The Washington herald., 1907-05-18

the naval and military all Of just WASH
ington were at the Friendship fete,
making something like 2oo0O people who
passed through the gateway and scat
tered over the rolling lawn, the Italian
garden, and the trellised alleyway lead
ing TO the beautiful arbor, with its run
ming brook trickIing through the center.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mclean were in evidence
at every turn, taking a great interest in
the various displays, Mr.. Mclean readily
diving down into his pockets for change
as every pretty girl and enthusiastic ma
tron approached with some trinket 70
sell.
Mrs. McLeans gown was the hand
soonest of the many pretty frocks seen
on the velvety lawn. 1t was Of pale blue
chiffon veiIed with robe Of rare cream
honiton lace. Touches OF pink embroid-
cred applique ornamented the cOrsage.
and with this beautiful creation she wore
black hat trimmed with two dropping
plumes Of cerise,
Mrs. Mclean played the part Of gracious
hostess 20 perfection. and took as much
interest I'm the lawn fete as if it were an
exclusive function OF her own. for which
she was responsible. As it was hundreds
Of women have been working day and
night to arrange attractive booths and
features and to-day's event showed a
fine result for their labors.
Laureis for Miss RidgeIy.
Miss Katherine Ridgely. the clever and
executive daughter of the Comptroller
Of the Currency. was the general mana
ger and lnstigator Of the fete. and won
as many laureis as in previous affairs of
the kind which she has pioted.
Among the most attractive features OF
the fete was the Streets of Paris. This
section was I'm the green alley, between
the circular garden in front Of the man
sion and the arbor. and shaded by verdant
trees and budding shrubs it made an
ideal setting for the dainty booths lin
ing # on either side.
Hge vas the hat shop, with the Misses
Cotton i'm charge. assisted by Mrs. King
Waluwr.ght and Miss Louise Foraker,
daughters Of Senator Foraker Mrs.
Frederick Chapin. Miss Christine owen,
and Caryl Crawford
Here. hats from Slater. Fleming. Nc
Donald. Ash and other well-kn0wn mil
liners were put up and sold for prices
that would bcgEar their makers. \ Nirot
was the envy Of every woman passing,
and two fetching hats were ratfled of az
- cents "a chance
Opposite. a dangerous rival was the
parls0l booth. with Mrs. Robert Hinck-
lev I'm charge She was assisted in sell
ing her wares 10y Mrs Edward Simpson,
Miss Wells, Miss Marguerite Simons, Miss
Constance Peters. and Miss Jean Crosby
Every par3sol was a dream, haud-painted
and beautiful
Cafe Chantant at End.
At the end Of the Streets Of Paris was
the cafe chantaHt with its vaudeville
stage at the farther end.
Mrs. Charles FfouIke was the chatelai-
Of the tea garden. assisted by her daUgh
ter, Miss Ffoulke. and Mrs. Richard Har
low.
Mrs. Thomas Noyes was one Of th,
artists who saus on the vaudeville stage
but with a voice and talent not otter
found among professionals. Mrs p. Lee
Phillips was also one OF the star per
formers and sang delightfully."-. Mrs
Piquette Mitchell danced wonderfully
well d Spanish dance. and others di,
equally entertaining acts. Last. but bl
no means least, was the little Teddy Bear
Master George Abrams. a small lad o
five years. perhaps. who confessed tina
the white bearskiu which covered hin
from tip % toe was q bit warm. but moi
FH.s Ft he. h..
nothing but his "bare skin"
All Of the attractions I'm the Streets o
Paris were for the benefit Of the Work
ing Boys Home. and were under the di
recti0u Of Miss Edith Miller. daughter o.
Commander Miller. who is visiting Mrs
Ffoube. Miss Miller was but one of
bevy of attractive young women whit
were here. there, and everywhere through
the maze Of visitors. directing or seIlinl
pOsies and b0rboUs
Miss Mattiusly was among the latter
She passed in and out through the crow,
selling chances iu Il beautiful solid ma
Logany table Another booth I'm IN
Streets Of Paris was trluket shop. be
hind the counter Of which We're vi
C0mtesse de Sibou-. Mrs. Huntington VII
son. wife Of the Third Assistant Secretar,
OF state, and Mrs. Thomas GaT. \ par
isian pastry shop was run by Mrs
Weightmsn and Miss Rae.
Children Win HonOrs.
While there were shows and entertain
ments of every kind. it is safe to say nom
was more attractive than the little Japa
nese play given ON a stage erected on TIN
lawn. Washington'E two best-known chill,
dancers took leading parts. little Mis-
Forney and Minnis Saxton acquittinl
themselves with honors.
The young people uf St Stephen
Church gave for the benefit IF the pubH
Fairgrounds a japanese wedding, which
was more than picturesque and enjoyable
The affair was i'm charge Of Rev. Georg
+. Dudley, rector of the church. and Mrs
". D. Drexel The bridal party conslstc
Of Miss Edna Saunders and Preston Ber
~. as bride and bridegroom; Mr. Tai
madge and Miss Hood, parents Of IN
groom; Mr. Dick Edmoads and Miss Doll
Loud parents of the bride. Miss There's
DreXel g1-betWeen. and Miss JOsephin
HertfCrd. Miss Virginia Berry. Miss Els
Tower. Miss Marjorie Tr3ylor, Miss Beal
and Miss Clara Bell. as attendants.
Fatronesses for this attraction We're IN
viscountess Aoki Nine Jusserand Mr.
Bryce. Mrs. oscar Straus. Mrs. Garfield
Mrs. Nicholas Anderson, Mrs Thoma
Nelson Page. Mrs. Larz Anderson, Mis-
Boardmau. Mrs Macfarland, Mrs. Rober
Bacon. Mrs Barney. Miss TuCkermaI
Miss Olive. Mrs. Newberry. Mrs. HobsOI
Mrs. Cooley, and Mrs. Sauerlee.
TheateT COmfque POpuInr.