The Washington times., 1907-02-15
KuSeT
EntertdinS at
Luncheon
Covers Laid for Forty at
Artistically Decorated
Table.

Mrs Kuser. wife of Colonel Kuser,
and daughter of Senator and Mrs. Dry
den. was hostess today at one Of the
most beautifully appointed luncheons Of
the season at Rauscher's. The table
was artistcaIIy decorated with flowers.
Covers were laid for forty.
Miss Moore Of Oakland. Cal. was the
guest of honor at luncheon yesterday
of Mrs. Vroomau. who is entertaining
her during her stay in the East The
table was prettily decorated with Gu
pids and hearts, carrying out the VAL
-entine idea Invited TO meet the guest
of honor were: Mrs. Flint. Mrs. Sebree,
Mrs Hamilton Wright. Mrs. Shonts,
Mrs Richard Butler, Mrs. Swager Sher-
ley. Mrs. Garrett a. Hobart. jr., Mrs
Oxnard, Mrs. Albert L. Key. Miss
Pansy Perkins. Miss Edith Willis, Miss
HeltOn. Miss Maths. and Mrs. Stephen
Abbott. Mrs. Vrooman's sister.
Mrs. c. c. North and Miss North were
hostesses at tea yesterday afternoon in
their n street residence The parlors
were tastefuIIy decorated with palms ana
tulips. and the tea table was arranged
with a huge Centcrpiece Of American
Beauty roses. Assisting in the receiving
line and at the tea table were Mrs. Nc
Coy, Miss Mccoy. Mrs BigleT Mrs. Al
bert Gore. and Miss Bailey Mrs. North
wore a mOdish costume of black broad
cloth and lace. and Miss North wore
gown Of white satin.
Mrs. James Mitchell was AT home
Wednesday for the last time this sea-
Gauings and Miss Adelaide Head
Mrs Taft wife of the Secretary Of
War. was hostess again this afternoon
al a bridge party. and later AT small
informal reception.
Mrs. Howard l.. Hodgkins will not be
at home on Saturdays. February ~
and %
Mrs. John A Logan entertained "a
company at dinner last evening com
plmentary 10 DR. and Mrs Frank NJ;
Bristol The list of guests included
Senator and Mrs. Hopkins, Representa-
tive and Mrs LOwden. Representative
and Mrs Mann. Representative and Mrs
Madden Representative MCktnlay, MISS
Maths. General and Mrs. Dodge ana
Miss Logan.
The Congressional ladies Of the Dewey
entertained at QeuEEIIul Tea SleIudA
afternoon, complimentary 10 Mrs
Charles IL Grosvenor. Twelve hundred
cards were sent out. and society re-
sponded en- masse 10 bid farewell 10
Mrs. GrOsyenOr. whose husband is re-
firing from Congress with th3S session
The parlOrs were tastefully decorated
with palms. Southern smilaN, red hearts.
carnations and narciSsus. and in the din
ing room the table was arranged with
a CEnterpiece Of roses. with red-JOpped
CandcnbrE at either end. An orchestra
played throughout the afternoon. Mrs.
GrOSvenOT received, wearing handsome
gown Of white crepe de chine. en- b-oid-
cred IN white roses and trimmed with
duchesSe lace, the finishing touches be-
ing added By COTsage bouquet OF ViO-
lets and lilies Of the valley. Mrs. Loud
enslaEer. who introduced the guests,
wore a gown OF pale blue brocade and
carried sweet peas. Assisting in reCciv-
ing were. Mrs. Chapman Phelps Leet. Of
Columbus Ohio. and the Congressional
ladies Of the Dewey, among whom were
Mrs. +. ID. Crumpacker. Mrs. George s.
Legarc Mrs. 6. II. Grosvenor. Mrs L.
{ 7. H!nshaw. Mrs r. D. Nrcelaud. Mrs
| F. y. Currier, Mrs. c. \. Loud. Mrs.
w. w. Wilson Mrs. = II. Dale Mrs.
! r. r. BrouSsard Mrs. G. +. TOwnend.
Mrs l. w Fordnoy. Mrs II c. Loudens-
! lager. Mrs. G. H. Burke, Mrs. George
w. CrOmer. Mrs. W. II. Graham. Mrs.
Philip Knopf. Miss Grace Often. Miss
4 Fannie often. Mrs. r. Q. Ellis. Mrs.
J. V. Graf. Mrs. J. II. Davidson. Mrs.
| A J. NOlstead, Mrs F. l. Hamilton and
Mrs c. J. Dickema-