The Washington herald., 1908-07-05

NH tnere were dinners and dances
on the schedule last week. and.
in fact, these were only wiped
out last evening.
There are many people remaining In and
around Washington who have In other
years left the city far behind them by
this time. The Chevy Chase Clubs Sat
urday night dances have been extremely
well attended all through the season. and
last evening was a gala night, homage TO
the flag and a tribute 10 freedom being
the incentive. Dinner parties were nu-
merous. and the dancing was sandwiched
between the fireworks.
The celebration Of American freedom
was observed over all the world. for
wherever the United States has an en-
bassy, legation, or consulate the day was
celebrated in American fashion. in some
places brilliantly and with large com
panies. in others. more obscure. with but
a tiny party but the same good cheer.
In Berlin the new Ambassador. Dr. Hlll.
attended the annual American picnic
given by the American colony there. In
London the Ambassador and Mrs. Reid
entertained a dinner company at Wrest
Park with American guests. according TO
their custom. and had fireworks after
ward. In ST. Petersburg Ambassador Rid
die, who has been seriously III with pneu-
monia. arranged a brilliant garden party
and entertained the members Of the
American colony IN Russia. lie was not
able 70 be present all the time. and the
honors were done by the first secretary
Of the embassy, Mr.. Montgomery Schuy-
Ter, jr., who was married in Washington
two years ago. about this time. 10 Miss
Edith LAWYER. daughter Of the late Dr.
LAWYER. Of Maryland. Mr.. and Mrs.
Schuyler have been IN 81. Petersburg for
come time. going there from Samoa. and
have made scores OF friends there. as
American girls always do in the diplo-
matte circles Of foreign lands.
The United States Minister 70 Ecuador
and Mrs William II. Fox were hosts re-
Gently at a brilliant reception and ball
in Quito. in the American legation. The
President Of Ecuador ;he members Of
his cabinet and their families the dlplo-
matte corps. and several hundred other
guests. the most distinguished people in
the capital were present
Mrs. Fox and her daughter are coming
back 10 the United States within a few
weeks. but 50 much more significant is
the Fourth 20 Americans when in a for
egn country that the celebration is one
which is looked forward to from one
year 10 another and Mrs. Fox and her
daughter remained IN Quito until after
the dinner and reception which they
gave there last night
But two Cabinet ministers remain IN
Washington. the new Secretary OF War.
Gen. Wright. and the Secretary OF the
Treasury. The latter's family Is remain
ing valiantly by him. in spite OF the heat
and the enticing GOODNESS Of their North
ern home in the country. They will not
leave for some days. The Secretary of
War has no member of his family with
him. and Is still the guest Of Gen. J.
Franklin Bell at Fort Myer There is
much 10 enjoy in their surroundings.
their little trip over the new Aqueduct
bridge in an automobile every morning
and the spin back again into the cool
hills OF Virginia having charms, In spite
OF The days work in close Offices.
Mrs. Wright, wife OF .he new Secre-
tary. VIII take up her duties as a Cabi-
net hostess well equipped She is a
daughter % Rear Admiral Semmes. L.
s. N. and has been n traveller all her
life. She spent many years IN the PHI
1pplnes when Gen. Wright succeeded
Judge Taft as governor. and went with
him 20 Tokyo when he was made Am
bassador 20 Japan, and Cen Leonard
Wood succeeded him in Manila.
Their daughter. Miss Katrina Wright.
was married last summer In the en-
bassy. 20 Mr.. Charles Day Palmer. a
banker IN Manila. and lives there She
made her debut In society IN Memphis.
the home OF the family. at a ball at
the Chiclasaw Club. and became popu-
lar. Mr.. Palmer IS a graduate Of West
Point. but resigned after he became a
captain in the army. 20 engage In bust
ness in Manila lie and his bride re-
turned 20 their home In this country for
their bridal trip. but went back 10 Ma
Mia 10 live
Mrs. Wright is now IN her old home
in Memphis, but probably viii come East
Tor recreation at one Of the summer re-
sorts before she comes 10 Washington TO
select residence FOR next season.
Dinner parties were the rule. rather
than the exception. last evening in the
Chevy Chase Club and there were as
many diners as the dining-room would
accommodate. An interesting party OF
young people dlnod with Misses Mary and
Alice Scott daughters OF Mr.. Owen
Scott. including Miss Caryl Crawford and
several young men. They remained sor
TIE dancing. which Is n feature on Sat-
urcay nights az the club
Mrs. Darlington will leave her npart-
ment in the Highlands. on Thursday for
White Sulphur Springs. TO remain
throughout the summer. Miss Sadie Gar.
lington and her brother. air. Roswell
Darlington, who Is a cadet aa West Point
are making a visit 20 their grandmother
in South Carolina, mother OF Gen. Car
Nngton. They Will Join their mother as
soon as she arrives at the "Old White"
Mr.. Owen Scott and his two daughters.
Miss Mary, a debutante OF last season.
and Miss Alice, "A debutante OF next
season, will leave Washington to-day for