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The Washington herald., 1907-10-06
Social and Personal
Officials and Diplomats at Home in Washington
After Brilliant Summer SeaSon-Prepare
for English ambassadors Return.

thud on the turf The plucky little wom-
an scrambled 20 her feet and mounted her
horse. and with splendid control took him
the rounds Of the jumps in the good form
which marks her work IN the hunting
field, amid a round of applause. Mrs. r.
Livingston Beeckman, Mr.. E. r. Thomas
sister, riding side-sadde and trim in a
dark habit and silk hat. rode many of
her husbands entries 10 victory
on Saturday morning Of that week the
engagement of Mrs. James L. Kernochan
20 Mr.. Butler Duncan was announced TO
their friends by little notes. so. during
the afternoon at the Mineola Horse Show
that exciting piece Of news was much dis
cussed. Mrs. Kernochan had gone to
Newport 70 be with her mother-in-law
during the announcement time.
1t was an engagement unsuspected, for
more than one woman wanted to know
how it had all come about-how it had
begun. All the comment however, showed
great pleasure. Mrs. Kernochan's kindly
ways have made her popular with all
classes Of people. and even those Of hum
ble station can tell all about her talents
as a horsewoman and her love for her
Irish terriers. The late James Lorillard
kernochan, her husband, who died In
1913, was on his mothers, Mrs James 7.
Kernochans side. a grandson Of Peter
Lorillard. Mrs. Kernochan, herself, is by
birth member of the Stevenson family.
Mr. Maxwell Stevenson is her brother
Mr. Duncan, her flance, Is a son of Mr.
w Butler Duncan, nephew Of Lady
Hay OF England. and brother OF Mr.
W. Butler Duncan. jr.. whose wife Is the
daughter of Mrs. Theodore \. Hayemeyer.
Mrs. William Wilton PhipPs, of London,
and Mrs. Paul Dana, whose home on
Fifth avenue-the first residence above
Washington square-adjoins her father s
house. Several years ago in the old
Fifth avenue home. Mr.. and Mrs. Dun
can, ST.. celebrated their golden we'd
dins.' but not long after this came the
death OF the pretty White-haired bride
Mrs PhippS came from England for the
wedding, and all the children and grand
children were gathered at the Duncan
residence for dinner. An impressive fea-
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PERSONALS.

Mrs. Elkins and Miss EIkins, who viii
be in New York very shortly. have been
recently touring the Italian lakes.
Mrs. Arthur Lee Is at the Shoreham for
a short visit before opening her home
here for the winter.
Mrs. J. F. Leech has closed her cottage
at jamestown, r. L, and Joined Mr.
Leech at the Grafton, where they viii re-
main while their house is being put in
readiness. for their occupancy during the
winter. Miss Leech. who is visiting in
Philadelphia, will return to Washington
next week Mrs. L. II Monks. formerly
Miss Frederica Leech, of Washington,
who has been with her parents during
the summer, has returned to her home
in Brookline, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Monks
are receiving congratulations upon the
/ birth Of a daughter at jamestown IN
August.
Mai. Gen. II. c. Merriam closed his
cottage at Trouts Creek. Ne. the first
of last week. and is now at the Burling-
ton, in Vermont avenue.
Capt Harold c. Relsinger, L. s. NJ. c..
and Mrs. Reisinger will leave Washing
ton for their new home IN Cuba No
vember l.
Gen. Frank Thorp. L. s. A, and Mrs.
Thorp are at the Hotel Normandie.
Miss Rose Mcclellan and her sister.
Miss Josephine Mcclellan. accompanied
their father, Gen. John Mcclellan, L. s.
A. from San Diego. September 23 After
making trip to the Grand Canyon, and
stopping in Chicago, they will come TO
Washington for the winter.
Mrs. Yates, wife of Mai A. W. Yates,
has returned to Washington and is liv-
ing for the winter at Florence Court
Mai. Yates is stationed in the Philippines
Miss Eleanor Terry, daughter of Rear
Admiral and Mrs. Silas W. Terry, IS
with her mother, visiting Mrs Henry
Pepper Norris at West Chester, Pa. Miss
Terry and Mrs. Terry will return to
their home in this city tomorrow even
ing. and next week viii go to the Hot
Springs for a stay of several weeks.
The Russian Ambassador. who has
been spending the summer at Coolidge
Point, near Magnolia, Mass, where the
summer quarters Of the embassy have
been established for the past two years.
expects TO return to Washington about
the middle of next week The Baroness
Rosen and daughter. the Baroness Eliza
beth, viii accompany the ambassador.
