The Washington herald., 1909-05-29

The last OF a notable series Of after
noon teas was given yesterday in the
grounds Of the White House. 8Irs. More.
OF Cincinnati. sister OF Mrs. Taft. receive
ing the guests IN place OF the first lady
OF the land, who is not yet able TO stand
the fatigue OF a reception
Mrs More received the guests in the
garden south Of the mansion. the Presi-
dent standing beside her the whole aft
ernoon. and her father. Judge Heron.
OF Cincinnati. sitting near them.
The Marine Band was stationed on the
other side OF the lawn and played its
prettiest, while the guests made the gar
den and lawns gay with their beauti-
ful gowns, hats, and parasols, the Of
GERS OF the service being in their full
dress uniforms. thereby lending color 10
the scens.
The table, with historic decorations,
was laid on the lawn, and the White
House attendants served sandwiches. ices.
cakes. punch. tea, and coffee The guests
included members OF the diplomatic
corps. the members of the Cabinet, the
Supreme Court. army and navy officers
stationed hereabouts. many OF the divines
OF the city. and members Of smart resi-
dent circles. Col. Cosby and Capt. Archi-
bald Butt made the intrOductions.
Judge Heron, father OF Ms. Taft. who
has been a guest at the White House for
several weeks. left last night with the
President for Pittsburg 70 pas visit 10
his daughter. Mrs. Thomas K Laughlin
Mrs. More VIII remain with Mrs. Taft
for some time yet
Miss Helen Taft. the only daughter Of
the President. viii arrive to-day from
Bryn Mawr College to spend the week
end She VIII bring with her a school
mate. Miss Isabel Vincent. Miss Taft
will go 20 Gettysburg Monday. where
she VIII meet her father. who viii come
from Pittsburg She VIII unveil the mon
ument which has been raised 10 the
memory Of the soldiers who lost their
lives at the famous battle there.
Mrs Tafts Illness, which was quite
sudden. is not az all serious. as the
breakdown was treated IN time. and she
is progressing rapidly toward recovery,
although her physician forbade her 10
take upon herself any social duties for
some time vet. She Is Up and about the
White House. but has not seen visitors
or been cut Of doors.
The Assistant Secretary OF the Navy
end Mrs. Beekman Winthrop sailed yes
terday afternoon on the government
yacht Dolphin for Norfolk and Old Point
Comfort. They viii return early next
week. They took with them as their
guests Miss Marion Oliver and her house
guest. Miss Josephine DV1rand. daughter
o. the former British Ambassador 70 this
Capt John Hubbard. Capt Sid
ney A stanton. and Capt. c. II. Kaep-
per.
The British Ambassador and Mrs.
Bryce entertained a small company At
luncheon yesterday al the embassy for
their house guests, Canon Henson. Of
Westminster. and Mrs Henson Or.
Prince and Mr.. Jordan, OF Canada. were
also IN the party.
Mrs George NJ Robeson entertained at
luncheon yesterday IN her home in y
street.
The Misses de Lagercrantz. daughters
Of the Swedish Minister: Nj and Mrs.
Philip Hichborn. Count Torok. Of the
Austrian Embassy. Mr. Martin, OF the
Swiss Legation. and Count Ugglas and
Mr. Pousette, Of the Swedish Legation
staff. went 70 Baltimore yesterday morn /
Ing, 20 be the guests OF Mrs. Thomas de /
Ford at her garden party yesterday after /
noon The party enjoyed a moonlight (
picnic afterward. and returned here late (
last night.
Ny and Mrs. EsmOnd Ovey, the former /
the third secretary OF the British En-
5assy. who were married in the home OF /
the brides parents. Rear Admiral and
Mrs. Emory. early this month. have ar /
rived in Italy. They viii visit Mr.. Ovey-s /
mother. and return 10 this country about /
the middle OF July and Join the British |
Embassy stan al Northeast Harbor. |
Ne. for the remainder OF the summer.
Mrs Robert Chrfsty and Miss Katharine
BeaH Christy are with old friends in /
Rockville. Nd. for the weekend
The marriage Of Miss Clara BeaH Cas-
sin 10 Mr. John Lewis Smith will take
place Tuesday evening. June l. in the
home Of the brides mother. 200s FIf- /
-eenth street
Only members Of the family and a very
few close friends viii be present
The bTide-elect is one Of several sis
ters, known for their beauty and many /
Sraces- The others are now Mrs. Carusi. 1