The Washington herald., 1909-02-21
OF WELL-KNOWN PERSONS

ing picture Of health and vitality stood
''radiating health waves and smiles.
L 90 not know why I should look any
other way. returned Mrs. Newberry.
breaking into one Of the smiles that show
10 perfection her glittering white teeth.
FOR. indeed. 7 do not know what Il
feels like 10 be iII I never was sick a
minute in ms Iife"
Mrs. Newberry. who is one Of the
beauties o. official society. looks almost
as Young as her debutante daughter.
She is a woman well informed on many
topics. bright and engaging IN conversa-
tion. and very unaffected and charming
IN manner and pose. Moreover. she IS
one Of TIE women in the Cabinet line
VINO PAYS the passing throng Of guests
the compliment Of being ready 70 re-
turn a greeting with a bow and smile
bestowed with a cordislity that fat:ers
one into the belief one has been remem-
5ered and placed.
Among the women Of unofficial house
holds who come to the Capital for a good
time none succeed more signaIly in their
quest than Mrs. Loose. wife Of J. L
Loose. one Of the terribly rich citizens"
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great chUm OF Miss Helen Cannon, daugh-
ter Of the Speaker Of the House. and
Unually. before she takes up residence
at one Of the swagger downtown hotels.
Mrs. Loose enjoys a lengthy visit with
Miss Cannon. A thoroughly well-grOomed
woman. every detail Of her attire. from
the jewels that sparkle IN her beautifully
cOihed hair 10 the tiny Eemmed buckle
that glitters on the toe OF her small satin
slipper. IS IN perfect accord Mrs Loose.
who has the presence and savOire fafre
Of a true cOsmOpOIite. very frankly en-
Joys society. and IS perfectly willing 20
pay the price in long hours and strenuous
activity which keeping I'D with the
procession" calls for
She goes IN for everything. from a
bridge whist breakfast 70 a debutante
dance, and she wears gowns OF pastel
shades Of blue or lilac, OF yellow. or
mauve, which. backed by her almost
snow-white hair. serve admirably to bring
out the delicate beauty Of her soft skin
and clear blue eyes.
II Mrs. James s. Sherman. wife Of the
Vice President-elect. follows her usual
custom in regard to- the serving of nom
spiTituOus beverages. she will make many
friends for herself among the apostles Of
temperance. At her at-homes Mrs. Sher-
man provides great bowls Of delicious
lemonade, made with lots Of fruit ard
'just right" but the LIQUID is
entirely innocent Of the favor Of rum OF
cognac. which transforms the old-tIrne
lemonade into a downright punch. Mrs.
1cr - -,
runs no chance Of being spoiled by her
husbands elevation 10 the second highest
Office in the country. is one of those
unaffected. sensible women
whose appearance brings 20 mind the
psalnlist's song. Their husbands shall
praise them IN the gates, and their chill
dren shall rise up and call them blessed"
The wife Of the Vice President-elect is
2 tiny little person, and as the chief
beauty of her sensitive face lies In its
expression, she is the despair Of photog-
raphers.
The Viscountess de Msrtel, wife Of the
third secretary Of the French Embassy.
IS one Of the most picturesque women in
social circles at the Capital. The heiress
Of an ample fortune inherited from her
father. VI. Barssc. a famous Partisan
banker. the viscountess. who is young
and full Of spirit. has perfect
genius in the matter Of clothes. She is
petite and slender, and her every pose
has the grace for which the French
women are so justly famed. Viscountess
ie Martel was the first woman IN Wash
ngton 10 affect the tremendously high
collars now the vogue and the f4iil fritls
Df ruching which she is one Of the few
women 10 wear becOmingly- Possibly the
piece Of apparel the dashing little vis-
countess colleagues most envy her Is
he perfect love Of a coat OF moleskin. /
rhich reaches 10 the heels Of her natty |
French boots The favorite fur Of Queen /
Alexandra OF England, il is scarcely pos
sible that that sovereign has anything /
more valuable IN her collection than the 1
soat which the ViscOuntess de Martel /
las beea wearing for q season past