Mr. Kroupensky. of the Russian En-
bassy, returned 10 Washington Thursday
from Coolidge Point 10 arrange his af-
fairs before sailing Tuesday for an ab-
sence Of two months in Europe. Mr..
kroupensky viii go to New York Tues
day and viii sail from there October S.
Gen. and Mrs. Anderson have re-
turned from their cottage at Magnolia
and are at their home in Woodley lane.
The British Embassy is one of the few
Washington homes which is still closed.
and preparations are in progress now for
the return to the city OF Ambassador and
Mrs. Bryce. who are on the eve Of de-
parture from Intervale, where they spent
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the summer. a reception was given them
last week by the cottagers at North Con-
way. where they We're presented with a
picture painted by Benjamin Champney,
showing one of the most picturesque
views in the locality. The residents have
grown very fond Of the genial diplomat.
and his presence among the hills IS wei
come.
The Minister from the Netherlands and
NINE, van Swinderen have returned 10
Washington. after spending the summer
at York Harbor, Me- and are at West
over. the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. c. c.
Glover Nine. van Swinderen's parents.
MI and Mrs E. L. Able, of Italy. who
were in Washington last week 10 attend
the Clarke-Hannegan wedding, left the
city Thursday.
Jonkheer van den Berch van Theem-
stede. of the Legation Of the Netherlands,
who has spent several weeks at Hot
Springs, in Virginia, has returned 10
Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barry Mohun are receiving
congratulations from their friends upon
the birth of a daughter. She has been
named Martha Virginia Mohn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Williams. Of Chi
cago. have arrived in Washington to pass
the winter. They have taken an apart
ment at Stoneleigh Court. where they viii
be joined later in the month by their
daughter, Mrs. Horace Lee Washington,
wife of the American consul general at
Cape Town, South Africa.
Mrs. John Calan O'Loughlin, after
spending the summer In Maine. has re-
turned TO Washington, and is estab-
lished in her home on Adams Mill road.
The Assistant Secretary of State and
Mrs. Robert Bacon and Miss Martha
Bacon, who viii be one of the season S
debutantes, viii return to Washington
on the 18th of October. They are now at
their summer home at Westbury, l.. /.
Mrs. William Draper left Washington
last evening for Hopedale, Mass, where
she viii remian until November !, be
fore returning to Washington for the
winter. Gen. and Mrs. Draper spent last
season in Rome, where Gen. Draper for
merly held the post Of Ambassador 70
Italy.
Or. z. T. Sewers and family have re-
turned TO the city.
Sir John Lane Harrington, British min
lister 10 AbySsinia. whose marriage 10
Miss Amy Mcmillan. daughter OF the
late Senator James Mcmillan, will take
place at Manchester, Mass, October y,
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ture of this anniversary. which came on d
Sunday. was a surprise planned by the
choir-boys of Grace Church. who, after
the morning service. marched to the Dun
can house. Mr.. Duncan claims as his
native city. Mobile. Ala. Duncan Place. q"
one Of the most attractive spots in that
city, bears his name. Preceding NJ. +. T.
Russell, he was president of the Mobile
and Ohio Railroad. He is president o!
the Pilgrims Society and vice president
of the chamber Of commerce.
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club intends having dramatic and musical
entertainments monthly. followed by
dancing; the proceeds to be for charities.
Mr. and Mrs. Alesandra PompeO have
returned to Washington. after a visit of
several weeks TO New York. Philadelphia.
and other points of interest in the North.
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bridal trip Lieut. and Mrs. Hammond
went directly TO Cuba. where the bride
groom is now stationed.
Miss Evelyn Bethune Blunt. daughter
OF Col. Stanhope f. Blunt. Ordnance De-
paTtment, l. : A. and Mrs. Blunt, was
married al 4.30 o'clock Tuesday after
noon. October l. in ST. Peters Church.
Springfield Mass, 70 Arthur Dawson
tlcke, a lawyer Of Davenport. Iowa. Miss
Frances Smyth Blunt, sister Of the
CONTINUED on PAGE FIVE.
Wedding Decorations IS Ella bOrate
Or simple as desired. Shaffer. 18th & T.
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The Thespian Club met at the studio
of their director. Mrs Adeline Duval
Mack, Thursday evening and four new
members entered. At the next meeting
a play will be put in rehearsal. This club
IS not only for amusement, but to study
for Improvement in histrionic art. The
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Though undoubtedly a good horseman,
it was in this class for middle-weight
hunters that Mr.. J. Z. Davis, OF West Vir-
ginia, the fiance Of Miss Mollie Maxwell.
rode his Don John. and for some reason,
hardly compatible with the regulation
horse sense" Don John met with fail
ure. Mr.. Davis work with Belinda.
