The Washington herald., 1907-05-29


afternoon, the mecca for the fashionable
being the Childrens Country Home one
Of the Capitals pet charities
The annual pound party and lawn fete
brought out a large attendance, as this
worthy charity always does. Mrs. Rich
ard Wainwright. president Of the board,
received the guests, assisted by Miss
Peter, first vice president, and others on
the board Of governors.
Mrs. S. c. Briggs was in charge of the
flowers which were offered exceedingly
cheap for such rare varieties as orchids
and La France roses, all Of which she
donated from her private gardens. Miss
Findey poured tea and was one of the
busiest workers. \ delicious supper Of all
sorts Of appetiZing viands. both hot and
cold. was served by a committee composed
OF Mrs. G. Thomas Dunlop assisted by
Mrs. Glazebrook. Miss Niche. Miss Emory
Mrs. Campbell and Miss Roy Fancy
articles, most attractive and useful, Were
tor sale by Mrs Bradley Davidson. who
was assisted by Miss Carolyn Hun, Miss
was In charge of a table laden with
candy. and had with her Miss Stewart
and Mrs John Newbold, and Miss Bat
ties conducted a very successful fish pond
The charity is one Of the oldest in the
District, and has grown from a very
modest affair with accommodations FOR
less than dozen 10 quite a CapaciOus
building. This year "A new departure is
made by having only Convalescent chill
dren, who Will be in charge Of graduate
nurses. Should the proceeds from yester-
days fete be sufficient, il is the intention
Of the board 10 convert the room formerly
/ used as a chapel into a dormitory for
! large girls. in memory Of Miss Mary
Lynch Wilkes. the first president Of ths
charity. who recently died IN Europe.
The board OF governors for the present
year are Mrs Richard Wainwright, pres.-
dent; Miss Agnes Peter. first vice presi-
dent, Miss Savlle, second vice president
Mrs. G Thomas Dunlop. recording sec
retary; Miss Niche. secretary. while Miss
Roy who is one Of the oldest and most
earnest workers Of the organization. is
honorary president
The Oaks" the historic old residence
of Col and Mrs. Henry F. Blount OF
Georgetown Heights, was the scene Of d
lawn fete. musical and dance last even
ing from to II o'clock. for the benefit OF
/ All Souls Church. under the management
of a committee Of young people composed
Of the heads Of the various church com
mittees Among those IN charge wer,
[ g. II Es-Isr
Elizabeth Woodruff, and Dr. Lloyd.
japanese lanterns added a charming
touch Of color to the festive scene Dotted
about the lawn were tables at which ices
sherbets, and fruits were served. and
on the portico there was a fortune-tell-
ing booth A celebrated palmist reae
/ secrets Of the past. present, and future
( Early in the evening a charming i'm
promptu musical took place, with thes'
! performers. Mrs. Henry Clay Browning
soprano. Of the Unitarian Church. Mis-;
/ Holberg and Miss Henry. cOntraltos
/ Mr.. Meyers. tenor, and Mr.. Nolan, bassO
| all Of whom contributed numbers. Follow
| lowing the concert q dance took place, ar
/ orchestra furnishing music
/ The committee on ways and means, ua
| der whose indirect management the
/ fete was arranged, is composed Of th'
/ following ladies'. Mrs c. T. Grunsky
1 chairman; Mrs. Bernard r. Green. Mis-,
/ Woodruff Mrs. Thomas NJ Gale. Mrs
I James r Hood. Mrs John G. Walker
| Mrs Woodward. Mrs. Robert T. Hu
I Mrs l. @. B. Pierce, Mrs. Sterling T
| Smith, Mrs f. B, Eynon. Mrs Henry F
BlOunt. Mrs. Charles r. Ely. Mrs
] BrOCkett, Mrs. W. =. Hillebrand, Mrs
/ John Cassells, Mrs. 6. q. ". benjamin
/ Mrs. A. R Crandau, Mrs. Clarence Per
/ lev, Mrs. J. s Stewart, Mrs F, "
/ Clarke. Mrs. F. A. Holton. Mrs l.. F
/ Hyatt Mrs. A. T. Ramsay Mrs s c
/ ComstOck Mrs. Louis Stabler, Miss Lid.
| Tulloch. Mrs Whitman Cross. Mrs. A L
/ Kaign, Mrs J. f. Wilkie. Mrs. William
/ c. Hin, Mrs. B. w Evermann, Miss Susi
/ Foster, Miss Mary Foster. Mrs. c. Y
| Riley. Mrs. Snow. Mrs c. David White
/ and Mrs. George A. Myers.
/ Mr. Frederick Huidekoper gave a dinner
last night al the Chevy Chase Club
| Among his guests were the Norwegian
/ Minister and Nine. Hauge Mr. and Mrs
/ Alexander Legare. Mr.. and Mrs Lar
Anderson. Mr.. and Mrs. Huidekoper, Mrs
J
/ Rodgers, Miss Jennings, Baron Am
/ brozy, counselor Of the Austrian En-
bassy: Capt. Gilmore, L. S. A, and Mr.
Reginald Huidekoper.
The Assistant Secretary Of the Nav,
and Mrs. Newberry were dinner hosts yes
| terday evening.
The British Ambassador and Mrs. Bryc
and the Counselor Of the Embassy an,
Lady Isabella Howard have invitation
out for dinner this week.
! The Italian Ambassador, Baron Mayo
des Planches. who is with the Duke o
Abruzzi. in New York, will accompan!
! his young countryman to Tuxedo. whel
! he goes this week as the guest of Mrs
| Alexander
Nine. Gurgel do Amaral, wife of tn
counselor of the Brazilian Embassy. witt
her sister, Mile. Goodhina, will sail 70
Europe with Nine. Nabuco wife of tn
! Brazilian Ambassador. June s. Tn
party. including all the children Of tn
Brazilian Ambassador and Nine. Nabuco
/ will go TO Paris. but will separate there
IL being the intention of Nine. Amara
and Mile. Goodhina 10 travel with two o
their brothers through France and Italy
! The Brazilian Ambassador, for politlca
reasons which call him abroad, viii sal
June |, ahead of Nine. Nabuco. The en-
tire staff Of the embassy will go to New