The Washington herald., 1908-06-08

mandant Nicholas on Institute Hill. A
round Of entertainments have been plan
ned for them in both places.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Balfour Ker, the latter
the elder daughter OF Rear Admiral sigs-
bee. have returned from their prolonged
stay in Paris. and are at their country
place on Long Island, where Mrs. .,igs-
bee will spend some time with them dur
ing the summer. Mr.. and Mrs. Ker
are both artists. and have acquired
fame as illustrators. They will remain
in their pretty nome on the woodheld
road, near Hampstead, L. l., until the
late fall, and then return 70 Paris. Mrs.
Ker is well known in Washington soci-
ETY., where she spent much time during
her girlhood days.
Former Representative Henry Klrke
Porter. a millionaire. OF Pittsburg. and
Mrs Porter. who recently purchased a
permanent winter home in Washington,
are now in New York. with the latter
daughter, Miss Hegeman. They will 90
10 their summer place at Southampton.
Long Island. in a few days, 10 spend the
remainder Of the summer.
Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish. whose three
months residence in Washington is still
vividly remembered by society and the
newspaper readers, has arranged a NAM
moth luncheon party for Tuesday. at
which her guests will be officers stationed
az West Point. visiting officers. and dis
tinguished guests. and their wives, who
Will be az West Point for the closing
exercises Of the season. II viii be given
in the historic Fish estate. at Garrisons-
on-the- Hudson. where Mr. and Mrs. Fish
spend their spring and fall seasons. Mr.
and Mrs. Fish will not open their New
port place, Crossways, this year, but will
sail for Europe on June q, to spend the
summer
Representative and Mrs. Richmond
Pearson Hobson and their small son have
arrived In Newport. and will spend the
summer at Bateman's. After the former
gains a much-needed rest, he viii start
for the Middle West, TO deliver a series
Of lectures on the navy. They will be the
guests Of honor al a luncheon to be given
them on Tuesday by Commander Fullam
U. S. N, stationed there.
Miss Claire Frewen, daughter OF Mr.
Moreton Frewen. OF New York, who was
guest in the British Embassy for some
time this spring, was accounted the pret-
tlest American girl presented at court In
London last week. She is abroad with
her parents for the summer She wore
for her presentation a charming pink
satin gown, with exquisite pearls
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Keep. the latter
formerly Miss Boardman. who have been
visiting in London for some weeks, have
gone to Paris, ard will occupy theil
some time. They spent the past winter
in their recently completed home IN
Sheridan circle. In Washington, where
they entertained handsomely throughout
the winter season.
Capt. George T LanghOrne U. S A
who has been in the Philippines for some
time. is now in London on leave. HIS
brother. Mr.. Marshall Langhorne. secre-
tary OF the United States Legation al
Christiania, is with him.
Mr.. Edmund Domer Rheem entertained
at stag dinner on Saturday evening al
the home OF his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Clarence b. Rheem. Covers were laid for
fourteen, and his guests were the mem
bers Of the ball team OF the Central High
School, where he will be graduated this
month. The table decorations were in
the colors Of the school, dark blue and
white and the principal. Mr. Z. p VII
son, was the guest OF honor Mr. Rheem
recently made the all-star high school
team. In the position Of center field and
he has also made a reputation as a bat
ter. He is one Of the greatest enthusi-
asts among the amateur sportsmen. as
was his father before him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred J. Braendle enter
tained a large number Of literary. artistic
and Official friends at their home in New
Hampshire avenue on Saturday evening
10 celebrate the thirtieth anniversary OF
their wedding. Miss Braendle and a party
Of her young friends assisted her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Braendle were married in
St Peters Church, on Capitol Hnl.