Miss Maxwelrs pretty brown mare, re-
suited successfully. In the matter Of
mishaps. the one in which Mrs Tom
Pierce was involved was watched with
most breathless interest In the charac-
teristic Panama hat and riding astride,
Mrs. Pierce had the mount on Piedle-
ger. who, after once refusing and being
again brought to the issue. somersaulted
her over his head and landed her with a
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Miss Hester Reilly, daughter of Mrs.
II. J. Reilly, and Lieut.. John Stevens
Hammond were married yesterday after
noon in st. James Episcopal Church.
Chicago, by Rev. James Stone. Miss
Reilly's maid Of honor was her sis
ter. Miss Margaret Reilly, and the
bridesmaids Miss Agnes Booth. Miss
Mabel Dick, Miss Virginia Chandler.
Miss Mary Remey, daughter Of Rear
Admiral Remey, Of Washington; Miss
Margaretta Brown, and Miss Bessie
Smith. of Highland Park.
Lieut.. H. J. Reilly, brother Of the bride.
who is stationed at Fort Sheridan. gave
his sister in marriage, and among those
who attended Lieut. Hammond were
Lieut.. Sherman Miles, son of Gen. Miles:
the brides brother, John Rice Reilly, ana
the bTidegTOoms brothers. Herrick Ham
mond, Harry Hammond, and Thomas
Hammond.
The bride, who made her debut here a
couple of years ago at a large reception
at Rauscher's, is exceedingly popular in
society in Washington and Chicago, and
has been extensively entertained during
the last ten days previous 10 her mar
riage.
Mrs. Francis Brown, of Highland Park.
entertained the bridal party at luncheon
last Saturday, complimentary TO Miss
Reilly, and Sunday Miss Reilly and her
bridal party were the guests of Mrs. A. T.
Smith. of Highland Park. al luncheon.
Mrs. Orson Smith, the brides aunt en-
teTtained a large company at dinner in
her honor Wednesday evening, October 3.
Thursday evening Mrs. W Vernon Booth
was hostess at dinner complimentary to
Miss Reilly in her Lake Forest home. and
Friday evening the bridegroorn's mother,
Mrs Charles Hammond, entertained Miss
Reilly and her party.
Following the ceremony. a reception for
relatives and close friends was held in
the home of Mrs. Orson Smith. aunt of
the bride, at IL Bellevue place After their
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bouquet of Bride roses. The bride was
attended by Miss Coreta Slone. Of Mer-
riheld, Va, and Miss Clara Hinzen, OF
Washington. Their costumes We're of
white organdie, fashioned on Empire
lines, with which they wore yellow sashes
and carried long-stemmed yellow flowers.
Mr.. Clarke had as his best man Mr.
Arthur Barber. OF London, England.
The color scheme was white and yell
low, carried out in decorations of golden
rod and white dahlias. a small recep-
ton was held at Bonnie View, the family
residence. after which Mr.. and Mrs
Clarke left for an extended wedding
trip.
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Interest centered on Thursday in pic
ulc given by Mr.. and Mrs o. H. P Bel
mont on the mountain top overlooking
their farm Luncheon, camp stools,
wraps. and everything necessary to make
q pleasant days outing were placed on a
packhorse and carried 10 the place Of
destination The small black beast was
loaded under Mr.. BelmOnts personal su-
pervisiOn, and at 11:30 o'clock the party
started. Men boldly mounted their horses
IT the hotel porch. but the women. more
conscious Of the sorry figures they cut in
abbreviated white linen skirts, got well
cut of sight of the other guests before
taking their saddles. The horses had to
be ridden In a walk, as the trail was
very narrow and lay along the side of the
mountain overlooking the valley
Miss Cannon is, as usual, with the
throng at Hot Springs, and bridge is the
aII-absorbing amusement even though
there are many Of the younger set who
would gladly devote more time TO horse
back riding and other forms of open-air
cards
True To their sporting cOlOrS1 the Long
Island contingent. the Meadow Brook. Pip
ing Rock, and Rockaway Hunt colonies,
turned out u great numbers at their
recent horse show at Mineola. The alb
sence Of a number of prominent people
had a great deal to do with the opinion
held by many that the show was below
the standard of other years. Abundant
entertainment was afforded by the display
of fine horsefiesh. and the younger set
of girls, as exhibitors, were of much in
terest 10 the society folk.
