The Washington herald., 1909-07-18
GARDEN PARTYOPENS
Gridley Association Enter
tainS at Rock Creek Park.
SOCIETY PATRONAGE LIBERAL
Ten Days Fete Begins at Pierce sIiH,
Which Is TO Swell Fund for Memo
ment Features Provided Will
Serve Southern Breakfast.

The old Pierce Mil IN Rock Creek park
was the scene yesterday OF a brilliant
gathering OF young society people. the
occasion being the inauguration OF a ten
days series OF al fresco entertainments
and amusements arranged under the aus
pices OF the Cridley Memorial Associa-
ton
Mrs. Allyn K. Capron, r.. president Of
the association. had as her assistants in
the management Of the affair Miss Mary
Bnllard. secretary. Miss Ida Eber5ach.
treasurer: Miss HELEN Morton Drake. Miss
Charlotte Gridley. Miss Mary Louise No
bic. Miss Edna c. Spaulding. Miss Pau
line Hammett. Miss Alice Flynn. Miss
Ruth MiIlard. Miss Mittie Bwch. and
Miss Helen GridIey. Names OF other
weIl-knOwn society women VIII be added
l TO the committee during the week
The proceeds OF the entertainment VIII
be applied to the erection OF a memorial
20 the late Capt Gridlev. who commanded
Admiral Dewey's flagship Olympia at the
battle Of Manila Il viii be erected in
Bancroft Hall al the United states Naval
Academy. Annapolis. The memorial VIII
I
distinguished naval hero. Il has been
modelled by d'Amateis. OF this city.
The memorial viii be unveiled with I'm
pressive ceremonies. in which the officials
OF the Naval Academy, officers OF the
army and navy, Admiral Dewey. Presi-
dent Taft and members Of his Cabinet.
and others prominent IN political and
private life viii participate IN ali prob
ability. the bust win be unveiled some
time next fall President Taft VIII be
asked 10 deliver an address on that Occa-
sion, the Secretary OF the Navy 20 pre-
side and receive the memorial from the
( Gridley Memorial Association. and Ad-
miral Dewey viii be a prominent figure
ia the ceremonies.
A Financial Success
The opening OF the fete was a social
and financial success, being attended by
many OF the younger set Of society. The
weather was all that could have been
wished for. and. while hot IN the city.
the deIls and glades OF Rock Creek Park
near the old mill were delightfully."- cool.
TIE thermometer registered Is or more
I degrees lower than in the city.
I The amusements consisted Of handbaIL
I lawn tennis, crOquet, and similar games,
[
I deep shaded valleys. drives aI0ng the
trCe-cOvered roads. while a number Of
the young folk took horseback rides.
One Of the interesting features Is the
( fortune telling and sleight-of-hand WORK
I BY amateurs. According 10 stories
I handed down from generation 20 gene
! ration. Pierce's Mil is haunted and
many grewsome tales Of the ghost walk
I ing there AT midnight are told
Southern Cookery for Visitors.
An excellent luncheon and dinner were
! served yesterday and during the after
noon and evening ices. creams. cake. and
other dainties were for sale. For TIE ac-
/ commodation OF early rlsers who are ex-
I pected 10 visit the park this morning
I and every morning during the entertain
ment, Mrs. CaprOn proposes 20 serve a
I broiled spring chicken breakfast with
waffles and other delicacies. There viii
/ be a daily service OF luncheon. dinner.
ard light refreshments.
1 Mrs Capron announced last night that
( in difference 10 the wishes OF her young
assistants. the affair would be cgsed on
/ the night Of Monday. July Is. witi8Fa typ
ical barn dance IN the old mill. The dance
I viii be carried out as much Ike an old
/ fashioned country function rs possible
Invitations have been extended 10 Presi-
/ dent and Mrs TAFT. the members OF the
I Cabinet. the diplomatic corps. members
I Of Congress. and those prominent in the
/ oficial and social life OF the National
/ Capital II clear weather continues. Mrs.
I CaprOn expects 10 make the occasion a
week Of unusual brilliancy from q social
/ standpoint
| One Of the largest types Of the latest
/ things in monographs has been loaned
/ the association for the occasion. and II
| provides both classic music by the mas
ters and the popular songs Of the day-