The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-22


Alexander Legare. John r. Mclean
Frank 2. Mitchell. Clarence Moore, Gen
Joseph Sanger. and Ward Thoron
A name has not yet been decided upon
for the club. but it will be pro-
prtetary concern, and will be similar In
many respects to the best-known clubs
OF London. In connection with the
club will be a racquet court and
ladies' annex. with restaurant attached.
The committee has in view a site which
is at their disposal and which with very
small changes viii suit their purpose.
Col and Mrs. r. X Evans were din
neT hosts Friday evening for Brigadier
General Funston, who is on leave from
Fort LeavenwoTth.
Lieut.. and Mrs. James b. Henry en-
tertained in their home at Fort SMELL
ing, Mimi, Friday evening, in honor OF
their house guest, Miss Varnum, of
Washington.
Mrs. J. c. Kelton. widow of Gen. J. c.
Kelton. u. S. A. will sail from Boston
on the Cymric, December 9. for Europe,
where she will spend three or four
months, principally in England.
Mrs. Eli Shelby Hammond has just
returned to Washington and opened her
apartments at the Rochambeau after
an extended visit in Mexico with her
daughter, Mrs T J. Semmes and Mrs.
Gerard Van Mourick.
Lieut.. Charles Russell Train, L. S N.
ana Mrs. Train spent the week end in
Washington, the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Whitfield Brown, Mrs. Trains
parents.
Mrs John Hay. widow OF the former
Secretary Of State. has arrived in
Washington and has opened her house
at the corner OF Sixteenth and H streets
for the winter.
Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney and Mrs.
James w. WadswOrth, daughters OF
Mrs. Hay, will come to Washington
with their families to spend the Thanks
giving holidays.
Mrs. Walter D. Wyville was. hostess
at a bridge whist party Thursday after
noon, in honor of her daughter. Mrs.
J. W. Robertson, of Chicago. who is
her guest.
Mrs. Wyyille wore a handsome gown
Of black spangled lace over silk, and
Mrs. Robertson wore white broadcloth
trimmed with lace.
Among the guests were Mrs. Writ
Davis, Mrs. Hannis Taylor, Mrs Ro-
maine, wife Of Colonel Romano; Mrs.
Avery, wife of Captain Averv: Mrs.
Smith, wife Of Commander Smith; Mrs.
Wright. wife Of Major Wright. and
Miss Wright, Miss Green, Mrs. Curtis,
Mrs. Richardson, Mrs, Grenviue Meyer,
Miss Morris, Mrs. Griffith, Mrs. Crane,
Mrs. J. E. Gadsby, Mrs. Milligan, Mrs. J.
Hartley Soule, and Mrs. Andrew era
ham.
Mrs. Robertson and her daughter viii
sail for Naples on December 8, where
they will join a party OF friends, and
they will take the Mediterranean trip,
returning 10 this country next fall.
Capt. Fred l. Francis, Of the United
States Weather Bureau, has returned
TO Washington, from GallipOlis, Ohio,
where he spent his vacation.
Lester L. Kahlert has returned TO
Washington from Boise Idaho. and San
Francisco, Cal, where he has been for
the last several months. Mr.. Kahlert's
health is much improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elvans Mayfield were
hosts at a reception Monday evening in
celebration of the tenth anniversary of
their marriage and as a housewarming
in their new home, 1876 Nineteenth
street
The house was artistically decorated
with palms and pink flowers. An or
chestra stationed in the reception hall
played during the evening.
The hosts were assisted by Miss Kin
solving, Miss Dickinson, Miss Snyder,
Miss Dutton, and the Misses Nayfeld.
Among the guests We're Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas r, Bright, Major and Mrs.
Dickinson. Colonel Marmaduke, DR.. and
Mrs. Polkinhorn, the Rev. William Tay-
ioe Snyder, Miss Snyder. Mr.. Radford.
Miss Fenwick. MI and Mrs. Alfred
Wells, Mr.. and Mrs. RexfoTd Smith,
Miss Stanley, the Rev. DR.. Pond and
Mr.. and Mrs. Mathews, of California.
Franklin w Collins. secretary of the
Alexander Hamilton Memorial Associa-
ton, entertained at his home, 1920 New
ton street northwest. last evening, the
trustees Of the association residing in
Washington. in honor Of DIT. Allen Nc
Lane Hamilton, the distinguished ply
stefan and alienist. grandson Of Alexan-
der Hamilton, and William C"dway
Partridge, the noted sculptor.
The list Of guests included:
Secretary OF the Treasury CortelyOu.
Mr.. Justice John N. Harlan.
Mr.. Justice David J. Brewer
Mr. Justice William II. Moody.
Admiral George Dewey.
Commissioner Macfarland
aar Justice Josiah A. Van Orsdel.
Brigadier General George b. Davis.
Assistant Attorney General John O
Thompson.
Milton +. Allies
Jesse Wilson, Assistant Secretary Of
the Interior.
William E. Curtis
Thomas Q. Noyes
Richard Lee Fearn.
George A. King.
Adm II. Browne
Samuel W. Woodward.
George W. Evans.
Dr. Arth--r MathewsOn.
Dr. MAJ Gus Benjamin
William p. De Caindry.
Paul E. Sleman.