of
the chefs to set forth for the critical
palate of the Official world viands OF
unusual deiicacy and extraordinary
favor. The time when one thought a
big turkey was the only essential Of a
Thanksgiving dinner has passed. and
able worries for the ambitious hostess.
As opposed TO the preliminary femi-
nine worry. however, Will be the real
atmosphere Of devout thankfulness sur
rounding the male element OK the offi-
eial contingent Coming so soon after
election day. Thanksgiving Day will be
signalized by the congratulations and
self-congratulations Of the many re-
tanned IN the positions awarded them
by the votes OF the American nation.
Cause to Be Grateful.
OF the hundreds in this class, Presi-
dent Roosevelt himself perhaps, has
more cause for thankfulness than any
other. He. more than ali the rest. was
Endorsed. praised, and rewarded Tor his
course and administration since he has
been IN the White House.
Cabinet officers. prospective Cabinet
officers. and many others viii likewise
have cause for gratefulness.
The Democrats IN the city. officials
and individuals, viii be able 20 enjoy
their turkey, comforting themselves
with the thought that no matter how
bad, things might have been worse"
AS a result of the general thankful
ness and gratitude perVading Official
dom. the Thanksgiving dinner IN that
select section OF the city occupied by
the representatives Of government do
nestle and foreign, VIII be notable for
their brilliance and excellence.
The breezes traversing the few acres
radiating from Dupont Circle as a cen
ter will be laden with the savory odors
OF feasts hitherto unequsled And
from the carriages and automobiles
whirlipg through the avenues viii sound
the eontented laughter and conversation
OF those who in truth have much to he
thankful for.
Dinner at the White House.
President Roosevelt's Thanksgiving
dinner will be cut somewhat shorter
than usual this year because OF the
Presidents expected departure for 81.
Louis on Thanksgiving evening Mrs.
Roosevelt will accompany him
The celebration at the White House,
however, will be robbed Of none OF It's
pleasant features. There will be one OF
the usual huge fat turkeys just a bit
larger and fatter and more juicy than
last years II such a thing Is possible.
The White House is regularly supplied
on Thanksgiving Day from a lannon's
Rhode Island turkey farm. Henry
Voss. Of Providence. Is the man who
sends them as "A gift 10 each successive
| President. Last year he sent a forty
five FOUNDER.
A Family Party.
Il Is the custom al the White House
10 have only the immediate family at
the Thanksgiving dinner. This year Mr.
and Mrs Douglas Robinson viii be the
| relatives invited.
All the Roosevelt boys win gather
/ for the feast
| After the Presidents recent bis victory
al the polls the dinner viii naturally
| commemorate a very happy Thanksgiy.
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