The Washington herald., 1906-11-15

With the British Embassy at Newport
seven or eight years ago, but which re-
ceived great encouragement. it is said
by the Blith family on account of the
young diplomats lack Of fortune. as for
tunes are counted at Newport The per
sistence Of the distinguished. If not
wealthy. suitor was finally rewarded, and
another American added to the long list
of charming women of the diplomatic
circle.
Although Mr.. LOwther. who is now sta
toned at Tangiers. would be a most ac-
ceptable Ambassador, from a social point
OF view. which in the present situation
has assumed unusual Importance. there
are other ENJOYS of King Edward who
are believed 10 have a better chance OF
immediate promotion to the highest rank
Of the diplomatic service.
The arrival in Washington of NJ. Gre
gorie de Wollant and Madame de Wonant
for a short visit en- route to the City OF
Mexico. where the former has been pro-
noted 20 Russian Minister after a long
and distinguished service as charge daft
fares, is of particular interest in Wash
ington. where NJ. de Wollant was formerly
first secretary of the Russian Embassy.
while his wife was Miss Helen Tisdel,
eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs Willard
Tisdel. of this city, one of the most ac-
complisked girls in society, and from her
childhood identified with the old resident
circles.
Madame de Wollant, who is visiting her
native land for the first time in several
years, has been abroad with her husband
since the early summer. having made
Ions visits IN St Petersburg and Paris. as
well as to her husbands estate in Russia
Other diplomats recently assigned to
Mexico who are well known to Washing
ton society are Count Griska. who will be
Minister from Austria-HunGary. and Mr..
Reginald Tower. former secretary Of the
british Embassy. who has Just been an
pointed Minister from Great Britain.
Countess Griska, Ike Madame de Vol
liant. is an American, having been Miss
Helen King, OF Baltimore, and one Of the
handsomest women in the diplomatic cir
Gle. Mr. Tower, who was immensely non
uiar In Washington some four or i've
years ago. is still bachelor.
Mss Nathalie Magruder. daughter Of
AIr- and Mrs John Magruder. entertained
at luncheon yesterday. when her guests
were Miss Marion Leutze. Miss CaryI
Crawford, Miss Esther Denny. Miss sv
mons. Miss Tanner. Miss Chew. Miss
Frances Goldsborough. Miss MoIlie Dodge.
and Miss Stockton. Miss Nathalie Magru-
der was debutante Of last season.
Miss Louise Foraker, who has returned
to town for the season after passing the
autumn with her sister near Philadel-
pliia, entertained at Z large luncheon or
Tuesday. complimentary 10 Mrs. Peter
StUyvesant Pilot OF New York, who is
visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Gardiner
Hubbard
Mrs. Clement who is now at her apart
ment al the Connecticut viii be at home
Friday afternoons until the middle OF De
cember. Mrs Clement will entertain at
dinner this evening I'm honor of Miss
Sewers and Mai Faison. who. as an
nounced scme time ago, will be married
on December i9, the day after Mrs. Glenn
ent becomes the bride OF Capt. s. A.
Cloman.
Mrs. Oldberg entertained az theater
party On Tuesday evening. in honor OF
Miss Murlel Pears, Of London. The ad-
ditonaI guests were Miss Eleanor Terry
Mr.. Winthrop Cole, and DR.. Holmes Rus
sell.
Mr.. Ralph J. Preston. whose residence
in Washington several years ago. is re-
membered with great pleasure by large
circle Of friends. is now in Paris. where
he proposes passing the winter with his
children.
The marriage Of Miss Evelyn n. Nor
gan and Mr. William T. Burns. both Of
this city, took place yesterday afternoon
at the Holy Name Church. The bride was
becomingly attired in brown travelling
suit and carried a large bouquet OF Bride
roses.
After the wedding a reception was held
at the home Of the bride. No. 6IS Eleventh
street northeast. Mr.. and Mrs Burns left
Washington late in the afternoon for a
short trip to Philadelphia They will be
at home after November 25. At 61s Eiev-
enth street northeast
An entertainment of this evening. which
IS receiving the patronage of a large num-
Der Of Catholics interested in the new
parish of Our Lady OF Victory, will be
the dance and euchre party AT Carroll
Hall
The Misses Patton have returned from
the Virginia Hot Springs and opened their
house on Massachusetts avenue for the
winter.
A theater party was given by the mem
oers of the Wistar.a Euchre Club on Mon
day evening, chaDeroned by their presi-.
dent, Mrs. Lewis Dare and secretary.
Mrs. William Kimmel. Occupying the
boxes were: Mrs. William Bailey. Mrs.
Arthur Bailey, Mrs. Edwin Jones. Mrs.
Mark Towers, Mrs. Walter Ridenour.
Mrs. Belle Terby. Guests OF the club
were Mrs. Thomas Ryan. Mrs. Frank
Ferris. Mrs A Dfllie. Mrs. II. T. KimmeI
Miss Edna Mitchell. Miss Hattie Dyer.
Miss Rae Kimmel Miss Katherine
The club has arranged for
several social functions during the win
ter
The annual meeting for the election Of
officers of the Dolly Madison Chapter,
D. A. r., was held Tuesday evening. No
vember 13, at the home OF the regent
Mrs. Job Barnard. The following Off
GERS for the ensuing year were elected:
Regent, Mrs. B. B. Bassette; vice regent.
Mrs. Wendell p. Stafford; recording sec
retary, Miss Eliza c. Tulloch; CORE
secretary. Mrs. Charles F. Nes-
bit; treasurer. Mrs. James McNabb: regis
trar. Miss Harriet E4 Mann; historian
Miss CathaTine Barlow Board of man
lgement- Mrs Job Barnard. Miss Martha
Hooper, Mrs. Edward Graves. Mrs. Mon
cure Burke, Mrs. c. B. Bailey. Mrs. A. a.
Birney. Mrs G. W n. Custis. Mrs
Tonge. Delegate to Continental Congress
Mrs lanes McNahh Altarnato % anIc