The Washington herald., 1909-05-19

Mrs. Taft. who suffered a nervous col
lapse Monday evening has about recov-
cred, and viii be quite herself in a few
days. She has kept entirely quiet. and
expects 10 be able 10 receive her guests
al the al fresco tea Friday.
Mrs. Sherman. wife OF the Vice Presi-
dent, went 10 Mount Vernon yesterday
and took luncheon in the historic old
room with the regents. now in annual
session theret Mrs. Burrows. wife OF SEN
ator Burrows, was also in the party.
They stopped at Alexandria and sat in
the pew Of George Washington, In his
church, there.
The British Ambassador and Mrs.
Bryce entertained at dinner last evening.
Their guests were Mr.. Justice and Mrs.
Holmes. the French Ambassador and
Nine Jusserand. Attorney General and
Mrs. Wickersham, Senator and Mrs.
Henry Cabot Lodge. Senator and Mrs.
Elihu Root Senator Du Pont Mrs. John
Phillips. Miss Durand. daughter Of the
late British Ambassador, and Mr.. Mitch
ell Inness. counselor or the British En-
bassy.
The Belgian Minister and Baroness
Moncheur entertained a few friends in
formally at dinner last evening Baron
ess Marguerite MOncheur. who has been
visiting IN Philadelphia and Boston is
expected TO return TO the legation to
morrow
Miss Ada Newlands. niece OF Senator
Newlands. Of Nevada. was married at
noon yesterday 10 DR.. Virginius Dabney.
The ceremony was performed in All
Saints Chapel. Chevy Chase. BY Rev.
L s Childs. before a small company OF
relatives and close friends. The Attend
ance was small owing 10 the limited ca
pacity Of the church
\ breakfast in the country homo of
Senator NewIands followed
The bride was attended hv Miss Faro-
line Perkins, maid OF honor: Miss Ruth
Perkins. Miss Gertrude Williams. and
Miss Katherine Jennings. bridesmaids
The best man was Dr. Henry Parker and
Jhe usherS were Mr. James Crawford Mr.
FreIeFick Faust. and Nj OrviIle Ecker
Inc church was decorated with paIms
GogWood. and other white blossoms. The
wedding music was played by the organist
OF the church. The bride. who was given
ln marriage by her uncle. Senator New
lanaS, wore gown Of ivory satin trim
med with duchess lace. Her veil Was held
"itn orange blossoms. arranged I'm a
coFonet and she carried a shower Of
hles Of the valley and sweet peas. The
maid Of honor. Miss Perkins. wore n
princess gown of white chiffon with q
charming pattern Of morning eior;es
painted over a slip OF pink satin. Her
nat was Of burnt straw. with a wreath
oi PINK roses. and she carried pink sweet
peas The bridesmaids wore gowns also
OF hand-painted chiffon. in morning glory
pattern, over white satin. with hats and
bouquets the same as the maid OF honor
For going-awsy gown the bride wore
blue. with blue hat and plumes. After
the ceremony Dr. Dabney and his bride
lett for wedding trip. after which they
VIII be at home in Washington.
The baseball game at American League
Park Thursday afternoon AT 4 O'Clock be-
tween teams from the Metropolitan and
Century clubs is arousing considerable
Interest
These teams have played an annual
game for the last two years. and in each
contest the Century men have been victo-
rious- This year. however. the Metro 1
poiitans organized more than A month
ago. and. besides having played two
games, have practiced regularly and are
now in good trim. The Century repre- I
sentatives have practiced only one DAY. +
Among the Century members there are
some good ball players. and their follow
ers are confident victory will again come +
their way
The men whom they depend upon 10 7
help win the game are the Hume broth f
Frs. UpshuT MOOrhead. Frank Ellis. Ned
Freddy Barbour. Leonard Mich /
olson, OrviIle Ecker. Duncan Hannegan.
William Fish, William Meredith Roy
Nelson. and Alfred Mead.
Admission is by invitation, and a large 4
crowd is expected 10 be on hand to root /
for their favorites.
Mrs P z. Wiley. Of Little Rock. Ark.
IS visiting her sister, Mrs. Fred c. Crox- 4
ton, at l2cS Girard street
Miss Leila May Henry. daughter Of
Representative Henry. Of Texas. enter
tained Miss Jennie Shields Stryker. OF
New Jersey, a classmate at Chevy Chase
College. al luncheon yesterday at the
Cairo.
The board Of lady manage gave a tea
Yesterday afternoon at the Home for In
eurabies. There were between go and 40)
guests. and The halls and apartments on
the first floor and the beautiful grounds