The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-27

between the ages OF the minister and
his bride. there is much cOngeniality
between them. Madame cOrea cares
less for society than size does for liter
ature and the arts, and is considerably
cultivated in these. She is also an ac-
cOmplished linguist, as her husband Is,
and she is destined TO take an important
place in the corps among the many
American women represented there.
Mrs. Thompkins. wife of Colonel
ThOmpEins. L. s A. stationed at An
napolis. arrived on Tuesday TO be the
guest Of her parents, Gen. and Mrs
John Moore. at their Sixteenth street
home She was accompanied by her
eldest daughter. Ray.
The West Street Presbyterian Church
Georgetown. viii hold an auction sale in
the chapel adjoining. Friday. March l.
at p. m. for parochial purposes. which
promises to be one OF the most novel
affairs of its kind in local annals.
A large and powerful organization OF
society leaders, formed for the express
purpose of furnishing infant garments
for the House Of Mercy, is among Len
ten philanthropies. The enterprise is
under the leadership of Mrs. Rose Gouv-
erneur Hoes. whose ability and zeal in
such undertakings is widely recognized.
The charity is unique. since. though
under the name of sewing society. the
members religiOusly refrain from the
use Of the need during the weekly
meetings. which are purely social. These
gatherings are held at the several homes
during the afternoon. and materials for
baby garments are taken home for
transformation by the ladies' The first
meeting was held at the residence Of
= ~ NamTn
last week. when a large gathering tes-
titled TO the interest in the cause. Mrs.
/ Randolph Mckim will be the hostess of
I the second informal rally when il is
| expected that an increased membership
| will be in attendance.
A number OF entertainments, more es-
1 pecialIy of a musical character. are be-
ing planned for Mi-Careme for charit-
| able purposes.
The japanese Ambassador and Wis
/ countess Aoki and their son-in-law and
| daughter. the Count and Countess
| Hatzfeldt. were the honor guests last
| evening Of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Belmont
| at dinner Of fifty covers An interest
| ing feature OF the occasion was the use
at the table Of the handsome silver
| service presented to Mr.. Belmont
| grandfather. Commodore Perry. by the
Japanese government in recognition OF
! his services at the time of the treaty
! with Japan and the United States A
/ musical program followed the dinner
I and two drawing room artists from New
York, Malini and Lincoln. entertained
the guests with cards and an origina
monologue-
! The Minister from Peru and Nine
Pardo were hosts at dinner last night
having as their guests the Italian am
bassador. the Minister from NORWAY
and Nine. Hauge. the Assistant Score
tary of State and Mrs. Bacon. tn,
Charge dAfaires OF Spain and Mime
Pastor. Mrs Nicholas Fish. and Capt
and Mrs. Raymond p Rodgers. L. S. y
/ The Ambassador from Mexico an,
Nine. Creel were entertained at dinne
last evening by Mr.. and Mrs. Howar,
s. Nyman. Invited 10 meet them wer,
Mr.. and Mrs l. II. Stevens. of New
York; Miss Goodloe. of Kentucky: Com
mander and Mrs Eberly. and Mr.
Wales.
Count Won Felter lieutenant of tn
Second Foot Guards Of Berlin. who 4
making tour of the United STATES. 4
spending the week in Washington an,
Is guest at the Raleigh.
Mrs. Walter Fairfield has gone Z
Lakewood, y. J., where she will spen,
several days Mrs. Fairfield will resurn
her weekly musicales upon her return
TO her De Sales street home.
Mrs. zoe. Of the Connecticut. wa
/ hostess yesterday afternoon at a bridg
party, followed by o'clock tea 70
/ which several additional guests wer
, invited
A pleasant birthday party was givel