The Washington herald., 1907-04-07

- HE main topic OF conversation the
past week in the clubs. at teas,
afternoon receptions, dinners
everywhere-Was the rejection
Of Perry Belmont by the Chevy Chase
Club. What operated 10 defeat Mr.. Bel
monts candidacy for the club is a ques-
ton that will bear of long discussion.
Just now the feeling is so much for and
so much against him. that it is impossi-
bic to tell where the matter will end.
The enthusiasm exhibited last week for
Phelps Browns comic opera, we Are in
Society,"" was a delight to Westinghouse
who have known him since his babyhood,
and knew his father and mother and his
GRANDPARENTS before him. Without any
exaggeration at all, it must be admitted
that il is d charming little skit, which de-
serves the admiration OF all those who
have seen il. The benefit on Friday night
was a tremendous success, and everybody
rejoices that it was a success In every
way.
Society has taken more interest in rae
ing than ever before. and the clubhouse
has been filled every afternoon. The
Chevy Chase Steeplechase yesterday drew
out the largest and smartest crowd OF
the season, and there was great enthusi-
asm when Mr.. Dion Kerr won on Ardette.
There were many visitors, All the prom
fpent people in town who take any IN
terest i'm the sport of kings" We're pres
ent. and in addition there were many
visitors from New York, Philadelphia,
and Baltimore.
The middle of this week will be devoted
TO weddings. Wednesday Miss Marie
Angela Howe daughter of Dr. Franklin
Howe. will be married 20 DR.. Felix Gar
ziglia. OF France. The ceremony will take
place at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart
Church.
On the same date Miss Frances jean
nettc Miller viii be married to Mr.. Blu
ford Wilson Drockett at the home Of her
father in Cleveland Park.
Another interesting Wednesday wedding
win be that of Miss Mary Amelia Harper
and Or. Earl Clark.
on Thursday Miss Ernestine Hebert
Rowland, granddaughter OF Mrs. Ernes-
tine Hebert Stevens, and Lieut. George
LeftWich WeTtenbaker will be married
The Mexican Ambassador and Nine.
Crsel gave one of the handsomest recep-
ttois OF the season at the embassy last
night. Nine. Creel, who looked partiCu-
larry we'll in black velvet with ornaments
of pearls and diamonds, was assisted in
receiving By Nine G0doy and the mem
hers OF the embassy staff.
The scheme Of decorations was most
original and pleasing. American Beauties
and palms being used in the drawing
room. forsythia in the ballroom, and Grim
son raHrbiers in the dining and smoking
rooms. The orchestra played all evening
behind a screen OF palms in the dining
room. where buffet supper was served
IT / o'clock.
TIE list of guests included the members
Of the Cabinet. ,the diplomatic corps, the
Supreme Court. all the Senators and Rep
resentatives who still remain in the city
and the army and navy.
one of the notable entertainments OF
last week was the informal dinner given
by Mrs. Roosevelt after the performance
of William II. Crane and Miss Ellis JET
freys in she Stops TO Conquer
The Duke de Chaulnes. who has been
indlsposed for the past week at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs Theodore Shonts, is very
much better. and was out driving yester-
dav afternoon. His date of departure
from Washington is still unsettled, and he
has as vet received no word from his
sister. the Duchess dues. as TO her ar
rival
Mrs. Beekman Lorinard. who has been
the guest for the last two weeks of Mrs.
EIkins. must not be COMPOUNDED with Mrs.
Pierre Lorillard, her sister-in-law, who is
at present visiting in Europe,
Mrs. Frances B. Andrews. of 2o29 9
street entertained at dinner last night in
honor of her house guests, Mr.. and Mrs
Ernest Longfellow. Those present were
Mr. and Mrs. Longfellow, the Russian
Ambassador and Baroness Rosen, the
Danish Minister, Mrs. HObson, Miss Pat
ten. Mrs POstethwaite, Miss Malcom
Count d'Adhemar. Mr.. Chapman, Ad-
miraI Caps, and Mr.. Andrews.
The German Ambassador and Baroness
Won Sternburg will give a small dinner to-
night 10 the members Of the staff OF the
German Embassy.
Nine. Calderon. wife Of the Minister
from Bolivia. gave luncheon yesterday
The table was charmingly decorated with
sweet peas and asparagus vines. Tbs
guests were Nine Godoy, Nine. LegeT
Mrs. Jackson Ralston, Mrs. Taft Mrs
AIyron NJ Parker. Nine. ThierTy, Mrs
Clifford Walton, Mrs. Jules Guthridge
Nine Torres, Mrs Hannis Taylor anC
Mrs Howard L. Reside
Ambassador and Mrs Bryce are eX
pected home from their Canadian trip To-
morrow morning.
Mrs. Clifford Walton win have as hel
house guests next week her cousin, Mis-:
Robinson. who is returning from Asheviil'
to her home in Camden, Me, and Mrs
David Haynes. of Clarendon, Vt. whC
comes on To attend the meetings of tbs
Daughters of the American Revolution
Nine Pezet, whose husband was at one
time attached 10 the Peruvian Legation
here and who now represents his countr,
IN Panama, will be Mrs. Walton's guess
at the end of this month
Miss Rose Charlton Wellman. daughter
of Mr.. Walter Wellman, and Mr.. Leroy
Chamberlin. of Paconian Springs, Va.
were married yesterday afternoon at
o'clock. at the home OF the brides par
ents, 24S9 Columbia road. Rev Roger
Tyler, rector OF Christ Episcopal Church
Hamilton. Va. performed the ceremony
The gTOOm's brother Mr. Morrill, Cham
berlin, was best man. Miss Weilman wa
married in her travelling suit and wa;
given away by her father, Mr.. Waite
Wellman, who came from Paris for tn
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