Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-20

given up 10 the latest fads of horticulture
than to the restoring OF old-fashioned
posies to their former grandeur and state
The changes in the White House several
years ago Restoration some called
them and ''mutilation" as others thought
them aroused general comment, but there
has not been anything but approval OF the
changes in the south gardens. The loca-
ton there is. of course, much better than
that employed by the beds on the front OF
the house. and the effect has been CORE
spOndingly more successful. When the
President and Mrs. Roosevelt gave the gar
den party last spring to the international
railway delegates there were hundreds of
roses. climbers and other varieties, in full
bloom and fragrance. and the effect of their
vivid ColOring against the vine-Clad walls
of the east and west terraces added a
charming feature to an already beautiful
scene The occasion also gave glimpse
TO hundreds Of persons of this part of the
grounds. which is always a welcome one
in spring time.
Hardy shrubs and ANIMALS. too. but all
of the kind with which men and women
who loved flowers a hundred years ago
loved % surround themselves, and with each
of which there fingers some sentimental
fancy, are The particular pets of Mrs. Roose-
velt's garden. The graveled walks run
between the oddly shaped beds, each of
which has grass edgin6 outside of a box
border. Hollytocks. jessamine, phlox
dahlias astrrs. lavender. rosemary. column
bine and clcmatis and similar shrubs and
vines are making tie display or have taken
part in the riot Of color and bloom this
summer. Mrs. Roosevelt during her last
visit To Mt. Vernon took fancy to some
OF the favOrites of the garden there. and
Mr Franklin Whelan the gardener. took
pleasure in sending her specimens for her
White House collection. The white benches
here and there must also be the favorite
resting places of Mrs. Roosevelt when she
visits the garden. since she IS represented
as seated on one in the famous picture
painted OF her by Chartran a few years
back and which now hangs in the base
ment gallery in the White House.
The Newport season is fairly on and the
Washington contingent is to the front OF
the pleaSure-seeking throng and contribut-
ing largely to the big events. The debu-
tantc balls are as splendid as might be ex-
pected at palatial homes. The Thomas +.
Washes are contenting themselves with a
series of dinners. followed by musicales-
impTomptu and other kinds Miss Walsh
is enjoying all there is In a Newport debut
and having no end of a good time under
conditions which each day presents some
delightful novelty. The balls and small
dances fill nearly every date OF the coming
fortnight and forecast a lively ending 10
the season. which has been short and badly
broken up by the continued rains.
The engagement is announced of Miss
Helen A. Bell. daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles j. Bell to Mr. julien A. Ripley
of New York. Miss Bell is one of the pref
tiest girls in the younger set and made
her debut a few seasons back She is vi
vacious in manner, fond of outdoor life
and great favorite generally.
Mrs. Henry Clay Evans and the Misses
Evans, who have been travelling on the con-
tinent since the former consul general TO
London relinquished his office are expected
In New York in a few days, and here short
ly afterward. their house on Massachusetts
avenue being ready for them.
A very enjoyable marshmallow roast was
given last Wednesday evening by Mr.. and
Mrs. Verts 10 their guests at their home,
Greenwood near Leesburg, Va. After the
roast refreshments were served. followed
by dancing. Music was furnished by an old
Virginia negro who sang and played plan
tation airs. Among those present were: Mr.
and Mrs. ]. H. Verts. ID. G. Pfeiffer Of