The Washington herald., 1908-03-22

days she will start for Nicksburg Miss.
where. with a party of friends. she will
board the Mayhower, the Presidents
yacht for cruise down the river to
New Orleans.
The party will there land and return
home by rail Mrs. Roosevelt takes a
cruise every spring on tho Mayfiower. and
always comes home much benefited by
the sea air and the complete rest.
The usual yearly exodus to Europe is
beginning early.
The pioneer in the ranks Of the depart
ing is Mrs Mark Hanna, who left town
yesterday. and. accompanied by Miss
Phelps. win sail for Europe Wednesday.
Mrs Hanna will remain away two
months and return in time FOR tile un-
yelling Of the St. Gaudens statue Of Sen
atOr Hanna, 10 be erected in Cleveland,
in May.
Mrs Hanna viii. IN June. visit Mrs.
Mccormick. her daughter. in Chicago.
Through the influence Of Mr.. Dover,
chairman Of the Republican national con
vention, formerly Senator Hanna's secre-
tary. some of the best seats at the con-
vention will be reserved for her. This
has induced Mrs. Hanna TO change her
mind. She decides to attend the conven-
ton. though she had thought never to do
so again. since Senator Hanna's death.
After the convention, Mrs. Hanna Will
go 70 Seal Harbor, Me, as usual.
The spring meeting OF the Washington
Jockey Club opens tomorrow at the Ben
ming course.
This means 10 society that a f9vorite
amusement is available. Many parties
have already been arranged for the racing
season.
1t remains 10 be seen. however whether
the cozy little clubhouse will be as popu-
lar a rendezvous as formerly. since the
Commissioners are after all bettors with
the cudgels of the law
Horse racing without betting seems
much like Hamlet" without the royal
Dane. Whether the sport will prove in
teresting without an opportunity TO win
or lose few dollars on the favorites is
Yet TO be determined by the spectators.
Elaborate is to be the production Of the
play, The Prince Of Parchesi." which
the younger social set OF the Capital are
to produce for the benefit OF the Junior
Republic II is whispered by members OF
the cast that il will not finally be an anna
teur performance at all. After il has been
produced. gossip, says. it will be IN the
market as a professional musical comedy.
and. with professional company, VIII be
sent on touring trip
| 1t Will be given here FOR week at the
! Belasco Theater. One or two perform
ances will be for the benefit OF the pro-
fessional and semf-prOfessi0naIs. who are
drilling the amateurs. The proceeds are
expected to cover the price Of a copyright
and all the paraphernalia Of production
With this start the comedy thus launched
will be ready to begin its professional
tour.
The boxes for the first nights perform
ance have been taken by Mr. and Mrs
Arthur Lee. Mr.. and Mrs Perry Bel
! mont, Mrs. Woodward. Senator and Mrs
S. b. EllIins. Nine. Quesada, and Mrs
| William T. Draper. During the engage
T, ment, Rear Admiral and Mrs. Richardson
Clover Mr.. and Mrs John w Foster.
and Representative and Mrs, Van Vech-
ten OleOtt VIII entertain box parties
/ Mrs. Waldo Richards, OF Boston, who
has been spending some time here, left
yesterday
Earlier in the season Mrs. Richards was
a guest OF Mr. and Mrs. Larz Anderson
az dinner. afterward giving q programme
OF recitations FOR the entertainment OF
her fellow-gucsts.
This is not Mrs. Richards first Welt
to the Capital. Those who heard her las
Friday at the home Of Miss Boardmar
can recall the time when she gave q
similar recital at the White House. when
Mrs. Cleveland was its mistress.
Mrs. Cleveland was so affected by on,
Of her child's studies that the tears rar
down her face. This Is sufficient proof
OF the ability OF Mrs. Richards, as wei
as the tender heart OF her distinguished
hostess Of that occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs Anderson. by the way
are among the frequent entertainers a.
Palm Beach. where they are spendins
the spring season. Reports say they ar
entertaining parties every day on theii
| houseboat, the Roxanna. and they hav,
many friends with them each day at IN,
motorboat races. the Roxanna steaminl
up and down the lake 10 the best view.
points.
At a garden fete last night Mr.. and Mrs
Anderson were among those who danced
in the open-air ballroom. which was the
west end Of the colonnades.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Macveagh enter
tanned for Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson. givinl
a sailing party after the morning races {,
the houseboat at the inlet. Luncheon wal
served there and the party returned in tn
afternoon In time for the last boat race
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Henri
NJ Flagler, Miss MacVeagh. and Mr.
Frederick Townsend Martin.
Those who are neither going away o.
participating much in the social affair
of the present time, but who are en-
deavoring TO keep Lent in the old-fash
toned way. have formed classes Of al
descriptions-Fren and German, to i'm
prove the mind. and cooking classes I,
tempt the palate.
Lenten teas are also a feature Thes
follow the afternoon services which tn
more devout attend. Then comes a cul
G tea. hot mullins. and scones and
chat. These little informal meetings ar
so delightful and so enliven the after
Moons that the women linger till dusl
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