The Washington herald., 1907-03-31


~ HERE has probably never been so
brilliant a meeting at Benning
than that which commenced last
Monday. Most Of the smart set
were present. and the gowns and hats
that were worn, most Of which came
from the other side. viii set the styles
for the lesser lights OF society for the
coming season. Black and white seemed
to be the prevailing mode in eoiors, and
despite the Audubon Society. The hats are
decorated with waving plumes, stuffed
birds. wings, breasts, and the like.
An Interesting feature Of the races was
the winning by Dion Kerr's hunter Essex
Thursday. which was ridden by Mr.. Rob
ert Taylor. one OF the most accomplished
cross-e0untry riders IN the United States.
Mr. Kerr could not ride his own horse,
having only recently recovered from a lin
gering and tedious illness. The horse,
however, Is a favorite with society people,
and the odds were small which is true
of the whole racing wesk. though there
were several long shots that happily re-
plenished the purses Of the losers OF the
last racing season. when they came out
at the small end OF the horn.
Some of the prominent women IN at
tendance were Mrs. George Howard Mrs
E. r. Thomas, OF New York, who wore a
very English toilet Of check plaid with a
smart hat trimmed with cocks plumes
Miss Bfathilda Townsend. Miss Katharine
Elkins. the Misses shonts, Miss Gertrude
Clagett. Mrs. Jimmie Barbour, and Mrs.
Jack Webb
Last week was an ideal season for riding,
and all those who are devoted 10 that
sport were in evidence on the boulevards
which lead iEto the country. Among them
were a number OF attaches from one of
the embassies, who use the German
tongue. These gentlemen ride rather
slowly until they get into the suburbs,
and speak more than ordinarily loud in
their native tongue. Passing a house on
the outskirts Of town, where the young
people of the family were educated in
Germany. some Of them INDUCED in =
bit Of delicious scandal which prompted
one Of their number to caution his COM
pani0ns lest somebody should hear. The
damage, however, was already done,
Mrs. Mclean win inaugurate her sum-
mer season at Friendship with a large
members of the Cabinet and nearly all Of
the young men and young women who are
strictly in society The number of her
guests will test the capacity of even her
CommodiOus home. The luneheons at
Friendship are the most agreeable feature
of the summer season.
Mrs. James Wadsworth's ban at
Rauscher's to-mlrrow night is. of course,
the principal feature Of the weeks festiv-
tiles. It is to be a large and handsome
affair and will probably end with a cotil~
lion. Senator and Miss Kean will enter
tain a number of Mrs. WadswoTth's
guests at dinner before the ball
Tuesday is filled with engagements.
Nine. Leger viii entertain at luncheon at
noon on that date; Miss Ffoulke viii give
a tea in honor of Miss Margaret Pierson,
the afternoon Mrs Franklin Bell gives
a bridge party, and in the evening the
Mexican Ambassador and Nine Creel
entertain at dinner. The Secretary Of
Commerce and Labor and Mrs Straus
viii give a dinner also in compliment to
Mr. James Garfield.
on Wednesday Mrs. Elklns will give
large dinner for young people.
Thursday the Russian Ambassador ana
Nine. Rosen's dinner will take place,
which viii include number of we'll
known society people and the men,
bers OF his staff. Mrs. Bradley viii give
a bridge party on the afternoon Of the
same day.
On Friday the Sixty Couple Cotillion,
with Mrs. Campbell as the always agree
able and amiable champeron. will take
place at Rauscher's.
Saturday is the date for the evening
reception OF the Mexican Ambassador ana
Nine. Creel. who have sent out invita-
tions to all Of their new-found friends in
Washington. All those who remember
with pleasure the former gracious hos
pitaiity Of the Mexican Embassy are
looking forward TO this occasion with
pleasant anticipation.
Announcement is made OF the engage
ment Of Miss COrinne Douglas Robinson,
only daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas
Robinson. and niece of President Roose-
Welt, 10 George Draper, youngest son Of
the late Or. William Henry Draper, the
scientist, and grandson Of the late Charles
A. Dana. No date has been set for the
ceremony.
Mrs. Miles Fuller chaperoned a double
box party OF Central High School girls
at Chase's yesterday afternoon TO see
Houdini
Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney and her sis
ter-in-law. Miss Dorothy Whitney, who
have passed the winter in Florida. ar
rived IN New York yesterday, where they
VIII participate IN the Easter festivities.
Viscount de Douville Maillefen, who has
been making a tour OF the United States,
sailed yesterday by the White Star Liner
Cretie for Naples.
The Nicaraguan Minister and Madame
Corea are at the Waldorf-Astoria, where
they win stay for week
The Belgian Minister and the Baroness
Mouohat7r Will mass fha eisuar4ar IN Estr-