The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-01
By r, M, Larner.

washington, March 31.-When the
stars of the theatrical profession come
to Washington they combine business
with pleasure There is no city in the
United States where the favorites of
the stage are more cordially received
by society leaders.
The President sets the example of
an intense interest beyond the foot
lights. Every member of the Roose-
welt family is an enthusiastic patron
of the theater and many of the smart
est suppers given at the White House
this season have been in honor of pro-
fessional people.
Maxine Elliott enjoys the distinction
of being Mrs. Roosevelt's favorite stage
beauty. During Miss Elliott's recent
engagement in Washington she was
entertained by Mrs. Roosevelt at lunch
con and again at a beautifully appoint
ed supper after the play.
Miss ROOseveIt's Actress Chum.
Miss Alice Roosevelt,s great chum in
Whenever the latter appears in Wash
ington she is entertained by the Presi-
dents daughter at the Chevy Chase
Hunt Club and taken to innumerable
afternoon teas and upon one occasion
last winter Miss Roosevelt occupied
box in full ball costume. and at the
conclusion of "A Country Mouse" bore
Miss Barrymore off to the smartest
ball of the season. Miss Barrymore
did not lack partners for the cotillion.
Upon another evening of the same
weeks engagement one of Miss Roose-
velt's men friends gave a splendid sup
per party at the most fashionable cafe
in town. There was quite an argu-
ment between Miss Roosevelt and Miss
Barrymore as to who was the real
guest of honor. Considering the ma
ture of the entertainment Miss Roose-
welt was the more satisfactory, Miss
Barrymores appetite being equal to
nothing heartier than toast and clam
broth.
Julia MarlOwe "a FavOrite.
Julia Marlowe has always received
many social courtesies in Washington.
Perhaps her greatest admirer is Miss
Burdette, who has showered atten-
tions upon the beautiful actress for the
past few seasons. Last Christmas Miss
Marlowe sent Miss Burdette a por-
trait of herself. done in oil, which is
hung conspicuously in the Burdette
drawing room.
Eleanor Robson is another social
favorite. Her closest friend in Wash
ington is Mrs. Armstrong, wife of the
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
Early in the season Mrs. Armstrong
gave a charming afternoon reception in
Miss Robson's honor, and few weeks
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Robson's mother, Madge Cook, who is
playing the title role in Mrs. Wigs
of the Cabbage Patch"
Maud Adams Hest Friend.
Maud Adams has host of friends
in Washington society. and she loves
best Mrs. Stevens, with whom, as a
child, she spent long weeks at a
stretch, while her mother was on tour.
Mrs. Stevens loves to recall the old
Western days when "Maudie' played
the little mother with her dolls, and
she actually went to market for the
family at the tender age of 4.
The late Mrs. Calvin s. Brice enter
tanned a high regard for John Drew.
and invariably gave a brilliant Evening
reception at Corcoran House, when he
filled an engagement in Washington
No doubt Mr.. Drew has scrubbed his
name on more fans belonging to WASH
ington girls than any other stage fav-
orite of the day.
Mansfield in Demand.
Richard Mansfield is in great de-
mand socially when he visits Wash
ington. He Is certain to turn up at the
Cosmos or Alibi clubs for the stag af-
fairs arranged in his honor, and If he
is less popular with the women It is
because he cannot be counted upon
for certainty at an afternoon affair.
DR.. Loring has greater success than
any one else in securing Mr.. Mans
field for a late supper at his. own resi-