The Washington herald., 1909-05-09

When it comes to cracking up the
glories Of her native State the most ar
dent stateswomau north or south or east
or west would find II difficult to 90 Mrs
J. c. Needham, wife Of the Representa-
tive frcn California, "one better" To be
sure. Mrs. Needham lives not so very far
J from the Golden Gate. which even the
most pronounced devotee Of her own
countryside is bound 70 recognize as a
thrilling bit of geographic nomenclature
not less than an inspiring BIT Of seascape.
I But it is not only the scenery Of Cali
fornia OF the climate OF tie State that
I forms the burden OF Mrs. Needham's s
I home song; she IS quite an enthusiast on
CaIifornia's ability to furnish food for
all mankind. To the fair Californian's
Econviction in this regard the members Of
the Congressional Club are indebted for
q delicious feast IN celebration Of
~raisin day Mrs Needhana discovered
an excellent opportunity 20 make con
verts" Aiming herself with the col
/ lection" % recipes sent out by the Cali
fornta State Association. she devoted her
/ time and attention 20 working out some
toOthsome confections with raisins as a
chief component. Raisin cakes and raisin
/ car dies, .raisin buns and rsisin biscuits.
in tempting masses. piled up before the
/ astonished members OF the Needham do
! mesric menage, Mrs. Needham giving
/ personal directions and taking q hand
herself in the concoction Of some espe-
eially delicate morsels. Filling hampers
and baskets with the product OF her
skill. Mrs Needham hied herself 70 the
! Congressional Club. where she was 10
serve as one Of the hosts. In a trice the
1 delicious spread was arranged on the
/ prettily decorated tables. and the excite
ment engendered by Mrs Needham's
/ treat" has not yet subsidized. Not only
we're the wives OF her husbands col
/ leagues included IN the feast. but a gift
/ OF good things in the raisin line went
/ TO the White House and 70 the home OF
! the Vice President and Mrs. Sherman
before Mrs. Needham rested from her
! patriotic labors.
/ AS the very good angel OF the younger
/ contingent Of Washington society. Mrs. J.
/ Van vechten Oleott. wife Of the Repre-
sentative from New York. fills a role
that contributes nightly 70 he- popu-
/ larity.
/ No woman in Official society has such
q ing list of friends.
/ Everybody OF q dancing age" is on
/ Mrs Olcott's visiting list. and her balls
and dances are the jolliest things IN
/ Washington and not less smart than
/ 5olly either. for the attractive New York
er Is past mistress il the art OF enter
/ tanning. As full Of life and spirit as a
/ debutsnte. Mrs OIcott herself enjoys the
/ young peoples entertainments 10 the
/ fullest extent ChaperOning q group OF
young men and women IS her Pet joy.
/ and Mrs Olcott az the head Of q circus
/ party or a pIcnicking group IS q sure
/ indication Of good times ahead At the
/ big balls. such as the annual charity
ball or the Southern SOciety's ball. Mrs
/ Olcott may be depended upon 20 show up
with a gay company No woman enter
I tains more constantly and none has q
/ greater faculty for bringing congenial
| persons together
/ Mrs. OIoou is one Of the best dressed
women IN the city. and IN addition 10
I wearing gowns which are the envy Of the
/ most exclusive dressers in toxin. she has
/ a collection OF gorgeous jewels that sup
/ pIement her sartoriaI splehdor. Mrs.
/ OlcOtts Jewels are not only remarkable
/ for the beauty Of the gems. but for the
unique designs and the exquisite beauty
Of the craftsmanship
Among the Capitals hosts. Mrs Herbert
Parsons occupies a uniquely interesting
place. A daughter OF the famous New
York banker. Henry Clews. Mrs Parsons
lot from infancy onward has been cast
with the dwellers IN Easy street Her
mother, moreover. as a ranking beauty
in the smart New York social set, intro
duced her pretty young daughter 10 one
Of the most brilliant circles OF the ne
/ tropolis.
/ Possessed OF a mentality OF masculine
grasp and power. Mrs. Parsons. although
she went in for all the good times q
young girl in such favored set had
/ spread before her. never lost interest in
+ the more serious things Of life In her
i early teens she took Up sociology, and
those intimate with the Clevs family
were not N the least surprised at the
/ publication Of her book The Family
/ one chapter OF which set the world By
7 the ears. Mrs. Parsons service OF gold.
/ used on ceremOnious occasions. is one
I Of hte most gorgeous in Washington
More interesting. however, are the little
/ Sunday evening dinners Representative