The Washington herald., 1907-04-14

VI WASHINGTON. while not as gay
as is its springtime wont. is
full of pleasure, nevertheless.
Winter has fingered a trife
too long and fashion has not yet had its
full chance, but diversions have been by
no means lacking. Quiet little dinner par
ties are the rule-parties made up by tele-
phone can rather than by more formal in
vitation-and there has been an unusual
amount of entertaining in this way since
Congress adjourned. Chevy Chase is the
Mecca of the smart set. Every afternoon
the grounds about the clubhouse present
a pretty scene. Automobiles carry merry
folks over the good roads in all directions,
and horseback riding is growing in pep
ularity. The cool evenings are helping to
give the theaters good patronage.
The one event TO which all society is
now looking forward is the second annual
fete al Friendship for sweet charity S
sake Mrs. Mclean has generously given
the use Of the grounds for May 10 and il.
and Mrs. Hopkins and Miss Ridgely al
ready have their hands fun with the pre-
liminary arrangements. There is little
doubt that with fair weather. the success
Of last years fete viii be more than du-
plicated
The congress of the Daughters of the
American Revolution will bring countless
visitors of note 10 the city this week. and
the social functions incident TO it viii be
distinctive feature Of the gathering. The
Masonic Fair and number Of benefit per-
formances win provide ample opportunity
for society 10 enjoy itself, and at the same
time contribute to good causes.
Society was Wei represented at Ben
ming yesterday. and this meet has been
voted one Of the joIIicst and most sue
cessful ever held. There was not the
usual display Of pretty spring cos
tunes. on account of the cold weather,
and il was rather amusing 10 see the
women in long coats and heavy furs
and wearing their gayest spring hats.
Friday was am especially lucky day for
the guests at-the clubhouse. as almost
every one won on the two long shots.
L'Am0HF ana MammymOO. one young
woman. who won enough money on the
latter horse to pay for her European
trip next summer, said that the fact
that she had dreamed of cows the night
before decided her to play Nanny
moo. Among those present at yester-
daV's meet were Mr.. and Mrs Belmont,
Count and Countess Seckendorn, Prince
zu LyEar. Dr. and Mrs Kerr, tde Misses
Shonts. Miss Elkius, Mrs. Preston Glib
son, Miss Mathilde Townsend. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Denny, Mrs. Basil Gordon.
who came over from Baltimore; MIR,
and Mrs. Hugh Legare, Mr. Make Ste
vens. Mr.. Ritchie Simpkins, and Miss
Stephanie Trescott
The Secretary OF the Interior and Mrs,
Garfield entertained at dinner last night.
The Mexican Ambassador and Nine.
Creel are in New York, at the Waldorf
Astoria. They will not return for ten
days
Mrs. Robert y. Harper will give a
bridge luncheon on Monday.
Mrs Otto Wilhelm Setback. who has
been the guest Of her daughter, Mrs.
Archibald Oracle. viii leave for her home
I'm New York on Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs William HOOtOn, of Nor
ristown. \. J.. announce the engagement
of their daughter, Miss Mary Morgan
Hooton, to Mr.. James N. Stokes. Miss
HOoton is we'll known in this city, where
she is a frequent visitor.
There viii be a tea at RaUscher's on
Tuesday for the Children of the American
Revolution A minuet viii be danced By
"a number of the children. dressed in
Colonial costumes.
Mrs Louis T. Hoyt, who has been visit
ing Capt. and Mrs. Warren Beach, viii
leave for New York the last OF this
week.
Mrs. Archibald Oracle will give musi-
Gale on Friday
The engagement is announced of Miss
Mae Belle McCutcheon, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs Hugh AcCutcheon. of East
Orange, n. j.. to Mr.. Thomas Morrison,
jT. of Washington.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Padelford have
been visiting for the last week at Senator
Cameron's country place, 'Frogmore." st.
Helenas Island. n. c.
Col de PedeTneiTas, the military at
tache of the Brazilian Embassy, is spend
ing a few days in New York
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fitch Shepard and
family are living at 1898 Jefferson place
temporarily while alterations are being
made on their residence. 1906 Eighteenth
street.
Mrs. James McCallum and her children
are expected home from the South this
week Ms. McCaIun has haan uisItin-