The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-15
SOCIAL, LIFE AT
NATIONS CAPITAL
By GRACE PORTER HOPKINS.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May H.--As II
trying TO make UP for the delay in the
arrival of spring, society is now living
OUT doors. Breakfasts, luncheons and
dinners at the Country. or the Chevy
Chase Clubs, being the piece de resistance
for nearly every hostess,
The annual spring tournament OF the
Chevy Chase Golf Club was Nashington'a
most important golfing event, and was
participated in by golfers from New York,
Philadelphia. I'itrsburg and Baltimore.
The National capital boasts 70 three
flrst-class golf clubs, the roster of whose
Joint membership includes the names OF
men high in the Goancil of the nation.
from Justice j. ~. l5arJaIr' OF the United
States Supreme Court. down the entire
gamut OF government officials, Admiral
Dewey and General Miles are among the
enthusiasts.
What wonder then that WashinSton's
fair and brave gathered TO witness the
Il annual contest. and that the cups remaln-
ed In tho keeping Of the local organzn-
X lion? a
Other largo and fashionable gatherings
7 IN the open were brought out by tho COM
4 petition for blue ribbons ut tile Chevy
4 Chase Horse show Friday and Saturday.
4 The occasion was an exhibition of so
4 ciety's horse flesh, so around the riding
many of the oble society folk of WASH
ington and Baltimore. IS no automobiles
We're allowed on the grounds, those who
liko Miss Alice Roosevelt arrived In n
p red devil" were required to hitch" it
outside the pale.
Mrs, Courtland II. Smith, OF Virginia.
on Chappie Lee. was the only rider to
& clear the brush and bars without an or
Tor. MISS INkins, dallEhter of the sena- !
tor from West Virginia, shared the hon
ors with Mrs. Smith, winning much APP
plause for her fearless riding
The British Ambassador arrived in time
10 see his daughters mount refuse the
brush four times. and then DO sent TO tile
paddock In. Disgrace.
The first afternoons sport opened with
an exhibition Of ponies in harness. driy-
Ell by diminutiYe Miss Frances Moore
mad her small brother Master Preston
Moore, The closing event was novelty,
nine OF The best horses and riders In tho
District of Columbia police force entered
Into competition. carrying off a $50 prize
A decided impetus has this season been
given 10 base ballius by tho Sunday
school Athletic Association. Twelve teams.
representing as many Churches, play
regularly two games each evening. az
per schedule. one uHon the White House
eiipse and one on Columbia Heights. In
tworfold >purposa; first. Of getting hold
for good on young men, ard second, in
The Interest of clean base ball. President
Roosevelt has become Interested IA Tho |
Association 10 the extern Of ordering mat I,
permission be given 10 use tie Mite |
Ellipse. y circular space large enough for |
three games 10 he played at orc time
This plot lies almost IN The heart Of the
city, between The White Eouse and the /
lieorge Washington Monument and la8
never before been opened 10 the public ,
for athletic sports, though military drills I
ars sometimes held tlFre
Yielding 70 thH prevailing out,pf door /
idea, Mrs, William Roardman Has man
gurafed = seiies ~ teas which Fhe pro-
poses n gNe on Norday afternoons al the I
Country cub The hrHi. though planned (
on the same simple lines this hostess AZ I
ways ADOPTS, sFas unique ia ne annals
OF Washington club life, in tfI3t among
Tho RuosLS .NeIa 'tLs recent fCyal visitors {