The Washington herald., 1908-04-26

benefit of charity. at the Chevy Chase
ana Country clubs for its own amuse-
ment, and on the private porches OF those
fortunate enough to have them. TO take a
sip OF tea and exchange q morse1 OF gos-
sip. and perchance have a game Of bridge.
Nothing wears like bridge. The more
intimate the acquaintance, the greater
the fondness for it. 1t is pursued BY
young and old. men and women alike i
day Is scarcely complete without a por-
tion Of It spent in the delights of the willy
game.
Society did its fgll duty to the worthy
charity. the Junior Republic. which has
recently been gathered into the fold OF
the Henry George organization, the
father Of the other republics"
The Junior League, formed OF young
women interested In phllanthropIe sub
jects. has scored another triumph in the
performances OF "The Prince of Par
cheesi," and taken into its treasury many
additional shekels for the forthcoming
year.
The performance was a remarkable one
for amateurs. The audiences were equally
beautiful and brilliant, and as distin-
guished as audiences can possibly be In
this country. They were composed of the
most prominent people in the United
States. including the family OF the Presi-
dent and all other officials OF govern
ment, members OF the diplomatic corps,
members Of the Supreme Court, the most
dignified body. and all the prominent and
smart people in the city during the week.
Mrs. Roosevelt and her young daugh-
ter, Miss Roosevelt, were inconspiCuous
in orchestra seats on Wednesday evening
and enjoyed the work Of the performers,
many of whom were personal friends.
Representative and Mrs. Longworth were
also present the next evening. at the same
time that the Vice President and Mrs.
Fairbanks were also attracted TO the Be
lasco.
This week, societys interest viii be
divided between many charities.
The Christ Child Society, popular and
fashionable. viii lead OF tomorrow night.
and present another charming perform
ance of the Paint and Powder Club Of
Baltimore. which has within its ranks
some pretty ana graceful dancers, and
who make up as the most fetching girls
imaginable
The players viii be entertained at a
number Of small affairs before the per-
formance and innumerable suppers after
ward.
Other charities to be contributed to
are the Episcopal Home for Children,
known formerly as the Bell Home whose
benefit will take place on Wednesday af-
ternoon and evening in the Belasco with
Miss Hawkes. pupils; the Working Boys
Home, for whose benefit there will be a
musicale also on Wednesday afternoon, in
the Ffoulke home; Providence Hospital,
for whose benefit the ball teams OF the
Metropolitan and Chevy Chase clubs will
play against each other. also, on We'd
nesday afternoon. and the Episcopal Eye.
Ear. and Throat Hospital for whom the
Musurgia Society will give a concert on
Friday evening IN the ball room Of the
New Willard.
The University Of Pennsylvania and
Princeton University viii be represented
during the week. with performances OF
the Mask and Wig Club, on wednesday
evening. and the Princeton Triangle Club
on Tuesday evening. Society viii pay
tribute to both organizations and institu-
tions by appearing in the boxes and on
the first floor Of the Belasco, and by en-
tertaining the boys constantly during their
short stay in town.
Quite the most interesting topic during
the week was the engagement of Miss
Juliette Williams and Mr.. Joseph Letter,
announced at a small dinner in the Will
Jams apartment early in the week
It is gratifying TO Mrs. Letter that her
Cnly son has chosen his wife from among
the many charming girls Of his own coun-
Try. instead Of following the example OBJ
served by all three Of his sisters of mar
rying into British society.
Mr Letter has been known IN Washing
ton society only during the past two
seasons. he has made himself greatly
liked by both men and women. His de-
votion to his mother has kept him In the
city throughout the seasons OF both years.
except for the short business trips he is
obliged to make 10 Chicago each month,
for the settling Of the estate of his late
father, the affairs of which are altogether
in his hands.
It is a matter OF great regret both TO
himself and his mother that his sister,
Mrs Colin Campbell. formerly Miss
Mamie Letter. was obliged 10 change her
plan for coming over this spring for &
visit to her old home It Is matter OF
greater regret, now that the marriage Of
Mr. Letter and Miss Williams will take
place IN a few weeks, as airs Letter was
particularly anxious 10 have her daughter
visit her here. and to have her grand
children come 10 their grandmother s
American home.
II is Mrs. Letters intention 10 give her
Dupont Circle mansion 10 her son and his
bride. and TO spend the greater part OF her
time with her daughters and their chill
dren II is a beautiful home for a young
bride TO step into. and one OF the most
perfectly equipped in this country
Mrs. Letters New England birth and
training made her an ideal housekeeper,
and long experience and unlimited in
come have put her homes n the most
perfect running order. AS 70 the luxu-
rious furnishings, there Is no mansion TO
surpass It. and many which lack its de-
lightful home-llkeness. Portraits Of the
members Of her family hang upon the
walls on the parl0r floor of the house.
One of the delicate attentions never for
one day neglected the year round is the
placing of fresh flowers before the por-
traits OF the late Mr. Letter and his
eldest daughter Lady Curzon, so greatly
beloved in Washington as Miss Mary Lei
ter. and one Of the most beautiful women
Of this generation. These flowers are at
tended 10 every day by the care-takers
IN Mrs Letters absence, When she Is
at home Il Is done by herself
The garden, where tea Is served at 5
O'Clock every day in spring and fan,
when the weather permits. is another ex-