The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

tiAt HEttotfsi 41tltNs lAt N fNf r. just
--~@ gonc has been not only full of in
cident. but brilliant and interesting as
we'll
As usual. this time of year the rush
begins to take on signs of precpitance.
Every hostess with an obligation TO pay
on tries TO crowd into the few remaining
weeks before Lent whatever functions she
may have planned. From now on the
pursuit Of pleasure VIII be eager
Ash Wednesday viii ring down the cur
tain on the hnal act Of the winter sea
son OF 1s7-0s. There are but three weeks
and three days grace in which to be
merry
Every one knows who has spent a win
ter in washington in the last few years
that Lent does not really put a stop to
the good times Of the fashionable They
simply become more iurormal and per
haps for that reason more enjoyable
No dances, no large receptions. nor any
big and brilliant affairs viii there be
But there viii he an incredible lumber
Of Jolly little dinner parties card parties
4Gt4NllEtlics anu Gllloi4 AllAtHit Ni'1-
All these little affairs viii give plenty
OF time for every one 10 become really ac-
quainted. The gay young bachelors VIII
have chance % take stock OF the
charming debutantee. The result viii be
the usual crop OF spring engagements. 10
be followed by the harvest Of June We'd
dngs
Apropos of engagements, one announced
last Tuesday was one OF the features o.
the past week 1t was that of the newly
appointed Belgian Minister 20 Persia. NJ
Havenith. and Miss Helen FfouIke
Youngest daughter OF Mr. and Mrs
Charles Ffoulle.
NJ Havenith for some years counselor
Of the Belgian Legation here. was but
recently promoted 20 the rank of Minis
ter. His successor here. NJ Cartier. has
already arrived 20 take his place NJ
Hayenith still tarries. his excuse. Of
course. being the lady of his choice.
When he finally has definite inslruc-
ti0ns from his government he viii as
sume his new duties in the East taking
with him his bride II is supposed he
viii remain some time, and that the
wedding will he an Easter nuptial event.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles FfoulSe have long
been identified with the life of the Capt.
tai and their home in Massachusetts
avenue boasts a tapestry gallery which
ranks with some of the finest in the
country.
- One daughter Of the house is Mrs.
Chapman Smith. of Philadelphia On the
death of a third daughter some two win
ters ago. the family went abroad.
Miss Ffoulke is considered one Of the
most attractive girls of the social set
of the Capital She is tall and a brunette
II is noteworthy that the Belgian Le-
cation as represented here shows a strong
preference for American women. The
Minister, the genial Baron Moncheur set
the example by marrying Miss Clayton.
daughter OF the former American Ambas-
sador 20 Mexico. The baroness is one Of
the most attractive women of the corps.
NJ Cartier, the newly arrived counselor
Of the legation, was last year welded 10
an American. Miss Colburn, a niece of
Gen. William Draper.
Two large balls within the past week
have marked it as an epoch week Two
such functions crowded into six days and
separated only by a night was an unusual
occurrence.
Mrs. Townsend gave her dance We'd
nesday night. A splendid affair il was
Her handsome home was frightened by
= profusiOn of spring blossoms and the
ballroom and suite of drawing-rooms was
sweet with the perfume OF American
Beauty roses and lilies of the valley. IL
lacs and orchids.
The cotillion was led by her daughter.
Miss Matilde Townsend. and Mai Nc
Cawley. Guests numbered go and more
of the Capitals most exclusive social SET.
A diplomat who was present declared
he had never seen such display in
Washington Of magnificent jewels Mrs.
Anthony DreXel of Philadelphia, was one
o1 the ladies whose gems were conspicu- |
aus for number and brilliancy.
Mrs. Alfred Vanderbilt of New York. |
wore some Of her jewelry at the recep-
ton at the White House the following
night A high dog collar was notably
handsome
1t was noticeable that at the White |
House reception Mrs Cornelius Wander |
bilt, mother Of the newly made Countess
Szeehenyi. wore no Jewels. Her gown
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jewels would hardly have added TO the
effect. 1t was Of cloth of gold. the en-
tire skirt incrusted with raised medal |
lions Of silver and around the bottom |
figished with a wide hem Of cloth Of sill |
Yer, with heavy silver embroidery sur |
mounting it and blending with the golden !
Fabric Over one SHOULDER and in her
eoiffure she wore 4 partial wreath of
shaded roses.
With such a gathering Of distinguished
visitors at the Capital many Of whom /
were present at the White House Thurs !
day night the Congressional reception
took on a brilliancy and eclat It has
sadly lacked on previous occasions.
Among those who were invited TO the
Blue Room We're; Mr. and Mrs. Cor
nelius Vanderbilt Mr. and Mrs. Alfred
Vanderbilt, the Hon Violet Vivian, Mr.
and Mrs. O'Shaughnessy, of the American /
Embassy IN Vienna, who came over at
this time to attend the VandeTbilt-Szech- |
enyo weddingi Lieut.. Gov Of Masschu- /
setts and Mrs Eben Draper Mrs. Hill /
borne Roosevelt. Miss Margaret ROOse-
velt Gov. MagoOn, and many other, who /
with the large number of diplomats pres
ent made the gathering second in bril- /
naney only to a diplomatic reception.
Among the diplomats were the German /
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Sternburg, his beautiful American wife /
The baroness always wears a gown whose |
color viii haTmOnize with the picturesque /
uniform Of her distinguished husband /
which is pale blue, with trappings Of sill /
Yer. The baroness gown Thursday night I
was rich white satin. made simply. The /
decollete bodice, which showed to ad- /
vantage her beautiful shoulders. was fin- {
ished with tulle pailletted in silver Cir /
cling her throat was a necklaCe of dia- 4
monds. the same stones glistening from a /