The Washington times., 1906-01-16

the hostess, WnetNtT oA4ittai -
not. knows where TO look for her brlghI-
est and most entertaining guests.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt VIII be
entertained at dinner tonight By the
Secretary Of War and Mrs. TAFT.
The Vice President and Mrs. Fair
banks will entertain dinner party al
their * street residence.
The German Ambassador and Bar
oness Won sternburg. who have ar
ranged a most hOspitable program for
the remainder of the season. are dinner
hosts for :;iis evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Pinchot and Gif-
ford PInchot, their son. will open ihelF
charming home on Rhode Island avenue
for a reception in honor OF the Assocla-
ton of American Foresters. the event
10 begin at o'clock.
Mrs. Richard II. Townsend Will con
tribute much 20 the social brilllancy or
this evening by opening her palaual
house for reception or AT nome.
Among other dinner hosts for tonight
are Senator and Mrs. Hale, and Mr..
residence l7OO Rhode Island avenue Is
one of the most attractive in the norlh-
western part OF the city
Probably the event Of this evening
which viii contribute the most happi-
ness not only to those attending but
which is far-reaching in its object. Is
the Southern Ball at the New Willard.
This annual event has for so long held
a place on the social calendar, that
whether Southern in sympathy or not,
leading hostesses of the Capital not
only lend their own presence. but take
with them large parties Of young people
who are fond OF dancing.
., ne ball al the New Willard tonight
bids fair 70 be one of the most brilliant
ever given by the body Of industrious
supporters who yearly promote II The
Marine Band will be stationed in the
large ball room and the Fort Myer Band
will also lend it's services.
This ball never fails 10 bring out a
host OF the old South beaux. with their
gallant address and beautiful dancing
men who. perhaps. dance nowadays
AT no other event than the Southern
ball, as we'll as women who are -2.ned
for their beuaty and wit.
Cards have been received here an
nouncing the marriage OF Miss FLOR
ence Lincoln, OF Springfield Mass
daughter OF Mrs. Albert Warren Lin
coin. OF that city. TO Albert Henry
Washburn, now OF Boston. but former
IL identified with Washington society
Mr.. Washburn was a protege Of Mrs
Lodge. under whose care he made a
most charming circle OF friends. Be
fore coming to Washington, Mr. Wash
burn was United States consul at
Nagdeburg, Germany. and after his
few years spent in this city, went 70
New York in connection with the
Treasury Department. and is now as
sistant district attorney in Boston. HIS
bride is not known here socially, but Is
an accomplished woman who has ng-
ured In Boston society.
Much interest centers in the fact
that Miss Roosevelt's wedding gown Is
said to be Of a splendid bTocade' manu-
featured in America, and is being fash
toned into a gown right here IN the
heart of the city Other than that the
material is a rich brocade. nothing DELI
mite is known. for unlike the princesses
of the Old World. the articles OF whose
wedding trousseaus are noted from the
smallest articles on through the list
while the presents come in FOR columns
of space. We are watching for the de-
tails Of the wardrobe Of our own Presi-
dents daughter with no less interest
than is shown by our European
cousins. whose cables and gossip we
read with avidity.
Miss Roosevelt expresses herself as
greatly opposed 10 the mention OF nef
wedding arrangements in newspapers
but She is lenient and knows that While
the gossip OF gown. hat. and shoes Is
handed about generously at every aIteI-
noon tea. luncheon. and dinner party.
the newspap ers are realy the OILY OILY
source Of information for the great
mass Of American people in whose
heart she holds a prominent place.
In Europe the privilege is generallv
accorded the modiste. boot maker. ETC.
to give out the news of the wardrobes
| of the Young prlncesses who marry. but
our dressmakers and tailors are more
discreet. causing lively tussel for first
news Of this Interesting toilet
Rev and Mrs. zed H. Copp and
} family left this morning for Winchester.
I Va. TO attend the golden wedding of
| Mr.. Copp's parents. which occurs to-
| day.
/ Mrs. Craigie John Oliver Hobhez).
who has been the guest of Mrs. William
| Corcoran Eusus for several days. and
4 Leil whom entertained on
/ Saturday evening returned 10 New
| York yesterday afternoon.
| Mr.. and Mrs. samuels. OF Danville
H. the recent guests OF the Speaker
/ and Miss Cannon, have gone to New
York for q short visit and will then r.
turn to their home IN the West.
Mr.. and Ms. lie Seure. the son-in-
| law ard daughter OF tho Speaker. VINO
are now with him, will leave for theii
| home IN Danyille tomorrow.
| Miss Elizabeth Davis. who has been
making visit TO Senator and Mrs
E.kins. In this city. will return 10 her
| home in New York today. Last night
she met at an informal dinner party a
number of the young friends OF Miss
/ Elkins,
The following Washington people arc
| visiting In New York today
+, c. A. Aspinwall, II, P. Blair. e. J.
Bradbury. ". II. Bulenger. w. r.
/ Buchanan, A. 4. Chaplin, F. b, 6iils
Il w I. T.aT2ph