Though Il seemed only yesterday that
they were little girls, in their trim hab-
its and severe hats, they had quite the air
of young ladyhood. Mrs. Charles G.
Bennett, wife of the secretary of the Sen
ate. looked charming In her riding habit
Of soft gray blue, with a round little hat
Of pale blue 10 match. That Long Island
timber choppers are equal TO the work
cut out for them IN what is conceded 10
be a sitter country than that abroad, was
also demonstrated. The jumps were, the
most OF them, five feet, and afforded
good test for the superiority of the
horses.
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These are gay days at the Hot Springs
# Virginia also. Every one knows that
people Of all classes so there TO take the
cure for rheumatism. and frequently come
way spry and timber. Society folks. it
IS limited, have sought the cure fer too
much and too fast living; TO reduce over
dump figures and smooth crows feet
from the corners of eyes. The cure at
lot Springs is not so vigorous as TO do
way with possibility Of enjoyment, as do
80 many Of the European resorts, where
there is time for nothing but painful dis
a5Dline The Western people who throng
;here in the autumn are vastly enter
tIined by representatives Of the fashion
able world in both the North and the
south and entertain lavishly for both
sets
Miss Ruth Harrison, Of Cincinnati. en-
tertained a gay house party at her bunga-
low on the mountain slopes. Among her
guests have been Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor
Field. Mr.. Learner Harrison. Nine. Renee
lie Bonaud (Aime Harrison). and Mon
eieur de BOnaud, who came from Paris
l1r the autumn season. They are all fond
# sports and good golfers. They ex-
~ected 10 make an excellent showing at
.le golf tournament which was scheduled
90 begin at Virginia Hot Springs on Octo-
bsr J.
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TN the autumnal activity OF doing over
and getting settled in winter quar-
ters in town. there is little thought
given the joys and beauties of life
in the hills, and yet there is as much
gayety there now as at the height of the
season at some fashionable watering
places.
Next week the season on the North
Shore will socially be brought 10 a close
with the wedding of Miss Amy Mcmillan.
daughter of the late Senator Mcmillan,
to Sir John Lane Harrington. British
Ambassador to Abyssinia. The ceremony
will be celebrated next Saturday, and a
great many OF the cottagers have lin
gered in their summer homes for the
event The wedding Of Miss Carolyn
HUFF. daughter Of Representative George
and Mrs Hun. is dated for the same day.
and viii take place at the country resi-
dence of the family in Pennsylvania. a
large number OF friends viii go on for
the meTrymaking, which viii also
be the closing OF the season of
the family home. The arrivals last
Thursday at the Hotel Aspinwan, Lenox,
Mass, showed nineteen newly-maTried
couples in the hotel Lenox, the pic
turesque. delightful. and invigorating. has
always been a popular resort for bridal
couples, though never before in the his
tory Of the place have nineteen bridal
couples been guests there at the same
time It has Occasioned some amusement
for other guests In the hotel. and plans
are being made for an entertainment
siven in their honor.
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Mrs. Charles Floyd Beers, 1927 New
Jersey avenue. will be at home Sun
day evening from to 10 o'clock in honor
of Miss Fanny Rosenthal and Mr.. Sam
uel J. Steinberger.
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Mr. and Mrs Adolph Weyl. go Sheri-
dan street have as their guests Mrs
Dexter, of Annapolis. Nd. and Mrs John
StrahOTme and son. Of Elkton, Nd
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The British Embassy is one Of the few
Washington homes which is still closed,
and preparations are in progress now for
the return to the city OF Ambassador and
Mrs. Bryce. who are on the eve Of de-
parture from IntervaIe, where they spent
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Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Solomon and Mrs.
and Mrs Harry Wittgenstein are now in
their new home, which they recently pur-
chased on Sixteenth street.
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The first promenade concert and dance
given by the Greater Washington Band
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Gen. and Mrs. Anderson have re-
turned from their cottage at Magnolia
and are at their home in Woodley lane.
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Mrs. EIkins and Miss EIkins, who viii
be in New York very shortly. have been
recently touring the Italian lakes.
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i,OntrUctores de tOdas.'cIi
ESPECIALIDADES

Desmenuzsdoras Krajewski. - Calenta-
snres modernos con ocho dies J ses circul4.
ic0s'. ..-Trapiches, defecsdo as, triple qua.
'suplr 'nctns tachos ~n~d4rnos. .-Rombas
Agertes Generates para
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-05-09
-. S7...As5D~PlAN j. u !.

LA PIANOLA, es universal
mante conocida como el bianiSfa mode
= del 1nundo.
