The Washington herald., 1907-11-22
Observation-Disclosures
Society Women Hold Thanksgiving
Tea for Parentless Babes.
Washington Hospital Function Wen
PatrOnizcd-LittIe Charges in
a Happy Mood.

In contrast 20 the dreary weather of
yesterday afternoon, there was an air Of
testivity and CHEEKY welcome among the
babies Of the Washington Hospital for
Foundlings. the occasion being the an
nual Thanksgiving tea. which was held
from to o'clock on the main floor
Of the building. Owing TO the weather, it
was decided late in the afternoon TO con-
tinue the entertainment to-day at the
same hours.
There was nothing In the appearance
Of the babies 10 indicate that their lot
in life was in any wise different from
that OF the most cherished and pampered
infant Of fond parents. In the infant
ward, where ages range from two weeks
10 one year, there are nineteen healthy.
happy children, all cooling and kicking
IN response 10 the greetings Of visitors.
John Storm, a doorstep founding. was
among the most popular OF the older
babies, and his pitlful story could be
reconciled 10 the bouncing. gurgling boy
only with difficulty. Each tiny white
bed is marked with a card bearing the
name Of the occupant and the list in
cludes Alice, Rosa. Edna, Kennith, and
Baby Beautiful who is just recovering
from a serious illness.
In the larger children's ward there were
only seven. and of the lot Of interesting
and prattling babies. only one girl is to
be found. Jean, who enjoys this dis
unction, was arrayed for the occasion
in a dainty pale blue lace trimmed frock
that set off the Dresden tints Of baby
complexion TO the greatest advantage.
Teddy is the founding Of this lot. and
rejoices in the name Of Theodore Parker
Harrington, as a card which was pinned
20 his clothing stated, with the interest
ing information that he was born on the
night Of the last Presidential election.
The hospital is one of the Oldest insti-
tutions in the city, and one of the most
worthy of charities. II IS nun under the
able management Of two and sometimes
three graduate nurses, who have as their
assistants n corps Of young women who
are TOO young or otherwise untitled for
regular hospital training.
~ The tea was well patronized, notwith-
standing the very unfavorable conditions
and the supply of delicious edibles and
fancy and useful articles will have TO be
replenIshed 20 meet to-days demands. The
guests were received by Mrs. Simon Wolf,
assisted by Mrs. W. + Barton. Mrs
Wolf was also chairman Of the salad
table committee, which was conducted by
Mrs. Pliny Monroe, Mrs. blake Kendall
and Mrs. Carl Casey. Mrs. Joseph New
ell Whitney and Mrs. Clara Irwin served
coffee, and the +lOwer table was under the
management Of Mrs. William Lewis. Mrs
Anderson Lacey. Miss Hellman. Miss Con-
ncr. Miss Estelle Sharpe, and Miss Shelby
Robinson. Mrs. a. Lisner and Mrs. a.
T. BTitton We're in charge of the cake
table, where many varieties Of homemade
cake and jelly were offered for sale.
Mrs. William s. Knox. Mrs. Byron Ad-
ans, and Mrs. John Barross rafled and
sold a wonderful collection of Teddy
bears. The candy table was conducted by
Mrs Joseph Auerbach, assisted by Mrs
Lottie Olendorfer, Miss Edith Auerbach,
and Miss Rae Hahn