The Washington herald., 1909-01-10
SOCIETY

WASHINGTON IS at its high tide
MAJ Of social gayety. The sea-
sons festivities are going with
swing which gives little
tine for other than social duties and less
for rest Such a dancing season has not
been known for years. and one function
is following another so closely that 1t is
almost a continuous performance
One hostess has fnaugurated morning
dances. and has given one for children
and one for near-debutantes; that Is,
debutantes Of one OF two seasons hence.
Mrs. Roosevelt IS making an unprece-
dented season in the White House II
Alice Roosevelt's season 'Out" was the
gayest the old mansion had yet known.
this one, her young sisters first, viii
go down IN history as still gayer- Miss
Roosevelt is greatly admired. her sim
pliclty and naturalness being the cnleI
charm. She really enjoys everything
without a hint Of airs or mannerisms-
Her gowns are Ike her manners-simple
and unaSSauling, bat always appropriate
and pretty.
Last week was a brilliant opening Of
the season, but this week promises even
more gayeties- The reception Of the Vice
President and Mrs. Fairbanks 10 the
Senate will make a beginning which II
viii be difficult 70 hold TO, as il viii be
unouestionsbly the most important and
NEST brilliant function Of the next seven
DAYS. In fact. II is probably the most
imposing affair Of the whole season next
10 q White House reception. just as it
should be. The members Of the Senate
and their families. with the most impor-
rant members Of the diplomatic corps.
thu members Of the Cabinet circle. and
the justices OF the Supreme Court viii
form the company
This is an annual function by the Vice
President % the body OF his colleagues,
among whom he served for many years
before assuming the gavel over them as
Vice President They viii have no as
sistants at the reception, but, Of course,
the members OF their family and house
hold viii be on hand 10 look after the
comfort OF the guests. fully 100 OF whom
are expected
The President and Mrs Roosevelt have
on several occasions taken the company
somewhat by surprise by appearing as
guests. the pleasure Of their presence be
ing even greater for its unexpectedneSs-
The President on these occasions made
distinct exception 10 the code laid down
BY custom and conventionality for the
President and his wife.
on Tuesday evening the British Am
bassador and Mrs. Bryce viii be hosts at
q dancing party for Miss Roosevelt,
which is sure 10 be one Of the prettiest
functions Of the season The guests VIII
include the young people Of the diplO-
matte circle. as well as the young people
especially identified with the Presidents
daughter.
The earthquake sufferers in Italy have
brought out the best efforts Of humane
people everywhere. all over the world
One OF the most interesting affairs being
given for their benefit is that planned
for next Friday afternoon IN the Belasco
Theater by Miss Shelby Converse and
Miss Sally Franklin Schroeder. prominent
IN social circles. when some members Of
smart society have consented TO make a
public appearance in this worthy cause.
Miss Olga Converse, the youngest daugh-
ter Of Rear Admiral Converse, vii do
one OF neE QalaLF anu exquisite Qc4LlCcS-
- which have made repeated successes for
charity the last few seasons. Mrs. Lee
Phillips. who has developed a voice and
method well worth while IN spite OF her
social duties. viii sing. and the Misses
Fremont viii do one Of their interesting
little acts
Mr. David KindleDeTger. who Is about
70 90 abroad for further study, viii be
heard in plano solos, and there will be
some beautiful pantomime performances
OF Miss Hawkes. little dancers. all Of
which viii be given under distinguished
patronage with the hope Of adding hand
somely 10 the fund
Lieut. and Mrs L s Grant third the
latter formerly Miss Edith Root. daugh-
ter Of the Secretary Of State. have dis
appointed the members Of their family by
being detained from making their prom
ised visit in Washington at the Christmas
tide. Their infant daughter the Secrs-
tary's first grandchild, Is the most i'm
portant member Of the SecretaTy's fam
lily just now She has been named Edith
for her mother, and It was thought best
Tot to bring her South during the winter
as she is thriving so well in her native
climate even though Il Is a rough one
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