No con!iene uno sino AlUCHoS PUN
ToS pR sUPERIoRIDADj jsobre los hume
rusos iustrumen,os que su exito ha su-
g".ido.
w las propiedades de su ejecu-
ciin, semejantes q las humans, en- el
alupi4o campo que ofrece para la ex-
reSion individual, la "Pianola" es,
H. la dicho muy justamente Rosen-
thal, lrica en- su especie.,,
Ia supre1nacia de la Pianola,
e-ti demostrada con demasia en- los
rr1li;ues teStimouios de las mas gran
des notabili4ades muSicales del mum
a., laS cuales consideran este instru-
mcE,o ,ul4u cl mcJor que Sc conoce,
asi como Ell el dictamen del p1blico
comprador, pues las ventas de la .Pia-
Eoia,, cXceden i t,'lls las de los otros
inStIuineIf22o p~.u toc;l. el piano, reu-
midas
NatuIalmente dcbe habet alguna
razon para que la !, Pianola,, sea, en-
sus nuevos aHos de eXistcncia, capaz
de mantener la posici6n que ha con-
gui,tado de primer instrumento de su
esplcie, y para aumentar constante
m >Lte su prinacia q pesar de los mu-
clos instrumcntos que continuamente
s. Ell a luz reclamando conseguir ana
o.roS resultados,
La explicacion consiste Ell la cons
talte mejora del instrumental Y en- la
protection de cada nuevo invento por
medio de patcnteS legales, calculadas
para coloca:la N grade artistico y mu-
Sicai mas cluinente
La AcoUan Company ia cmplea-
dc y empIea continuamente un gran
n1mero de mUs'cos Y mecdnicos nota-
bles, aproyechando de esse modo el
genio inventive de actualidad MIN
gun otro fabricante gasta tanta can't
dad de dinero en- trabajos experiment
tales.
Cno le los grandes triunfos de
este sistema tue la invenci0n del
"Mettostyie un descubrimiento due
pcrmitc, aun al ejecutante ineXpcrto,
tecar con efecto artfstico y pon4 Eek
prior" y alma en- la ejecucion.
Esta invtn,ijn fuG revolucionaria
hizo dqsapareccr el 1ltimo vestigio de
prcjuicio ell e nundo musical Ten
case en- euenta que nins1n otro ms
trumento para tocar el piano ''ha te-
lido 8 puede tcncr" NADIA absoluta-
Mente cue Sc aprOXi1ne il este .nStable
inveHte.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-05-09
Ell THENIODIST

l,O que este nuevo invento desem-
peila tan facil y claramente, ha sido
por mucho tempo el fin que lucharon
muchos INVENTORIES. La necesidad de
semejante adelanto ma sido profunda-
mente sentida por todos los que han
estudiado intimamente las posibilida-
des del Instruments pianista; pero has
ia ahora todas las tentativas de los
hombres de mas ingenio hablan resul-
tado frustraneas.
En- todas las colnposiciones musi-
Gales hay una originalidad 6 vena me
lodlca comunmente conocida con el
nombre de "aire." Algunas veces
este aire esta entretejido en- medic de
brlllante ornamentaci6n 6 gorjeos, es-
calas, arpegios, etc. La function del
"Themodist' es procurar el asunto vi
tai 9 6smelodia de una composition,
"acentuarla y presentarla con ell de-
bldo realce del accomplishments 6
cuerpo de la composition,
Esto es 10 que el compositor Sc
propuso y la manera como es tocado
por el habil ejecutante. T6mese una
composition conocida, por ejemplo la
Melodia en- F" de Rubinstein. To-
cada a mano, la dulce y cantante me
lodia es producida con los pulgares de
las manos derecha izquierda alterna-
tivamente, 1nientras que los demas de-
dos de ambas manos hacen el acompa-
iiamiento, el cual debe ser tocado mu-
cho mas suaXe.
Fl "Themodist' separa diestra-
mente esta melodla del acompaiia-
miento mas alto 6 mas bajo y lie da q
toda la composition los contrastes di-
namicos neCesarios para rcvelarla con
su lngtnita belleza.
Nuchos otros ejemplos del verda-
dero eIecto de la nueva invencion
pueden ser citadoS, tales como el
"Traumeret" de Schumaun, la ''Ulti-
ma Esperanza de Gottschalk, etc.
En- eada case la melolia cantante ca
eleVada y cotnpelida a sobresalir en- el
laberlnto de,notas que no constituye el
tema principal. De esta manera Sc lie
da Ia composition su verdaders Va.