The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-21

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The next three weeks in Washington
VIII be an extremely quiet period from a
social standpoint Although nearly all
official homes are now open. the heads
thereof Will be TOO much engrossed in
politics and affairs Of state for even the
informal exchange Of courtesies that usu-
ally mark the return Of the administration
families to the Capital
The President and Mrs. Roosevelt will
continue to entertain small companies at
luncheon and dinner, as has been their
custom in past years, but Mrs Roosevelt
viii this season, by reason of "A recent
death In her family. eliminate the several
afternoon teas with which she has been
accustomed TO open the White House
The Vice President and Mrs. Fairbanks.
who. according to their original pro-
gramme. are remaining as late as possible
at their Indiana home. VIII celebrate
Thanksgiving III Washington. when they
hope TO have all their children with them
FOR the day.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Timmons, the latter the
only daughter OF the family. who are now
in the West enjoying Lieut.. Timmons'
leave of absence, have given up their
house on lie Roy place, and on their re-
turn to town will probably be with the
Vice President and Mrs Fairbanks for at
least a part of the season. Mr.. and Mrs.
Frederick Fairbanks, whose recent mar
Tiage in Ohio has been matter of wide
comment will go 10 Indianapolis this
week for visit to the bridegrooms par
cnts before deciding upon their plans for
the winter
The Secretary Of State and Mrs. Root
are established in their new home, 1890
Rhode Island avenue. the former resi-
dence Of ex-Vice President and Mrs. Nor
ton, and more recently known as the Rus
sian Embassy
Although greatly improved for its pres
ent tenants, the furnishings of the house
are not likely to be completed for several
weeks TO come. Mrs. Root, who goes to
New York to-day for short visit to her
mother. Mrs. s. H. Wales. will on her re-
turn bring many of her own possessions
10 add to those already removed from her
former residence on sixteenth street. The
color scheme in this chief Of the Cabinet
homes will he d beautiful rich red
throughout
Edward W. Root the younger of the
SecTetary'S two sons will be with his par
cntS IN Washington until the first of the
year. Miss Root. the only daughter, who
accompanied her parents on their recent
trip to South America is at present visit
ing relatives i'm New York
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GERS remain unchanged since last spring.
with Mrs. Taft, Mrs. Hitchcock, Mrs.
Cortelyou, and Mrs. Netcalf all at home
Mrs Bonaparte made short visit 10 her
apartment at the Portland the past week.
but is still at her country place near Bal
timOre, and later will move into the latter
city for the winter. She viii. however,
come 20 Washington for all official enter
Jainmeuts of the Cabinet circle.
Mrs. Shaw and the Misses Shaw viii re-
turn to Washington after the election
when it is possible the name of Miss
Erma Shaw may be added to the still
growing list of debutantes. the doubt ex-
listing on the subject being occasioned by
the younS lady's own uncertainty OF mind
as to the desirability of d formal debut
In any case, she will be with her mother
and sister at the Arlington. and. as her
school days are over. will have 10 be
reckOned among the young people of the
administration circle, which never had so
few young people to its credit as at pres
ent.
The Secretary of the Interior and Mrs.
Hitchcock are enjoying a visit from their
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infant daughter Mrs Sims VIII remain
with her parents until the return Of her
husband from target practice. when they
viii open their new home on Seventeenth
street, having given up their apartment
at StOneleigh Court
The Secretary Of Commerce and Labor,
like the Secretary of State, will have his
son with him for the winter, Mr.. Howard
Metcalf having returned TO Washington
10 read law. Miss Chabot, who was Mrs.
MctcaIrs guest for the season last year.
viii only make short visit TO the FAM
lily this season en- route to California,
whore she viii pass the winter at Santa
Barbara.
One Of the most interesting Of the COM
leen Clayton. youngest daughter of the
former Ambassador TO Mexico and Mrs.
Powell Clayton, to Mr.. Arthur Grant
Duff, of the British diplomatic service.
which viii take place in this city Mon
day, November - The ceremony.
which viii be attended only by mem
bers of the respective families. will
take place at 4 o'clock at the Belgian Lee
cation. where the bride-to-be Is now
the guest of her brother-in-law and sis
ter. Baron and Baroness MOncheur. Miss
Grace Thompson, of St Louis, will be
the brides only attendant Mr.. Grant
Duff, who is expected 10 arrive from Eng
land October 81, was recently appointed
British Minister to Cuba, where he ex-
poets to take his bride Immediately after
their marriage.
The return OF Senior Don Luis Pastor,
charge d'affairs Of the Spanish en-
bassy. and his pretty bride, formerly Miss
Constance Lee, OF Baltimore, with that
of Lieut. Carlo Pfster, naval attache of
the italian Embassy. and SignOra Pfster
viii make two charming additions to the
interesting list of American women doing
the honors of diplomatic homes in Wash
ingtOn, not 10 mention that really enor-
nous company of our countrywomen
who grace the diplomatic service in al
most every cline.
It is interesting to note in this con-
nection, particularly as the coming mar
rage OF Miss Clayton and Mr.. Grant-Du1
is likely soon 10 be followed by at least
two weddings in which American brides
viii spouse foreign bridegrooms, that